Nanping hosts Fifth Kaoting Forum on Zhu Xi’s philosophy

The Fifth Kaoting Forum and the Conference on Zhu Xi’s Philosophy and Dialogue Among Diverse Civilizations took place in Nanping, Fujian Province, from October 17 to 18. The event brought together nearly 200 scholars and experts from China and abroad to discuss the contemporary relevance of Zhu Xi’s philosophical legacy.

Key themes included the application of Zhu Xi’s thought to modern public governance, global governance, and humanistic care within the digital-intelligent era. Sub-forums addressed the integration of knowledge and action, the preservation of cultural heritage, and cross-strait integrated development.

Special activities accompanying the academic exchange included a Chinese poetry competition and a tree-planting event at the Zhu Xi Grove. Participants included prominent academics from institutions such as Renmin University of China, Beijing Normal University, and Xiamen University.