From Qu Yuan of the Chu State's "wiping tears for the hardships of the people," to Tao Yuanming of the Eastern Jin Dynasty's longing for a paradise, the ancient Chinese people's understanding of human rights and their yearning for a happy life have been expressed over the ages.

At Yuelu Academy, one of the world's oldest institution of learning, domestic and foreign philosophers, jurists and historians gathered to transcend geographical barriers, learn from the wisdom of history and share their interpretations of human rights. CGTN's Liu Jiaxin reports.