Participants attend an academic salon at the third World Conference of Sinologists in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, June 3, 2026.

The third World Conference of Sinologists opened on Wednesday in Dunhuang, a key hub on the ancient Silk Road in Gansu Province. The event has seen scholars and cultural figures from around the world explore how Chinese civilization can contribute to addressing shared global challenges amid growing uncertainty.

Themed "Pooling Wisdom of Civilizations to Jointly Address Challenges of Our Times," the event has attracted over 300 delegates from around 70 countries. (Xinhua/Liu Keying)