The Tang Dynasty was a period of great activity in Chinese exchanges with the world outside. According to historical records, Tang Dynasty China exchanged envoys with more than 70 countries, and its capital Chang’an was a bustle with foreign envoys, merchants, and students. Exchanges of this scale spread Chinese culture around the world and brought in cultures and products from other countries.

Civilization become more colorful through exchange and richer through mutual learning. Such exchange and learning creates important impetus for the progress of human civilization and for world peace and development. We need to encourage exchange and mutual learning that transcends national boarders, time and space, and civilizations to foster mutual understanding, empathy, support, and assistance among the people of different countries and strengthen their conviction in peace and common development.