The 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilization kicked off in Qufu, Jining, East China's Shandong province, on July 9. During the event, more than 560 guests, including about 400 experts and scholars from 70 countries, explored themes like cultural diversity, global modernization, and future progress.

The forum seeks to bridge past and future, offering Nishan's wisdom for a shared human destiny.

The 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilization kicked off in Qufu, Jining, East China's Shandong province. [Photo by Liu Chuan/chinadaily.com.cn]

Attendees read books on Confucianism at the 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations. [Photo by Liu Chuan/chinadaily.com.cn]