The Global Times Annual Conference 2025 convenes in Beijing, experts and scholars discuss the value resonance between China and the world under great changes
The Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," took place in Beijing on Saturday. Cui Shixin, a deputy editor-in-chief of the People's Daily, delivered the keynote speech.
"Faced with challenges such as unilateralism and protectionism, China has put forward the common values of humanity, introduced the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, and advocated for taking good care of our home planet," Cui said.
The reason why these efforts have resonated with the majority of nations worldwide is because we uphold principles of win-win cooperation and mutual learning. These ideals not only extend the concept of harmony and unity inherent in the culture of the Chinese nation to a global scale, but also serve as the value-based foundation for multilateralism and a multipolar world, reflecting the shared aspirations of humanity, Cui said.
As Chinese President Xi Jinping has underscored, "Win-win cooperation is the sure way to success in launching major initiatives that benefit all." This is the idea behind this year's theme for the Global Times Annual Conference: "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," Cui noted.
He urged efforts to realize shared aspirations of people from all countries through collaboration, join hands on the path to modernization, and gather strong synergy to build a better world together.
Furthermore, Cui emphasized promoting the harmonious co-existence of civilizations through collaboration, outlining a vision for the future of human civilization that embraces cultural diversity and global harmony.
China's connection with the world has never been as extensive and close as it is today under the profound changes unseen in a century, and China's influence on global peace and development has never been as comprehensive and far-reaching as it is today, Cui said.
It is an important "must-answer question" for Chinese scholars and media professionals to let the world understand the practical experience and contemporary significance of China and the international community working together to promote modernization and build a community with a shared future, and to tell the win-win stories between China and the world as they continue to expand the points of convergence of ideas and interests, Cui said.
In his welcome speech, Fan Zhengwei, the Global Times Party secretary, president, and editor-in-chief, welcomed guests, experts, and scholars attending the annual conference.
As China advances in cooperation with the world, it requires the confidence of carrying forward its own excellent culture and enhance cultural awareness and confidence while respecting and safeguarding the diversity of human civilization, said Fan.
Fan highlighted the vision of learning from others' excellent cultures to embrace and learn from humanity's finest civilizational achievements and to achieve a broader civilization while cultivating abundant energy for development.
He stressed the need for a mindset of respecting and treasuring other cultures and values, in a bid to promote the advancement of human civilization, world peace and development, based on the traditional Chinese concept that diverse cultures will interact with each other to form a colorful and harmonious world. He hoped the distinguished guests would speak freely, sparking intellectual insights and sharing profound knowledge on the theme, offering insightful and rational perspectives for a world under profound changes.
The Global Times Annual Conference 2025 features four key topics: "Exploring the path of great power relations: differences and consensus," "Addressing the Global Security Deficit: Hotspots and Solutions," "The Resurgence of the Awakening of the Global South: Mutual Learning and Resonance " and "China's economy 'going toward new direction': openness and opportunities." These discussions aim to explore the value resonance between China and the world from various perspectives.
Additionally, the Global Times will organize sub-forums and special events on topics such as "New Quality Productive Forces," "Globalization of Economic and Trade Cooperation," "Overseas Branding," and "Short Video Collection on Ocean Themes."
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Cui noted that 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Chinese President Xi Jinping's proposal of the common values of humanity."Faced with challenges such as unilateralism and protectionism, China has put forward the common values of humanity, introduced the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, and advocated for taking good care of our home planet," Cui said.
The reason why these efforts have resonated with the majority of nations worldwide is because we uphold principles of win-win cooperation and mutual learning. These ideals not only extend the concept of harmony and unity inherent in the culture of the Chinese nation to a global scale, but also serve as the value-based foundation for multilateralism and a multipolar world, reflecting the shared aspirations of humanity, Cui said.
As Chinese President Xi Jinping has underscored, "Win-win cooperation is the sure way to success in launching major initiatives that benefit all." This is the idea behind this year's theme for the Global Times Annual Conference: "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," Cui noted.
Cui Shixin, deputy editor-in-chief of the People's Daily Photo: GT
Cui stressed the importance of pursuing the spirit of "taking good care of our home planet" through collaboration, making unity, cooperation and mutual benefit the main theme of our time.He urged efforts to realize shared aspirations of people from all countries through collaboration, join hands on the path to modernization, and gather strong synergy to build a better world together.
Furthermore, Cui emphasized promoting the harmonious co-existence of civilizations through collaboration, outlining a vision for the future of human civilization that embraces cultural diversity and global harmony.
China's connection with the world has never been as extensive and close as it is today under the profound changes unseen in a century, and China's influence on global peace and development has never been as comprehensive and far-reaching as it is today, Cui said.
It is an important "must-answer question" for Chinese scholars and media professionals to let the world understand the practical experience and contemporary significance of China and the international community working together to promote modernization and build a community with a shared future, and to tell the win-win stories between China and the world as they continue to expand the points of convergence of ideas and interests, Cui said.
In his welcome speech, Fan Zhengwei, the Global Times Party secretary, president, and editor-in-chief, welcomed guests, experts, and scholars attending the annual conference.
Fan Zhengwei, the Global Times Party secretary, president, and editor-in-chief Photo: GT
He remarked that this year's annual conference is themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," because unprecedented changes in the world, our times, and history are unfolding, and it is necessary to reaffirm those common values that have been obscured by conflicts and differences, and firmly stand on the right side of history and on the side of the progress of human civilization. This is also the responsibility of the Global Times to "connect China and foreign countries and communicate with the world."As China advances in cooperation with the world, it requires the confidence of carrying forward its own excellent culture and enhance cultural awareness and confidence while respecting and safeguarding the diversity of human civilization, said Fan.
Fan highlighted the vision of learning from others' excellent cultures to embrace and learn from humanity's finest civilizational achievements and to achieve a broader civilization while cultivating abundant energy for development.
He stressed the need for a mindset of respecting and treasuring other cultures and values, in a bid to promote the advancement of human civilization, world peace and development, based on the traditional Chinese concept that diverse cultures will interact with each other to form a colorful and harmonious world. He hoped the distinguished guests would speak freely, sparking intellectual insights and sharing profound knowledge on the theme, offering insightful and rational perspectives for a world under profound changes.
The Global Times Annual Conference 2025 features four key topics: "Exploring the path of great power relations: differences and consensus," "Addressing the Global Security Deficit: Hotspots and Solutions," "The Resurgence of the Awakening of the Global South: Mutual Learning and Resonance " and "China's economy 'going toward new direction': openness and opportunities." These discussions aim to explore the value resonance between China and the world from various perspectives.
Additionally, the Global Times will organize sub-forums and special events on topics such as "New Quality Productive Forces," "Globalization of Economic and Trade Cooperation," "Overseas Branding," and "Short Video Collection on Ocean Themes."
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