Against the backdrop of the profound transformation brought about by artificial intelligence, five scholars engage in an in-depth discussion on pathways for innovation and development in the discipline of foreign languages and literatures. They argue that while remaining committed to the fundamental mission of language and culture education, the discipline should actively harness digital and intelligent technologies to expand research paradigms and pedagogical approaches. By promoting interdisciplinary integration through the “foreign languages plus” model, deepening country and area studies, and cultivating composite talents equipped with humanistic literacy, digital competence, and a global vision, the discipline can better meet contemporary demands. The scholars emphasize that foreign language studies must proactively align with national strategies, enhance international communication and narrative capacity, and ultimately contribute irreplaceable Chine