Beijing to host first World Conference of Classics

A global conference reflecting on the enduring legacy of ancient wisdom and its relevance in the modern world will be held in Beijing next week.

Titled the World Conference of Classics, the meeting will be held from Nov 6 to 8, with the theme "Classical Civilizations and the Modern World".

The event is being jointly organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, China's Ministry of Education and Ministry of Culture and Tourism, as well as the Ministry of Culture of Greece and the Academy of Athens.