On multiple occasions, Pope Francis had publicly expressed his desire to visit China to meet the local bishops and God’s people.

Professor Cao Jian of Sun Yat-sen University argues that the future of Hebrew Bible scholarship in China depends on building a solid academic foundation, advocating for a more comprehensive approach that integrates Hebrew Bible studies with the broader context of Ancient Near Eastern studies.

Mr. Clement Lo provided an overview of the history of Christian presence in China, leading into the specific work of Dr. Karl Ludvig Reichelt and the institution he founded, now known as the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies.

Dr. He Teng detailed Augustine's concept of earthly life as a meaningful pilgrimage towards ultimate happiness, sustained by faith, hope, and love.

Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Grosshans, a systematic theology theologian from the University of Münster, explored the interplay of happiness, misfortune, and the role of faith in navigating an unpredictable world.

Gina A. Zurlo, Ph.D., visiting lecturer on World Christianity at Harvard Divinity School, gave her response tothe the "Measuring Religion in China" report published by Pew Research Center on August 30, 2023.

The 29th National Joint Meeting of Religious Communities was held in Beijing on March 13, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the rule of law in religious affairs governance and implementing comprehensive and strict governance over religions.

Dr. Wang Huiyu examined Michele Ruggieri's pioneering Latin translation of the Confucian Four Books, focusing on how he rendered key moral concepts to bridge Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. This first Western translation of these classics established a foundation for early Sino-Western intellectual exchange.

Shi Taifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and head of the CPC Central Committee's United Front Work Department, emphasized the importance of strengthening the rule of law in the governance of religious affairs.

The Huangpu District Government in Shanghai expressed its expectation that the CCC&TSPM would "prioritize the promotion of China's religious policies in international exchanges and interactions, contributing to the enhancement of Shanghai and Huangpu's global image."