China to hold Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations from May 15

Artists perform the Yueju Opera on the stage decorated with lanterns in Xitang ancient township, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 31, 2013. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Wang Song)