Wu Weishan, vice chairman of the China Artists Association, delivered a keynote speech emphasizing the vital role of art in promoting intercultural understanding and global unity during the Global Civilization Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Beijing.

Drawing upon his internationally recognized work "Divine Encounter - Dialogue between Confucius and Socrates," Wu highlighted how artistic creation serves as a bridge between civilizations – carrying cultural memory, inspiring empathy and encouraging dialogue across time and space.