BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by chinadiplomacy.org.cn on the 2024 Forum on Dialogue between the Civilizations of China and Latin America and the Caribbean:
The 2024 Forum on Dialogue between the Civilizations of China and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) was held on Nov. 6 in Lima, Peru, drawing more than 150 participants from China and Latin American nations, including government officials, scholars and business leaders.
The forum, focused on "Civilizational Heritage and Modern Development," sought to boost cultural exchanges and joint modernization efforts between China and the LAC region.
Gao Anming, editor-in-chief of China International Communications Group, noted that China and LAC countries, as members of the Global South, share similar development goals and philosophies.
He emphasized that both Chinese and Latin American civilizations, as treasures of the world, must balance tradition with innovation to thrive in the modern world.
Gao added that China and Latin America should actively share their experiences in this regard, ensuring cultural continuity while exploring unique paths to modernization, accelerating technological development, and jointly creating lasting civilizational achievements with global impact.
Karina Batthy