The two-day symposium titled “China and Greece from Antiquity to Modern Times,” jointly organized by the University of Crete and Lanzhou University in China, was successfully concluded.

The symposium took place on January 20–21, 2025, in the Senate Hall of the Gallos Campus. Members of the academic and student communities had the opportunity to attend, both in person and via Zoom, lectures focusing on comparative studies between Greek and Chinese cultures from antiquity to modern times. Through literature, the study of international relations, and global history, faculty members and researchers from both institutions highlighted the similarities and differences between the two cultures. They also exchanged ideas and insights on strategies for managing cultural, economic, and social issues.

The event was opened with greetings from Professor Melina Tamiolaki, Vice Rector for Development, International Relations, and Outreach; Professor Angela Kastrinaki, Dean of the School of Philosophy; and Professor Nikos Vafeas, Dean of the School of Social Sciences.

Presentations were delivered by faculty members from the University of Crete, representing the Departments of Political Science, Primary Education, Philosophy, and History-Archaeology, as well as professors, undergraduate and graduate students, and doctoral candidates from Lanzhou University specializing in Modern History and Comparative Political Science.

The symposium underscored the importance of intercultural collaboration and the value of academic exchange between two nations with rich histories and cultural heritage.