意大利中部马尔凯大区的小城马切拉塔是意大利著名传教士利玛窦的故乡。 今年5月，以利玛窦与中国明代科学家徐光启为原型的雕塑《利徐谈道》在马切拉塔市一个广场正式落 成。 在徐光启的故乡上海，还有一组名为《徐利谈道》的雕塑竖立在徐汇区光启公园，与马切拉塔的《利徐 谈道》遥相呼应。 04:26 记者：徐欣涛 狄春 李彦南 视频：吴念 统筹：刁泽 杨爱国 许晓青 17世纪初，徐光启结识了来华传教士利玛窦，两人合作翻译了《几何原本》等多部西方科学著作，为中 国科学技术发展作出贡献。《利玛窦中国札记》让西方世界逐步了解当时的中国。两人的友情成为一段 历史佳话，至今仍广为传颂。 ...

新华社罗马/上海10月2日电 记者手记｜在这座意大利小城，感受中意友谊传承故事 新华社记者李彦南 许晓青 徐欣涛 意大利中部马尔凯大区的小城马切拉塔安宁平静，这里山城景色迷人。沿着起伏蜿蜒的街道行走，仿佛 能感受到时间短暂停滞。此地正是意大利著名传教士利玛窦的故乡。 入住酒店时，一张名为"利玛窦旅行路线"的城市地图吸引了记者注意。地图上有不少以利玛窦命名的街 道、大楼和广场，其中最引人注目的是一个以中文拼音"利玛窦"命名的广场。广场虽小，却处于城市核 心位置，在这里竖立着一组以利玛窦与中国明代科学家徐光启为原型的雕塑《利徐谈道》。 这是7月3日在意大利小城马切拉塔拍摄的以利玛窦与中国明代科学家徐光启为原型的雕塑《利徐谈 道》。新华社记者 李彦南 摄 走近这组两米多高的青铜雕塑，可见利玛窦身着儒服，一只手指向远方似在讲述，身旁的徐光启则望向 他所指的方向认真倾听。雕塑旁的讲解牌以意、中、英三语写道：17世纪的这两位圣贤开创了中欧文明 互鉴的先河，为我们指明了携手同行的正确方向。 谈及利玛窦与中国的渊源，利玛窦国际基金会主席达里奥·格兰多尼（中文名：高达理）告诉记者，正 是通过利玛窦，欧洲才真正认识了中国。作为一 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the historical significance of Xu Guangqi, a prominent figure in the late Ming Dynasty, emphasizing his contributions to science, agriculture, and cultural exchange between China and the West, particularly through his introduction of sweet potatoes as a vital food source during famines [3][5][8]. Group 1: Historical Context - Xu Guangqi, a renowned scientist and politician, is recognized as a pioneer of cultural exchange between China and the West, translating key scientific texts and integrating Western mathematics into Chinese education [3][11]. - The Xu family has maintained a legacy of service and contribution to society, with descendants actively promoting the values of "learning for application and serving the country" [9][12]. Group 2: Agricultural Contributions - Xu Guangqi introduced sweet potatoes to China, which became a crucial crop for alleviating famine, demonstrating his practical application of agricultural knowledge [6][8]. - His work, "Comprehensive Agricultural Administration," compiled extensive agricultural knowledge and practices, significantly impacting China's agricultural development [8][12]. Group 3: Cultural Legacy - The Xu family continues to honor Xu Guangqi's legacy through various initiatives, including educational programs that teach students about the importance of agriculture and community service [12]. - Events like the "Time Storytelling Conference" serve to celebrate and perpetuate the values of family and national pride, showcasing the enduring influence of historical figures like Xu Guangqi in modern Shanghai [12].