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He is the eternal teacher, a shining star of Chinese culture;

He is a giant of thought, whose wisdom illuminated a thousand-year-old civilization;

He is Confucius - a sage who transcends time and space.

What does Confucius mean to you？

The wise mentor whose teachings echo through The Analects?

A radiant cultural icon in the long river of history?

Or perhaps the warm and inspiring guide in your heart?

Now’s your chance to share your vision!

To further promote the legacy of Confucius, enhance global understanding of Chinese culture, and foster cross-cultural dialogue, China Daily, the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the Shandong Provincial Education Department, and the Jining Municipal People’s Government has jointly launched The "Confucius in My Eyes" Global Gen Z Photo, Short-video and Writing Contest, inviting you to capture, illustrate, or write about the Confucius in your heart!