Officials, scholars hail widespread of Chinese culture

Wu Jianfang, CEO of the organizer of the forum China Institute of Culture Limited speaks on the stage. (By APD intern Kang Kai)

Government officials and scholars attended a Chinese cultural forum in Hong Kong, going through topics concerning the rise of Chinese culture across the world, and how can the spirits therein applied to our daily lives.

Professor at the University of Hong Kong Lee Chack Fan spoke on behalf of96-year-old Professor Jao Tsung I, maestro of Chinese and oriental studies.Hesaid that the 21st century saw signs of revitalization of Chinese civilization across the world. Chinese people should remain open minded, in the mean time promote the all -important Chinese culture to the world during this period of "Chinese Renaissance".

Albert Chan, president of Hong Kong Baptist University, said he is pleased to see the blossoming of Chinese culture, especially when there was barely recognition to China.

"Late British prime minister Margaret Thatcher said China can bring no influence to the world at all, because it doesn't have a single philosopher," Chan said, because everyone listened only to Chairman Mao's words. But after years of darkness of the genuine Chinese culture, it rises again, which is extremely pleasing to him, even though he is a chemist, not an ancient Chinese studies scholar.

Florence Hui, undersecretary of Home Affairs of the Hong Kong government, said Chinese culture is precious not only to the country, but the entire world. However, many of the gems of Chinese history have been lost after centuries of disasters.

Nowadays, people from near and far realize that Chinese culture is indeed an inalienable part of the world's history. It is now the time to teach the next generation how to preserve our spiritual treasure accumulated for thousands of years, and fulfill the long awaited China Dream.