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How this ancient Arabic proverb ties China to the Arab World

How this ancient Arabic proverb ties China to the Arab World [CGTN]
How this ancient Arabic proverb ties China to the Arab World [CGTN]
CGTN | 09-Dec-2022

“Seek knowledge, even if you have to go as far as China.” This is an ancient Arabic proverb that connected China and the Arab World long ago. How did the two cultures establish ties? Come with Merna to find out!

Merna is a Chinese Jordanian girl who grew up in a very diverse cultural environment. Passionate about law, music and classical movies, she believes languages allow anyone willing to learn the chance to thrive in the richness of various cultures. Check out the video: Continue reading “How this ancient Arabic proverb ties China to the Arab World”

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Partnership or partition: Can civilizations have real dialogue?

Partnership or partition Can civilizations have real dialogue [CGTN]
Partnership or partition Can civilizations have real dialogue [CGTN]
CGTN | 02-Dec-2022

As the world experiences a new round of transformation, including reform and setbacks in politics and breakthroughs in new technology, there has also been a rise in anti-globalization, trade protectionism and unilateralism. With the rise of populism, Samuel Huntington’s theory of the “clash of civilizations” has once again caused extensive discussion in the academic world. Huntington famously hypothesized that cultural and religious identities will be the primary source of conflict in the post-Cold War world. Check out the video: Continue reading “Partnership or partition: Can civilizations have real dialogue?”