Group 1 - The 2025 Beijing-Hangzhou Dialogue, themed "Sailing Together, Canal Connectivity," was inaugurated on May 29, 2023, at the Beijing Grand Canal Museum, marking the establishment of the "Canal Ideological and Political Education" integrated consortium for primary and secondary schools along the Grand Canal [1][2] - The consortium aims to protect and inherit canal culture, implement fundamental educational tasks, and showcase the great changes of the new era, focusing on the historical context and contemporary value of the Grand Canal [2][3] - The consortium will integrate educational resources across various school levels, promote the "Canal Ideological and Political Education" initiative, and enhance the effectiveness of ideological education through innovative practices and actions [3][5] Group 2 - The consortium was established with the guidance and support of education authorities from eight provinces and cities along the Grand Canal, led by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission and hosted by Beijing Wuzi University [3] - The initiative aims to create an international platform for the dissemination of canal culture, positioning "Canal Ideological and Political Education" as a means to tell the stories of the canal and China, showcasing cultural confidence [3][5] - A documentary titled "The Grand Classroom on the Canal" was presented, highlighting the achievements of schools along the Grand Canal in developing distinctive educational programs [5]