The winter of 219 was meant to close a life, not begin a legend. A general lost his last battle, was captured, and executed. Yet, in defeat, he began a different journey — one that would transform him into something far larger than life, a figure worshipped and reimagined for 1,800 years to the present day.
More youths from Europe shall be encouraged to come to China and see what the country is and learn from it, Tiziana Lippiello, president of the Ca' Foscari University of Venice in Italy, said in an exclusive interview in Shanghai on Tuesday.
The 38th China Film Golden Rooster Awards will be announced in Xiamen, Fujian province, in mid-November, with six domestic blockbusters, including The Litchi Road and Her Story, competing for Best Picture, one of the top honors.
Russia's prominent philosopher and social activist Alexander Dugin praised China's unique civilizational development and its role in shaping a multipolar world order, while offering insights into how Chinese cultural traditions have contributed to the country's remarkable rise.
Dance drama Tian Gong Kai Wu, or The Exploitation of the Works of Nature, will launch its global tour.
Harold Weldon, vice president of Weldon International Group in Australia and recipient of the 11th Special Book Award of China, said his interest in China began with his father's reading of Edgar Snow's "Red Star over China".
Zhu Jieren, a lifelong professor at East China Normal University's Institute of the Studies of Ancient Books and Writings, is dedicated to keeping the teachings of renowned philosopher Zhu Xi (1130-1200) alive.
Classical Confucian legacy still provides enlightenment on international exchanges, said Zhang Zhiqiang, director of the Institute of Philosophy at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Zhu Xi, a representative of Neo-Confucianism, a cornerstone of traditional Chinese thought, stands out for his studies' comprehensive synthesis and profound influence, according to Professor Xie Xiaodong from the department of philosophy at Xiamen University.
Song Dynasty (960-1279) philosopher and Neo-Confucian figure Zhu Xi, revered as Zhuzi, has been serving as a cultural ambassador connecting China and the West beyond his life span.
Nestled at a strategic crossroads of the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang in Gansu province is far more than a desert oasis; it is a timeless testament to cross-cultural exchange.
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