Lookout·Governance Chronicle丨Xi Jinping’s "Civilization View" injects strength into building a better world
◆ With a broad cultural vision, deep cultural accumulation and firm cultural self-confidence, President Xi Jinping’s "civilization footprint" outlines a moving picture of the mutual understanding, learning and mutual learning of different civilizations. The Chinese concept of "sharing together" has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and the diplomatic leadership of the Chinese head of state has established a bridge of exchanges and mutual learning among civilization
◆ The new concept of civilization advocated by President Xi Jinping is guided by the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, and emphasizes that different civilizations should face up to differences, respect each other, learn from each other, and be harmonious but different. The world has demonstrated China's broad mind and responsibility to promote world peace and development
◆ China's "civilization plan" is embodied in a wealth of diplomatic thoughts and concepts. China maintains that it reflects the Chinese nation’s harmony with the world, and the idea of governing the world for the public, which is an important contribution of Chinese civilization to human civilization; China’s plan will inevitably be accompanied by China’s practice and exploration of the unity of knowledge and action, and profoundly change the world’s civilization. Pattern and discourse pattern
◆ China's development has broken the historical record of human society and overturned various explanatory models and theoretical expectations. The philosophy of life inclusive of all rivers, the inheritance of the strong and the weak, and the cultural ideal of the world-China is embarking on a path of peaceful rise that is different from the traditional trajectory of a big country. China's modernization path has witnessed the revival of China as a civilized country. Describes a new picture of "multiple modernity" of human society
◆ The rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will not only bring about its own prosperity and cultural prosperity, but also promote equal dialogue among different civilizations. China proposes to build a community with a shared future for mankind, which is not only a new solution to global challenges, but also a new concept of civilization based on itself and facing the world.
Xi Jinping's "Civilization View"
Inject strength into building a better world
The blue sea and blue sky of Boao in April is full of flowers.
At the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia 2021 Annual Conference, President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech, announcing an exciting news: China will host the second Asian Civilization Dialogue after the epidemic is brought under control, in order to promote the civilization of Asia and the world. Dialogue plays an active role.
At present, a century of change is superimposed on the epidemic of the century, the world has entered a period of turbulent change, and the international community is facing more and more problems and challenges.
The human society can overcome the difficulties together only by helping each other in the same boat, and only by sharing destiny can we create the future together.
Responding to common challenges and moving towards a better future requires not only the strength of economy, science and technology, but also the strength of culture and civilization.
However, from "the theory of superiority of civilization" to "the theory of clash of civilizations," the international public opinion field has been filled with various noises.
Since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, some Western politicians and media have arbitrarily incited ideological confrontation and openly created civilized opposition.
Standing at the crossroads of the times, human beings look forward to illuminating the future and call for answers to the questions of the times.
In March 2014, at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France, President Xi Jinping delivered a speech, expounding to the world for the first time the view of civilization in China in the new era, pointing out that exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations are an important driving force for the advancement of human civilization and the peaceful development of the world.
Establish the concept of civilization of equality, mutual learning, dialogue and tolerance; advocate the exchange of civilizations to transcend the barriers of civilizations, the mutual learning of civilizations to transcend the conflict of civilizations, and the coexistence of civilizations to transcend the superiority of civilizations-this is China's "Civilization Declaration" facing the world and the future , To point out a Yangguan road for the development of human civilization.
"Civilizations exchange due to diversity, mutual learning due to exchanges, and development due to mutual learning." In May 2019, at the first Asian Civilization Dialogue Conference held in Beijing, President Xi Jinping put forward the Chinese proposal to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations, showing A profound grasp of the general development trend of human civilization has pointed out the direction for building a community with a shared future for Asia and mankind.
In April 2021, President Xi Jinping further explained the world significance of civilization exchanges and mutual learning at the 2021 annual meeting of the Boao Forum for Asia.
"Diversity is the basic feature of the world and the charm of human civilization... We must promote the common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom of all mankind, advocate exchanges and mutual learning between different civilizations, and promote the development of human civilization."
The world is listening attentively, and China speaks of its civilization outlook in a confident, full, firm and calm posture.
Civilization Footprints to Warm the World
"In the 4th century BC, the ancient Greeks gave the distant China a beautiful name "The Kingdom of Silk". In the 16th century Euclid's "Geometric Elements" was introduced to China and became the forerunner of scientific exchanges between China and the West. Ancient Greek drama The image of Prometheus created by the artist Aeschylus once inspired the high spirits of Chinese revolutionary ambitions and benevolent people. Plato's "Utopia" and Aristotle's "Politics" have also been introduced to China long ago..."
On November 10, 2019, on the occasion of his state visit to the Republic of Greece, President Xi Jinping published a signed article in the Greek media entitled "Let the wisdom of ancient civilizations mirror the future".
The eloquent narration contains profound historical experience and philosophy: It is in the exchange and mutual learning that the Eastern and Western civilizations discover and inspire each other.
In the warm sunshine of the Mediterranean winter, President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan visited the Acropolis Museum in the company of the then Greek President Pavlopoulos and his wife.
From the "cupping" pattern on ancient Greek marble statues to ancient Chinese medicine, from the restoration model of the Bacchus Theater to art and education... President Xi Jinping listened carefully to the explanation and asked for historical details from time to time.
In this civilizational dialogue that spans time and space, people feel the sincere friendship of the two ancient civilizations, "the wine meets one's own confidant, but a thousand cups are few", and appreciates the spiritual resonance triggered by the exchange of civilizations.
"I have visited many places in the world, and one of my favorite things to do is to understand the different civilizations of the five continents, to understand the differences and uniqueness of these civilizations from other civilizations, to understand the worldviews of the people living in these civilizations, Outlook on life and values.” In recent years, from the Mayan civilization ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico to Luxor Temple in Egypt, from the Czech Strahov Library to the ancient city of Bukhara in Uzbekistan, President Xi Jinping’s civilization "Footprints" outlines a moving picture of the mutual understanding and mutual learning of different civilizations, and it also allows the Chinese concept of "beauty of each other and sharing the beauty of each other" to be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Follow Xi Jinping to learn about civilization and historical sites
With a broad cultural vision, deep cultural accumulation and firm cultural self-confidence, the Chinese head of state diplomacy has led the construction of a bridge of exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations, writing a rich and colorful chapter of civilization for major country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics.
In Paris, President Xi Jinping and French President Macron talked about the European Renaissance; in Rome, President Xi Jinping and then Italian Prime Minister Conte witnessed the return of 796 sets of Chinese cultural relics and artworks by Italy; in Chennai, President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Modi Take a stroll in the courtyard and trace the origins of mutual learning and mutual learning between Chinese and Indian civilizations.
Talking about literature, talking about history, visiting historical sites... President Xi Jinping's enthusiasm for exchanges and mutual learning of civilizations, deep understanding of Chinese civilization, respect for different civilizations, and incisive interpretation of the common destiny of human society impressed the international community deeply.
The new concept of civilization advocated by President Xi Jinping is guided by the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind. It emphasizes that different civilizations should face up to differences, respect each other, learn from each other, and be harmonious but different. It has ignited the light of thought leading to world peace and development. It demonstrates China's broad mind and responsibility to promote world peace and development.
Alistair Mickey, Secretary-General of the British East Asia Council, deeply agrees with the concept of civilization and a community with a shared future for mankind advocated by President Xi Jinping: "In the face of challenges, the only way out is for all mankind to act together as a whole."
Under the leadership of the head of state diplomacy, the cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries have been splendid, bringing the people of various countries closer to each other and sowing the seeds of friendship in people's hearts.
The Chinese civilization will learn from the exchanges and mutual learning of "the beauty of each, and the beauty of each other", so that the wisdom of ancient civilizations can reflect on the future and contribute to the world with more exciting achievements in the development of civilization.
A civilized plan that shares the beauty of the United States
In May 2019, in Washington, U.S., Kiren Skinner, then director of policy planning affairs of the U.S. State Department, mentioned at an event that the United States and China are "a struggle of completely different civilizations and ideologies."
The political and academic circles in the United States were in an uproar.
Some scholars bluntly said that this is the "shocking racist China threat theory" that "sulls civilization in the name of civilization."
A few days later, in Beijing, China, President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Asian Civilization Dialogue Conference.
"Thinking that our race and civilization are superior to others, insisting on transforming or even replacing other civilizations is foolish in understanding and disastrous in practice!" "We should uphold equality and respect, discard arrogance and prejudice, and deepen our civilization. The cognition of differences with other civilizations promotes exchanges, dialogues, and harmonious coexistence among different civilizations." The loud and sound words won a wave of applause.
The Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, initiated by China, provides a new platform for equal dialogue and mutual enlightenment among civilizations of all countries.
The Chinese plan of harmony and coexistence provides the key of wisdom to open up a bright future for human development and progress.
China's "civilization plan" is embedded in a wealth of diplomatic thoughts and concepts.
From the proposal of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence to the path of independence and self-reliance, from the firm promise of never seeking hegemony and never expanding to the outside world, to the broad-mindedness of peaceful development and win-win cooperation, China’s diplomatic ideology always shines. With a profound civilized background.
Taking the promotion of building a community with a shared future for mankind as the general outline, we advocate an open, inclusive, inclusive, balanced, and win-win new economic globalization plan, advocate innovative, coordinated, green, open, and shared development concepts, and advocate openness, integration, mutual benefit, and mutual benefit. A win-win cooperation concept, a global governance concept of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, a new security concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable, and a new type of international relations featuring mutual respect, fairness, justice, and win-win cooperation... These Chinese propositions, The idea of governance that reflects the harmony of the Chinese nation and all nations, and the idea of governance for the public is an important contribution of Chinese civilization to human civilization.
These Chinese solutions will surely accompany China's practical exploration of the unity of knowledge and action, and profoundly change the pattern of world civilization and discourse.
China's "civilized choice" is demonstrated in solid and powerful diplomatic practice.
The Chinese civilization concept of equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and tolerance is contained in many details of multilateral and bilateral exchanges: from the shore of Yanqi Lake to the shore of West Lake, to the Expo at the foot of the Great Wall, major multilateral and home diplomatic occasions, rich and colorful , Ingenious cultural activities integrate Eastern and Western elements to inspire spiritual resonance; from Africa to Latin America, many people-to-people and cultural exchange initiatives promoted by China have aroused wide acclaim, and promote the formation of a diversified interactive cultural exchange pattern; under the leadership of high-level leadership, a high-level Chinese and foreign cultural exchange mechanism Increasingly enriched, the "Cultural Exchange Year", "Tourism Year" and other activities held with many countries have increasingly become the "standard" of measures to deepen bilateral relations...The promotion of cultural exchanges and civilized dialogue has become an important fulcrum and beauty of China's diplomacy. The scenery promotes the inter-mind communication between different civilizations and allows the rich fruits of human civilization to benefit more people.
The concept of Chinese civilization adds a humanistic perspective to international and regional organizations, and expands the cultural landscape for international cooperation.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization, humanities cooperation and security, and economy go hand in hand; the BRICS cooperation mechanism, humanities exchanges, economic, trade, finance, and political security are "three-wheel drive".
As a member of the SCO and BRICS countries, China injects "humanistic temperament" into these cooperation mechanisms and plays an important lead.
Since the “Belt and Road” initiative was put forward, China has joined hands with countries along the route to initiate a dialogue between civilizations and continue to promote cooperation in education, science, culture, archaeology and other fields.
From co-production of films and TV series to advocating the joint construction of the Silk Road International Library Alliance, from promoting Sino-foreign joint archaeology, to promoting in-depth cultural and tourism cooperation, China has broken cultural exchange barriers with an inclusive mindset, promoted international cooperation, and promoted the "Belt and Road". The economic and social development of the countries along the route, the interpersonal connection of the people, the great cultural exchanges of different ethnic groups, and the great integration of civilizations contribute to their efforts.
Building a "Road to Civilization" has gradually become the ideological consensus of countries along the route, injecting impetus into the era of diversified civilizations in which estrangements and misunderstandings can be eliminated and the beauty of the world can be opened up.
"Whether it is China's historical and cultural traditions, or the fact that China is increasingly open, progressive, and developing today, China has effectively fought back against the'clash of civilization theory' and the'theory that a strong nation must hegemony'." Former Greek President Pavlopoulos Say.
"Dialogue can promote balance, and Chinese civilization is a harmonious and balanced civilization." said former French Prime Minister Raffarin.
The dream of civilization towards rejuvenation
2.3%-This is China's economic growth rate in 2020, and it is also a figure that has attracted worldwide attention.
Against the background of the new crown pneumonia epidemic and the deep recession of the world economy, China has become the only major economy in the world to achieve positive growth in 2020.
Taking the lead in controlling the epidemic, resuming work and production, and taking the lead in realizing economic growth from negative to positive, the three major battles have achieved decisive achievements-China has handed in a brilliant answer in this global epidemic.
China's development has broken the historical record of human society and overturned various explanatory models and theoretical expectations.
More and more overseas scholars are beginning to explore China's "development code" and the "civilization variables" behind it.
Many scholars believe that the path China has chosen integrates traditional culture with modern civilization, which not only maintains flexibility, but also consolidates centripetal force.
Russian scholar Yuri Tavrovsky believes that the Communist Party of China takes "realizing the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" as its long-term goal and has found the most suitable development path for China, demonstrating outstanding mobilization, discipline and execution. Force, created "choice full of vitality" outside of liberal capitalism.
Martin Mbazumutima, Burundi's ambassador to China, believes that the Communist Party of China has a long history and rich accumulation of experience and "represents a new civilization."
In terms of the country's development path and model, China has always advocated that all roads lead to Rome.
As a country that encompasses thousands of years of ancient civilization and modern state, China will not copy other models mechanically, but will develop and evolve along its own trajectory and logic.
At the same time, Chinese civilization has strong self-adjustment, self-transformation, and self-development capabilities, and has extensively absorbed the advanced achievements and successful experience of human civilization.
China's path to modernization has witnessed the revival of China as a civilized country and portrayed a new vision of "multiple modernity" of human society.
The path of socialism with Chinese characteristics was born out of the inheritance of the Chinese nation’s 5,000-year-old civilization.
Chinese civilization has a deep moral foundation.
The ethical realm of virtue, the human consciousness that the world is public, and the way of being kind to neighbors have been passed down from generation to generation, and they still have a profound impact on the thinking, words and deeds of Chinese people.
China has also incorporated moral and fair civilized backgrounds in the theories and practices of promoting the construction of a new type of international relations.
Chinese civilization contains a powerful gene of practical rationality. This rational spirit advocates the unity of knowledge and action, and innovation, which is conducive to the search for the best model that conforms to the law of development of things and maintains an inexhaustible motivation for innovation.
Chinese civilization has a broad open mind.
The philosophy of life inclusive of all rivers, the inheritance of the strong and unsatisfactory, the cultural ideal of universal harmony-China is embarking on a path of peaceful rise that is different from the traditional trajectory of a big country, realizing the dream of rejuvenation with the power of civilization, and continuously injecting positive energy into the world.
British scholar Martin Jacques said: "China offers a kind of'new possibility', which is to abandon the law of the jungle, refrain from dominating power, transcend the zero-sum game, and open up a new path of civilized development featuring win-win cooperation, building and sharing. "
A vision of civilization with a shared destiny
The rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will not only bring about its own prosperity and cultural prosperity, but also promote equal dialogue among different civilizations.
This kind of dialogue means breaking the unilateral input or output mode of culture, breaking the self-centered theory of belonging to one respect, conforming to the trend of the times and historical trends of cultural diversity, and expanding the path of civilization and modernization.
This kind of innovation means avoiding the old, evil and crooked paths of Western colonialism, hegemonism, and interventionism, and promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.
It is difficult to achieve true fairness and justice for a civilization that only seeks profit and respects itself.
A world dominated by violence, hatred, and division cannot have a real future.
To bridge the gaps in ideological concepts, it is necessary to increase the understanding, tolerance, unity and cooperation of different civilizations.
China's proposal to build a community with a shared future for mankind is not only a new solution to global challenges, but also a new concept of civilization based on itself and facing the world.
The epidemic is still raging, the confrontation between cooperation and confrontation, openness and closure is still fierce, and the Chinese civilization once again demonstrates extraordinary resilience and potential to the world.
From the boldness of retrograde march to the warmth of helping each other, from the perseverance of carrying heavy burdens, to the responsibility of sharing weal and woe, China has always stood on the right side of history and the common interests of most countries, defending multilateralism, upholding justice, and The world joins hands to fight the epidemic and jointly respond to global challenges.
The Chinese people have not forgotten that in the difficult time of fighting the epidemic, leaders of more than 170 countries and more than 50 international and regional organizations expressed their condolences and support to China, and many countries and international organizations donated anti-epidemic materials to China.
Whether it’s Pakistan’s national aid, Myanmar’s rice, Mongolia’s 30,000 fat sheep, they all bring the warmth of sending charcoal in the snow.
And when people from many countries around the world are caught in the vortex of the epidemic, China does not hesitate to lend a helping hand.
From masks to protective clothing, from ventilators to vaccines, batches of anti-epidemic materials rushed across mountains and seas to their destinations.
The materials donated to South Korea are printed with "Every time the liver and gallbladder are photographed, the curling moon reflects the cold moon"; on the anti-epidemic materials in Iran, the famous sentence of the famous ancient Persian poet Sadie is written "Adam's descendants are brothers, and brothers are like brothers and sisters"... The affectionate cultural message inspires the warmth in people's hearts and conveys the warmth that transcends national borders.
Under the epidemic, the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind has increasingly highlighted its practical significance and value of the times, injecting precious confidence and motivation for the international community to win the final victory in the fight against the epidemic.
The head of state diplomacy leads China's diplomacy forward to meet difficulties, take responsibility for the health and safety of mankind, and use the power of civilization to help the world dispel the haze of epidemics.
The concept of a community with a shared future for mankind transcends the narrow perspective of “Western-centrism” and the “national priority” of nation-states. It contains the common values of all mankind, reflects the common demands of the international community, and brings together different ethnic groups and countries, and will improve global governance. In the practice of the system, it exerts more powerful thought guidance and blooms more dazzling light of truth.
Observing from the perspective of civilization, the action of building a community with a shared future for mankind will bring people on this blue planet closer together into a multi-civilized community, allowing the people of the world to share the light of civilization and create a prosperous future.
The beauty of the world is the same.
This is the spiritual pursuit of Chinese civilization and the common lofty ideal of mankind. It is the general trend of history and the aspirations of the global people.
This is the contribution of Chinese civilization to world civilization and human civilization, and it will surely win more and more recognition and harmony from the international community.
(Written by Han Liang, a reporter from "Liaowang" Newsweek, participated in the writing丨Wu Liming, Qiao Jihong, Li Rong, Ding Ying, and Chen Shan published in "Liaowang" 2021 Issue 24)