Since 2016, the General Secretary has repeatedly emphasized to strengthen the cultivation of international communication ability, emphasizing that foreign languages are the link of international communication and it has become a key factor in focusing on telling the Chinese story. The cultivation of international communication ability and the mutual learning of world civilizations need to shoulder new responsibilities of foreign language education. Foreign language education needs to build and enhance civilization mutual learning as its own responsibility, and promote theoretical and practical innovation. This article is based on the background, basic concepts, framework building, and summary thinking of international communication ability.