Palace provides the ideal backdrop for a meeting of minds

As prominent political figures from Azerbaijan, Poland, Italy and Egypt gathered together at the Palace Museum to engage in a dialogue on human civilizations, the ancient imperial venue offered a stunning backdrop.

At one of China's most important historical and cultural sites in the heart of Beijing, they discussed the achievements of civilizations over history, debated today's world and cast a watchful eye toward the future.

The Palace Museum, a World Cultural Heritage Site, represents 5,000 years of Chinese civilization and also extends the legacy of the past for future generations.