# Kaoting Forum on Zhu Xi philosophy in Nanping > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kaoting-forum-on-zhu-xi-philosophy-in-nanping > Updated: 2026-10-18T02:14:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Fifth Kaoting Forum, titled the ‘Conference on Zhu Xi’s Philosophy and Dialogue of Global Civilization’, was scheduled to be held in Nanping, Fujian Province, from October 17 to 18, 2026. Co-hosted by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the International Confucian Association, and the Fujian provincial government, the event aimed to explore how Song Dynasty Neo-Confucian philosophy could contribute to modern social order and civilizational dialogue. During the forum, approximately 200 international scholars and experts discussed themes such as global governance, humanistic care in the digital era, and the preservation of cultural heritage. The event included the release of ‘The Great Dictionary of Zhu Xi’ and featured sub-forums on the integration of knowledge and action, as well as cross-strait integrated development. Accompanying activities included a Chinese poetry competition and a tree-planting event at the Zhu Xi Grove. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-18: Nanping hosts Fifth Kaoting Forum on Zhu Xi’s philosophy The Fifth Kaoting Forum in Nanping, China, gathered nearly 200 global scholars to discuss the contemporary application of Zhu Xi’s philosophy in governance, digital technology, and civilizational dialogue. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nanping-hosts-fifth-kaoting-forum-on-zhu-xis-philosophy ### 2026-10-14: Nanping to host conference on Zhu Xi's philosophy and global civilization The 5th Kaoting Forum on Zhu Xi's philosophy will be held in Nanping, China, from October 17-18, focusing on civilizational dialogue and the release of a new comprehensive dictionary of his works. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nanping-to-host-conference-on-zhu-xis-philosophy-and-global-civilization --- Cite as: Kaoting Forum on Zhu Xi philosophy in Nanping. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kaoting-forum-on-zhu-xi-philosophy-in-nanping