From ＂learning from each other＂ to ＂harmony without difference＂, German scholars have a heated discussion on ＂China keywords＂

　　Xinhua News Agency, Frankfurt, September 3 (Reporter He Lili, Zhang Fan) A knowledge sharing exchange meeting on "German keywords" was held in Frankfurt, Germany on the 1st. Participants jointly discussed German keywords such as "learning from each other" and "seeking common ground while reserving differences", calling on China and China to continue to strengthen cultural exchanges and jointly address global challenges through multi-field cooperation.

　　According to the organizer, Institute of Contemporary China and the World, German experts and scholars present at the exchange held in-depth discussions on the theme of "Sino-German dialogue and mutual learning of civilizations", relying on the German-Chinese comparative book "Key words: civilization ideas".

　　Mittag, a sinologist and director of Sinology Department at the University of Tubingen, Germany, said that the book China Keywords: Civilized Ideas selected 80 keywords, which were divided into four parts: cultivation, people-oriented, good governance and communication, which generally corresponded to "self-cultivation, keeping the family in order, governing the country and calming the world" in the Confucian culture of China, and had strong practical significance.

　　German educator Selkan arslan said at the exchange meeting that he was deeply impressed by key words such as "learning from each other", "seeking common ground while reserving differences" and "brainstorming", which emphasized the concepts and principles of openness, respect and cooperation.

　　In arslan’s view, Germany and China have much in common. Both countries are committed to promoting economic growth and improving people’s living standards through education and innovation. Through the exchange of knowledge and ideas, Germany and China can learn from each other, achieve mutual benefit and win-win results, and find solutions to jointly meet global challenges. He believes that it is particularly important to respect and understand the differences between the two countries in the cooperation between the two sides.

　　Scheuermann, former speaker of Hanau City Council, was also impressed by the key word "learning from each other". He believes that both Germany and China have great heritage of their respective national cultures, and the two countries have appreciated each other and communicated closely for many years. "Learning from each other is the key to ensure the success of German-Chinese cooperation and exchange."

　　Neusser, the former Asia-Pacific Affairs Officer of the Ministry of Economy, Energy, Transport and Regional Development in Hesse, Germany, mentioned another key word — — "Harmony without difference". He said that Germany and China are important trade partners, and the close cooperation between the two sides has brought benefits to the two peoples. "In my opinion, this is exactly ‘ Harmony without difference ’ The practical significance of. The two countries have crossed each other’s different cultural backgrounds, worked hard to enhance mutual understanding and continuously deepen cooperation. "

　　Lu Cairong, deputy director of the Chinese Foreign Languages Bureau, said by video link that the knowledge sharing exchange of "China Keywords" was based on books, sharing the civilized wisdom of the Chinese nation, such as caring for humanity, valuing the people, keeping honesty, worshiping justice, seeking harmony and seeking common ground, which was helpful to promote Sino-German dialogue and mutual learning of civilizations.

　　Huang Changyang, Consul General of the Consulate General of China in Frankfurt, said in his speech that both the Chinese nation and the German nation have a long history and splendid culture. He sincerely invited the German people to take a walk in China, feel the unique charm of Chinese civilization, and have a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of China.

　　The multilingual series of "China Keywords" covers more than 20 topics and more than 20,000 "keywords" items, such as Chinese modernization, governing the country, civilized ideas, precision poverty alleviation, the Belt and Road Initiative, diplomacy and global governance, and military and national defense. It is organized and compiled by China Foreign Languages Bureau, Institute of Contemporary China and World Studies and China Translation Research Institute, and published by New World Publishing House.