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What does the round table mean?

Definition of Roundtable: Roundtable refers to an equal and conversational consultation meeting. Participants sat around the round table regardless of rank, and everyone participated in the meeting equally.

Origin: the round table originated in medieval Europe, where knights gathered around the round table to discuss honor and obligation. With the passage of time, the round table has gradually evolved into a form of political, cultural and commercial activities, and has been widely used in various fields.

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3. Origin: At that time, in order to curb social unrest, the Polish government held this meeting with opposition parties such as the Polish Solidarity Union. The meeting discussed three themes: economic and social policies, trade union pluralism and political reform.

4. Round-table format: Round-table format is adopted, where representatives of all parties sit together and discuss and negotiate in an equal, transparent and fair manner, instead of traditional political struggle and compromise.

5. Significance: After two months of hard negotiations, 1989 Poland Round Table Conference fundamentally changed the form of Polish government and society, and initiated Poland's political, economic and social transformation.

6. The principle of round table 1. Principle of equality: participants in the round table have the right to speak and power, and there is no hierarchy; 2.* * * Knowledge principle: The purpose of the round table is to reach * * * knowledge and agreement through discussion and cooperation; 3. The principle of justice: the round table process must be fair and transparent; 4. Principle of peace: Participants in the round table should respect each other's opinions and cultures and avoid disputes and violence;