The Third Seminar on Fujian Maritime Culture Was Held

　　All Rivers Flow into the Sea for the Discussion of Civilizations

　　“Fujian is an important starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. Over thousands of years, the people of Fujian have created a brilliant marine culture and left behind valuable marine cultural heritage.” This was shared during the Third Seminar on Fujian Maritime Culture, held on the afternoon of the 15th, where over 150 experts from marine culture universities, research institutes, industry organizations, and business representatives from across the country gathered to discuss the development trajectory of marine civilization.

　　As a man born outside Fujian Province, Professor Wang Rigen from Xiamen University, who has lived in Fujian for over 40 years, believes that marine culture also has regional characteristics. “Compared to other maritime cities, Fuzhou has the unique characteristic of ‘all rivers flowing into the sea,’” he remarked.

　　At the event, Dato’Sri Ooi Boon Seang from Malaysia also mentioned Huang Naishang, a leader of the overseas Chinese community from Minqing, Fuzhou. Huang traveled across the seas to Malaysia, where he left an indelible mark in Sibu. “The exchange of marine cultures between the two countries has a long history. Today, with marine culture as a link, we are introducing Chinese technology and talent, while Malaysian products have also found a broad market in China, forming a cooperative and win-win situation for both sides.”

　　In Ooi Boon Seang’s view, promoting cultural exchange between China and Malaysia's maritime cultures is not only a means of cultural inheritance but also a way to stimulate development momentum and facilitate the joint exploration of the mysterious ocean world by both countries.

　　Focusing on how marine culture can empower the high-quality development of the marine economy, the participants delivered speeches on topics such as “The Framework Agreement System MIN in Cyberspace Community of shared future and Its Application in Navigation”, “The Carbon Sink Culture of Green Aquaculture”, and “Exploration and Practice from Maritime Fuzhou to a Maritime Power”. These discussions provided fresh perspectives on exploring the path toward the high-quality development of the marine economy and marine culture.

　　At the meeting, the Fuzhou Majiang Naval Battle Memorial Hall was officially designated as a National Marine Awareness Education Base. During the dialogue and salon session, relevant experts and scholars offered valuable insights on the development of Fujian’s marine economy and marine culture from various perspectives, providing strong momentum for Fujian’s efforts to build itself into a maritime strong province. (Reporter: Lan Yuping)