Prominent Chinese scholar, Professor Yu Qiuyu noted that a first bridge has been constructed to develop Chinese culture. In my opinion, Lianhe Zaobao has in fact bridged that gap between renowned speakers and participants with the Dialogue.

• 在我看来，《联合早报》在专家学者与参加者之间构建了有利于推动中华文化的桥梁，这与余秋雨教授提出的建造第一座桥(指经典学理之桥)的概念是相符合的。