Respect for diversity, harmony important for international relations, scholars say

A new international order based on respect for diversity and harmony would make the world a better place, according to officials and scholars at a talk on Thursday in Beijing.

The session, part of the fifth annual conference of the Taihu World Cultural Forum, focused on new international relations in the building of a community of shared future for mankind, inviting politicians and experts to express their thoughts on global governance.

The forum, which promotes Chinese culture and serves as a platform for international nongovernment exchanges, kicked off on Wednesday and will last until Friday.