Chinese President Xi Jinping lit up the global cultural stage this week with a heartfelt letter to the first-ever World Conference of Classics in Beijing. Co-hosted by China and Greece, the event’s theme—\"Classical Civilizations and the Modern World\"—spotlights how ancient wisdom can tackle today’s challenges. 🏛️✨
When East Meets West
Xi highlighted how China and Greece, two cradles of civilization at either end of Eurasia over 2,000 years ago, have now teamed up to launch the Chinese School of Classical Studies in Athens. Think of it as a VIP bridge for cross-cultural collabs! 🌉
Preserving the Past, Shaping the Future
\"We’re all-in on protecting cultural treasures and boosting global people-to-people ties,\" Xi declared, doubling down on the Global Civilization Initiative. His message? Let’s unite to solve humanity’s big headaches—like climate change or tech ethics—through shared heritage. 🌐💡
Scholars Assemble! 🦸♂️📚
With 600+ attendees—from academics to Gen Z reps—the conference is already buzzing. Even UNESCO’s Audrey Azoulay and Greece’s president sent virtual shoutouts. Xi urged experts to keep decoding ancient texts and art, because \"history isn’t just dusty books—it’s our cheat code for tomorrow.\"
