What can a 2,000-year-old Silk Road relay station teach us about the modern world?

At Xuanquanzhi, a historic waypoint for travelers and messengers along the Silk Road in northwest China, sinologists from across the globe tried their hand at writing on Han Dynasty bamboo slips while exploring the philosophies and values that have influenced Chinese civilization for centuries.

Many noted that the principles of harmony and coexistence remain highly relevant today, offering valuable insights for cross-cultural exchange and international cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world facing common challenges.