Diversity spurs interaction among civilizations, which in turn promotes mutual learning and their further development. On March 15, 2023, during the CPC in Dialogue with World Political Parties High-Level Meeting, General Secretary Xi Jinping solemnly proposed the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI).
According to the 2024 Nature Index Research Leaders report, China has vastly increased its research share, leaving the US far behind, while Asian countries continue to rise in global scientific rankings.