As the leader of the Industrial Revolution, Britain used colonialism and exploitation to accumulate huge wealth in the process of becoming powerful. From the 16th century to the 19th century, Britain accumulated huge wealth through plunder, exploitation, etc. This allowed Britain to build an empire on which the sun never set across Europe, Asia and Africa. However, this powerful empire was largely built on colonization and exploitation. In the process, at least 12 million people in Africa have been trafficked. It can be seen that Britain and other Western countries have committed great sins.
As the global landscape changes,Developing countriesInInternationalThe position in the affairs is becoming more and more important. Now, 75 countries have joined forces to demand reparations and apologies from the UK. These countries include 55 AU countries and 20 CARICOM countries. This summit of claims will bring justice to the sacrifices and injustices of the past. Not only African countries, but also India has repeatedly called on Britain to return the diamonds in the Crown. It is estimated that UK reparations to the Caribbean alone amounted to 188 trillion pounds, and that's not counting reparations from African countries. It can be said that the United Kingdom is facing huge reparations. However, it is worth pondering whether the UK will be able to afford to pay these reparations.
In the process of colonization and exploitation, the British stole valuable historical artifacts from many countries, including Chinese antiquities. Great BritainMuseumsThe treasures within represent the humiliation we have suffered. Many people believe that in Great BritainMuseumsIt is unbearable to see Chinese cultural relics, because these cultural relics have been looted and carry deep pain. Even more tragic is that because our artifacts have been looted, we need to go abroad to do archaeological work. These artifacts prove the crimes committed by Britain and other Western countries, which they acquired by plunder.
However, Western countries do not intend to apologize and compensate for the crimes they have committed in the past. They argue that the amount of compensation is too large to bear. Therefore, they choose to cover up the past, with ".The law of the jungle is the strong"to cover up their crimes and whitewash their past. But that doesn't hide the crimes they have committed in the past.
With China, Brazil, etcDeveloping countriesThe world of the future will be more diverse and equitable. Countries in Africa and the Caribbean have spoken out, and it is impossible for Western countries to turn a blind eye. As an alternative to the West, we should give more support to these countries. How can we bring the world to a fairer state without reckoning with the injustices of the past?Us and theseDeveloping countriesThey have experienced similar experiences, and they have all suffered too much under the Western colonial system. Our country has also experienced a process of exploitation and plundering, with many people paying the price and a large number of cultural relics being lost overseas. Therefore, we should support these countries and fight for just reparations and apologies for them.
In the past, the world was dominated by Western countries, and it was a hall of words between Europe, the United States and the West. It's rightInternationalDecision-making and rule-making of transactions play an important role. However, with the rise of theDeveloping countries, especially with the rise of China, the world is gradually becoming more diversified. Emerging countries have the ability and strength to engage in dialogue and discussion with Western countries on an equal footingInternationalAffairs. We should be actively involved and take on moreInternationalaffairs, play a greater role in fairness and justice in the world.
In general, the United Kingdom and other Western countries in the past have been rightDeveloping countriescrimes were committed in colonization and exploitation. Now, these countries have finally stood up and demanded reparations and apologies. We should support their just cause and work to make the world a fairer and more just place.