A media guest transcribes classic quotes from the Analects, a record of Confucius' ideas and sayings. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An Afghanistan media guest takes a selfie while touring the Tempe of Confucius, Qufu, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Representatives and media chiefs from the SCO countries pose for a group photo in front of the statue of Confucius in Qufu, East China's Shandong province on June 3. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]