Exploring the implications of multilateralism and cultural exchange in the ten consensuses between China and India.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык | Học tiếng Trung | Belajar bahasa Mandarin | Aprender chino | تعلم اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》王明月: Master, the ten consensuses just reached by the Chinese and Indian foreign ministers—do they carry deeper meanings?陈智高: These ten outcomes are not just diplomatic formalities, but a renewed statement on international order and regional stability. Did you notice what the tenth one mentioned?王明月: They want to promote multilateralism, strengthen cooperation, and safeguard the interests of developing countries. Is this a response to the challenges of unilateralism?陈智高: Exactly. Though China and India have border disputes, as two ancient civilizations and major developing countries, both understand that cooperation is better than rivalry.王明月: I also found the fifth and sixth items interesting. Cultural exchange, resumption of direct flights, and visa facilitation are not just diplomatic gestures, but attempts at 'connecting hearts'.陈智高: Culture is the softest yet most resilient power. If China and India can build new bridges in cultural exchange, they can not only ease frictions but also spark dialogue between civilizations.王明月: If higher-level cultural mechanisms can truly advance in the future, could it be like Xuanzang’s westward journey, opening another profound era of cultural exchange?陈智高: That’s a good metaphor. The question now is how to turn these consensuses from words into action. We must both observe and reflect on the logic behind them.

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