The China–Central and Eastern European Civilization Forum 2025 is held at Renmin University of China on November 13. 

On November 13, the China–Central and Eastern European Civilization Forum 2025, themed "Economic Development in Central and Eastern Europe after Transition", was held at Renmin University of China. 

The forum was co-hosted by RUC and Eotvos Lorand University (ELTE), and organized by the China–Hungary Research Center for Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations, RUC's International Exchanges and Cooperation Office, Institute of Chinese Civilization, Center for European Studies and Institute of China's Economic Reform & Development.

Lin Shangli, president of Renmin University of China delivers a speech at the forum.

Lin Shangli, president of RUC, highlighted the long-standing cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries, emphasizing the role of the China–Hungary Research Center for Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations in fostering academic and cultural exchange and building a platform for dialogue between civilizations. He expressed hope that the forum would further enhance the relevance, depth and synergy of civilizational studies, deepen research grounded in China–Central and Eastern European cooperation, and contribute to building a community with a shared future for humanity.

Imre Hamar, director of the Institute of East Asian Studies at Eotvos Lorand University, delivers a speech at the forum.

Imre Hamar, director of the Institute of East Asian Studies at ELTE, discussed the development of Sinology at ELTE and the progress made by the research center since its establishment. He outlined that civilizational exchange and mutual learning are essential for addressing global challenges and advancing human progress. He emphasized that the center has become an important platform for ELTE students to gain understanding of contemporary Chinese culture, economy and society, while also serving as a bridge for educational and cultural cooperation between China and Hungary. He hope that the two universities will further enhance collaboration in humanities, social sciences, technological innovation and global governance through joint programs, youth forums and collaborative research initiatives, cultivating new generations of talent with strong cross-cultural perspectives.

At the forum, Professor Qiao Xue from RUC's School of Economics presented the China–Central and Eastern European Research Report (2025). Focusing on the achievements and challenges of economic development in Central and Eastern European countries after transition, the report offers a comprehensive analysis of the region's economic transformation since the 1990s. It examines changes in macroeconomic policy, trade patterns, financial systems and foreign direct investment, and reviews representative cases of China–Central and Eastern European and China–Hungary economic cooperation. The report summarizes key progress, identifies opportunities and challenges, and provides corresponding policy recommendations.

Two parallel sub-forums were also held, where scholars and experts discussed "Economic Transition and Development in Central and Eastern European Countries" and "China–Central and Eastern European Economic Cooperation".