China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivered an inspiring message on the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations. In a friendly video address, he shared a vibrant three-pronged approach to nurturing global dialogue at a time when our world faces changes like never before. 🌏🤝
Wang Yi outlined that first, we must safeguard equity among civilizations by respecting every nation’s right to choose its own path in development. He firmly rejected the so-called "clash of civilizations," urging us to replace conflict with mutual dignity and respect.
The second step is to facilitate exchanges among civilizations. By drawing on the wisdom that emerges from open dialogue, countries can better tackle global challenges and explore new avenues toward progress. His remarks even hinted at China considering hosting the 2028 United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Global Forum.
Third, promoting the progress of civilizations means actively encouraging the flow of ideas, technology, and people. Wang Yi stressed the importance of leveraging emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence, to enrich our shared material and spiritual wealth.
This message aligns with President Xi Jinping's Global Civilization Initiative, which emphasizes common human values and strengthens international people-to-people exchanges. Since 2024, June 10 has been celebrated as the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, marking a unanimous commitment by UN member states to foster understanding and cooperation.
In a rapidly changing world, this dynamic approach to dialogue not only bridges cultural gaps but also inspires hope for a more connected future. Stay tuned for more updates on how collaboration and conversation can drive global progress!
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China's top diplomat calls for advancing dialogue among civilizations
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