Xi stresses mutual respect, equal treatment among civilizations

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday underscored the importance of mutual respect and equal treatment among civilizations.

A view of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations themed flower garden in Beijing on May 13, 2019. [File Photo: IC]

Xi made the remarks when delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations in Beijing.

It is foolish to believe that one's race and civilization are superior to others, and it is disastrous to willfully reshape or even replace other civilizations, Xi said.