Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng (R) chats with Gong Xueping, chairman of the Standing Committee of the Shanghai People's Congress at the city's 12th people's congress in Shanghai January 28, 2007.

LANZHOU -- Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng has called for resolving differences and misunderstandings through dialogue and communication to promote harmonious coexistence among diverse civilizations.

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