KEYWORDS TO UNDERSTAND CHINA

交流互鉴的文明观

中国倡导交流互鉴的文明观，其核心内涵是：文明是多彩的，人类文明因多样才有交流互鉴的价值；文明是平等的，人类文明因平等才有交流互鉴的前提；文明是包容的，人类文明因包容才有交流互鉴的动力。当今世界，人类生活在不同文化、种族、肤色、宗教和不同社会制度所组成的世界里，各国人民形成了你中有我、我中有你的命运共同体。应该推动不同文明相互尊重、和谐共处，让文明交流互鉴成为增进各国人民友谊的桥梁、推动人类社会进步的动力、维护世界和平的纽带。应该从不同文明中寻求智慧、汲取营养，为人们提供精神支撑和心灵慰藉，携手解决人类共同面临的各种挑战。

EXCHANGES AND MUTUAL LEARNING BETWEEN CIVILIZATIONS

China promotes exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations. Such exchanges and mutual learning are necessitated by

the diverse nature of civilizations, premised on the principle of equality, and propelled by a healthy dose of inclusiveness. While the world we inhabit is characterized by diversity in terms of culture, ethnicity, skin colors, religions and social systems, people across the world increasingly find themselves in a community with a shared future, with their interests interlocked. It is therefore crucial to promote mutual respect and harmonious coexistence between civilizations. Exchanges and mutual learning can be a bridge of friendship between peoples, a driver of progress for humanity and a bond of world peace. There is great promise in tapping the wisdom and power of world civilizations to find moral support and cultural inspiration for our joints efforts to address challenges facing humanity.

“亲、诚、惠、容”的周边外交理念

“亲、诚、惠、容”是中国与周边国家发展关系提出的重要理念。周边国家在中国外交总体格局中占据首要位置和极为重要的战略意义。稳定安宁的地区环境，是中国和周边国家的共同期许。无论是从理智上还是从感情上，中国都认为与邻为善、以邻为伴是唯一正确的选择。因此，中国主张亲、诚、惠、容的周边外交理念。所谓亲，就是坚持睦邻友好，守望相助；讲平等，重感情；常见面，多走动；多做得人心、暖人心的事，增强亲和力、感召力、影响力。所谓诚，就是诚心诚意对待周边国家，争取更多朋友和伙伴。所谓惠，就是本着互惠互利的原则同周边国家开展合作，编织更加紧密的共同利益网络，让周边国家得益于中国发展，使中国也从周边国家共同发展中获得裨益和助力。所谓容，就是倡导包容的思想，强调亚太之大容得下大家共同发展，以更加开放的胸襟和更加积极的态度促进地区合作。

BUILDING RELATIONS WITH NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES BASED ON FRIENDSHIP, GOOD FAITH, MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INCLUSIVENESS

Topping China’s foreign policy agenda is the need for building relations with neighboring countries based on friendship, good faith,mutual benefit and inclusiveness. It is an issue of strategic importance. China and its neighbors share an aspiration to foster a stable and peaceful regional environment. Both logic and cultural affinity point to the wisdom of a good neighbor policy. It is therefore China’s wish to build ties with neighboring countries on such a basis. Friendship involves good-neighborly interactions, mutual support and assistance, and frequent reciprocal visits, and is informed by equality, cultural affinity, and empathy. It contributes to stronger ties, and enhances the appeal of our region as a whole and its impact on world affairs. Good faith is required in working with our neighbors. We need more friends and partners. Mutual benefit is the foundation on which China cooperates with its neighbors.It helps strengthen networks for those who share common interests, and enables China and its neighbors to benefit from each other as they pursue their development strategies. Inclusiveness is indispensable to regional cooperation. Underpinned by the belief that the Asia-Pacific region is large enough to accommodate us all, it encourages open-mindedness as we work more proactively towards our shared goals.