The parallel session "Mutual learning among Asian civilizations and building a community with a shared future for mankind" will be hosted by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).

The session aims to pin point the unique role of the think tanks in promoting mutual learning among Asian civilizations and strengthening the exchange of ideas to build a community with a shared future for mankind based on the ideal of harmony with uniformity and seeking common ground while reserving differences.

The session will invite famous experts and scholars from Asian and non-Asian think tanks and persons in charge of international research organizations in the fields of philosophy, literature, art, economy and technology.

During the session, CASS will also organize a series of exchange activities in institutes or study centers under CASS, universities in Beijing and other relevant institutions.