The 2026 China Civilized Villages Conference opened in Linyi, Shandong.

The 2026 China Civilization Countryside Development Conference with the theme of "Civilization Makes Rural Areas Better" was held on July 16 in Linyi, Shandong. Work cases of civilized rural development, the "2026 National Civilization Countryside Development Report" and other achievements were released at the main venue activities. The conference will hold 5 sub-venue activities, including innovative party theories entering villages and households, inheriting excellent agricultural civilization, deepening rural customs reform, promoting the development of rural culture, and jointly building civilization in urban and rural areas. In addition, the conference will also hold a national exhibition of outstanding artistic programs for rural customs reform.