Handover Ceremony for the New Premises of the Chinese Institute of Classical Studies Held in Greece

Athens, June 26 (Yang Xue, *Chinese Social Sciences Today*). On June 26, Athens time, the Chinese Institute of Classical Studies held a handover ceremony for its new office premises in Athens, Greece. Former Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos, Minister-Counsellor Lai Bo of the Chinese Embassy in Greece, and Mayor Ioannis Konstantatos of Elliniko attended the ceremony and delivered speeches. Witnessed by Chinese and foreign guests, Pavlopoulos and Baima Chilin, former Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress and President of the China Society for Human Rights Studies, unveiled the plaque for

中国社会科学报雅典讯 （记者杨雪）雅典时间6月26日，中国古典文明研究院在希腊雅典举行新办公场所交接仪式。希腊前总统普罗科皮斯·帕夫洛普洛斯、中国驻希腊使馆公使衔参赞赖波、埃利尼科市市长伊奥尼斯·康斯坦塔托斯出席仪式并致辞。在中外嘉宾共同见证下，帕夫洛普洛斯和十三届全国人大常委会副委员长、中国人权研究会会长白玛赤林为新办公场所揭牌。

Scene of the handover ceremony for the new premises of the Chinese Institute of Classical Civilizations. Photo by Yang Xue, special correspondent of the Chinese Social Sciences Today in Athens.

中国古典文明研究院新址交接仪式现场 中国社会科学报驻雅典特派记者 杨雪/摄

In his address, Pavlopoulos stated that the handover ceremony for the new office premises of the Chinese Institute of Classical Civilizations marks a historic moment and an important milestone in the development of bilateral relations. He pointed out that China and Greece are both ancient civilizations, and although they have faced many challenges, they have always been committed to maintaining peace and stability. Pavlopoulos emphasized that in recent years, Sino-Greek economic cooperation has developed rapidly and expanded in scale, yet cultural cooperation and exchange, especially in the fields of philosophy and mutual learning among civilizations, remain crucial. The establishment of the Chinese Institute of Classical Civilizations has become a bond between the spiritual civilizations of China and Greece and an important platform for mutual learning among civilizations. In today's turbulent and changing international environment, where dialogue is lacking, this institute bears the glorious mission of promoting exchange and mutual learning between Eastern and Western civilizations.

帕夫洛普洛斯在致辞中表示，中国古典文明研究院新办公场所交接仪式标志着两国关系发展中的历史性时刻和重要里程碑。他指出，中希两国同为文明古国，虽历经诸多挑战，但始终致力于维护和平与稳定。帕夫洛普洛斯强调，近年来中希经济合作快速发展、规模不断扩大，文化合作与交流，尤其是在哲学与文明对话互鉴领域，仍然至关重要。中国古典文明研究院的成立成为中希精神文明的纽带和文明互鉴的重要平台。在当今动荡多变、对话缺失的国际环境中，该研究院肩负着促进东西方文明交流与互鉴的光荣使命。

Lai Bo extended warm congratulations to the Chinese Institute of Classical Civilizations on its new premises, calling this another solid step forward in deepening Sino-Greek civilizational exchange and mutual learning. He stated that the institute should uphold the original aspiration of civilizational exchange and mutual learning, expand activities such as classical civilization research, archaeological excavation and interpretation, seminars and exchanges, and education and training, striving to build it into an international academic center for classical civilization research and create a "golden brand" for world classical civilization research. Together, they should seek the contemporary value of classical civilizations, promote the inheritance, development, and innovation of modern civilizations, and encourage the two great Eastern and Western civilizations to each appreciate their own beauty and share beauty together.

赖波向中国古典文明研究院喜迎新址表示热烈祝贺，称这是研究院在深化中希文明交流互鉴方面迈出的又一坚实步伐。他表示，研究院应秉持文明交流互鉴初心，拓展古典文明研究、考古发掘阐释、研讨交流、教育培训等活动，力争将其建成国际古典文明研究学术中心，打造世界古典文明研究的“金字招牌”，共同寻找古典文明的时代价值，促进现代文明的传承、发展与创新，推动东西方两大文明各美其美、美美与共。

Konstantatos warmly welcomed the relocation of the Chinese Institute of Classical Civilizations to its new premises. He stated that during his visit to China, he deeply felt the rapid development of Chinese science and technology, and that many experiences are worth learning from for Greece. He expressed hope that the Chinese Institute of Classical Civilizations will play an active role in promoting cultural exchanges between the city of Elliniko and China, as well as in boosting local economic development. At the same time, he also called on Greek society to place greater importance on learning the Chinese language, so as to further enhance mutual understanding and friendly interaction between the two sides.

康斯坦塔托斯对中国古典文明研究院落户新址表示热烈欢迎。他表示，在访华期间深切感受到中国科技的飞速发展，许多经验值得希腊学习借鉴。希望中国古典文明研究院今后在推动埃利尼科市与中国之间的文化交流、促进当地经济发展方面发挥积极作用。同时，他也呼吁希腊社会更加重视中文学习，进一步增进双方的理解与友好互动。

After the ceremony, the international symposium "Human Rights Wisdom in Classical Civilizations," the press conference on the achievements of the Key Laboratory of Scientific Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Protection of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and the symposium and special exhibition "Opening the Door to Mutual Learning between Eastern and Western Civilizations" were held simultaneously.

仪式后，同步举办了“古典文明中的人权智慧”国际研讨会、中国社会科学院科技考古与文化遗产保护重点实验室成果发布会以及“开启东西文明互鉴之门”研讨会与专题展览。

The symposium "Human Rights Wisdom in Classical Civilizations" focused on the concept of "human rights" in classical civilizations, aiming to deeply explore the human rights wisdom contained in classical civilizations from the perspective of mutual learning among civilizations, so as to provide inspiration and reference for the protection of human rights in today's world. Chinese and foreign guests attending the symposium unanimously agreed that human rights are an important component of global civilization and a common goal pursued by all humanity. Defending and protecting human rights requires the joint participation of different civilizations and different countries, promoting the development of global human rights governance in a more fair, just, reasonable, and inclusive direction.

“古典文明中的人权智慧”研讨会聚焦古典文明中的“人权”理念，旨在从文明互鉴视角深入探讨古典文明中蕴含的人权智慧，为当今世界人权保障提供启示与借鉴。中外与会嘉宾一致认为，人权是全球文明的重要内容，是全人类共同追求的目标。捍卫和保障人权需要不同文明、不同国家共同参与，推动全球人权治理朝着更加公平公正合理包容的方向发展。

Four important achievements in Chinese scientific archaeology and cultural heritage protection were released at the event, reflecting the continuous breakthroughs of the Chinese archaeological community in interdisciplinary integration and technological innovation. These achievements not only demonstrate the deep mutual learning between Chinese civilization and world civilizations, but also showcase to Greece and the world the unique perspective of Chinese archaeology in research, interpretation, and historical understanding. Specifically, they include: the first complete restoration of a complex crown from the Tubo period [1]1 The Tubo period refers to the Tibetan Empire (7th–9th centuries CE), a major power in Central Asia that controlled parts of modern-day Qinghai and Tibet. found in Tomb No. 1 at Quangou in Qinghai Province; a Tang Dynasty [2]2 The Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE) was a Chinese imperial dynasty known for its cultural and economic flourishing and extensive foreign contacts. ceramic dragon-head architectural component unearthed at the site of the ancient city of Guzhou in Xiong'an; research results on bronze alloy technology based on the Erlitou site [3]3 The Erlitou site, located in Henan Province, is widely identified by Chinese archaeologists as a capital of the Xia Dynasty (c. 2070–1600 BCE), though this identification remains debated internationally.; and archaeobotanical evidence confirming the continuous utilization of native Chinese grape plant resources over several millennia.

活动现场发布了四项中国科技考古与文化遗产保护的重要成果，体现了中国考古学界在跨学科融合与技术创新上的持续突破。这些成果不仅彰显了中华文明与世界文明的深度互鉴，也向希腊乃至世界展示了中国考古在研究阐释和历史解读上的独特视角。具体包括：青海泉沟一号墓中吐蕃时期复杂王冠的首次完整修复；雄安古州城遗址出土的唐代陶质龙首建筑构件；基于二里头遗址的青铜器合金技术研究成果；植物考古证实中国本土葡萄属植物资源数千年来的持续利用。

The symposium "Opening the Door to Mutual Learning between Eastern and Western Civilizations" focused on showcasing China's latest progress in tracing the origins of civilization and classical studies. Chinese and Greek scholars engaged in in-depth discussions on exchanges and comparisons between Chinese and Western civilizations. Five Chinese scholars addressed topics including the creative spirit of the Chinese philosophical tradition embodied in the concept of "the realm of being and non-being," the formation of the Chinese written tradition, civilizational interaction reflected in the exchange of written languages, and China's in-depth research on Sanskrit and Indian civilization. This demonstrated the Chinese scholars' perspective of "world classical studies," reconstructing classical concepts through pluralistic dialogue and expanding the international horizons of classical studies. The thematic exhibition of the same name, through various forms such as long scrolls of time, 3D-printed artifacts, and illustrated panels, presented the deep interaction and value resonance between Chinese civilization and ancient Greek civilization in the course of history, highlighting the contemporary significance that "civilizations become richer through mutual learning."

“开启东西文明互鉴之门”研讨会集中展示了中国在文明探源与古典学研究方面的最新进展。中希学者围绕中西文明的交流与比较展开深入探讨，五位中国学者分别从承载“有无之际”创造精神的中国哲学传统、中国文字传统的形成、文字语言交流所体现的文明互动、中国对梵文及印度文明的深入研究等方面切入，展现了中国学者的“世界古典学”研究视角，在多元对话中重构古典概念，拓展古典学的国际视野。同名主题展览通过时间长卷、3D打印文物、图文展板等多种形式，呈现中华文明与古希腊文明在历史进程中的深层互动与价值共鸣，彰显出“文明因互鉴而丰富”的时代意义。

This event was co-hosted by the China Society for Human Rights Studies, the Chinese Embassy in Greece, the Chinese Institute of Classical Civilizations, and the Greece-China Association. More than 80 people, including government officials, experts and scholars, and media representatives from both China and Greece, participated in various academic and cultural exchange activities.

本次活动由中国人权研究会、中国驻希腊使馆、中国古典文明研究院、希中协会共同主办，来自中希两国的政府官员、专家学者、媒体代表等80余人参与各项学术与文化交流活动。

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