International Gathering of River Experts at the Yangtze River Civilization Forum in 2025
The 2025 Yangtze River Civilization Forum, held on September 17 in Chongqing, marked a significant milestone in the preservation and sustainable development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt. This third edition of the forum, elevated to a permanent provincial-ministerial level event in 2024, attracted renowned experts and scholars from China and abroad, under the theme "Bridging Rivers and Seas, Sharing Wisdom of Civilizations."
The forum was one of the side events organized for the forum, featuring a series of cultural exploration activities along the Yangtze River, an intangible cultural heritage exchange and exhibition from the Yangtze River Basin, and the special exhibition "From Dunhuang to Dazu." Other side events included the World Great Rivers Concert and a dazzling drone performance titled "New Rhythm of Chongqing."
During the main forum session, eight experts delivered speeches, addressing topics like transition from industrial to ecological civilization, historical brilliance of the Yangtze River civilization, and impact of civilizational exchanges on early forms of statehood. The discussions focused on preservation and inheritance of Yangtze River civilization, high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and mutual learning among world's major river civilizations.
The speakers emphasized cultural continuity, enhanced dialogue between civilizations, and explored pathways to boost high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt and increase exchanges among global river civilizations. The forum aimed to inspire new ideas, consolidate actionable solutions, and promote joint efforts in cultural heritage protection and sustainable development.
The first two sessions of the forum attracted over 200 experts from leading academic and cultural institutions across the nation. This year's edition of the forum is further distinguished by its international expansion, high-caliber participants, and a more diverse array of activities. Many of the proposed measures concerning the Yangtze River National Cultural Park construction and cultural productions have been translated into concrete policies.
The 2025 Yangtze River Civilization Forum was successfully held in Chongqing, bridging rivers and seas, and sharing the wisdom of civilizations. The forum serves as a testament to China's commitment to preserving its rich cultural heritage and fostering global collaboration in sustainable development.
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