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How to understand that "Five Principles are the externalization and embodiment of traditional cultural heritage in the new diplomatic practice"

China is one of the oldest civilized countries in the world. Most dynasties advocated "Chinese and foreign integration" with the spirit of benevolence, kindness and generosity, pursued the policy of appeasement, was inclusive, was good-neighborly and friendly, and carefully avoided war. China's ancient diplomatic practice is the externalization and embodiment of chinese heritage. After the founding of New China, leaders of all previous dynasties attached great importance to the application of culture in foreign exchanges. Zhou Enlai's Five Principles of Bandung Peace embodies the essence of China culture. The five principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peace have become the basic norms for China to handle state relations in its foreign affairs. "China's diplomacy must adhere to traditional values, while China's culture advocates harmony, attaches importance to harmony, treats others well, and does not do to others what you would like them to do to you, which is deeply rooted in the spirit of China people.

In foreign exchanges, it is necessary to better embody Chinese excellent traditional cultural values such as equal treatment, harmony without difference, honesty, righteousness and interests, and egoism, so as to make the world feel the bosom and tolerance of China's diplomacy, bring fresh air to international relations and inject positive energy. "