Yang Chaoming

Self-cultivation and the common good go hand in hand

October 01, 2026

Yang Chaoming, a distinguished professor of the Advanced Institute for Confucian Studies at Shandong University, shared his insights into Confucius' thought and its relevance to the world today during the 2026 Nishan Forum on World Civilizations held on Sept 28-29 in Qufu, Shandong province.

Aliyev Agshin

Confucius' thought offers way to bridge differences

October 01, 2026

Confucius' idea of "harmony without uniformity" offers a way to find common ground amid differences and live together while respecting cultural diversity, said Azerbaijani sinologist Aliyev Agshin, head of the Department of Azerbaijani Language, School of Asian Studies, Beijing Foreign Studies University, during the Nishan Forum on World Civilizations on Sept 28.

Salvatore Giuffre

Maltese Sinologist says insights from Confucius' ideas still relevant today

September 30, 2026

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.

Liu Xubing

Festival brings Confucius' ancient wisdom into modern life

September 29, 2026

As the 2026 China International Confucius Cultural Festival opened on Sept 28 in Qufu, Shandong province, 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.

China Daily editorial

Harmony without uniformity holds its value

September 29, 2026

Drawing on the wisdom of "harmony without uniformity", the Nishan Forum provides a platform for exchanges of views on topics such as the contemporary value of Confucianism, the global governance deficit, the need for dialogue among civilizations, and the role of AI in shaping humanity's future.

Wu Yingmin

Confucius' wisdom offers insights for today's education

September 28, 2026

​Wu Yingmin, former vice-president of the Chinese Society of Education and former vice-president of South China Normal University, shared his insights into Confucius' educational philosophy in Qufu, the hometown of Confucius, on Sept 27.

Konstantinos Grivas

Beyond the Thucydides Trap

July 08, 2026

In a world searching for new foundations, Greece and China show how ancient civilizations can help construct a more harmonious international order.

Victor K'Onyango

Dialogue among civilizations: How China's vision is resonating across the Global South

July 08, 2026

Through the Global Civilization Initiative and the philosophical ideas, China has advanced a message centered on respect, coexistence, cultural diversity, and shared development.

Revisiting classics a reminder of dialogue of civilizations

June 30, 2026

In both the Greek and Chinese traditions, the classics don't preserve abstract theories that are detached from reality, but accumulated wisdom about how human beings should govern states, cultivate character, maintain social order, confront suffering and lead meaningful lives.