CHINA DAILY SUPPLEMENT PAGE S5-8 Wednesday, September 19, 2018 With such a long history, vibrant cul- ian of Shandong Library and secretary- CONFUCIUS tures have evolved over time, some of general of Nishan Academy. electrical and electronic engineer- “We invite more foreigners to “Setting up the global produc- played a major role in the Chinese civi- them iconic the world over. The phi- As of now, Nishan Academy has held Confucius (551-479 BC), ing at the University of Manchester come and develop themselves in tion base in Jinan is the result of the lization. Therefore, the province offers losopher and educator Confucius, who more than 4,000 open classes on The whose clan name is Kong who has been a visiting professor at Shandong,” Zhang said. group’s investment strategy,” said those with a love of culture and history brought the world Confucianism, was Analects of Confucius, Confucianism, Shandong University since 2012, and To date, some 84 foreigners have Yin Liyun, director of the project. numerous things to see and do. Qiu, was a philosopher of born in Qufu, Shandong province. Chinese zither, folk music and archery. who was elected as member of the been recognized as honorary citizens The center in Jinan is the main Mount Tai, one of the most prominent Other famous names from Shandong More than 500,000 people have attended the Spring and Autumn Taishan Scholar Plan in 2014 — said of the province and 142 have been hub for Festo’s push to develop its attractions in the province, is located in read like a who’s who of China’s culture the classes. Period (770-476 BC) a comprehensive recruitment policy appointed what is called “friendly global market, especially for increas- the city of Tai’an. The majestic sunrise, and include military strategists Zhuge Nishan Academy isn’t the only orga- in Chinese history. It is was initiated in 2004 in Shandong. envoys” of Shandong. ing market share in China, Yin said. sacred cliffs and blooming crabapples Liang and Sun Wu, ideologists Mencius nization facilitating the propagation of As a Taishan scholar, Terzija has Andrzej Bednarski, the interna- In 2016, the Shandong government attract crowds of tourists every year. and Mo-Tse, calligrapher Wang Xizhi, Confucianism. In a program known as recorded that Confucius been involved in such vital areas of tional project director of the Shan- signed an agreement with Festo, The city of Qufu, the birthplace of inventor Lu Ban, doctor Bian Que and the “Rural (Community) Confucian” was born in the district activity as research into the preven- dong Sun Paper Industry Stock Co, approving a total of 43.33 hectares Confucius, holds grand ceremonies poets Xin Qiji and Li Qingzhao. classroom, the government has appoint- of Zou, near today’s Qufu tion of power system blackouts, inte- has been working in the province of land to be used for the company’s every year to pass down the cultural As history expands and culture ed more than 500 qualified Confucian gration of renewable energy sources ever since arriving from the United production center in the Jinan Inno- heritage of that philosopher to the next city in Shandong province. diversifies an inevitable result is a rich teachers to give courses on Confucianism as well as the publication of high- States in 2011. He was elected as a vation Zone. generations, as well as to memorize the expression in art and crafts. Liangshan By ZHANG DANDAN in communities and rural areas across He was an educator impact research papers. friendly envoy for Shandong prov- To date, Festo has acquired 10 By LI YOU teachings of one of the greatest thinkers martial arts, mantis boxing and Cuju, the province. and philosopher who Shandong’s government has pro- ince in 2016. hectares of land and it will complete [email protected] in Chinese history. often thought of as the original soccer, Officials in Shandong province, where Covering Confucian classics, filial piety founded Confucianism, By LIANG KAIYAN vided facilities and strong financial “I’m the only foreign worker in a building of the first phase which Known as the cradle of kites, Weifang are all characteristic of Shandong. Confucianism got its start, are using and morality, legal institution and moral [email protected] support for this kind of prestigious company with 13,000 employees and will start operations at the end of The first half of 2018 saw a strong gained fame as the “city of handicraft” a school of thought that There are more than 30 local operas, innovative methods to apply the ancient practices, the courses are poised to share research, he said. this makes my work life very inter- November this year. increase in Shandong’s tourism market, during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). WEIFANG KITES including Liuzi Opera, Luozi Opera and TAISHAN MOUNTAIN philosophy to the present day, and spread the time-honored culture in communi- deeply influenced later YELLOW RIVER Shandong province is becoming a He said all this had provided esting,” Bednarski said. “I am consid- The company is negotiating with with a total of 370 million tourists from Nowadays, Weifang kites, paper cutting, Weifang in Shandong Liuqin Opera. Shandong also has three Taishan Mountain, appreciation of its benefits worldwide. ties across Shandong. generations. He was also ESTUARY powerful draw for foreign nationals “strong motivation” for him and ered a foreign expert, so I receive a the government to buy another 33.33 China and abroad visiting the province, Chinese New Year woodcut painting main kinds of yangko, a popular rural The traditional culture needs innova- And Shandong officials aren’t just tar- and international companies, offi- Shandong University to apply for lower tax rate.” hectares of land and is expected to a year-on-year increase of 9.2 percent. and shadow play have become the prov- province has been extending from 150 to the first Chinese person to By ZHANG DANDAN folk dance, which are Guzi Yangko, Jiao- tion — both in terms of content and the geting their own province. To promote The Yellow River, China’s cials and businessmen say, because the country’s Thousand Talents Plan. Last year, Shandong’s government complete construction on it by 2020. The total consumption volume made ince’s iconic cultural legacies. considered to be the [email protected] zhou Yangkou and Haiyang Yangkou. 1,545 meters above sea way that content is expressed — to con- Confucianism worldwide, provincial offi- set up private schools and second-longest river of its favorable recruitment policies The program, established by issued a policy to attract more for- “Compared with the past, the by those visitors reached 436.09 billion Jinan, capital of Shandong, is also birthplace of kite for a To boost its cultural industries, the level, is a mountain of form to the times and meet the aesthetic cials are working with the Nishan Forum enroll students from all originates from Qinghai and dynamic business environment. China in 2008, aims to attract and eign innovators — including incen- roles of government and companies yuan ($67.01 billion), an increase of 13.6 called Spring City. More than 700 natu- East China’s Shandong province is Shandong province government has habits of young people, said Wang Lei, on World Civilizations, World Confucian In April, the Shandong govern- retain internationally trained Chi- tives such as subsidies for companies have now become more equal and percent year-on-year. And the per capita ral springs flow through the city. The long time. More than historical and cultural walks of life. province, flows through the seeking to capitalize on its rich culture implemented a series of initiatives and head of the Shandong Provincial Depart- Conference and Nishan Book House, ment published updated recruit- nese experts, researchers and tech- up to a maximum of 5 million yuan we are more like partners,” Yin said. consumption of tourists has increased Baotu Spring, which is also called Spurt- His theory, Confucianism, 1,000 years ago, people by stimulating innovation and develop- enacted policies in recent years. significance located north ment of Culture. according to Wen Shanchang, head of the country and empties into ment policies, addressing vari- nicians, among others — as well as ($742,000) — aiming to promote In February, the Shandong gov- by more than 4 percentage points over ing Spring, is the most famous among in Weifang started to fly ment in related industries, in order to The first Shandong Cultural Con- of the city of Tai’an. As a Wang added that the wisdom of Con- foreign liaison division of the Shandong focuses on the morality the Bohai Sea near the city ous important aspects including a renowned foreigners, among them the province’s social and economic ernment released a policy to acceler- the same period. them. kites, which are made provide an economic boost more equal sumption Season, an event held to pro- sacred landmark in the fucius, dating back more than 2,500 Provincial Department of Culture. Nis- within personal life and of Dongying in Shandong mechanism for attracting top-flight Nobel Prize winners. development. ate the shift from old power genera- The total increase in tourism con- Qingdao, the coastal city, is currently to that of its historical importance. mote local cultural industries, was held years, is still applicable to the healthy han Book House, launched by Shandong people and methods for developing In 2017, Terzija was elected as a There have been many major tion to new energy, aimed at promot- sumption, meanwhile, is 3 percentage holding the 28th Qingdao International with bamboo frames and province, emperors visited governmental regulation, province.