2nd edition of World Conference on China Studies gets underway in Shanghai

This photo taken on Oct. 14, 2025 shows a scene at the second edition of World Conference on China Studies in east China's Shanghai. The conference got underway here on Tuesday with the theme "Historical and Contemporary China: A Global Perspective."

Approximately 500 renowned experts and scholars from around the world will engage in in-depth discussions on this theme. The conference features various forums, activities and an exhibition focused on urban civilization. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

Attendees are pictured during the second edition of World Conference on China Studies in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 14, 2025. The conference got underway here on Tuesday with the theme "Historical and Contemporary China: A Global Perspective."

Approximately 500 renowned experts and scholars from around the world will engage in in-depth discussions on this theme. The conference features various forums, activities and an exhibition focused on urban civilization. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

Attendees are pictured during the second edition of World Conference on China Studies in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 14, 2025. The conference got underway here on Tuesday with the theme "Historical and Contemporary China: A Global Perspective."

Approximately 500 renowned experts and scholars from around the world will engage in in-depth discussions on this theme. The conference features various forums, activities and an exhibition focused on urban civilization. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

This photo taken on Oct. 14, 2025 shows a scene at the second edition of World Conference on China Studies in east China's Shanghai. The conference got underway here on Tuesday with the theme "Historical and Contemporary China: A Global Perspective."

Approximately 500 renowned experts and scholars from around the world will engage in in-depth discussions on this theme. The conference features various forums, activities and an exhibition focused on urban civilization. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)