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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
JINAN, July 10 (Xinhua) — Scholars and experts from around the world gathered in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, on Wednesday for a two-day dialogue and cultural exchanges aimed at finding paths to harmonious coexistence among civilizations and common solutions for global development.
The Nishan Forum on World Civilizations brought together over 560 guests from over 70 countries in Nishan, the historic site where the eminent philosopher and educator Confucius was born in 551 BC. For thousands of years, he has been revered as a symbol of traditional Chinese culture.
Among other things, the forum participants discussed how Confucian culture continues to resonate in the modern world, the critical role of global cooperation in driving modernization, and the far-reaching impact of artificial intelligence on the future of civilization.
Speaking at the opening of the forum, Sun Chunlan, Chairperson of the International Confucian Association, noted that an in-depth study of the regulation of relations between different civilizations and their role in promoting modernization is of great practical importance.
Today, China is seeking to offer the world new opportunities through its achievements on its unique path of modernization and to inject new impetus into global partners through its vast domestic market, she added.
"This clearly reflects the Chinese nation's long-standing approach to 'being friends with its neighbors and strengthening harmony among all countries,'" she added.
Scholars participating in the forum emphasized the important role that cultural exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations play in advancing human progress.
Zhao Rui, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, stressed that since modern times, such exchanges have promoted deep integration and innovation in political systems, economies, cultures and lifestyles around the world.
He added that these exchanges not only stimulate academic dialogue and people-to-people connections, but also provide valuable information for solving global problems, opening up various paths for modernization.
This view was echoed by other participants. Vice President of the Republic of Maldives Hussain Mohammed Latheef stressed that in times of global uncertainty, promoting dialogue, encouraging cultural exchanges and working together to build a better future is more important than ever.
He also praised China's Global Civilization Initiative, calling it a timely reminder of the need to respect and understand different cultures around the world. The initiative promotes universal values, seeks to balance tradition with innovation, and supports cultural exchanges and development, he added.
Ambassador of the Republic of Madagascar to China Jean Louis Robinson Richard stressed the importance of the Nishan Forum as a platform for dialogue among civilizations in the context of today's global turbulence.
China has provided a platform for in-depth exchanges of views among people of different nationalities, backgrounds and cultures, making great contributions to world peace, he said.
This reflects the meaning of the saying in the Lunyu (Conversations and Judgments): “A noble person is in harmony with others while holding different views,” which emphasizes the ideal of peaceful coexistence without imposing uniformity, the ambassador added.
The Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, now in its 11th year since its launch in 2010, has become an important global platform for dialogue among different cultures. -0-
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