Chinanews.com, Qufu, Shandong, September 28 (Xiao Xiao) The seventh Nishan Forum on World Civilizations (hereinafter referred to as the "Nishan Forum") with the theme of "Civilization Dialogue and Global Cooperation" opened on the 27th in Qufu, Shandong, continuing Promote inter-civilization dialogue based on mutual respect, promote the common values of all mankind, and transform people's recognition of civilization dialogue into practical actions to solve global problems through global cooperation.
More than 500 experts, scholars, and guest representatives attended the opening ceremony online and offline.
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This Nishan Forum is co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education of China, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council of China, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the International Confucian Federation, and the People’s Government of Shandong Province. "The cultural power of the world" and "Diversity of civilizations and the integration and development of the world" are divided into topics.
Nearly 200 experts and scholars at home and abroad will conduct 30 dialogue and exchange activities over a period of two days.
Hao Mingjin, the vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, announced the opening of the forum and said that the excellent traditional Chinese culture represented by Confucianism and the common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom are closely intertwined and complement each other. The important contribution of the Chinese nation to human civilization has provided a spiritual source for the inter-community among different civilizations.
The century-old changes in the world today are intertwined with the epidemic of the century. In the face of common challenges, no country can stand alone, and no nation can support independently. There can only be harmony and coexistence, and exchanges of civilizations can transcend civilizational barriers, and mutual learning from civilizations can transcend civilizational conflicts. Only by surpassing the superiority of civilization by coexistence of civilization can we create a broad road for a better life of mankind.
Liu Yandong, former member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, former vice premier of the State Council, and chairman of the International Confucian Federation, said: “We should adhere to the concept of respect and tolerance, and enhance the understanding and consensus of different civilizations in equal exchanges; advocate the spirit of multilateralism and learn from each other. Carry forward the common values of all mankind in China; hold high the banner of unity and cooperation, build a community with a shared future for mankind in harmony and mutual assistance, draw a beautiful picture of human civilization, and build a harmonious and prosperous global village."
Xu Jialu, vice chairman of the Ninth and Tenth National People's Congress Standing Committee, sent a congratulatory letter to the conference.
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"The Nishan World Civilization Forum has explored a new paradigm for interpreting Chinese civilization and telling Chinese stories, and has built a new platform for gathering research results from all parties and disseminating the common values of all mankind. It has become a well-known brand for international cultural exchanges." Xu Jialu, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the 10th and 10th National People’s Congress, said in the congratulatory letter that the world is currently undergoing major changes unseen in a century. It is particularly important to promote mutual understanding and tolerance among different nations and civilizations. The excellent traditional cultures of various countries in the world including Confucianism draw wisdom and strength to seek solutions to today’s problems.
With the theme of "Civilization Dialogue and Global Cooperation", this forum fully embodies the basic laws and common pursuits of civilization progressing through exchanges and the world developing through cooperation.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda said in a video speech that, in the context of the spread of the global epidemic, the Nishan Forum is held as scheduled, which itself is a beam of light to promote dialogue between diverse civilizations and illuminate the turbulent and confused world pattern.
"The times have been tempered in the course of change, and mutual trust has been swayed and chaotic. Dialogue has become an unprecedented demand, and we must keep pace with the times in search."
The Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council of China participated in hosting the Nishan Forum for the first time.
Pan Yue, director of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council of China, emphasized in his written speech that for hundreds of years, overseas Chinese and Chinese people have always been the disseminators of Chinese civilization and the promoters of exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations.
The world is undergoing major changes unseen in a century. It is a critical moment when Chinese and Western civilizations most need to understand and dialogue. As descendants of the Chinese and Chinese civilizations, the majority of overseas Chinese have the responsibility, obligation and willingness to play the role of bridges and bonds, participate in the dialogue between world civilizations, and tell the story of Chinese civilization. .
Liu Jiayi, Secretary of the Shandong Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China, delivered a speech.
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Liu Jiayi, secretary of the Shandong Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China, said in his speech that as the birthplace of Confucianism and an important birthplace of Chinese civilization, Shandong will inherit the rhyme of Qilu culture, seek a cultural strategy, and stand at the forefront, in order to create a new human civilization. The form contributes to Shandong's strength.
"In-depth implementation of the Qilu cultural'going out' project, strengthen cultural exchanges and mutual assistance with countries and regions along the'Belt and Road' route, promote the construction of the overseas branch of the Nishan World Confucianism Center, and be the host of the Nishan World Civilization Forum."
Zhang Boli, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and national honorary title of "People's Hero", delivered a keynote speech via video.
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Zhang Boli, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and national honorary title of "People's Hero", delivered a keynote speech via video.
He said that since last year, the new crown epidemic has raged and is still spreading around the world.
The people's supremacy, the nation's unity, the spirit of surrendering one's life and forgetting their lives, and sharing destiny together have enabled China to achieve a phased victory in defeating the epidemic.
Thinking at a deeper level, this is also influenced by the subtle influence of traditional culture on the Chinese nation for thousands of years. Thoughts such as "worries and worries before the world" have penetrated into the bones of the Chinese people. The powerful force that bursts out at critical moments has become a unit for the Chinese people. Emotional bond.
"Traditional Chinese culture usually doesn't show mountains and dews, but at the critical moment of fighting the epidemic, it highlights its power and demonstrates the profound heritage of Chinese civilization."
This forum held the Nishan World Forum on Traditional Chinese Medicine for the first time, the launching ceremony of the Confucius Cultural Week for Chinese and Foreign Young Students, interviews with foreign envoys, and interviews with youths to strengthen cultural exchanges and mutual learning from different perspectives.
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