Abstract: Chinese path to modernization and Chinese civilization interact with each other following the pattern of "intrinsic nourishment–strength support – common development". "Intrinsic nourishment" reveals that Chinese path to modernization is based on continuous, growing and updating civilization, and Chinese civilization provides rich essence for Chinese path to modernization. "Strength support" clarifies that the formation of Chinese path to modernization provides accumulation of modern material, institutional and ideological strengths for Chinese civilization, and has constantly activated the modern gene of Chinese civilization, making it gradually become the cultural form of Chinese path to modernization. "Common development" indicates that in the new era, Chinese path to modernization must provide the right direction for the accumulation of modern strengths of Chinese civilization under the guidance of the "two combinations", the cultural position of "independence and autonomy", and the principle of "civilization exchange and mutual learning", and help Chinese civilization become self-reliant and strengthen its power of international communication.

Key words: Chinese path to modernization, Chinese civilization, positive interaction, common development