Domestic and overseas humanists and business leaders gathered in Beijing to explore how to build the spirit of Confucian entrepreneurs and offer business new spiritual and ethical resources against the background of globalization.

The 5th Discourse on Confucian Entrepreneurs 2017, with a theme of "Learning to be Human and the Spirit of Confucian Entrepreneurs" was held in Peking University on Nov 25-26.

The discourse was co-hosted by the World Ethics Institute at Peking University and the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB).

The 5th Discourse on Confucian Entrepreneurs 2017 kicks off in Peking University on Nov 25. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

At the opening ceremony, Du Weiming, director of the Institute for Advanced Humanistic Studies of Peking University, Xiang Bing, founding dean of CKGSB and Hua Sheng, honorary director of the School of Economics and Management at Southeast University delivered keynote speeches.

Du Weiming, director of the Institute for Advanced Humanistic Studies of Peking University gives a speech. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Qu Kaifeng, general manager of Beijing Yundao Internet Based Engineering, shared the significance of combining the spirits of entrepreneurship and craftsmanship from his personal business experience.

Qu said that at present there are three major problems in China’s manufacturing industry: a lack of industrial software, weak chip technology and poor material foundation. In order to solve these problems and achieve the goal of "Made in China 2025", it should be a priority to integrate entrepreneurship with craftsmanship.

Qu Kaifeng, general manager of Beijing Yundao Internet Based Engineering,makes a speech.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Qu’s words were widely accepted by the domestic and overseas guests.

Liu Gaosheng, a postdoctoral scholar of the Institute for Advanced Humanistic Studies of Peking University, said that the 19th CPC National Congress laid special stress on inspiring and protecting the entrepreneurial spirit and promoting the spirit of model workers and craftsmen.

China's manufacturing enterprises should respond to the State’s appeal and contribute to "Made in China 2025" and "Industry 4.0", Liu added.

Liu Gaosheng, a postdoctoral member of the Institute for Advanced Humanistic Studies of Peking University, speaks at the Discourse. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]