Sinologists from China, Balkan nations gather to explore cultural connections, boost mutual understanding

SOFIA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Delegates from China, Bulgaria, Albania, Croatia, Greece, Romania, and Serbia gathered Thursday here for the Second Sino-Balkanica conference, talking through a variety of topics aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of China and its ties with the Balkan nations.

The participants will present some 40 reports at the three-day event, organized by the World Sinology Center of Beijing Language and Culture University, Bulgarian Association of Sinologists, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", and the Chinese Embassy in Bulgaria.