Highlights of Xi’s remarks on the opening ceremony of CDAC
Chinese
President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the
Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations (CDAC) at the China National
Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2019. (Xinhua/Ju Peng)
Chinese
President Xi Jinping on May 15 delivered a keynote speech at the opening
ceremony of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations (CDAC) in
Beijing. Following are some highlights of his speech.
- One
platform
The
Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations creates a new platform for
civilizations in Asia and beyond to engage in dialogue and exchanges on an
equal footing to facilitate mutual learning.
- One
trend
As we
review our past and look beyond Asia, we should have greater confidence in our
civilizations. We may build on the rich heritage of our forefathers, stay
engaged with other civilizations and increase mutual learning. By doing so, we
will add new glory to Asian civilizations. We Asian countries are closely
connected and share a natural bond of affinity. We went through similar
historic trails, and we hold the same dream for the future. Going forward, we
need to see where the world is going, ride on the trend of the times, and turn
our people’s longing for a better life into reality.
- Three
hopes
We Asian
people hope to see peace and stability across Asia.
We, the
people of Asian countries, wish to live and work in contentment and security,
free from fear. We hope that all nations will respect and trust each other,
live in harmony and interact with each other in a manner that transcends
national boundaries, time and space as well as differences between
civilizations. We should work together to safeguard peace, something more
precious than gold.
We Asian
people hope to see common prosperity in Asian countries.
We Asian
people long for decent lives free of poverty. We hope that countries will work
together to promote economic globalization and make it more open, inclusive,
balanced and beneficial to all. Doing so will enable us to eradicate poverty
and backwardness that still plague some countries. It will create a carefree
life for our children, and will bring happiness to all families.
We Asian
people hope to see an open and better-connected Asia.
We Asian
people hope that all countries will reject self-exclusion, embrace integration,
uphold openness and work to promote policy, infrastructure, trade, financial
and people-to-people connectivity. This way we can jointly foster a community
with a shared future for both us Asians and all humanity.
- Four
proposals
First,
we need to respect each other, and treat each other as equals.
We need
to respect each other as equals, and say no to hubris and prejudice. We need to
deepen understanding of the difference between one’s own civilization and
others, and work to promote interaction, dialogue and harmony among
civilizations.
China is
ready to work with other countries to protect Asian cultural heritage, and
better preserve and sustain our civilizations.
Second,
we need to uphold the beauty of each civilization, and the diversities of
civilizations around the world.
We
should keep our own civilization dynamic, and create conditions for other
civilizations to flourish. Together, we can make the garden of world
civilizations colorful and vibrant.
China is
happy to launch initiatives with relevant countries to translate Asian classics
both from and into Chinese, and promote film and TV exchanges, and cooperation
in Asia. This will help people in Asia better understand and appreciate each
other’s culture, and build a platform of dialogue and mutual learning for the
best of Asian civilizations to spread and be known to more of the world.
Third,
we need to stay open and inclusive, and draw on each other’s strength.
We need
to be broad-minded and strive to remove all barriers in the way of cultural
exchange. We need to be inclusive and seek nourishment from other civilizations
to promote the common development of Asian civilizations through exchange and
mutual learning.
China
will work with other countries to step up exchanges among the youth,
non-governmental organizations, sub-national entities and media organizations,
create a network of exchange and cooperation between think tanks, explore new
models of cooperation and deliver more solid outcomes in diverse forms. Such
efforts will boost exchange and mutual learning among civilizations.
Fourth,
we need to advance with the times, and explore new ground in development.
We need
to come up with new ideas to add impetus and inspiration to the development of
our civilizations, and with these efforts, we will deliver achievements for our
civilizations to transcend time and space and have a lasting appeal.
China
will work with other countries to implement a plan to promote tourism in Asia.
This will further boost economic development in Asia, and deepen friendship
among the Asian people.
- Four
features of Chinese civilization
Chinese
civilization is an inseparable part of Asian civilization. Chinese
civilization, as an inclusive and integrated whole, has become what it is today
through constant interactions with other civilizations.
1. Amity
and good neighborliness are the principles guiding our interactions with other
countries.
2. To
deliver prosperity and security to the people is the overarching goal.
3. To
keep up with reform and innovation are the abiding commitments.
4. To
achieve harmony between man and nature is the underlying philosophy.
China
today is more than the country itself. It is very much a part of Asia and the
world. In a time to come, China will open its arms wider to embrace the world,
and contribute to the dynamic achievements of Chinese civilization to create a
better world in the future.
(Source:
People’s Daily Online)
Highlights of Xi’s remarks on the opening ceremony of CDAC
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