The "Olympics of Historians" made its debut in Asia on Sunday when the curtain went up at the start of the 22nd International Congress of Historical Sciences in Jinan, capital of Shandong province.
Today's competition in all fields of science has increased. Historical research can be seen as useless because the practical application of history to the benefit of the economy is difficult to demonstrate.
During the ongoing 22nd International Congress of Historical Sciences, six themed discussions will be held in different cities of Shandong province - Jinan, Qingdao, Zibo, Tai'an, Jining and Liaocheng.
The 22nd International Congress of Historical Sciences due to open on August 23 in Shandong will be a good platform for historians from different continents to enhance cooperation and exchanges, said Marjatta Hietala, president of the International Committee of Historical Sciences.
Shandong University is working with some of the world's leading universities and institutes to promote the study of Chinese history and culture.
More than 2,000 historians from around the globe will meet at Shandong University on Aug 23 for the 22nd International Congress of Historical Sciences.
With a mind-boggling investment of 20 billion yuan ($3.13 billion), the City Crossing complex located in the heart of Qingdao is scheduled for completion by the end of August.
Licang, a thriving district in the coastal city of Qingdao with a long history, plans to generate new growth momentum from modern service sectors, transportation, industrial transformation and environmental development.
Sending its largest-ever team to the IAAF World Championships, which will open on Aug 22 in Beijing, the Chinese track and field team is hoping for breakthroughs at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest.
More than 2,800 volunteers, mostly college students, will provide services to athletes, audience members and media for the IAAF World Championships Beijing 2015, according to the organizing committee.
More than 3,800 journalists are expected to convene in Beijing between Aug 22 and 30 to cover the World Athletics Championships. In preparation for their arrival, organizers put media centers for the tournament into service on Saturday.
Environmental protection will be the theme of the opening ceremony of the IAAF World Championships, according to the director of the ceremony.
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