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China and Greece share profound parallel wisdom

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-01-23 11:59
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China and Greece share a profound historical parallel, both being ancient societies that produced great thinkers like Confucius and Plato to solve societal crises.

In this discussion, Alexander Westra from Henan University highlights how a "Chinese perspective" can rejuvenate Greek history—specifically by adopting China’s focus on long-term continuity rather than isolated events, and its expertise in integrating archaeological data with textual records. This exchange acts as a mirror; by studying each other, both civilizations can break out of their intellectual silos, enrich their self-understanding, and fill missing gaps in world history. It is a partnership of mutual complement where the "Chinese voice" brings a vital, missing element to the study of the West.

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