China–Arab Civilizational Dialogue: Tradition, Opportunities, and Innovation serves as a forward-looking platform that brings together scholars and young participants from China and Arab countries. Through discussions on civilizational heritage, emerging opportunities, and innovative cooperation, the event highlights shared interests in cultural exchange, education collaboration, and global governance.

Agenda 

12:00–12:05  Opening & Welcome Remarks

Prof. Yijia Jing

Dean, Institute for Global Public Policy, Fudan University

12:05–12:10  Keynote Speech

H.E. Prof. Amr Ezzat Salama

Secretary-General, Association of Arab Universities

12:10–12:50  Speakers’ Discussion & Exchange

12:10-12:20

Prof. Hamid Ali

Doha Institute

Hamid E. Ali is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI), where he served as Dean of the School of Economics, Administration, and Public Policy from 2020 to 2023.

12:20-12:30

Prof. WANG Guangda

Prof. Wang Guangdong is a Professor of Middle Eastern Studies at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) and currently serves as the Executive Director of the China–Arab Reform and Development Research Center. He is also an Executive Council Member of the Chinese Association of Middle East Studies.

12:30-12:40

Prof. Walid Salameh

Association of Arab Universities

Prof. Walid A. Salameh is a distinguished scholar and thought leader in Computer Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. He serves as a professor at Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) and works as a senior consultant to both the Association of Arab Universities (AArU) and the Arab Association for Digital Economy.

12:40-12:50

Assoc. Prof. ZHANG Chuchu

Dr. Chuchu Zhang is an associate professor at Fudan University’s School of International Relations and Public Affairs. She is also Deputy Director of Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Fudan University. Her research focuses on China-Middle East relations, political economy, and Belt and Road Initiative.

12:50 - 13:10  Open Discussion & Q&A

Time: 

12:00–13:30, Friday, November 21, 2025

Venue: 

Room 805E, 8th Floor, West Sub-building of Guanghua Towers