SpeakerFrancesco Sidoti
The lecture reviewed the historical journey of China’s transformation from a troubled old nation to the revitalized new China. It also focused on China’s recent achievements in fields such as science and information technology, analyzing the unique advantages rooted in its cultural traditions and technological applications. Through examples of historical Sino-Italian exchanges, such as the cross-cultural dialogue promoted by Matteo Ricci, the lecture highlighted the value of friendship and cooperation. Professor Sidoti advocated replacing confrontation with peaceful collaboration and emphasized that technological advancement must be grounded in the right cultural and moral foundations to contribute to global prosperity.
The 'China-Europe Academy' is a cultural exchange forum that brings together experts and scholars from China and Europe with expertise in a variety of fields. It upholds the values of pluralism and openness, while embodying the academic spirit of the Ancient Chinese Academy of Classical Learning. By focusing on the mutual appreciation of China and Europe, the exchange of culture between China and Europe will be realised in a variety of ways and in multiple languages, including Chinese, English, French and etc. It will be conducted through multiple channels, both online and offline.
