Page 5 - ON BUILDING A HUMAN COMMUNITY WITH A SHARED FUTURE

BUILDING A BETTER WORLD TOGETHER

from isolation. As an ancient Chinese saying goes, “All living things
grow side by side and do not impede one another; all roads run parallel
and do not counter one another.” The prosperity of civilization and
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human progress are not possible unless we seek common ground and set
aside differences, promote openness and inclusiveness, and encourage
exchange and mutual learning among civilizations.
Different civilizations should be able to blossom and coexist
in harmony and to complement each other in a way that spurs and
nourishes human development: this is the call of history. We should bear
in mind that the world is a colorful place and that civilizations are diverse;
and we should see that different civilizations enhance each other and
weave together a rich and beautiful tapestry. We should work together
to bring down cultural barriers found in everyday life, reject prejudices
that stand in the way of human interactions, and eliminate cultural bias
that prevents people from engaging with one another. We should see
that different civilizations coexist in harmony and that all people enjoy
cultural nourishment.
We should endeavor to build a green, clean, and beautiful world.
Earth is the only home human beings have. Despite some people’s
efforts, finding a new home in outer space remains a distant dream.
The fact is that humankind will still need to live on this planet for the
foreseeable future. Therefore, we need to work together to protect
our planet, not only for ourselves, but also for our future generations.
We should ensure harmony between human and nature, and cherish
the environment as dearly as we cherish our own lives. We should
revere nature, respect it, follow its ways, and protect it. We must work
together to protect the only home we have, to heal the wounds that have
been inflicted on the environment and on ecosystems, and to build a
harmonious and livable home for humanity. With this we can allow our
natural ecosystems to recover and regenerate so that all people enjoy
clear waters and lush mountains.

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Friends,
Today’s world is changing, as is the way in which development is
pursued. All political parties must move with the tide of the times, grasp

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