# Beijing Review: History Unfolds Eternal Truths

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- Published: 2026-10-30T18:36:00+07:00
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BEIJING, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 2026 edition of the Hehe Culture Forum
opened in Tiantai County, Zhejiang Province, on October 27. The term "Hehe" combines
two Chinese characters meaning "harmony" and "cooperation," respectively. Participants
from 23 countries gathered in Tiantai, known as a meeting point of Confucianism,
Buddhism and Taoism, to explore how and why Hehe culture remains relevant today.

From facts of the past rise laws eternal. Only through in-depth study of history
can one comprehend the laws that govern its course

The forum’s mission to revisit traditional wisdom for today’s world echoes a famous
observation from Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) philosopher Gong Zizhen: "From facts of
the past rise laws eternal. Only through in-depth study of history can one comprehend
the laws that govern its course." It means that to understand the fundamental laws
governing the world and why a nation has developed along a particular path, we must
first read and learn about that nation’s history.

In May 2022, Chinese President Xi Jinping quoted this remark during a group study
session of the Political Bureau of the 19th Communist Party of China Central Committee
focusing on the history of the Chinese civilization. It underlines the importance
of seeking truth from facts in studying the history of the Chinese nation and promoting
the best of traditional Chinese culture.

The Chinese people cherish their history and traditional culture through deeds rather
than words alone. In recent years, China has carried out its fourth national survey
of cultural heritage and achieved key progress. The newly revised Law on Cultural
Relics Protection entered into force in 2025. Major initiatives, including a project
to trace the origins of the Chinese civilization, have yielded new findings. Historical
traces scattered across China are being systematically organized and preserved, 
laying a solid groundwork for cultural innovation in contemporary China.

A wide array of cultural heritage has not only shaped China, but also deepened global
understanding of the Chinese civilization. The Beijing Central Axis: A Building 
Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital and the Xixia Imperial
Tombs were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2024 and 2025, respectively.
Traditional tea-processing techniques and associated social practices as well as
the Chinese Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) joined the UNESCO Representative 
List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2022 and 2024, respectively.
A growing number of cultural icons are serving as "national envoys," showcasing 
the wisdom of a time-honored civilization.

For China, history is more than memories of the past; it offers an important lens
for understanding the present and envisioning the future. Reflecting on shared historical
events to appreciate the achievements of diverse civilizations helps people from
different cultural backgrounds find points of resonance, as well as provides a shared
foundation for countries to rise above ideological divides and conduct inclusive
dialogue.

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