International Confucius Cultural Festival kicks off in E China

To broaden the scope of the forum and highlight cultural characteristics, nine parallel sub-forums have been set up. The following topics are to be discussed: Diversity of Literature and Common Values of Mankind, Protection and Utilization of Confucian Cultural Heritage, the Mission and Stylistic Innovation of Reportage in the New Era, Young People's Role in Carrying Forward and Elevating World Civilizations, Nishan World Forum on Culture of Confucian Entrepreneurs, the Positive Role of Overseas Chinese in Promoting the Spread of Chinese Civilization and Exchanges and Mutual Learning between Chinese Civilization and Other Civilizations, the Responsibilities and Missions of Universities in the New Round of Scientific and Technological Revolution and Industrial Transformation, and Diverse Civilizations and Innovation of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

More than 600 experts and scholars from different fields have confirmed their attendance. Foreign dignitaries, diplomatic envoys to China, presidents of Chinese and foreign universities, and well-known scholars at home and abroad are invited to attend the event, which will last until September 28, online and offline.