Please briefly describe the characteristics of China's traditional historiography.

China's traditional historiography has the following characteristics:

1. Straight pen: China's traditional historiography emphasizes that historical works must be true, objective and free from political interference. Therefore, it adheres to the writing style of straight pen, directly records the occurrence and development of historical events, and does not conceal facts, exaggerate facts and avoid facts.

2. Clear distinction between praise and criticism: China's traditional historiography emphasizes that the evaluation of history must be fair and clear, not only to record the truth of history, but also to praise and criticize historical figures and events to show future generations.

3. Practical application: China's traditional historiography emphasizes that the significance of history lies in serving the society, and historical works must be practical and can provide reference and guidance for politics, economy and culture at that time.

4. Advocating great unity: China's traditional historiography emphasizes the unity and integrity of history, and holds that history is constantly developing and progressing, and it is necessary to maintain the unity and stability of the country, and at the same time advocates the superiority of Chinese culture and the unity of Chinese civilization.

5. Patriotism and love for the people: China's traditional historiography emphasizes the sense of historical responsibility and mission, and holds that historians must have the spirit of patriotism and love for the people, pay attention to the fate of the country and the nation, awaken people's national consciousness through historical works, and promote the development and progress of the country.

6. Pay equal attention to literature and history: China's traditional historiography emphasizes that historical works must have literary value, and requires historians not only to have historical talents, but also to have literary attainments, and to be able to describe historical events in concise, beautiful and vivid language, so as to make historical works readable and appealing.