2019年CRI President Xi calls for harmonious co-existence of various civilizations

 

China's President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations on Wednesday in Beijing.

During the speech, he called for the harmonious¹ co-existence of the civilizations of Asian countries.

Representatives from 47 Asian countries and non-regional nations were in Beijing for the opening ceremony of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, which is focused on the theme of exchanges and mutual² learning among Asian civilizations, and on building a community with a shared future for mankind.

As part of his keynote speech, Xi Jinping said that it was very important for all countries to work towards maintaining a balanced and a harmonious global environment.

"The world today is moving toward greater multipolarity, economic globalization, and cultural diversity, and is becoming increasingly information oriented. All this points to promising³ prospects⁴ for the future. Meanwhile, instability and uncertainties⁵ are mounting, and the global challenges faced by humanity are becoming even more daunting⁶, calling for joint⁷ responses of all the countries."

President Xi expressed his hope that Asian countries could unite to jointly⁸ promote a form of economic globalization that is open, inclusive, balanced, and beneficial to all.

He also encouraged countries across the region to work together to eliminate poverty.

He noted⁹ it was important for countries to create conditions in which other civilizations could develop, while also fostering vitality¹⁰ in their own cultures.

"To meet our common challenges and create a better future for all, we look to culture and civilization to play their role, which is as important as the role played by the economy, science, and technology. The Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations was convened¹¹ for just this purpose, and it creates a new platform for civilizations in Asia and beyond to engage in dialogue and exchange on an equal footing in order to facilitate mutual learning."

President Xi promised that China will embrace the world with a more open posture¹², and that it will contribute more dynamic achievements to the world's civilizations. He ended the speech by encouraging an exchange of ideas among the attendees.

1 harmonious   

adj.和睦的，调和的，和谐的，协调的

参考例句：

• Their harmonious relationship resulted in part from their similar goals.他们关系融洽的部分原因是他们有着相似的目标。
• The room was painted in harmonious colors.房间油漆得色彩调和。

2 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

3 promising   

adj.有希望的，有前途的

参考例句：

• The results of the experiments are very promising.实验的结果充满了希望。
• We're trying to bring along one or two promising young swimmers.我们正设法培养出一两名有前途的年轻游泳选手。

4 prospects   

n.希望，前途(恒为复数)

参考例句：

• There is a mood of pessimism in the company about future job prospects. 公司中有一种对工作前景悲观的情绪。
• They are less sanguine about the company's long-term prospects. 他们对公司的远景不那么乐观。

5 uncertainties   

无把握( uncertainty的名词复数 )； 不确定； 变化不定； 无把握、不确定的事物

参考例句：

• One of the uncertainties of military duty is that you never know when you might suddenly get posted away. 任军职不稳定的因素之一是你永远不知道什么时候会突然被派往它处。
• Uncertainties affecting peace and development are on the rise. 影响和平与发展的不确定因素在增加。 来自汉英非文学 - 十六大报告

6 daunting   

adj.使人畏缩的

参考例句：

• They were faced with the daunting task of restoring the house.他们面临着修复房子的艰巨任务。
• Starting a new job can be a daunting prospect.开始一项新工作有时会让人望而却步。

7 joint   

adj.联合的，共同的；n.关节，接合处；v.连接，贴合

参考例句：

• I had a bad fall,which put my shoulder out of joint.我重重地摔了一跤，肩膀脫臼了。
• We wrote a letter in joint names.我们联名写了封信。

8 jointly   

ad.联合地，共同地

参考例句：

• Tenants are jointly and severally liable for payment of the rent. 租金由承租人共同且分别承担。
• She owns the house jointly with her husband. 她和丈夫共同拥有这所房子。

9 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。

10 vitality   

n.活力，生命力，效力

参考例句：

• He came back from his holiday bursting with vitality and good health.他度假归来之后，身强体壮，充满活力。
• He is an ambitious young man full of enthusiasm and vitality.他是个充满热情与活力的有远大抱负的青年。

11 convened   

召开( convene的过去式 )； 召集； （为正式会议而）聚集； 集合

参考例句：

• The chairman convened the committee to put the issue to a vote. 主席召集委员们开会对这个问题进行表决。
• The governor convened his troops to put down the revolt. 总督召集他的部队去镇压叛乱。

12 posture   

n.姿势，姿态，心态，态度；v.作出某种姿势

参考例句：

• The government adopted an uncompromising posture on the issue of independence.政府在独立这一问题上采取了毫不妥协的态度。
• He tore off his coat and assumed a fighting posture.他脱掉上衣，摆出一副打架的架势。