Fifth Taihu World Cultural Forum kicks off in Beijing

The fifth conference of the Taihu World Cultural Forum, a Chinese NGO that promotes Chinese culture and serves as a platform for international nongovernment exchanges was held in Beijing on October 17.  

This year's meeting calls on all countries to promote a shared future, push for exchanges among different cultures and lead the international community in the direction of cultural communication and coexistence.

The conference will last until Oct 19.