Group 1 - The conference is organized by the State Council Information Office and the Shanghai Municipal Government, focusing on the theme "Historical China and Contemporary China from a Global Perspective" [3] - Five parallel forums will discuss topics such as "Viewing China from the World: Continuity and Innovation of Civilization" and "Theoretical Analysis and Experience Insights of Chinese Modernization" [3] - Approximately 500 renowned experts and scholars from home and abroad are invited to engage in in-depth discussions and exchanges [3] Group 2 - The launch of the journal "Chinese Studies (Bilingual)" is a significant initiative to promote world Chinese studies and deepen Sino-foreign academic exchanges [4] - The journal aims to leverage the advantages of the World Chinese Studies Conference to expand international academic cooperation and enhance the global influence of Chinese culture [4] - The establishment of the journal will further support Shanghai in building a cultural hub and attract more global scholars to focus on and study China [4]