Xi Jinping: Chinese civilization is an open system formed through constant exchanges and mutual learning with other civilizations. From the historical spread of Buddhism to the east, "Confucianism and Confucianism", to the "Eastern spread of Western learning" in modern times, the New Culture Movement, the introduction of Marxism and socialist ideas into China, to the all-round opening to the outside world since the reform and opening up, China Civilization has always been eclectic and enduring.
This sentence comes from the keynote speech delivered by President Xi Jinping at the opening ceremony of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations on May 15, 2019.
Born on the banks of the ancient Yellow River and Yangtze River, and entering a new era of bravery, the Chinese civilization has stretched for 5,000 years due to its important concept of "the beauty of harmony lies in the harmony of differences", and it has moved towards a splendid Bright future.
Since ancient times, the Chinese nation has always been adhering to the principle of "harmony but different" in life, advocating the The social ideal of "Xiehe Wanbang".
Today, China's modern technology represented by high-speed rail and 5G technology has promoted the in-depth dialogue between the scientific and technological civilizations of various countries. The "Belt and Road", based on the concept of joint consultation, joint construction and sharing, has undertaken the historical mission of the ancient Silk Road and helped the economic and social countries along the route. In the new development of culture, China has always been committed to providing Chinese solutions and Chinese wisdom for exchanges and cooperation among civilizations in Asia and the world.
Today, when world civilizations are coexisting and complementing each other, China has strengthened its cultural self-confidence in the struggle for reform and opening up. Tolerance promotes mutual learning. It not only absorbs all the beneficial nutrients of human civilization through exchanges and cooperation, and realizes the vigorous development of Chinese civilization, but also focuses on seeking common ground while reserving differences. Harmony and symbiosis.
In the midst of the impact of the epidemic of the century, China has actively promoted international anti-epidemic cooperation, shared anti-epidemic experience with other countries, and provided anti-epidemic assistance to other countries; in the face of setbacks in global governance, China has always adhered to expanding opening up, mutual benefit and win-win results, and promote economic globalization. It is developing towards a more open, inclusive, inclusive, balanced and win-win direction, demonstrating the responsibility of a major country.
Looking forward to the future, all countries should establish a civilization concept of equality, mutual learning, dialogue and inclusiveness, realize the advancement and innovation of different civilizations and the world civilization through cultural exchanges and mutual learning, and strive to eliminate civilization conflicts among countries and realize people's hearts and minds. Connectivity and in-depth cooperation will jointly lay the foundation, columns and beams for the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Special expert for this issue: Yuan Fangcheng, School of Politics and International Relations, Central China Normal University