International conference marking Confucius’ 2575th birth anniversary kicks off as it demonstrates China’s rich civilization and culture.
The International Conference to Commemorate the 2575th Anniversary of Confucius’ Birth, which also marks the 7th Congress of the International Confucian Association (ICA), commenced in Beijing on Saturday.
Wang Huning, a Standing Committee member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony.
Wang emphasized that efforts will focus on the creative transformation and innovative development of China’s rich traditional culture, while also enhancing exchanges and mutual learning among nations, ethnic groups, and cultures worldwide.
These efforts, he added, will not only enhance Chinese civilization but also contribute to the diversity and dynamism of global civilization.
Wang called for advancing Confucianism and other remarkable traditional cultures to make new contributions to building a human community with a shared future.
ICA President Sun Chunlan presided over the ceremony.
Notable figures such as former Japanese Prime Minister and ICA Council Chair Yasuo Fukuda, former Italian Prime Minister Massimo D’Alema, and former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin delivered speeches, either in person or virtually, stressing the significance of Confucianism in resolving crises and addressing global conflicts.
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