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The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations commenced today in Qufu, East China's Shandong province – known as the birthplace of philosopher Confucius.

Themed on Traditional Cultures and Modern Civilizations, the forum aims to champion shared human values and foster a community with a shared future for humanity. Through a convergence of ideas, the forum will ignite sparks of wisdom and foster dialogue among civilizations in order to bridge divides and foster mutual understanding.

Prepare to witness a cultural feast of unparalleled brilliance and richness. For it is through exchange that civilizations flourish and through mutual learning that they become enriched.