1st LD: Xi warns assertion of "democracy versus authoritarianism" can only lead to clash of civilizations

Chinese President Xi Jinping cautioned against the deliberate creation of division by promoting “democracy versus authoritarianism” and “liberalism versus autocracy”. He emphasized that such divisions will only cause global fragmentation and lead to clashes between civilizations. These remarks were delivered by Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao at the BRICS Business Forum 2023.

President Xi stressed the importance of fostering exchanges between civilizations and promoting mutual learning. He highlighted the belief that a single flower cannot bring about a beautiful spring, underscoring the need for collaboration and cooperation among nations.