【答案解析】The Chinese nation stands apart from the crowd of nations/differentiates itself from the rest of the world by its extraordinary traditional culture. The fine tradition secures our foothold in the global cultural dynamics and serves as the most profound soft power of the Chinese nation. That dictates a sound system that enables us to build on the outstanding cultural heritage and scale new heights down the road. Taoism is rooted in the soil of the Chinese culture. As the one and only indigenous religious faith in China, Taoism constitutes an essential part of China"s traditional culture. The pursuit of the Way, or Tao in Chinese, is a paramount creed of Taoism. Taoism values morality, underscores harmony between man and nature, cherishes life and peace, and embraces simplicity and plainness. These are fundamental Taoist doctrines that give best expression to the mental state, religious faith and value orientation of the Chinese people. As a religion that enjoys an extensive presence in over 20 countries and regions, Taoism boasts numerous followers among the Chinese community in China and beyond. As such, this forum is designed to exhibit the unique cultural charm of Taoism and promote the fine traditional culture of the Chinese nation. This gathering will serve to spread the global influence of Taoist culture and elevate China"s soft power. It will also go a long way to the advancement of the Chinese civilization, the fulfilment of the Chinese dream of grand national rejuvenation, and improvement in the well-being of humanity. Proceedings of the forum are organized both in a frugal way as required by the State Council and in line with common practices regarding international conferences. We are hosting this event in a minimal yet efficient manner by rejecting formalism and stressing pragmatism. Our goal is to stage an enabling forum that is as solemn as simple.