International Symposium on Sun Tzu's Art of War
International Symposium
The 10th International Symposium on Sun Tzu's "Art of War", organized by the China Research Society will take place in Beijing on Thursday and Friday. This year's symposium, themed "Sun Tzu's Art of War and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations", is expected to host over 350 representatives from almost 30 countries and regions.
Background of Sun Tzu's International Symposium
Historical Context of Sun Tzu's "Art of War"
The origins of Sun Tzu's "Art of War" date back to ancient China during the Eastern Zhou period, around the 5th century BC. This era was marked by political fragmentation and constant warfare among feudal states, making the need for effective military strategies paramount. Sun Tzu, a military general and strategist, compiled his insights into this semin...