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First UN International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations: Ancient values, global relevance

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Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley has praised China's leadership in building a harmonious world when speaking about the UN's International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations. She said the teachings of Confucius and Mencius still inspire in today's world, and noted strong cultural echoes between Chinese and Māori traditions, especially in resilience, harmony and openness. Ancient wisdom, she believes, still lights the way forward. 

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