新华社权威快报｜第二届世界中国学大会开幕

Group 1 - The second World Sinology Conference will open on October 14 in Shanghai, focusing on the theme "Historical China and Contemporary China from a Global Perspective" [4] - The conference will include an opening ceremony, a main forum, five parallel sub-forums, and various accompanying activities [2][4] - Approximately 500 renowned experts and scholars from home and abroad will engage in in-depth discussions around the theme [4] Group 2 - The conference will launch the World Sinology Development Initiative and introduce a recommended bibliography for Sinology research [4] - An exhibition titled "From Civilized Cities to Urban Civilization" will be held during the conference [4] - The event is organized by the State Council Information Office and the Shanghai Municipal Government, with support from various cultural and academic institutions [4]