中新社“东西问”创办五周年·智库对话在北京举行

Core Insights - The "East-West Dialogue" initiative, launched by China News Service, celebrates its fifth anniversary, focusing on promoting cultural exchange and mutual learning through dialogue [1][2] - The initiative has published over 3,000 articles and engaged nearly 3,000 experts, achieving over 5 billion online reads, and has won the China News Award twice [1] Group 1: Cultural Exchange and Dialogue - The dialogue emphasizes the importance of high-quality cultural development and international communication during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [1] - Experts highlight the need for mutual understanding and cultural affinity as the foundation for civilizational exchange, advocating for a philosophy of "non-self without others" [2] - The dialogue aims to address global challenges through cooperation, knowledge sharing, and mutual trust, as stated by the UNDP representative [2] Group 2: Academic Contributions and Perspectives - Scholars stress the necessity of long-term focus, resource support, and academic collaboration for effective civilizational exchange, citing historical examples [2][3] - The dialogue includes discussions on China's unique modernization path, which offers an alternative to colonial and digital colonial experiences [2][3] - Experts propose strategies for enhancing international communication by tailoring messages to different cultural contexts and improving dialogue precision [3] Group 3: Global Governance and Future Directions - The dialogue calls for establishing institutional dialogue to manage strategic competition, particularly between China and the U.S. [4] - Participants advocate for transcending conflicts through civilizational dialogue and promoting respect and understanding as part of the new Silk Road spirit [4] - The initiative aims to contribute to building an independent knowledge system and enhancing civilizational exchange [4][5]