International Forum on Inter-Civilizational Learning Held in Macau
An international forum on inter-civilizational learning took place in Macau, featuring representatives from over 20 countries.
Macau, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : An international forum focused on inter-civilizational learning took place in Macau on November 9 and 10, 2026. The event attracted approximately 300 guests, including representatives from government departments, international organizations, and scholars from over 20 countries and regions.
The forum featured around 40 special lectures and educational exchange programs, facilitating discussions on mutual learning among civilizations, as well as heritage and development.
Among the notable attendees were Macau’s Chief Executive, Ho Iat Seng, Zhang Xinchong, head of the Central Government Liaison Office in Macau, and Yan Lixin, a special commissioner from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In his opening speech, Ho Iat Seng acknowledged the ongoing cultural divisions and cognitive disagreements in the world. He emphasized that the global civilization initiative has provided valuable Chinese insights to address current global challenges.
The Macau Special Administrative Region government organized the forum with academic support from the Institute of Chinese History at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
