China-Civilizations Dialogue/Sub-forum
Beijing, China - July 10-11, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Sub-forum of Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in progress
2. Various of Shen Haixiong, deputy head of Publicity Department of Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of China Media Group, other representatives speaking, attendees
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Lin Shangli, president, Renmin University of China (ending with shot 4):
"The survey found that people of all ages and ethnicities agree that in today's era, we should share diverse civilizations and jointly build a global civilization."
4. Shen speaking at forum
5. Various of introduction on poll result in progress, attendees
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Roger T. Ames, humanities chair professor, Peking University (starting with shot 5/ending with shot 7):
"Civilizational dialogue is certainly all about preserving ancient culture, but culture's alive, and what we have to do is we have to bring the young people into the conversations. Those values, 'zero-sum', 'winners and losers', this isn't the future. The future has to be collaboration, it has to be family members working together."
7. Various of guests speaking
8. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Mohadeseh Barzegar Bafrouei, Persian language teacher, University of International Business and Economics (starting with shot 7/ending with shot 9):
"First, we should help young people embrace and absorb the traditional culture and civilization of their own countries, and love their culture. And, we should encourage them to proudly say, 'This is my culture.' The next step is to introduce their own culture to others."
9. Attendees
The sub-forum "Inter-Civilization Exchanges and Mutual Learning: Cultural Inheritance and Innovation", part of the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting, took place from Thursday to Friday in Beijing.
Jointly hosted by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and co-organized by China Media Group (CMG) and Renmin University of China, the event focused on strengthening global cultural ties and promoting inclusive development through dialogue.
On the same day, five sub-forums were also held, addressing topics such as building an inclusive world, global prosperity, and technological innovation.
One of the key outcomes of the forum was the launch of the Global Research Program for Inter-Civilization Exchanges and Mutual Learning.
This initiative aims to build a global academic network, create platforms for cultural dialogue, and establish long-term mechanisms for cooperation, transforming the vision of the Global Civilization Initiative into concrete actions.
A joint survey conducted by China Global Television Network (CGTN) and Renmin University of China was released during the forum.
Based on responses from 41 countries and regions across six continents, the findings revealed a broad consensus that cross-cultural exchange and mutual learning are vital to human progress.
Respondents also emphasized the importance of cultural heritage and innovation in shaping modern societies.
"The survey found that people of all ages and ethnicities agree that in today's era, we should share diverse civilizations and jointly build a global civilization," said Lin Shangli, president of Renmin University of China.
Cultural experts noted the increasingly important role of young people in fostering future cultural exchanges. They emphasized the need for youth to cultivate an inclusive worldview that encourages greater sharing and serves as a counterbalance to the rise of unilateralism.
"Civilizational dialogue is certainly all about preserving ancient culture, but culture's alive, and what we have to do is we have to bring the young people into the conversations. Those values, 'zero-sum', 'winners and losers', this isn't the future. The future has to be collaboration, it has to be family members working together," said Roger T. Ames, humanities chair professor at Peking University.
Mohadeseh Barzegar Bafrouei, a Persian language teacher at the University of International Business and Economics, outlined a three-step approach to empowering youth through culture.
"First, we should help young people embrace and absorb the traditional culture and civilization of their own countries, and love their culture. And, we should encourage them to proudly say, 'This is my culture.' The next step is to introduce their own culture to others," she said.
China-Civilizations Dialogue/Sub-forum
Dateline : July 10-11, 2025
Location : China
Duration : 1'54
Beijing, China - July 10-11, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Sub-forum of Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in progress
2. Various of Shen Haixiong, deputy head of Publicity Department of Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of China Media Group, other representatives speaking, attendees
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Lin Shangli, president, Renmin University of China (ending with shot 4):
"The survey found that people of all ages and ethnicities agree that in today's era, we should share diverse civilizations and jointly build a global civilization."
4. Shen speaking at forum
5. Various of introduction on poll result in progress, attendees
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Roger T. Ames, humanities chair professor, Peking University (starting with shot 5/ending with shot 7):
"Civilizational dialogue is certainly all about preserving ancient culture, but culture's alive, and what we have to do is we have to bring the young people into the conversations. Those values, 'zero-sum', 'winners and losers', this isn't the future. The future has to be collaboration, it has to be family members working together."
7. Various of guests speaking
8. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Mohadeseh Barzegar Bafrouei, Persian language teacher, University of International Business and Economics (starting with shot 7/ending with shot 9):
"First, we should help young people embrace and absorb the traditional culture and civilization of their own countries, and love their culture. And, we should encourage them to proudly say, 'This is my culture.' The next step is to introduce their own culture to others."
9. Attendees
The sub-forum "Inter-Civilization Exchanges and Mutual Learning: Cultural Inheritance and Innovation", part of the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting, took place from Thursday to Friday in Beijing.
Jointly hosted by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and co-organized by China Media Group (CMG) and Renmin University of China, the event focused on strengthening global cultural ties and promoting inclusive development through dialogue.
On the same day, five sub-forums were also held, addressing topics such as building an inclusive world, global prosperity, and technological innovation.
One of the key outcomes of the forum was the launch of the Global Research Program for Inter-Civilization Exchanges and Mutual Learning.
This initiative aims to build a global academic network, create platforms for cultural dialogue, and establish long-term mechanisms for cooperation, transforming the vision of the Global Civilization Initiative into concrete actions.
A joint survey conducted by China Global Television Network (CGTN) and Renmin University of China was released during the forum.
Based on responses from 41 countries and regions across six continents, the findings revealed a broad consensus that cross-cultural exchange and mutual learning are vital to human progress.
Respondents also emphasized the importance of cultural heritage and innovation in shaping modern societies.
"The survey found that people of all ages and ethnicities agree that in today's era, we should share diverse civilizations and jointly build a global civilization," said Lin Shangli, president of Renmin University of China.
Cultural experts noted the increasingly important role of young people in fostering future cultural exchanges. They emphasized the need for youth to cultivate an inclusive worldview that encourages greater sharing and serves as a counterbalance to the rise of unilateralism.
"Civilizational dialogue is certainly all about preserving ancient culture, but culture's alive, and what we have to do is we have to bring the young people into the conversations. Those values, 'zero-sum', 'winners and losers', this isn't the future. The future has to be collaboration, it has to be family members working together," said Roger T. Ames, humanities chair professor at Peking University.
Mohadeseh Barzegar Bafrouei, a Persian language teacher at the University of International Business and Economics, outlined a three-step approach to empowering youth through culture.
"First, we should help young people embrace and absorb the traditional culture and civilization of their own countries, and love their culture. And, we should encourage them to proudly say, 'This is my culture.' The next step is to introduce their own culture to others," she said.
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Published : 2025-07-12 03:32
Last Modified : 2025-07-12 17:04:11
Source : China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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