This week, Macao became a global classroom as over 50 scholars from 10 countries gathered for the International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilizations 2025. The event spotlighted the SAR's 470-year legacy as a cultural melting pot – where East meets West through trade, traditions, and TikTok-worthy fusion foods! 🥟☕
History Meets Modernity
Macao Foundation President Wu Zhiliang kicked off discussions by highlighting how the city transformed from a 16th-century trading port into a living lab for cultural coexistence. "Our story isn't about conquest, but coffee shops serving egg tarts while streaming C-dramas," he quipped, drawing applause.
China's Development Playbook
HKU-Shenzhen scholar Zheng Yongnian dropped truth bombs about modernization: "Success isn't copy-paste – it's Ctrl+Alt+Create!" 🔥 He outlined China's dual approach: embracing global tech while staying rooted in local values, plus sharing growth hacks with developing nations through initiatives like the Belt and Road 2.0.
As night fell over the Ruins of St. Paul's, attendees left with one clear takeaway: In 2025's divided world, Macao's blend of Portuguese tiles and Chinese lanterns offers blueprints for peaceful collaboration. 🌉
