An exhibition combining classical philosophy with artificial intelligence has been held in southern Athens, alongside the Second World Conference of Classics. Through virtual reality and interactive displays, the event brought Greek and Chinese thinkers into a modern digital setting. Our correspondent Evangelo Sipsas has more from Athens.

Visitors wearing virtual-reality headsets explored digital presentations featuring figures from Greek and Chinese history. The event included interactive displays, cultural discussions, and AI-generated encounters between thinkers such as Socrates and Confucius. Attendees included artists, scholars and members of the Greek and Chinese diasporas.

HU HEPING Executive Deputy Head Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee "Different civilizations must cooperate, engage in dialogue and learn from one another. Only by fully drawing upon the wisdom of peace, the philosophy of coexistence and the innovative spirit within their respective traditions can they strengthen solidarity and mutual support."

Speakers focused on the historical links between Greece and China, and the relevance of classical ideas to current issues, including international cooperation, social responsibility and technological change.

FANG QIU Chinese Ambassador to Greece "Through the vivid use of modern artificial intelligence and digital technologies, Confucius and Socrates engage in a dialogue across time and space, while Herodotus and Sima Qian recount the long course of history together."

EVAGELO SIPSAS Athens "The exhibition is one of several events taking place around the Second World Conference of Classics. Here in Nea Smyrni, technology is being used to present ancient philosophy to a wider audience and to examine how classical ideas are interpreted in the modern era."

The program also highlighted cooperation between Greek and Chinese museums, universities, and research institutions, including joint exhibitions and academic projects.

GEORGIOS DIDASKALOU Secretary General of Greek Ministry of Culture "Modern technologies can serve as a valuable medium for engaging with the classical ideals that have been handed down to us. That, after all, is the greatness of the classics: they never cease to inspire and acquire new meaning in every age."

This event aims to show the relevance of Greek, Chinese and other classical storytellers and traditions today, and how these stories serve as a bridge between the ancient and the modern world. ES, CGTN, Athens.