World Conference of Classics: the modern significance of classical studies

In this early November, esteemed scholars and experts in classical civilization have gathered at Yanqi Lake Convention & Exhibition Center in Beijing to celebrate the inaugural World Conference of Classics and to trace the origins of human thought and extract wisdom from human history. Why do we need to study the classics today? How can classical knowledge help solve contemporary global issues? And how can the East and West learn from each other's classical traditions?