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The global "Xivilization"

President Xi Jinping has launched the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), which advocates for the equality of all civilizations and the right to choose a development path freely. Following global initiatives for development and security, this is another building block for China's concept of an alternative world order.

Christiane Kuehl

31. May 2023

Christiane Kuehl

31. May 2023

epa07990695 Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) speaks to Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos (R) during a visit to the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece, 12 November 2019. Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his two-day official visit to Greece. 'Not only do I agree that the Parthenon Sculptures should be returned but you will have our support, because we also have many of our own artifacts from Chinese civilisation that are outside the country and that we are trying to bring back home,' stated visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping to President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopios Pavlopoulos, during their visit to the Acropolis Museum. EPA-EFE/KOSTAS TSIRONIS

Last updated: 24. July 2025

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The global "Xivilization"

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