As a large public space in the central business area of Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, the May Fourth Square is famous for its iconic sculpture Windy of May, featuring a spiraling red design symbolizing patriotism. It is also a testament to Shandong's modern style. Meanwhile, Qingdao also serves as a coastal gateway for Confucian culture to reach the world.

On September 28-29, the annual Nishan Forum on World Civilizations is held in Qufu, Shandong, to commemorate the birth of Confucius, the revered sage and teacher; to sustain a cultural legacy that spans millennia; and to explore ways to integrate diverse cultural perspectives.