Group 1 - The first "International Day of Civilizational Dialogue" coincides with the 9th World Sinology Conference held at Renmin University of China, focusing on the theme "Understanding China: Sinology Research in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" [1] - Nearly 200 sinologists from over 50 countries and regions gathered to discuss the innovative development of Sinology in the context of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence technology [1][2] - The conference emphasized the importance of cultivating young sinologists and included a special roundtable for young scholars to inspire sustainable development in Sinology and Chinese studies [1][2] Group 2 - The Ministry of Education of China announced the continuation of the "New Sinology Plan" to cultivate a new generation of young sinologists and enhance international exchanges [1] - Shenzhen is highlighted as a significant window for studying Sinology and understanding Chinese culture, aligning with the city's identity as a "City of Technology" and a "Great Country's Reception Hall" [2] - The launch of the "New Sinology Plan" postdoctoral program aims to establish a comprehensive support network for young sinologists, marking a significant step in talent development in this field [3] Group 3 - The World Sinology Conference has been successfully held nine times since its inception in 2007, promoting international understanding of contemporary China and enhancing cultural exchanges [3]

Group 1 - The Ninth World Sinology Conference opened on June 6 in Shenzhen, marking the official launch of the "New Sinology Program" postdoctoral project, which is the first postdoctoral program in mainland China aimed at cultivating Sinology talent [1][3] - The "New Sinology Program" postdoctoral project will be piloted in 2024 in collaboration with the Ministry of Education's Center for Language Exchange and Cooperation and five universities, including Peking University and Renmin University of China [1] - The project aims to enhance the comprehensive training system and support network for young Sinology talents [1] Group 2 - The Youth Committee of the World Sinology Conference was established in 2023, creating an academic community primarily composed of young Sinologists trained under the "New Sinology Program" [2] - Certificates were awarded to newly elected representatives of the Youth Committee during the conference [2] Group 3 - The China Philosophy and Social Sciences Preprint Platform - World Sinology Platform was launched at the opening ceremony, serving as the first academic journal matrix and digital resource platform in mainland China focused on Sinology [4] - The platform aims to promote the exchange of research results in global Sinology and Chinese studies, contributing to the prosperity of global Sinology [4] - The conference, held from June 5 to 7, gathered nearly 200 Sinologists from over 50 countries and regions to discuss the innovative development of Sinology in the era of artificial intelligence [4]