This is the scene of the 4th China Africa Civilization Dialogue Conference captured on April 16th in Ismailia, Egypt. The 4th China Africa Civilization Dialogue Conference was held in the northeastern Egyptian city of Ismailia on the 16th, with the theme of "The Modern Value of Classical Wisdom - Enlightenment and Mirror of Ancient Chinese and African Civilizations to Contemporary Global Challenges". Over a hundred renowned experts, scholars, diplomatic envoys, media reporters, and others from China and Africa attended the event. Gao Xiang, President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said in his opening speech that the theme of this session of the China Africa Dialogue on Civilizations is not only an important practice of implementing the spirit of the Beijing summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation in 2024, but also a vivid footnote to the implementation of the global civilization initiative, and more importantly, a gift of wisdom to the construction of an all-weather China Africa community of common destiny in the new era. China and Africa have not only become models of South South cooperation and the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind, but also declared to the world that developing countries are fully capable of co creating a new form of human civilization with an independent attitude and forging a modernization path different from the Western model. Gao Xiang proposed three initiatives to deepen mutual learning between Chinese and African civilizations: tracing the origins of civilization and using classical wisdom to inspire modern governance; Gathering the power of innovation and promoting development practice through civilized dialogue; Take on the responsibility of the times and reshape the narrative of civilization with the joint efforts of China and Africa. Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang stated that this conference adheres to the spirit of jointly addressing global challenges through the exchange and mutual learning of ancient civilizations between China and Africa. It once again reflects the high degree of alignment between China and Africa's views on civilization, fully demonstrating the firm pace and historical responsibility of China and Africa in jointly implementing the global civilization initiative. In the new stage of building an all-weather community with a shared future in China and Africa, China is willing to continue to work with African countries to strengthen the awareness of a community with a shared future, deepen mutual learning between Chinese and African civilizations, jointly address regional challenges, work together to uphold international fairness and justice, and inject more certainty into the peace, stability, and development of China, Africa, and the world. This is the scene of the 4th China Africa Civilization Dialogue Conference captured on April 16th in Ismailia, Egypt. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Sui Xiankai, Director of Egypt's Foreign Affairs Council, Izat Saad, said that China's global civilization initiative adds cultural and humanistic dimensions to Africa China cooperation, promoting deeper mutual trust and cooperation between the two sides. Through platforms such as the China Africa Civilization Dialogue Conference, both sides strengthen cultural and social ties, and promote the establishment of a long-term partnership based on common interests and mutual understanding. Saad Zagrul, Vice President of the Suez Canal University in Egypt, stated that the conference held in Egypt affirmed Egypt's regional and international status as an important bridge between the East and the West, as well as its outstanding role in promoting mutual understanding among different cultures and ethnic groups. The Suez Canal University and its Confucius Institutes serve as practical examples, building a platform for talent cultivation and cultural exchange between Egypt and China through mechanisms such as academic exchanges, vocational training, and enterprise employment forums. They also collaborate with other Confucius Institutes in Africa to share experiences, break down barriers to cooperation, and jointly promote the construction of a new era of China Africa community with a shared future. The current China Africa Civilization Dialogue Conference is jointly hosted by the China Academy of Social Sciences, China Africa Research Institute, and Suez Canal University in Egypt. The conference will have three sub forums: "Mutual Learning of Governance Experience in Classical Civilizations of China and Africa", "Urban and Rural Governance in the Process of Modernization Construction: Challenges and Responses", and "Archaeological Cooperation and Cultural Relic Protection". (New Society)