Editor's note: With the theme of "Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy: Rising to the Profound Changes of the World Today," the 29th Wanshou Forum was held in Beijing on June 25. Issues concerning the promotion of exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity, as well as China's public diplomacy were discussed by Chinese experts and delegates of political parties and think tanks from 20 countries. Hosted by the International Department of the Central Committee of CPC, the forum was organized by the Communications University of China (CUC).

Chen Wenshen, Party secretary of the CUC, delivers a welcome speech at the opening ceremony of the 29th Wanshou Forum. [Photo by Sun Yu/China.org.cn]