Sixth International Taoist Forum Opens in Hangzhou, China; Wang Huning Sends a Congratulatory Letter

CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): The sixth International Taoist Forum opened on November 5 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, sent a congratulatory letter, congratulating the forum on its opening and extending greetings to the guests attending.

Wang Huning said that Taoism originated in the land of China and embodies the wisdom of Chinese civilization. The values in Taoist culture that encourage aspiration and goodness provide rich cultural resources for promoting social harmony and world peace and have gained broad recognition.

Wang Huning pointed out that the Chinese government has consistently and actively put into practice the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative, and Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, and has always supported China's Taoist community in conducting international dialogue and exchanges on the basis of independence, equality, friendship, and mutual respect. The International Taoist Forum has been successfully held five times and has had a broad impact both in China and overseas. In particular, since its establishment in 2023, the World Federation of Taoism has done much useful work in international exchanges, translation of the classics, and talent development. The International Taoist Forum and the World Federation of Taoism have become important platforms for exchanges and mutual learning among Taoist communities worldwide, playing a positive role in expounding Taoist wisdom, promoting dialogue on an equal footing, and building broad consensus. This year's forum, themed “The Tao Gives Birth, Virtue Transforms, and All Under Heaven Live in Harmony,” responds to humanity's shared aspirations for peace and development. He expressed the hope that Taoists in China and overseas would use the International Taoist Forum as a platform and cultural exchanges as a bridge, take it upon themselves to explore the contemporary value of Taoist culture, and contribute wisdom and strength to promoting world peace and development and building a community with a shared future for humanity.

Li Ganjie attended the opening ceremony and delivered remarks.

The sixth International Taoist Forum is jointly hosted by the World Federation of Taoism and the China Religious Culture Communication Association and organized by the Zhejiang Organizing Committee for the Sixth International Taoist Forum. Approximately 500 Taoist representatives and scholars from 46 countries and regions attended.