On May 15, President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the Asian Civilization Dialogue Conference at the Beijing National Conference Center and delivered a keynote speech entitled "Deepening Civilization Exchange, Mutual Learning and Building a Community of Asian Destiny".

       On May 15, President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the Asian Civilization Dialogue Conference at the Beijing National Conference Center and delivered a keynote speech entitled "Deepening Civilization Exchange, Mutual Learning and Building a Community of Asian Destiny". Before the opening ceremony, Chinese and foreign leaders took pictures with representatives of important guests attending the opening ceremony.

       Civilizations communicate because of diversity, learn from each other because of communication, and develop because of mutual learning. We should strengthen exchanges and mutual learning among different countries, nationalities and cultures in the world, and consolidate the humanistic foundation for the co-construction of the Asian Community of Destiny and the Community of Human Destiny.

       First, we should adhere to mutual respect and treat each other equally. We should uphold equality and respect, abandon pride and prejudice, deepen our understanding of the differences between our own civilization and other civilizations, and promote dialogue and harmonious coexistence among civilizations. Second, adhere to the beauty of beauty, beauty and common. We should not only make our country's civilization full of vitality, but also create conditions for the development of our country's civilization, so that all the gardens of world civilization can flourish. Third, we should be open, inclusive and learn from each other. We should break the barriers of cultural exchanges with a broad mind, absorb the nutrients of other civilizations with an inclusive attitude, and promote the common progress of Asian civilizations in exchange and mutual learning. Fourthly, we should keep pace with the times and develop innovatively. We should use innovation to increase the motive force for the development of civilization, activate the source of civilization and progress, and constantly create cultural achievements that transcend time and space and are full of eternal charm.

       President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the Asian Civilization Dialogue Conference at the Beijing National Convention Center on the 15th, and delivered a keynote speech entitled "Deepening Civilization Exchange, Mutual Learning and Building the Community of Asian Destiny", pointing out that the brilliant Asian civilization has written a rich chapter in the history of world civilization development. The people of Asia look forward to a peaceful, peaceful, prosperous and open Asia. We should adhere to mutual respect and equality, beauty of beauty, beauty and common prosperity, open and tolerant, learn from each other, keep pace with the times, innovate and develop, and consolidate the humanistic foundation of building a common Asian destiny community and a common human destiny community. Xi Jinping emphasized that Chinese civilization is an open system formed through continuous exchanges and mutual learning with other civilizations. China in the future will embrace the world with a more open attitude and contribute to the world with more vigorous civilization achievements.

       Wang Huning attended the opening ceremony.

At about 10:30 a.m., Xi Jinping and foreign leaders jointly entered the meeting. In warm applause, Xi Jinping stepped onto the rostrum and delivered a keynote speech. (For the full text of the speech, see the second edition)

       Xi Jinping pointed out that at present, with the deepening development of multi-polarization, economic globalization, cultural diversity and social informatization, human society is full of hope. At the same time, the instability and uncertainty of the international situation are more prominent, and the global challenges facing mankind are more severe. To meet common challenges and move towards a better future, we need not only economic and technological strength, but also cultural and civilized strength. The Conference on Dialogue among Asian Civilizations provides a new platform for promoting equal dialogue, exchanges, mutual learning and mutual enlightenment among civilizations in Asia and other countries in the world.

       Xi Jinping pointed out that Asia was one of the earliest settlements of human beings and an important birthplace of human civilization. In the course of thousands of years of development, the Asian people have made brilliant achievements in civilization. Asian civilizations have also developed and strengthened within themselves and in their exchanges and mutual learning with world civilizations. The brilliant Asian civilization has written a colorful chapter for the development history of world civilization, and human civilization is more splendid and colorful because of Asia. We should strengthen civilized self-confidence, adhere to exchanges and mutual learning with other civilizations in the world on the basis of the brilliant achievements made by our forefathers, and strive to continue the new brilliance of Asian civilization.

       Xi Jinping emphasized that Asian countries are linked by mountains and rivers and are closely related to each other in terms of humanities. They share similar historical circumstances and the same dream pursuit. Facing the future, we should grasp the general trend and conform to the trend, and strive to turn the aspirations of the Asian people for a better life into reality. The people of Asia look forward to a peaceful and tranquil Asia. They hope that all countries will live in mutual respect, mutual trust and harmony, conduct extensive cross-border, cross-space and cross-civilization exchanges, and jointly safeguard a peaceful time more precious than gold. The people of Asia look forward to a prosperous Asia. They hope that all countries will work together to promote an open, inclusive, inclusive, balanced and win-win economic globalization, to eliminate the poverty and backwardness still faced by the people of some countries and to create a carefree life for their children. The people of Asia look forward to an open and accommodating Asia. They hope that all countries will uphold the spirit of openness, promote policy communication, facilities, trade, financial and people-to-people communication, and jointly build a community of Asian destiny and a community of human destiny.

       Xi Jinping emphasized that civilizations communicate because of diversity, learn from each other because of communication, and develop because of mutual learning. We should strengthen exchanges and mutual learning among different countries, nationalities and cultures in the world, and consolidate the humanistic foundation for the co-construction of the Asian Community of Destiny and the Community of Human Destiny. Xi Jinping put forward four propositions.

First, we should adhere to mutual respect and treat each other equally. Human beings are only different in skin color and language, and civilization is only different in purple and red, but there is no difference between high and low. We should uphold equality and respect, abandon pride and prejudice, deepen our understanding of the differences between our own civilization and other civilizations, and promote dialogue and harmonious coexistence among civilizations.

       Second, adhere to the beauty of beauty, beauty and common. All good things are interlinked. People's yearning for good things can not be stopped by any force. We should not only make our country's civilization full of vitality, but also create conditions for the development of our country's civilization, so that all the gardens of world civilization can flourish.

       Third, we should be open, inclusive and learn from each other. Exchange and mutual learning are the essential requirements of the development of civilization. The exchange of civilizations and mutual learning should be equal and equal, pluralistic and multi-directional, not compulsory and coercive, and should not be single and one-way. We should break the barriers of cultural exchanges with a broad mind, absorb the nutrients of other civilizations with an inclusive attitude, and promote the common progress of Asian civilizations in exchange and mutual learning.

       Fourthly, we should keep pace with the times and develop innovatively. We should use innovation to increase the motive force for the development of civilization, activate the source of civilization and progress, and constantly create cultural achievements that transcend time and space and are full of eternal charm.

       Xi emphasized that China is willing to carry out actions to protect Asian cultural heritage with other countries to provide necessary support for better inheritance of civilization, and to work with relevant countries to implement the Inter-translation Plan of Asian classics and the Asia Film and Television Exchange and Cooperation Plan, so as to help people deepen their understanding and appreciation of each other's culture and build a platform for exchange and mutual learning for displaying and disseminating the beauty of civilization. It is willing to carry out the Asian Tourism Promotion Plan with other countries to contribute more to the economic development of Asia and the friendship of the Asian people.

       Xi Jinping pointed out that Chinese civilization is an important part of Asian civilization. Since ancient times, Chinese civilization has been developing continuously in the process of inheritance and innovation, sublimating constantly in the course of time and changes, and accumulating the deepest spiritual pursuit of the Chinese nation, which is the rich nourishment of the Chinese nation's endless growth and growth. Chinese civilization is an open system formed through continuous exchanges and mutual learning with other civilizations, and it has always been imbued with both sides for a long time. Kindness, good neighborliness, harmony and harmony are the consistent ways of life of Chinese civilization. Benefiting the people and enriching the people are the distinct value orientation of Chinese civilization. Innovating the past and keeping pace with the times are the eternal spiritual temperament of Chinese civilization.

       Xi Jinping emphasized that today's China is not only China of China, but also China of Asia and the world. China in the future will embrace the world with a more open attitude and contribute to the world with more vigorous civilization achievements. I hope you will work together to create a better future for Asian and world civilizations.

       King Sihamoni of Cambodia, President Pavlopoulos of Greece, President Harima of Singapore, President Sirisena of Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Pasinian of Armenia and Director-General Azulai of UNESCO also addressed the opening ceremony. They said that the world is pluralistic, and different countries, nationalities and civilizations together constitute a rich and colorful world. Different civilizations are equal. No civilization can replace other civilizations. No civilization can be superior to other civilizations. Mutual respect should be given to the differences, independence and diversity of civilizations. Only by strengthening communication, dialogue and mutual learning among civilizations can lasting peace in the world and prosperity and progress of mankind be achieved. The so-called "clash of civilizations" theory is very wrong, which will destroy or even cut off the bridge of civilized communication. It is cultural stubbornness, self-esteem and extremism that have led to many contradictions and conflicts in the world. Thanks to President Xi Jinping for his initiative to hold the Conference on Dialogue among Asian Civilizations, which provides an important platform for dialogue and exchanges among Asian countries and civilizations. In the current situation, it is of great significance. Asian countries breathe together and share common destiny. They should strengthen dialogue and integration, enhance mutual understanding and share prosperity in Asia. We should uphold the value of open and inclusive Asian civilization, strengthen exchanges and mutual learning with other civilizations outside the region, and build a harmonious world together.

       Foreign leaders said that the ancient Chinese civilization has left valuable wealth to the world. President Xi Jinping's great idea of building the Asian Community of Destiny and the Community of Human Destiny is another significant contribution of contemporary China to world peace and human progress. All countries should grasp the important opportunities of building "one belt and one road", build a common dream of the people, and promote peace, friendship, cooperation and a dream of common prosperity.

       Ding Xuexiang, Sun Chunlan, Yang Jiechi, Cai Qi, Wang Yi and He Lifeng attended.

Huang Kunming presided over the opening ceremony.

       Before the opening ceremony, Xi Jinping shook hands and exchanged greetings with foreign leaders in the reception hall. Subsequently, Chinese and foreign leaders jointly visited the exhibition and enjoyed the exquisite cultural relics from China, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Greece, Cambodia and Armenia. They also took pictures with the representatives of the important guests attending the opening ceremony.

       The theme of the Asian Civilization Dialogue Conference is "Community of Mutual Learning and Destiny of Asian Civilizations". The opening ceremony, parallel sub-forums, Asian Cultural Carnival and Asian Civilizations Thursday are more than 110 civilizations exchanges. About 1200 Chinese and foreign guests attended the opening ceremony.

       Source: People's Daily