Nanjing and Istanbul Revive Silk Road Legacy Through Urban Civilization Dialogue
Marking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Turkey, the "Nanjing-Istanbul Urban Civilization Dialogue" was held in Istanbul on July 2, 2026. The forum, co-organized by China's State Council Information Office and Chinese diplomatic missions, brought together over 100 experts, literary scholars, and UNESCO officials.
Discussions centered on sustainable urban heritage conservation, drawing cultural and historical parallels between Nanjing and Istanbul as historic cities that flourished along waterways. The event also featured dialogues on "Literature and the City," exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping contemporary literary creation and cross-cultural communication.
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