What we are dedicated to Mutual Exchanges of Asian Civilization and a Community of Shared Future for Mankind is a theme that has become central in today’s internationalized and globalized environment.I would like to begin my speech by touching a bit on the past. Asia in general and China, in particular, had always been a cradle of civilization, with a history going back for thousands of years into deep antiquity. The learning and advancement derived spans the depth of time, both ancient and modern world. From the ancient inventions that have reach globally and lay in the foundation of modern civilization, like paper, compass and delicious Chinese cuisine; to modern marvel of engineering and ingenuity, like the Belt and Road Initiative, like miraculous Chinese efforts at fighting desertification and poverty. From the ancient system of silk-road and to modern network of shipping and commerce, China had been a nexus of Asian civilization and learning in Asia and in the world.Today, when new challenges arise – demanding new and innovative solutions – where the world peace and prosperity hang on free trade, internationalization, and social harmony; our unity, corporation, and exchange of ideas and culture holds central position of importance. Be it China Thailand, Philippines, or Vietnam, the Asian civilizations of 21st Century have become a driving force of advancement and development in the world, a hub of change and development abuzz with activity. Thus, it is of utmost importance to maintain their key positions as exchange networks of culture and ideas both with the West and Asia.The venerable culture and history of Asia, it’s a pool of brilliant minds and creative spirits, a resource that had been driving the advancement and prosperity of the world in 21st Century. The spread of Asian culture and people through the world had been enriching and enlightening experience, bringing prosperity and new friends to the furthest corners of the world. As an educator and businessman myself, I had seen beforehand lives transform on both ends of exchange through willingness to stretch hands across cultural and geographical gulf and accept the person holding it. Thus, it falls to us, the representatives of the blind forces of economy and society to direct and nurture the growth of the international networks and exchanges with Asia.In particular, notions of Cultural Tourism and exchange through pure hearts and minds of young people of Asia, while preserving cultural diversity and unique civilizations of Asia, holds the key to spreading awareness and acceptance so needed nowadays. As technological advancement peaks, innovation, exchange of ideas and pooling of intellectual resources have proven to be crucial in economic development, and now, with 4th Industrial Revolution knocking on our doors, it is more important than ever to cooperate with our Asian colleagues.It is to this effort that the National Institute for Global Strategy had been formed in 2015 by Chinese government. A commendable effort of stretching a generous hand of friendship to the global community, which we should strive to answer in reciprocity.