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[Interview] With the Future of Humanity in Mind, with the Well-being of the People at Heart — Deeply Understanding and Grasping the Humanistic Appeal of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy

【访谈录】以人类前途为怀 以人民福祉为念——深刻理解和把握习近平外交思想的人文感召力

· Research Highlights · People's Daily (30 October 2025) · 25 min read

Guests:

嘉 宾:

Fu Xiaoqiang, President of the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations

中国现代国际关系研究院院长 傅小强

Diao Daming, Professor, School of International Studies, Renmin University of China

中国人民大学国际关系学院教授 刁大明

Xing Liju, Professor, Institute of International Studies, Fudan University

复旦大学国际问题研究院教授 邢丽菊

Moderator:

主持人:

Wang Yunsong and Cao Ping, Reporters for *People's Daily*

《人民日报》记者 王云松 曹 平

Since the 18th National Congress of the CPC [1]1 The 18th National Congress of the CPC was held in 2012, marking the beginning of the New Era under Xi Jinping's leadership., General Secretary Xi Jinping, based on the trends of development in China and the world in the New Era, has comprehensively coordinated the strategic overall situation of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the changes unseen in a century in the world, and has put forward a series of new concepts, new propositions, and new initiatives while leading major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics to stride forward, thereby forming Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy. Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is an important component of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. It runs through the Marxist stand, viewpoint, and method, is rooted in the over 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, inherits and carries forward the fine diplomatic traditions of New China, exhibits a unique humanistic temperament and humanistic radiance, a profound civilizational awareness and civilizational foundation, and demonstrates a powerful humanistic appeal.

党的十八大以来,习近平总书记立足新时代中国和世界发展大势,统筹把握中华民族伟大复兴战略全局和世界百年未有之大变局,在引领中国特色大国外交阔步前行中提出一系列新理念新主张新倡议,形成了习近平外交思想。习近平外交思想是习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想的重要组成部分,贯穿着马克思主义立场观点方法,根植于5000多年的中华文明,继承弘扬新中国优良外交传统,展现出独特的人文气质和人文光辉、深厚的文明意识和文明底蕴,彰显了强大的人文感召力。

This edition of "Interview" invites guests to exchange and discuss how to deeply understand and grasp the humanistic appeal of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, for the benefit of our readers.

本期“访谈录”邀请嘉宾就如何深刻理解和把握习近平外交思想的人文感召力进行交流探讨,以飨读者。

People-centered, planning for the overall interests of all humanity, and for the sake of future generations

以人为本,为全人类整体利益计、为子孙后代谋

In today's world, changes unseen in a century are accelerating, the world has entered a new period of turbulence and transformation, deficits in peace, development, security, and governance are increasing rather than decreasing, human society faces unprecedented severe challenges, and the desire of the people of all countries for peace, development, cooperation, and win-win outcomes is more urgent and intense. Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy adheres to the value concept of people-centered and putting the people first, closely links the destiny of the Chinese people with the destiny of the people of all countries, and injects powerful ideological strength and spiritual impetus into resolving the challenges of the times and answering the questions of the times from the height of the overall, fundamental, and long-term interests of humanity. From concepts to plans, from propositions to initiatives, Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy everywhere displays a profound concern for the future and destiny of all humanity, and a deep care for the well-being and security of the people of all countries. This is one of the most distinct manifestations of the humanistic appeal of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy.

当今世界,百年未有之大变局加速演进,世界进入新的动荡变革期,和平赤字、发展赤字、安全赤字、治理赤字有增无减,人类社会面对前所未有的严峻挑战,各国人民求和平、谋发展、促合作、图共赢的愿望更加迫切强烈。习近平外交思想坚持以人为本、人民至上的价值理念,把中国人民命运同各国人民命运紧紧联系在一起,站在人类整体利益、根本利益、长远利益的高度为化解时代挑战、解答时代课题注入强大思想力量和精神动力。从理念到方案,从主张到倡议,习近平外交思想处处展现着对全人类前途和命运的深刻关注、对各国人民福祉和安危的深切关怀,这正是习近平外交思想的人文感召力最鲜明的体现之一。

Moderator: Twelve years ago, President Xi Jinping put forward the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, with the purpose of answering the world's question, history's question, and the times' question of "where is humanity heading," lighting the way forward for a world in hesitation and search, and contributing Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions for the people of all countries to join hands and work together to protect our common home and share a prosperous and beautiful future. One of the fundamental reasons why the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind has taken root in the hearts of the people and won resonance in the international community is its people-oriented spirit and humanistic radiance that plans for the overall interests of all humanity and for the sake of future generations. How do you view the humanistic power contained in the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind? What breakthrough significance and value does this humanistic power have for the theoretical innovation of contemporary international relations?

主持人:12年前,习近平主席提出人类命运共同体理念,目的就是回答“人类向何处去”的世界之问、历史之问、时代之问,为在彷徨求索中的世界点亮前行之路,为各国人民走向携手同心共护家园、共享繁荣美好未来贡献中国智慧、中国方案。人类命运共同体理念之所以能在国际社会深入人心、赢得共鸣,根本原因之一在于其为全人类整体利益计、为子孙后代谋的人本精神和人文光辉。如何看待人类命运共同体理念所蕴含的人文力量?这种人文力量对当代国际关系理论创新有何突破性意义与价值?

Fu Xiaoqiang: The most important humanistic power of the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind is that it places human value, dignity, and overall well-being at the center of global governance, demonstrating a profound concern for the common future of all humanity. Especially at a time when the world situation is intertwined with chaos and change, the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind defines peace and development as the peace and development of all people, emphasizes the wholeness of human interests, focuses on fair and inclusive distributive justice, and points the way for global governance.

傅小强:人类命运共同体理念最重要的人文力量在于它将人的价值、尊严与整体福祉置于全球治理的中心,展现出对全人类共同未来的深刻关切。特别是在世界局势变乱交织的当下,人类命运共同体理念将和平与发展定义为所有人的和平与发展,强调人类利益的整体性,注重公平包容的分配正义,为全球治理指明了方向。

The humanistic spirit contained in the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind has made breakthrough innovations in contemporary international relations theory, mainly reflected in three aspects. First, it breaks through the Western-centric narrative. The concept of a community with a shared future for mankind does not take the values of a specific civilization as "universal values," but rather acknowledges the diversity of civilizations and advocates seeking value consensus in equal dialogue. Second, it breaks through the mindset centered on power games in traditional international relations. The concept of a community with a shared future for mankind opposes zero-sum games, advocates common security and common development, and aims to break the trap of the "law of the jungle." When this humanistic spirit with profound humanistic connotations is deeply integrated into the formulation of international rules and the practice of global governance, humanity can choose a new path of civilization at the crossroads of history that transcends the cycle of hegemonic succession and leads to common prosperity. Third, it transcends the traditional nation-state standard. Traditional international relations theory takes the nation-state as an important actor, neglecting the overall interests of all humanity that transcend the state. While adhering to the equality of national sovereignty, the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind emphasizes the wholeness of human interests, incorporating the interests of the three levels of "individual-nation-all humanity" into a unified and inclusive framework, demonstrating profound humanistic care and a far-sighted vision.

人类命运共同体理念所蕴含的人文精神对当代国际关系理论的突破性创新主要体现在3个方面。一是突破西方中心主义叙事。人类命运共同体理念不以特定的文明价值观为“普世价值”,而是承认文明多样性,倡导在平等对话中寻求价值共识。二是突破传统国际关系中以权力博弈为核心的思维定式。人类命运共同体理念反对零和博弈,倡导共同安全、共同发展,旨在破除“丛林法则”陷阱。当这一具有深厚人文精神的理念深度融入国际规则制定与全球治理实践,人类方能在历史的十字路口选择一条超越霸权更迭、通向共同繁荣的文明新路。三是超越传统的主权国家本位。传统国际关系理论以民族国家为重要行为体,忽视超国家的全人类整体利益。人类命运共同体理念在坚持国家主权平等的同时,强调人类利益的整体性,将“个体—国家—全人类”3个层面的利益纳入一个统一、包容的框架中,彰显了深厚的人文关怀与高远的视野格局。

Diao Daming: The standpoint from which one observes and thinks about problems determines the height and depth of the theory. The concept of a community with a shared future for mankind proposed by President Xi Jinping is not a plan for certain countries or certain people, but a beautiful development prospect drawn for all humanity. This concept transcends the rut of "maximizing interests" that highlights the "individual rationality" of major countries in Western international relations theory, and more thoroughly denies the old solidified concepts of "unipolar hegemony" or "bipolar confrontation," constructing the existence and development of all countries in the world as an organic whole, reflecting the "symbiotic logic" of common development and common prosperity. By reconstructing the value coordinates, thinking paradigms, and practical paths of international relations, it provides Eastern wisdom for solving the century-old question of "where is humanity heading," opens up a hopeful and bright prospect, and points out the correct direction in line with the well-being of the people of the world.

刁大明:站在何种立场上观察和思考问题,决定着理论的高度和深度。习近平主席提出的人类命运共同体理念不是为某些国家、某些人提出的方案,而是为全人类擘画的美好发展前景。这一理念超越了西方国际关系理论中突出主要国家“个体理性”的“利益最大化”的窠臼,更彻底否认了“单极霸权”或“两极对抗”的旧有固化观念,将世界各国的存在与发展构筑为一个有机整体,体现共同发展、共同繁荣的“共生逻辑”。通过重构国际关系的价值坐标、思维范式与实践路径,为破解“人类向何处去”的世纪之问提供了东方智慧、开启了富有希望的光明前景、指明了符合全球人民福祉的正确方向。

Xing Liju: The word "humanities" (renwen) originates from the *Book of Changes*: "Observing the patterns of humanity (renwen), to transform and complete the world." [2]2 A classical allusion from the *Book of Changes* (Yijing), a foundational Chinese classic, emphasizing the civilizing role of cultural patterns. Traditional Chinese philosophy holds that the power of the humanities lies in "transforming and completing the world," which requires the wisdom of "cultivating civil virtue internally." The concept of a community with a shared future for mankind contains profound humanistic connotations, emphasizing "taking the world as one family," closely linking the future and destiny of all countries in the world, and striving to turn the people's aspiration for a better life into reality. Currently, changes unseen in a century are accelerating, and various global challenges are emerging one after another. The world needs ideological guidance from the strategic height of the development of all humanity more than ever before. The concept of a community with a shared future for mankind focuses on the fundamental interests of the people of all countries, integrates China's own development with world development, truly reflects a global vision, a world mind, and the responsibility of a major country. It is the right path for humanity that brings well-being to the people of the world, and it is a sublation and transcendence of traditional Western international relations theory.

邢丽菊:“人文”一词出自《周易》:“观乎人文,以化成天下。”中国传统哲学认为,人文的力量在于“化成天下”,这就需要“内修文德”的智慧。人类命运共同体理念蕴含深厚的人文底蕴,强调“以天下为一家”,把世界各国前途命运紧密联系在一起,致力于把各国人民对美好生活的向往变成现实。当前,世界百年未有之大变局加速演进、全球各类挑战层出不穷,世界比以往任何时刻都更需要站在全人类发展的战略高度的思想引领。人类命运共同体理念着眼于各国人民的根本利益,将中国自身发展与世界发展融合在一起,真正体现了全球视野、世界胸怀和大国担当,是给世界人民带来福祉的人间正道,是对传统西方国际关系理论的扬弃和超越。

Moderator: President Xi Jinping pointed out: "The ultimate goal of modernization is the free and comprehensive development of human beings." Modernization has been the trend of development since modern times. In today's world, multiple challenges and crises are intertwined and superimposed, and the process of human social modernization has once again come to a historical crossroads. Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy advocates highlighting the people-centered nature of the direction of modernization, so that modernization can better respond to the various demands and multi-level needs of the people. What kind of humanistic spirit does this view of modernization embody? What is its significance for promoting the process of human modernization, especially for jointly moving towards modernization with developing countries?

主持人:习近平主席指出:“现代化的最终目标是实现人自由而全面的发展。”现代化是近代以来的发展潮流。当今世界,多重挑战和危机交织叠加,人类社会现代化进程又一次来到历史的十字路口。习近平外交思想主张突出现代化方向的人民性,让现代化更好回应人民各方面诉求和多层次需要。这种现代化观体现了怎样的人文精神?对于推动人类现代化进程,特别是携手发展中国家共同迈向现代化有何重要意义?

Fu Xiaoqiang: The people-centered view of modernization advocated by Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is both a profound summary of China's development experience and a breakthrough response to the plight of global modernization. This view of modernization contains a distinct humanistic spirit. On the one hand, Chinese-path modernization takes people's livelihood as the priority, adheres to a people-centered approach, and aims to achieve the organic unity of the right to survival and the right to development. Traditional modernization models often fall into GDP worship, leading to the objectification and alienation of people. President Xi Jinping emphasized: "Modernization should not only look at the indicators and data on paper, but also at the happiness and well-being of the people." Chinese-path modernization not only firmly adheres to the principal position of the people, but also aims to benefit the people, striving to achieve common prosperity for all people and the comprehensive development of human beings. On the other hand, Chinese-path modernization breaks the single narrative of "modernization = Westernization," acknowledging the modernization of different forms of civilization. Modernity is not unique to Western civilization. The practice of Chinese-path modernization breaks the discursive hegemony of Western-centrism and paints a new picture of the process of human modernization.

傅小强:习近平外交思想主张的以人民为中心的现代化观,既是对中国发展经验的深刻总结,也是对全球现代化困境的突破性回应。这一现代化观蕴含着鲜明的人文精神。一方面,中国式现代化以民生为大,坚持以人为本,旨在实现生存权与发展权的有机统一。传统现代化模式常陷入GDP崇拜,导致人的物化、异化。习近平主席强调:“现代化不仅要看纸面上的指标数据,更要看人民的幸福安康。”中国式现代化不仅牢牢坚持人民主体地位,也坚持以造福人民为目的,旨在实现全体人民共同富裕和人的全面发展。另一方面,中国式现代化打破了“现代化=西方化”的单线叙事,承认不同文明形态的现代化。现代性并非西方文明所独有,中国式现代化实践打破了西方中心主义的话语霸权,绘制出一幅人类现代化进程的崭新图卷。

Diao Daming: The concept of human modernization in

刁大明:习近平外交思想中的人类现代化观念,突破了西方现代化“资本至上”的异化思维与逻辑,创造性地开辟出一条以人民为中心,以包容普惠、合作共赢为原则的人类现代化新路。这一观念充分体现出了“民为邦本”的文明内核、“共生共荣”的系统理念、“立己达人”的思想境界,展现出的是一种从“异化发展”到“人的复归”的人文精神。在这种现代化观念的指引下,广大发展中国家可以在保持独立自主的前提下实现现代化,根据自身文明特质和社会条件重塑现代化路径,而不必在保持自我与沦为附庸、保留传统与跟上时代之间被迫做“单选题”。尊重每个国家基于文明自觉的发展自主权,这何尝不是一种更深邃、更广博的人文关怀?这一现代化观念无疑对破解全球发展困境具有关键意义。

Host: Chinese civilization is the only great civilization in the world that has continued unbroken and developed in the form of a state to the present day. The fine traditional Chinese culture, such as "valuing harmony and respecting diversity," "treating all people as brothers and sisters and harmonizing all nations," "a person of virtue is never alone; there will always be neighbors," "if you wish to establish yourself, help others establish themselves; if you wish to achieve, help others achieve," and "following the laws of nature and achieving harmony between man and nature," constitutes the cultural soil in which Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is rooted and an important source of its humanistic appeal. What profound influence have the value orientations and spiritual pursuits of fine traditional Chinese culture exerted on the formation and development of the humanistic appeal of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy?

主持人:中华文明是世界上唯一绵延不断且以国家形态发展至今的伟大文明。“以和为贵,和而不同”“民胞物与、协和万邦”“德不孤,必有邻”“己欲立而立人,己欲达而达人”“道法自然、天人合一”等中华优秀传统文化是习近平外交思想植根的文化沃土,是其人文感召力的重要源泉。中华优秀传统文化的价值取向、精神追求等对习近平外交思想人文感召力的形成与发展产生了怎样的深刻影响?

Diao Daming: The concept of human modernization

傅小强:中华优秀传统文化赋予习近平外交思想丰富深厚的精神特质和文化渊源,习近平外交思想在新的历史时代全面激活了中华优秀传统文化的时代价值。第一是价值取向一脉相承。中华优秀传统文化中的价值观,如仁爱、和谐、正义等,为习近平外交思想注入了深厚的人文底蕴。习近平外交思想蕴含的聚同化异的智慧、美美与共的胸襟,正是中国特色大国外交的魅力与风范所在。第二是历史文明积淀厚重。中国对外交往历史源远流长,中华优秀传统文化博大精深,其中的外交智慧与战略文化更是积淀厚重,比如,丝绸之路贸易、郑和下西洋等都蕴含着和平、尊重、互利等文化内核元素。中国历史经验之精华在习近平外交思想中得到了弘扬与发展。第三是格局视野博大广阔。习近平外交思想不仅为中国谋复兴,也为世界谋大同。这种和而不同、和合共生的中国气度、大国风范不仅为21世纪的国际关系、全球治理带来新气象,也使得习近平外交思想更具亲和力和感召力,得到众多国家人民的支持和共鸣。

Host: Whether it is "valuing harmony and respecting diversity," "harmonizing all nations," or "harmony between man and nature," all demonstrate the extremely strong inclusiveness of Chinese civilization. This inclusiveness is the key factor enabling Chinese civilization to endure for over 5,000 years and is a direct manifestation of Chinese civilization's broad-mindedness and profound wisdom. Inclusiveness means that the Chinese nation has never viewed the relationship between itself and the world through the one-dimensional thinking of "either-or" or "you lose, I win," but instead seeks coexistence, mutual benefit, and shared prosperity. Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy fully embodies the inclusiveness of Chinese civilization, closely linking China's development with the development of the world, advocating equal exchanges among different civilizations on the basis of mutual respect for their differences, and seeking both a good China and a good world. The more inclusive it is, the more recognition and support it gains, and the greater its attraction becomes. This broad vision of understanding and handling relations with the external world from the perspective of the major trends in human development, and this inclusive mindset of seeking both rejuvenation for China and progress for the world, endows Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy with extraordinary humanistic appeal. This humanistic appeal is a power like deep, still waters, an attraction like "peach and plum trees do not speak, yet a path is worn beneath them" [3]3 A Chinese idiom from *Records of the Grand Historian* (Sima Qian), meaning that a person of genuine virtue naturally attracts admiration and followers without needing to advertise., an influence generated on the basis of the truth value and practical power of this thought. In recent years, the fact that many concepts and initiatives in Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy have become international consensus and been written into multiple international documents is the most powerful proof of this.

主持人:无论是“和而不同”,还是“协和万邦”,抑或是“天人合一”,都展现出中华文明所具有的极强的包容性。这种包容性是中华文明能够绵延5000多年的关键因素,是中华文明博大胸怀、深邃智慧的直接体现。包容性使中华民族从来不是用非此即彼、你输我赢的单向思维看待自身与世界的关系,而是寻求共生共赢共荣。习近平外交思想充分体现了中华文明的包容性,把中国的发展与世界的发展紧密联系起来,主张不同文明在相互尊重差异性基础上平等交流,既要中国好也要世界好。越包容,就越能得到认同和维护,就越会展现出巨大的吸引力。这种从人类发展大潮流认识和处理同外部世界关系的博大视野,这种既为中国谋复兴也为世界谋进步的包容胸怀,使习近平外交思想展现出非凡的人文感召力。这种人文感召力是一种静水深流的力量,是一种“桃李不言,下自成蹊”的吸引力,是基于这一思想真理价值、实践伟力之上产生的影响力。近年来,习近平外交思想中的许多理念和倡议成为国际共识、写入多个国际文件,就是最有力的证明。

Xing Liju: The power of culture is best at uniting and inspiring people. The outstanding innovativeness, inclusiveness, and peacefulness of Chinese civilization are important civilizational genes for China's unswerving commitment to the path of peaceful development, the strategy of opening up for mutual benefit, and the promotion of building a community with a shared future for mankind. The Chinese nation esteems "valuing harmony," from the Confucian "governing by virtue" to the military strategist's "subduing the enemy without fighting"; the love for and pursuit of peace are deeply imprinted in the blood of the Chinese people. Chinese culture advocates "when calculating benefits, one should consider the benefits of the world" and promotes "when successful, benefiting the whole world." In the *Great Learning* [4]4 One of the "Four Books" of Confucianism, traditionally attributed to Confucius, outlining the Confucian program of self-cultivation leading to social order., above "governing the state" there is the higher pursuit of "bringing peace to the world." The *Book of Documents* [5]5 One of the "Five Classics" of Confucianism, a collection of historical documents and speeches from ancient China. describes "harmonizing all nations," and the *Book of Changes* [6]6 One of the "Five Classics" of Confucianism, a divination manual and philosophical text. depicts "peace for all nations," which are concentrated expressions of the worldview of Chinese civilization. Rooted in Chinese civilization, Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy contains a unique spiritual temperament and profound cultural heritage, which enables it to demonstrate on the world stage a power of appeal and influence that can truly move the hearts of people of all countries and respond to the development aspirations of all countries, especially developing countries.

邢丽菊:文化的力量最能凝聚人、感召人。中华文明突出的创新性、包容性、和平性等是中国坚定不移走和平发展道路、坚持互利共赢开放战略、推动构建人类命运共同体的重要文明基因。中华民族崇尚“以和为贵”,从儒家的“为政以德”到兵家的“不战而屈人之兵”,对和平的爱好与追求深深烙印在中国人的血脉中。中华文化主张“计利当计天下利”,提倡“达则兼济天下”。《大学》的“治国”之上还有“平天下”的更高追求。《尚书》“协和万邦”、《周易》“万国咸宁”描绘了各国和平共处的景象,是中华文明世界观的集中体现。植根于中华文明的习近平外交思想蕴含着独特的精神气质、深厚的文化底蕴,这使其在世界舞台上展现出真正能够打动各国人民心灵、能够回应世界各国特别是发展中国家发展诉求的号召力和感染力。

Harmony and Coexistence, Injecting Civilizational Strength into World Peace and Development

和合共生,为世界和平与发展注入文明之力

President Xi Jinping pointed out: "At present, the international situation is intertwined and chaotic, and humanity stands at a new crossroads. There is an urgent need to transcend civilizational estrangement through civilizational exchanges, and to transcend civilizational conflicts through civilizational mutual learning." [7]7 Quotation from President Xi Jinping's speech at the opening ceremony of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, May 15, 2019. Faced with increasingly severe global problems and challenges, the value of civilization is unprecedentedly prominent, the interaction of civilizations is crucial, and dialogue among civilizations is timely. Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy proposes the Global Civilization Initiative, advocating the use of civilizational dialogue to tighten the bonds of peace and enhance the driving force for development, injecting civilizational strength into world peace and development and displaying the light of humanity.

习近平主席指出:“当前,国际形势变乱交织,人类站在新的十字路口,迫切需要以文明交流超越文明隔阂,以文明互鉴超越文明冲突。”面对日益严峻的全球性问题和挑战,文明的价值空前凸显,文明的互动至关重要,文明的对话正当其时。习近平外交思想提出全球文明倡议,主张以文明对话拉紧和平纽带、增强发展动力,为世界和平与发展注入文明之力,展现人文之光。

Host: The Global Civilization Initiative advocates a view of civilization based on equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness; advocates respecting the diversity of world civilizations, promoting the common values of all humanity, valuing civilizational inheritance and innovation, and strengthening international people-to-people and cultural exchanges and cooperation. This is a full manifestation of the humanistic appeal of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy. What connection exists between the cognition and understanding of civilization and the evolution of international relations? Under the current international situation, how should we view the humanistic effects of the Global Civilization Initiative in strengthening civilizational exchanges and mutual learning and promoting the prosperity and progress of the international community?

主持人:全球文明倡议倡导平等、互鉴、对话、包容的文明观,倡导尊重世界文明多样性、弘扬全人类共同价值、重视文明传承和创新、加强国际人文交流合作,这正是习近平外交思想人文感召力的充分体现。对于文明的认知与理解同国际关系演变有着怎样的联系?在当前国际形势下,如何看待全球文明倡议在加强文明交流互鉴、促进国际社会繁荣进步上所发挥的人文效应?

Fu Xiaoqiang: With the continuous evolution of international relations, the influence of civilizational cognition on state behavior and the international order has received increasing attention. Constructivism in international relations theory specifically explains international behavior from the perspective of culture and ideas. At the same time, some Western scholars have put forward views such as "the superiority of civilization" and "the clash of civilizations," reducing civilizational differences to a comparison of superiority and inferiority, and even advocating that civilizational differences will lead to international conflict. Such views are rooted in Western-centrism and represent a one-sided interpretation and biased understanding of the historical development of humanity and the evolution of civilizations. The Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping applies the theory of contradiction and dialectics scientifically to the understanding and comprehension of the process of human civilization, emphasizing that all civilizations should be equal, engage in mutual learning, dialogue, and be inclusive, containing a worldview of "harmony" and a methodology of "unity." This is conducive to fully releasing the forces of peace, stability, and development generated in the process of civilizational exchanges and mutual learning, further breaking down barriers, resolving misunderstandings, expanding the space for peaceful development and progress of humanity, and playing a huge constructive role in international political theory and practice.

傅小强:随着国际关系的不断演变,文明认知对于国家行为和国际秩序的影响日益受到重视,国际关系理论中的建构主义专门从文化和观念的角度来解释国际行为。与此同时,一些西方学者抛出“文明优越论”“文明冲突论”等,将文明差异简化为优劣对比,甚至鼓吹文明差异会导致国际冲突。此类观点根植于西方中心主义,是对人类历史发展和文明演进的片面解读和偏差性认识。习近平主席提出的全球文明倡议,将矛盾论、辩证法等科学运用到了认识和理解人类文明进程中,强调各种文明之间应当平等、互鉴、对话、包容,蕴含着“和”的世界观、“合”的方法论。这有利于充分释放文明交流互鉴过程中产生的和平、稳定、发展的力量,进一步打破隔阂、化解误解,拓展人类和平发展进步的空间,在国际政治理论和实践中发挥巨大的建设性作用。

Diao Daming: Exchange and dialogue among civilizations are a process of seeking consensus on the basis of respecting each other’s differences; this is in fact the essence of the humanistic spirit. Countries and nations around the world possess different civilizations, and the mode of interaction among different civilizations largely determines the pattern and evolutionary direction of international relations. Arguments such as the “theory of civilizational superiority” and the “clash of civilizations” are filled with an “either-or” logic of confrontation. If international relations are based on such perceptions, their evolution will inevitably descend into chaos and disorder. The Global Civilization Initiative stands at a higher level, emphasizing civilizational diversity and mutual learning among civilizations; it in fact continues the history of interwoven civilizational interactions that have always existed among different peoples and different countries. Only by bridging differences and disagreements through harmonious coexistence, and by avoiding confrontation and even conflict through equal dialogue, can we realize the principle that “each beauty is beautiful, and beauty shared is beauty for all,” [8]8 A Chinese idiom meaning that each thing has its own beauty, and when beauty is shared and appreciated together, it creates a harmonious whole. It is often used to advocate for the coexistence and mutual appreciation of different cultures or civilizations. thereby providing the international community with a timeless humanistic force.

刁大明:文明之间的交流对话,是在尊重彼此差异性基础上寻求共识的过程,这其实是人文精神的精髓。世界各国、各民族拥有不同的文明,不同的文明之间的互动方式在很大程度上决定着国际关系的格局与演进方向。“文明优越论”“文明冲突论”等论调,充斥着“非此即彼”的对抗逻辑。如果基于这类认知,国际关系的演变必然会走向混乱与失序。全球文明倡议站在一个更高的层面上,强调文明多样性与文明互鉴,事实上延续了不同民族之间、不同国家之间始终存在文明互动交织的历史。以和合共生弥合差异与分歧,以平等对话避免对抗乃至冲突,才能各美其美、美美与共,为国际社会提供历久弥新的人文力量。

Host: Exchange and mutual learning among civilizations are first and foremost exchange and mutual learning among people. In Costa Rica, visiting local farming households; in Russia, pinning medals on Soviet veterans who aided China in the War of Resistance Against Japan; in Serbia, interacting and exchanging views with workers in the canteen of the Smederevo steel plant… President Xi Jinping has made many friends on the international stage, demonstrating the demeanor of a major-country leader who is approachable, sincere, and values friendship and righteousness, embodying the humanistic sentiments of the Chinese nation. How should we understand the style of emotional and rational interaction, sincerity, and warmth that head-of-state diplomacy imparts to major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics? What leading and driving role has this played in promoting global civilizational exchange and mutual learning?

主持人:文明交流互鉴,首先是人的交流互鉴。在哥斯达黎加,走访当地农户;在俄罗斯,为援华抗日的苏联老战士戴上奖章;在塞尔维亚,到斯梅代雷沃钢厂员工食堂同工人交流互动……习近平主席在国际上广交朋友,展现了平易近人、以诚相待、重情尚义的大国领袖风范,体现了中华民族的人文情怀。如何理解元首外交所赋予中国特色大国外交情理相交、真诚温暖的风格?这对推动全球文明交流互鉴发挥了怎样的引领和推动作用?

Fu Xiaoqiang: The key to state-to-state relations lies in the affinity between the peoples. Head-of-state diplomacy is the highest form of “affinity between the peoples” and the most effective way to establish and maintain “state-to-state relations.” In recent years, President Xi Jinping has not only presided over home-ground diplomacy, participated in multilateral summits, and conducted important visits, but has also directly engaged in sincere and warm contact and communication with foreign peoples, sending heartfelt letters to international friendly personages and groups. This has effectively transformed “state-to-state affairs” into “stories of people-to-people relations,” turning “grand diplomacy” into an “old friends’ tale” more easily accepted by the people of various countries. With the distinctive style of emotional and rational interaction, sincerity, and warmth in major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics, it promotes the excellent traditional Chinese culture of “valuing harmony, treating others with sincerity, and connecting through the heart,” fully demonstrating the extraordinary personal charisma of the leader of a major country, as well as the unique style and humanistic sentiments of major-country diplomacy.

傅小强:国之交在于民相亲。元首外交是“民相亲”的最高形式,也是建立和维护“国之交”的最有效方式。近年来,习近平主席不仅主持主场外交、参与多边峰会、开展重要访问,还直接与外国人民进行真诚温暖的接触沟通,给国际友好人士和群体发去饱含深情的信件,有效把“国与国的事”化为“人与人的故事”,将“大外交”变成了各国人民群众更易接受的“老友记”,以中国特色大国外交情理相交、真诚温暖的鲜明风格弘扬中华文明“以和为贵、以诚相待、以心相交”的优秀传统文化,充分展现大国领导人非凡的人格魅力,以及大国外交的独特风格和人文情怀。

Host: President Xi Jinping often skillfully and appropriately quotes foreign proverbs in his diplomatic activities, reflecting the sincerity, warmth, and humanistic sentiments of major-country diplomacy. For example, in April 2015, in his speech at the Asian-African Leaders’ Summit, he quoted the African proverb: “A single log cannot build a house.” In September 2022, at the 22nd Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, he aptly cited the Uzbek proverb: “With peace, a country can prosper; with rain and dew, the land can flourish.” He also quotes Chinese proverbs alongside foreign ones. For instance, in January 2016, in a signed article titled “Let the China-Arab Friendship Surge Forward Like the Nile River” published in Egypt’s *Al-Ahram* newspaper, he stated: “An Arab proverb says, ‘If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.’ The Chinese often say, ‘More friends, more paths.’” Using language that local people can understand to elaborate on the preciousness of peaceful development and the expectation of win-win cooperation, and to demonstrate the common aspiration of the Chinese people and the people of the world for solidarity and cooperation, this is precisely the process of breaking down cultural barriers and promoting civilizational exchange, as well as the process of seeking consensus and building bridges of friendship.

主持人:习近平主席在外事活动中经常巧妙妥帖地引用一些外国谚语,体现大国外交的真诚温暖和人文情怀。比如,2015年4月,在亚非领导人会议上的讲话中引用非洲谚语:“一根原木盖不起一幢房屋”;2022年9月,在上合组织成员国元首理事会第二十二次会议上妙引乌兹别克斯坦谚语:“有了和平,国家才能兴旺;有了雨露,大地才能繁荣。”还将中国谚语和外国谚语一起引用,比如,2016年1月,在埃及《金字塔报》发表题为《让中阿友谊如尼罗河水奔涌向前》的署名文章中指出:“阿拉伯谚语说‘独行快,众行远’,中国人常讲‘朋友多了路好走’。”用当地老百姓听得懂的话阐述和平发展的可贵、合作共赢的期盼,展现中国人民与世界人民对团结合作的共同期待,这正是打破文化隔阂、促进文明交流的过程,也是寻求共识、架起友谊桥梁的过程。

Fu Xiaoqiang: Yes, President Xi Jinping has personally interpreted the inclusive view of civilization that “there is no hierarchy or superiority among civilizations.” The more friends walk together, the closer they become; the more stories are told, the more intimate they grow. China’s head-of-state diplomacy has also created accumulable and perceptible emotional assets for global civilizational exchange and mutual learning. Major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics not only benefits oneself but also benefits others and gathers friends. Under the strategic guidance of China’s head-of-state diplomacy, the objects of exchange among different civilizations and different countries in the world have gradually developed from “old friends” to “many friends,” exchange platforms have evolved from “bilateral” to “multilateral,” and the mode of human civilizational interaction has shifted from “point-to-point” to “network-to-network.” In this sense, China’s head-of-state diplomacy has provided extremely valuable public goods for global civilizational dialogue.

傅小强:是的,习近平主席身体力行地诠释了“文明没有高低、优劣之分”的包容性文明观。朋友越走越近,故事越讲越亲,中国元首外交也为全球文明交流互鉴形成可积累、可感知的情感资产。中国特色大国外交,不仅惠己,更在利人、聚友。在中国元首外交的战略引领下,全球不同文明、不同国家的交流对象也从“老友”逐渐发展成为“众友”,交流平台从“双边”发展到了“多边”,人类文明交往方式由“点对点”变成了“网对网”。在这层意义上,中国元首外交为全球文明对话提供了极为宝贵的公共产品。

Host: Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy emphasizes promoting people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries, and enhancing mutual understanding between the Chinese people and the peoples of other countries. The high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative takes the “five types of connectivity” [9]9 The “five types of connectivity” refer to policy coordination, facilities connectivity, unimpeded trade, financial integration, and people-to-people bonds, which are the five priority areas of cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. as its cooperation priorities, with people-to-people connectivity being an important link. How should we view the role of high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative in deepening people-to-people and cultural exchanges and promoting world peace and development?

主持人:习近平外交思想强调推进中外人文交流,促进中外民心相通。高质量共建“一带一路”把“五通”作为合作重点,民心相通是其中重要一环。如何看待高质量共建“一带一路”在加深人文交流、推动世界和平与发展方面的作用?

Xing Liju: People-to-people and cultural exchanges can enhance people’s understanding of each other’s cultures and ways of thinking. As the distance between hearts narrows, prejudice between individuals and misreading between countries decrease, while cross-cultural emotional and economic bonds are built. The Belt and Road Initiative is rooted in the historical memory of friendly interactions between Chinese and foreign civilizations, with people-to-people connectivity being its most solid social foundation. Over the past decade and more, partner countries have extensively carried out cultural tourism cooperation, educational exchanges, media and think tank cooperation, and local cooperation, promoting mutual learning, integration, and innovation, forming a humanistic pattern of diverse interactions. Civil society organizations from 72 countries and regions have formed a cooperation network of civil organizations along the Silk Road, carrying out over 500 livelihood projects and various activities. The Chinese government has also released the “Silk Road Heart-to-Heart” Joint Initiative, established a public welfare fund for people-to-people connectivity, and implemented a youth elite program, continuously expanding and consolidating the social foundation of friendly relations. High-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative provides a platform for equal exchange and mutual learning among different civilizations, and its deepening will inevitably bring more peace dividends, development dividends, security dividends, and governance dividends to the world and various regions.

邢丽菊:人文交流能够增进人们对彼此文化和思维方式的了解,伴随着心与心距离的拉近,减少的是人与人之间的偏见、国与国之间的误读,构筑的是跨文化的情感纽带、经济纽带。“一带一路”倡议植根于中外文明友好交往的历史记忆,民心相通是其最坚实的社会根基。10多年来,共建国家广泛开展文化旅游合作、教育交流、媒体智库合作、地方合作等,推动互学互鉴、融合创新,形成了多元互动的人文格局。72个国家和地区的民间组织结成丝绸之路沿线民间组织合作网络,开展民生项目和各类活动500余项。中国政府还发布了《“丝路心相通”共同倡议》,设立民心相通公益基金、实施青年精英计划等,持续拓展和夯实友好关系的社会基础。高质量共建“一带一路”为不同文明平等交流互鉴提供了平台,其深入推进必将为全球和各地区带来更多的和平红利、发展红利、安全红利、治理红利。

Diao Daming: Understanding and trust among peoples are an important foundation for peace and stability in international relations. Promoting people-to-people and cultural exchanges between different countries can transform the power of people-to-people connectivity into a “stabilizer” for international cooperation and a “power source” for global development. High-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative is essentially a contemporary expression and practice of the gene of “harmonious coexistence” in Chinese civilization. This kind of international cooperation, which is based on people-to-people and cultural exchanges and is people-centered, is the correct path for humanity to transcend zero-sum games and move toward lasting prosperity.

刁大明:人民之间的理解和信任是国际关系和平与稳定的重要基础。推动不同国家间的人文交流,能够将民心相通的力量转化为国际合作的“稳定器”和全球发展的“动力源”。高质量共建“一带一路”,本质上是中华文明“和合共生”基因的当代表达与实践。这种以人文交流筑基、以人民为中心的国际合作,才是人类超越零和博弈、走向持久繁荣的正道。

Fu Xiaoqiang: People-to-people connectivity is not a “soft topic” but a “hard variable” that drives the international political landscape toward a more just and reasonable direction. Over the past decade and more since the Belt and Road Initiative was proposed, it has become an international public good and cooperation platform welcomed by the people of countries around the world. Its positive role in promoting international relations toward justice, equality, openness, prosperity, peace, and stability has taken root in people’s hearts. The Belt and Road Initiative is a road of peace and stability. It has achieved fruitful results in eliminating misunderstandings and prejudices, building understanding and trust, and constructing cross-cultural emotional bonds. The Belt and Road Initiative is also a road of equality and prosperity. Development is the master key to solving all problems. China actively advocates the concept of win-win cooperation and a correct view of righteousness and benefit, insisting that all countries are equal participants, contributors, and beneficiaries. The Belt and Road Initiative provides a solid material foundation and important cooperation opportunities for the exchange and mutual learning of different civilizations and for the equal and friendly interaction of peoples from all countries.

傅小强:民心相通不是“软话题”,而是推动国际政治格局向着更为公正、合理方向发展的“硬变量”。“一带一路”倡议提出10多年来,已成为深受世界各国人民欢迎的国际公共产品和合作平台,其推动国际关系走向公正平等、开放繁荣、和平稳定的积极作用深入人心。“一带一路”是和平与稳定之路。“一带一路”倡议在消除误解与偏见、搭建理解与信任、构筑跨文化的情感纽带等方面取得丰硕成果。“一带一路”也是平等与繁荣之路。发展是解决一切问题的总钥匙,中国积极倡导合作共赢理念与正确义利观,坚持各国都是平等的参与者、贡献者、受益者。“一带一路”倡议为不同文明交流互鉴、各国人民平等友好交往提供了坚实的物质基础和重要的合作机遇。

Valuing Trust and Righteousness, Joining Hands with All Countries to Create a Better Future for Humanity

重信尚义,携手各国共创人类美好未来

Humanistic appeal is a spiritual force that can transcend national and ethnic boundaries and penetrate ideological divides. It is precisely for this reason that major concepts proposed by President Xi Jinping, such as the vision of a community with a shared future for mankind, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative, can widely consolidate international consensus and gather the power of cooperation. Under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, China will always follow the path of fairness and justice, pursue the common good of the world, and join hands with all countries to create a better future for humanity.

人文感召力是一种能够跨越国家和民族、穿透意识形态界限的精神力量。正因如此,习近平主席提出的人类命运共同体理念、全球发展倡议、全球安全倡议、全球文明倡议、全球治理倡议等重大理念才能广泛凝聚国际共识、汇聚合作之力。在习近平外交思想指引下,中国将始终行天下大道、谋世界大同,携手各国共创人类美好未来。

Moderator: Under the scientific guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, China firmly pursues a new path of state-to-state relations characterized by "dialogue rather than confrontation, partnership rather than alliance," and promotes the building of a new type of international relations. China actively develops global partnerships, constructs a framework for major-country relations featuring peaceful coexistence, overall stability, and balanced development, and has put forward important concepts such as amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness, the correct view of justice and interests, and sincerity, real results, amity, and good faith toward neighboring countries and developing nations. How do these original and iconic concepts in Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy—such as the new type of international relations, amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness, the correct view of justice and interests, and sincerity, real results, amity, and good faith—manifest China's global vision and humanistic spirit as a responsible major country?

主持人:在习近平外交思想科学指引下,中国坚定走“对话而不对抗、结伴而不结盟”的国与国交往新路,推动构建新型国际关系。中国积极发展全球伙伴关系,构建和平共处、总体稳定、均衡发展的大国关系格局,对周边国家和发展中国家提出了亲诚惠容、正确义利观、真实亲诚等重要理念。新型国际关系、亲诚惠容、正确义利观、真实亲诚等习近平外交思想中的原创性概念、标识性概念彰显了中国作为负责任大国怎样的世界情怀和人文精神?

Diao Daming: These original and iconic concepts represent both a breakthrough innovation from the traditional Western paradigm of international relations and an organic integration of the genes of Chinese civilization with the needs of contemporary global governance. The new type of international relations essentially reflects the humanistic realm of "valuing harmony above all else" in Chinese civilization and the ideal of order of "bringing harmony to all nations." The correct view of justice and interests essentially reflects the broad-mindedness of "the world is for all" in Chinese civilization and the civilizational self-awareness of "universal love and mutual benefit." Amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness, as well as sincerity, real results, amity, and good faith, essentially reflect the governance philosophy of "being kind and good to one's neighbors," transformed from the Confucian wisdom of "making those near happy and those far come."

刁大明:这些原创性概念、标识性概念既是对西方传统国际关系范式的突破性创新,也体现了中华文明基因与当代全球治理需求有机结合。新型国际关系,本质上反映出中华文明“以和为贵”的人文境界以及“协和万邦”的秩序理想;正确义利观,本质上反映出中华文明“天下为公”的博大胸怀与“兼相爱、交相利”的文明自觉;亲诚惠容、真实亲诚,本质上反映的是由“近者悦、远者来”的儒家智慧转换而来的“亲仁善邻”的治理思想。

Fu Xiaoqiang: Facing the intensifying risks of geopolitical competition and conflict under changes unseen in a century in the world, China has proposed the core principles of a new type of international relations: "mutual respect, fairness and justice, and win-win cooperation." Its essence is to change the traditional international order dominated by the West, characterized by "the law of the jungle" and "the strong preying on the weak." This historical initiative demonstrates China's exploration of an inclusive development path through the Eastern wisdom of "appreciating the beauty of each and the beauty of all." [10]10 "Appreciating the beauty of each and the beauty of all" (各美其美,美美与共) is a phrase popularized by the Chinese sociologist Fei Xiaotong, advocating respect for the unique beauty of each culture and the shared appreciation of all cultures together. In response to the complex historical factors and development gaps in the Asian region, the concept of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness infuses emotional bonds into practical diplomacy, enabling China's neighborhood diplomacy to transcend mere interest exchange and form an emotional community based on shared values. In response to the real dilemma of the widening North-South gap, President Xi Jinping creatively proposed the principle of "balancing justice and interests, and putting justice first," transforming moral commitments into tangible and visible development dividends. In response to biases and misunderstandings such as the so-called "China threat theory" and "neocolonialism," the concept of sincerity, real results, amity, and good faith strengthens unity and cooperation with developing countries, gathers new momentum for the Global South to strengthen itself through unity, and makes China a country that can simultaneously win strategic recognition from many nations and goodwill from their people. These original and iconic concepts are not only important public goods China provides to the international community but also a vivid manifestation of China's global vision and humanistic spirit as a responsible major country.

傅小强:面对世界百年未有之大变局下日益加剧的地缘竞争与冲突风险,中国提出“相互尊重、公平正义、合作共赢”的新型国际关系核心原则,其本质是对西方主导的“弱肉强食”“丛林法则”式传统国际秩序的改变,这种历史主动性彰显了中国以“各美其美、美美与共”的东方智慧探索包容性发展道路。针对亚洲地区复杂的历史因素与发展差距,亲诚惠容理念将情感纽带注入现实外交,使中国周边外交超越单纯的利益交换,形成基于共同价值的情感共同体。针对南北差距扩大的现实困境,习近平主席创造性提出“义利相兼、以义为先”的原则,将道义承诺转化为看得见、摸得着的发展红利。针对所谓“中国威胁论”“新殖民主义”等偏见和误解,真实亲诚理念为加强同发展中国家团结协作,为全球南方联合自强汇聚新动能,使中国成为能同时赢得多国战略认可与民众好感的国家。这些原创性概念、标识性概念既是中国为国际社会提供的重要公共产品,也是中国作为负责任大国世界情怀和人文精神的生动展现。

Moderator: "China says this, and China does this." This is the heartfelt evaluation of many international figures regarding China's contributions. The humanistic appeal of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is reflected not only in its power of ideological guidance but also in its power of practical action. China works hand in hand with other countries on the path to modernization, bringing new opportunities to the world through its own development, and especially bringing tangible well-being to the people of Global South countries. This is the most vivid footnote and the most lively embodiment of the humanistic appeal of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy. How do practices such as high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and the active implementation of the four major initiatives—the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative—profoundly demonstrate the humanistic appeal of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy?

主持人:“中国是这样说的,也是这样做的。”这是很多国际人士对中国贡献发自肺腑的评价。习近平外交思想的人文感召力不仅体现为思想引领力,更体现在实践行动力。中国携手各国同行现代化之路,以自身发展给世界带来新机遇,特别是给全球南方国家人民带来实实在在的福祉,这是习近平外交思想人文感召力最生动的注脚、最鲜活的体现。高质量共建“一带一路”,积极践行全球发展、全球安全、全球文明、全球治理四大倡议等实践,是如何深刻彰显习近平外交思想的人文感召力的?

Fu Xiaoqiang: The vitality of thought lies in practice. Practices such as high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and the implementation of the four major initiatives—the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative—not only reshape the logical starting point of global governance but also, through profound humanistic care, values of equality and inclusiveness, and practical paths of inclusive and win-win outcomes, demonstrate the unique humanistic spirit and people-centered spirit of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy. This spirit does not originate from ideological export or geopolitical gamesmanship but is rooted in deep empathy for the common destiny of all humanity, sincere respect for the diversity of civilizations, and broad resonance with the desire of developing countries to achieve their own development together. This is both the contemporary brilliance of Chinese civilization and the echo of the common values of all humanity in our times.

傅小强:思想的生命力在于实践。高质量共建“一带一路”,践行全球发展、全球安全、全球文明、全球治理四大倡议等实践,不仅重塑了全球治理的逻辑起点,更通过深刻的人文关怀、平等包容的价值取向和普惠共赢的实践路径,展现了习近平外交思想独特的人文精神、人本精神。这种精神并非源于意识形态输出或地缘政治博弈,而是根植于对全人类共同命运的深切共情、对文明多样性的真诚尊重,以及希冀同广大发展中国家共同实现自身发展的广泛共鸣。这既是中华文明的当代闪光,更是全人类共同价值的时代回响。

Moderator: Respect and care for human value must ultimately be reflected in meeting people's needs for a better life. If a theory has only ideological construction without practical impact, its appeal is difficult to sustain. The Chinese concepts and Chinese proposals put forward by Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy are highly contemporary and practical. In reality, they have already made remarkable contributions to addressing global challenges and promoting peace and development.

主持人:对人的价值的尊重和关怀,最终要体现到满足人对美好生活的需要上。如果一个理论只有思想的建构,没有实践影响,其感召力就难以持续。习近平外交思想提出的中国理念和中国方案,具有很强的时代性和实践性,在现实中已经在应对全球性挑战、促进和平与发展中作出了举世瞩目的重要贡献。

Xing Liju: Fine traditional Chinese culture values trust and righteousness, emphasizing that "words must be trustworthy and actions must bear fruit" and "the superior person regards righteousness as the highest value." In maintaining world peace and promoting common development, China is not only an active advocate but also a firm doer. Today, the Belt and Road cooperation has expanded to over 150 countries and more than 30 international organizations, encompassing both numerous infrastructure construction achievements and tangible "small yet beautiful" livelihood projects. This "road to happiness" benefiting the world is growing ever broader, achieving an organic unity of "hard connectivity," "soft connectivity," and "people-to-people connectivity." Over 80 countries have joined the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative, which has facilitated the implementation of more than 1,100 projects. Over 130 countries and international organizations support the Global Security Initiative. The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution to establish an International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations. The global governance concept of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits has received widespread support and enthusiastic response from the international community... The four major global initiatives, from the dimensions of development, security, civilization, and governance respectively, inject stability and certainty into a turbulent world. The core of humanity is care for people. Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics responds to the expectations of people of all countries for peace, development, cooperation, and win-win outcomes, and puts into practice the transformation of humanistic spirit into concrete actions that benefit the people of all countries.

邢丽菊:中华优秀传统文化重信尚义,强调“言必信、行必果”“君子义以为上”。在维护世界和平、促进共同发展上,中国既是积极的倡导者,更是坚定的行动派。如今,“一带一路”合作范围扩至150多个国家和30多个国际组织,既有诸多基础设施建设成果,也有实实在在的“小而美”的民生项目,这条惠及世界的“幸福路”越走越宽广,“硬联通”“软联通”“心联通”实现有机统一。80多个国家加入“全球发展倡议之友小组”,全球发展倡议推动1100多个项目落地,130多个国家和国际组织支持全球安全倡议,第七十八届联合国大会一致通过决议设立文明对话国际日,共商共建共享的全球治理观得到国际社会广泛支持和热烈响应……四大全球倡议分别从发展、安全、文明、治理的维度,为动荡不安的世界注入稳定性和确定性。人文的核心是对人的关怀。在习近平外交思想指引下,中国特色大国外交回应的是各国人民对和平、发展、合作、共赢的期待,实践的是将人文精神转化为实实在在的、惠及各国人民的具体行动。

Diao Daming: Today's world is not peaceful. Regional hotspots emerge one after another, conflicts and crises drag on and recur, tariff wars and trade wars impact the world economic order, unilateral bullying undermines multilateral mechanisms, and new and old challenges arise endlessly. The humanistic appeal of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy demonstrates the responsibility of a major country in such a volatile and intertwined international environment, showcasing the contribution of a major country that cherishes the future of humanity and the well-being of the people. For example, in March this year, President Xi Jinping gathered with over 40 global chairmen, CEOs, and representatives of business associations from foreign-funded enterprises for in-depth exchanges, insisting on openness and cooperation against the current of headwinds. In September, at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" meeting, he solemnly proposed the Global Governance Initiative, providing new solutions to address the increasingly severe governance deficit. These concepts and practices are particularly valuable, demonstrating the ability of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy to keep pace with the times and its sense of responsibility for the era. "Standing in the righteous position of the world, walking the great path under heaven." [11]11 "Standing in the righteous position of the world, walking the great path under heaven" (立天下之正位,行天下之大道) is a classical allusion from the Confucian text *Mencius*, expressing the ideal of acting with moral rectitude on a global scale. Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, China will, as always, work hand in hand with other countries to be a force for peace, stability, and progress in a world undergoing profound changes, and make greater contributions to building a community with a shared future for mankind.

刁大明:今天的世界并不太平,地区热点此起彼伏,冲突危机延宕反复,关税战、贸易战冲击世界经济秩序,单边霸凌冲击多边机制,新旧挑战层出不穷。习近平外交思想的人文感召力彰显了在这样一个变乱交织的国际大环境下的大国担当,展现了以人类前途为怀、以人民福祉为念的大国贡献。比如,今年3月,习近平主席同40余位外资企业全球董事长、首席执行官以及商协会代表共聚一堂、深入交流,不惧逆流坚持开放合作;9月,在“上海合作组织+”会议上郑重提出全球治理倡议,为破解日益严重的治理赤字提供新方案。这些理念和实践尤为可贵,彰显了习近平外交思想的与时俱进和时代担当。立天下之正位,行天下之大道。在习近平外交思想的指引下,中国将一如既往地携手各国做世界百年变局中的和平力量、稳定力量、进步力量,为推动构建人类命运共同体作出更大贡献。

Online Editor: Huihui

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Notes

  1. The 18th National Congress of the CPC was held in 2012, marking the beginning of the New Era under Xi Jinping's leadership. ↩
  2. A classical allusion from the *Book of Changes* (Yijing), a foundational Chinese classic, emphasizing the civilizing role of cultural patterns. ↩
  3. A Chinese idiom from *Records of the Grand Historian* (Sima Qian), meaning that a person of genuine virtue naturally attracts admiration and followers without needing to advertise. ↩
  4. One of the "Four Books" of Confucianism, traditionally attributed to Confucius, outlining the Confucian program of self-cultivation leading to social order. ↩
  5. One of the "Five Classics" of Confucianism, a collection of historical documents and speeches from ancient China. ↩
  6. One of the "Five Classics" of Confucianism, a divination manual and philosophical text. ↩
  7. Quotation from President Xi Jinping's speech at the opening ceremony of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, May 15, 2019. ↩
  8. A Chinese idiom meaning that each thing has its own beauty, and when beauty is shared and appreciated together, it creates a harmonious whole. It is often used to advocate for the coexistence and mutual appreciation of different cultures or civilizations. ↩
  9. The “five types of connectivity” refer to policy coordination, facilities connectivity, unimpeded trade, financial integration, and people-to-people bonds, which are the five priority areas of cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. ↩
  10. "Appreciating the beauty of each and the beauty of all" (各美其美,美美与共) is a phrase popularized by the Chinese sociologist Fei Xiaotong, advocating respect for the unique beauty of each culture and the shared appreciation of all cultures together. ↩
  11. "Standing in the righteous position of the world, walking the great path under heaven" (立天下之正位,行天下之大道) is a classical allusion from the Confucian text *Mencius*, expressing the ideal of acting with moral rectitude on a global scale. ↩