Held December 16–17 in the Macao SAR, the International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilizations 2025 marked the 20th anniversary of the Historic Centre of Macao’s UNESCO World Heritage listing 🌍✨. This landmark event brought together scholars, cultural practitioners, and young innovators to explore how global dialogue and innovation can shape a shared future.
The forum unveiled the “Macao Initiative,” a dynamic five-point plan to deepen understanding and cooperation among diverse civilizations:
- Global Perspective 🤝: Promote equal and respectful exchanges to build a community with a shared future for humanity.
- Openness & Inclusiveness 🌐: Leverage Macao’s role as a dialogue hub through education, media, tourism, and the arts.
- Cultural Heritage & Innovation 🎨: Protect tangible and intangible treasures while driving creative transformation for modern development.
- Youth & Digital Innovation 📱: Empower young people with digital tools to lead research, communication, and global exchanges.
- Global Platform 🌏: Develop the forum into a high-level hub for ongoing dialogue and cooperation between China and the world.
By combining centuries-old wisdom with tomorrow’s technologies, the Macao Initiative sets a fresh path toward inclusivity, peace, and sustainability. For students, entrepreneurs, and travelers alike, it opens new avenues to connect, create, and collaborate beyond borders. Stay tuned as this exciting vision unfolds! 🚀
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Macao SAR releases initiative to promote civilization mutual learning
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