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People-to-people exchange serves as pillar of civilizational dialogue
2026-09-29
China and India have long served not only as major centers of civilization in Asia but also as global hubs of thought and innovation, said Bali Ram Deepak, professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University, India.
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Bach sees connections between Confucian wisdom and the Olympic spirit
2026-09-29
Thomas Bach, ninth president and honorary president for life of the International Olympic Committee, highlighted in a video address the common ground between Confucian thought and the Olympic ideal.
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Tsinghua professor calls for dialogue among civilizations
2026-09-29
Tsinghua University professor and Vice President of the International Confucian Association Chen Lai shared his reflections on fostering dialogue among civilizations.
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Confucian culture maintains relevance by staying connected to people
2026-09-29
For Guo Jicheng, associate professor at China University of Political Science and Law, the modern-day relevance of ancient Confucian culture depends on how well it responds to the needs of today's world.
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Maltese sinologist says insights from Confucius' ideas still relevant today
2026-09-29
Confucius' ideas on benevolence, social order and society continue to offer insights for today, said Maltese sinologist Salvatore Giuffre at this year's Nishan Forum on World Civilizations and China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong province.
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Education for displaced youth highlighted at UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy
2026-09-29
"One of the things that Confucius championed most was access to education for all, and that education is the bedrock of functioning and stable societies," said Laura Miucci-Casale, the representative of the Alsama Project.
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Festival brings Confucius' ancient wisdom into modern life
2026-09-29
Liu Xubing, deputy director of the Confucius Research Institute, reflected on how the festival has evolved over more than four decades from a local event into a major cultural gathering.
