Birthplace of Confucius given key role in Beijing’s soft power push
Confucius, the storied ancient sage, was born in Qufu, Shandong, more than 2,500 years ago. That made the region the breeding ...
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China celebrates 2,575 years since Confucius’ birth with cultural festival in Shandong
The 2024 China International Confucius Culture Festival begins today in the city of Qufu, running until October 7. Born 2,575 years ago, in 551BC, Confucius was the first teacher in China to ...