Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and Xi Jinping Thought on Culture, Jing'an District has implemented the guiding principles of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, promoted material and cultural-ethical advancement, and supported the development of a prime site for best practices of Xi Jinping Thought on Culture. By striving to maintain its status as a National Civilized Urban Area, the district cultivates and practices core socialist values and promotes high-quality cultural-ethical progress. Jing'an District has been awarded the honorary title of National Civilized Urban Area for six consecutive terms.

In 2026, Jing'an District will align its cultural-ethical progress work with the 15th Five-Year Plan. Under the Beauty in Jing'an initiative, it will empower key sectors, including culture, commerce, tourism, sports, and exhibitions, while coordinating the cultivation, practice, and creation of civilization. These efforts aim to enhance urban quality, improve public well-being, and raise cultural-ethical standards, providing strong spiritual momentum for building an exceptional, modern, and international Jing'an.