Only through exchanges and mutual learning can a civilization be full of vitality. As long as the spirit of tolerance is upheld, there will be no "clash of civilizations" and harmony among civilizations can be achieved

　　"Civilizations are colorful because of exchanges, and civilizations are rich because of mutual learning. Exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations are an important driving force for the progress of human civilization and the peaceful development of the world." On March 27, 2014, President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the UNESCO headquarters , emphasizing that we should promote mutual respect and harmonious coexistence among different civilizations, so that exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations can become a bridge that enhances friendship between people of all countries, a driving force for the progress of human society, and a bond for maintaining world peace. Over the past 10 years, President Xi Jinping's propositions on exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations have become increasingly popular in the international community, providing a strong spiritual impetus for building a community with a shared future for mankind.

　　It is a history of human development and a history of coexistence and progress of multiple civilizations. There are more than 200 countries and regions, more than 2,500 ethnic groups and multiple religions in the world. Diversity brings exchanges, exchanges breed integration, and integration produces progress. “Civilizations are colorful, and human civilizations have the value of exchanges and mutual learning because of their diversity.” “Civilizations are equal, and human civilizations have the prerequisite for exchanges and mutual learning because of equality.” “Civilizations are inclusive, and only because of tolerance can human civilizations have exchanges and mutual learning. "The driving force for mutual learning"... In his speech, President Xi Jinping profoundly elaborated on the need to uphold correct attitudes and principles to promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, providing correct guidance for the progress of human civilization. "The vision of Chinese leaders coincides with the mission of UNESCO." said Bokova, then Director-General of UNESCO.

　　Over the past 10 years, President Xi Jinping has in-depth elaborated on China's view of civilization in the new era on different occasions, and has continuously contributed Chinese wisdom and solutions to promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations and promote the progress of human civilization. In September 2015, he attended the general debate of the 70th United Nations General Assembly and proposed that peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom are the common values ​​of all mankind; in June 2018, he attended the 18th Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states. At the meeting, it was emphasized that we should establish a civilizational outlook of equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness; in May 2019, at the opening ceremony of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, it was proposed to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning between different countries, different ethnic groups, and different cultures in the world, and consolidate common development. 4-point proposition on the humanistic basis for building a community with a shared future for Asia and a community with a shared future for mankind; in March 2023, at the high-level dialogue between the Communist Party of China and world political parties, the global civilization initiative was solemnly proposed, emphasizing the need to jointly advocate respect for the diversity of world civilizations and jointly advocate and carry forward The common values ​​of all mankind, the common advocacy of attaching importance to the inheritance and innovation of civilization, and the joint advocacy of strengthening international people-to-people exchanges and cooperation...Through President Xi Jinping's important exposition, the international community has seen China's great-power ambition and responsibility to promote the progress of human civilization.

　　"As long as the people of the world have a firm idea of ​​peace in their hearts and raise the sail of peace, they will be able to form a powerful force to prevent and oppose war." President Xi Jinping's important statement has important implications for dealing with the current international situation, which is intertwined with chaos. Currently, conflicts in some regions of the world are protracted, terrorist attacks occur from time to time, and the hegemonic mentality of self-respect is still eroding the foundation of peace. China has always taken the future of mankind and the well-being of its people into consideration, firmly followed the right path of unity and cooperation, and actively proposed Chinese solutions to resolve regional hot spots and global issues. China joins hands with all parties to implement the global civilization initiative and builds a stage for peace-loving people around the world to gather and bloom diverse civilizations through various platforms and forms. Gani Ur-Rehman, director of the Institute of Asian Civilizations in Taxila, Pakistan, said that to solve the common challenges facing mankind, it is undoubtedly necessary to start from the perspective of civilization and promote the civilizational concept of equality, mutual learning, dialogue and tolerance. A long-term solution to the root cause.

　　Today, when the future and destiny of all countries are closely linked, the inclusive coexistence, exchanges and mutual learning of different civilizations play an irreplaceable role in promoting the modernization process of human society and prospering the world's garden of civilizations. Ten years ago, President Xi Jinping used a civilized brush in his speech to describe the background of a shared destiny for mankind, emphasizing that “we should seek wisdom and draw nourishment from different civilizations, provide people with spiritual support and spiritual comfort, and work together to solve the common problems faced by mankind.” various challenges”. Over the past 10 years, from the high-quality Belt and Road Initiative to the implementation of the three major global initiatives, from the exchange of experience in state governance to the strengthening of the alignment of development strategies, China has always advocated inclusiveness, exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations, and promoted mutual understanding and mutual respect among countries. ,trust each other. International figures said that if all countries join hands, they will surely be able to build a better, peaceful and prosperous world.

　　"To treat different civilizations, we need a mind wider than the sky." History tells us that only through exchanges and mutual learning can a civilization be full of vitality. As long as we uphold the spirit of tolerance, there will be no "clash of civilizations" and harmony among civilizations can be achieved. China will continue to uphold the civilizational outlook of equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness, work with all parties to implement global civilization initiatives, strive to create a new situation of people-to-people exchanges, cultural integration, and people-to-people bonds around the world, and contribute to the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind. (People's Daily)