Unit 9.3 Lesson 1 Harmony without Uniformity 和而不同

1. 在全球化背景下，我们应如何将“和而不同”理念应用于化解跨文化冲突？
2. 结合古代丝绸之路的历史经验，当今哪些中国倡议最能体现文明互鉴精神？
3. 面对多元宗教与族群，青年学子应如何通过文化交流推动构建人类命运共同体？
4. 讲稿以单花不成春比喻文化多样性，我们应如何在坚守本国文化认同的同时拥抱世界多元？
5. 习主席强调文化交流是友谊之桥，高校应如何有效开展教育以增进学生的跨文化理解？

1. How can we apply the principle of harmony without uniformity to resolve cross-cultural conflicts in the era of globalization?
2. Drawing on the historical experience of the ancient Silk Road, which contemporary Chinese initiatives best embody the spirit of mutual learning among civilizations?
3. Facing diverse religious and ethnic groups, how can young students promote building a community with a shared future through cultural exchange?
4. As the lecture uses the metaphor of a single flower not making spring, how should we embrace global diversity while firmly maintaining our national cultural identity?
5. President Xi emphasizes cultural exchange as a bridge of friendship, how can universities effectively conduct education to enhance students' cross-cultural understanding?

1 00:00:00,200 --> 00:00:04,130 Diversity of Civilizations and Global Perspectives: 2 00:00:04,130 --> 00:00:05,530 Hello everyone! 3 00:00:05,530 --> 00:00:08,430 Today we are going to explore a crucial topic 4 00:00:08,430 --> 00:00:12,230 - 'Diversity of Civilizations and Global Perspectives'. 5 00:00:12,230 --> 00:00:16,830 In this diverse world we have over 200 countries and regions 6 00:00:16,830 --> 00:00:22,630 more than 2500 ethnic groups and a rich variety of religious beliefs 7 00:00:22,630 --> 00:00:26,060 This diversity is a solid foundation for our cultural 8 00:00:26,060 --> 00:00:33,360 exchange and mutual learning Firstly let us understand the value of cultural diversity 9 00:00:33,360 --> 00:00:38,200 Just as sunshine has seven colors our world is also colorful 10 00:00:38,200 --> 00:00:41,300 The civilization of every country and nation 11 00:00:41,300 --> 00:00:44,230 is a reflection of its collective memory 12 00:00:44,230 --> 00:00:47,060 From eating raw meat and drinking blood 13 00:00:47,060 --> 00:00:53,430 to the information society humanity has created a magnificent map of civilization 14 00:00:53,430 --> 00:00:56,700 A single flower blooming alone is not spring 15 00:00:56,700 --> 00:01:01,360 a hundred flowers blooming together fill the garden with spring 16 00:01:01,360 --> 00:01:03,960 If there were only one type of flower in the world 17 00:01:03,960 --> 00:01:10,760 it would be so monotonous Both Chinese civilization and other civilizations in the world 18 00:01:10,760 --> 00:01:14,500 are achievements created by human civilization 19 00:01:14,500 --> 00:01:17,960 Now let's take a global perspective on China's role 20 00:01:17,960 --> 00:01:20,560 in cultural exchange and mutual learning 21 00:01:20,560 --> 00:01:26,600 China as a country with a long history has been promoting dialogue and cooperation 22 00:01:26,600 --> 00:01:32,900 among civilizations President Xi Jinping has emphasized on multiple occasions 23 00:01:32,900 --> 00:01:35,930 that cultural exchange and mutual learning 24 00:01:35,930 --> 00:01:41,300 can become a bridge of friendship a driving force for human progress 25 00:01:41,300 --> 00:01:47,360 and a bond for world peace China adheres to the traditional values of "harmony 26 00:01:47,360 --> 00:01:49,960 in diversity" and firmly supports dialogue 27 00:01:49,960 --> 00:01:53,760 between different civilizations In history 28 00:01:53,760 --> 00:01:58,030 China opened up the Silk Road leading to the Western Regions 29 00:01:58,030 --> 00:02:02,130 During the Han Dynasty Zhang Qian sent envoys to the Western Regions 30 00:02:02,130 --> 00:02:05,230 to spread Chinese culture and also introduced 31 00:02:05,230 --> 00:02:08,960 cultural achievements such as grapes and alfalfa 32 00:02:08,960 --> 00:02:13,360 During the Tang Dynasty China had good diplomatic relations 33 00:02:13,360 --> 00:02:17,100 with over 70 countries and envoys, merchants 34 00:02:17,100 --> 00:02:21,200 and students studying abroad gathered in Chang'an city 35 00:02:21,200 --> 00:02:24,000 Zheng He a navigator of the Ming Dynasty 36 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:26,760 made seven ocean voyages to Southeast Asia 37 00:02:26,760 --> 00:02:32,230 and the east coast of Africa leaving a good story of friendly exchanges between China 38 00:02:32,230 --> 00:02:35,600 and the people of other countries along the way 39 00:02:35,600 --> 00:02:39,200 These are specific practices of China in cultural 40 00:02:39,200 --> 00:02:45,300 exchange and mutual learning Civilized equality and inclusiveness are the prerequisites 41 00:02:45,300 --> 00:02:49,430 for our communication and mutual learning 42 00:02:49,430 --> 00:02:52,900 All human civilizations are equal in value 43 00:02:52,900 --> 00:02:55,760 each with its own strengths and weaknesses 44 00:02:55,760 --> 00:02:59,100 There is no perfect civilization or useless 45 00:02:59,100 --> 00:03:05,730 civilization in the world Therefore we call on all countries to respect each other's differences 46 00:03:05,730 --> 00:03:09,400 and work together to promote global peace and development 47 00:03:09,400 --> 00:03:13,700 In today's world humanity faces many common challenges 48 00:03:13,700 --> 00:03:17,330 especially the growing instability and uncertainty 49 00:03:17,330 --> 00:03:21,800 Faced with these challenges some countries have adopted conservative 50 00:03:21,800 --> 00:03:25,230 protectionist and unilateralism attitudes 51 00:03:25,230 --> 00:03:28,900 but China calls on all countries in the world to jointly 52 00:03:28,900 --> 00:03:32,500 build a community with a shared future for mankind 53 00:03:32,500 --> 00:03:37,500 This innovative vision embodies China's openness and inclusiveness 54 00:03:37,500 --> 00:03:40,760 winning global friendship and support for China 55 00:03:40,760 --> 00:03:45,100 In short cultural diversity is not only the foundation 56 00:03:45,100 --> 00:03:48,130 for our communication and mutual learning 57 00:03:48,130 --> 00:03:51,400 but also the key to facing challenges together 58 00:03:51,400 --> 00:03:54,760 and achieving global peace and development 59 00:03:54,760 --> 00:04:00,430 Let us have an open mind respect and appreciate the uniqueness of each civilization 60 00:04:00,430 --> 00:04:03,230 and work together to build a more harmonious 61 00:04:03,230 --> 00:04:05,963 and prosperous world Thank you, everyone!