British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's avoidance of meeting with the Greek prime minister has sparked a diplomatic dispute between Britain and Greece. The British side argued that the Greek side promised not to discuss it publiclyParthenonSculptureThe question of attribution, which Greece has denied. The controversy arose in the early 19th century, when British diplomats willParthenonof a large numberEngravingand marble architectural ornaments were cut down and shipped back to England, where the British displayed them in Great BritainMuseums。The British move was seen as disrespectful to history and Greece, provoking a strong reaction from the Greek side. In this regard, the UK should face up to history and pressure, and actively discuss with Greece to properly resolve this historical legacy.
In Greece pairParthenonSculptureAt the same time as taking a hard line on the issue, China was inspired to take action to demand that Britain return the vast treasures it had taken from ChinaCultural relics。theseCultural relicsIt is part of China's rich history and culture, and China should show Britain a tough stance and urge it to face up to historyCultural relicsReturn to China and reflect on its injustices against China. Greece's actions are a reminder to China to fight against robberyCultural relicsThe issue of taking action and no longer passively accepting the fate of losing cultural heritage.
ParthenonSculptureThe question of attribution is about historyCultural relicscomplex issues of conservation and attribution. The British side has been putting theseCultural relicsTreat it as your own and display it in Great BritainMuseumsMiddle. However, this approach not only did great harm to history, but also failed to reach a consensus with Greece. Therefore, the UK should face up to the problem, take a proper attitude towards the issue of historical heritage, listen to Greece's concerns, and have the courage to negotiate with Greece to find a proper way to solve the problem.
Britain's decision to cancel a meeting with the Greek prime minister feels irresponsible, and such evasion will only fuel the discontent and anger of the Greek side and further deteriorate relations between the two countries. Britain cannot continue to play the "cat and mouse" game, but should face up to the problem and make the right choice. Only through sincere discussion and settlement can the diplomatic disputes between Britain and Greece be effectively resolved and the relations between the two countries be restored.
The Greek side forParthenonSculptureThe hardline approach to the question of ownership sets an example for other countries to recover lost cultural heritage. China as oneAncient civilizationand also lost a lot of preciousnessCultural relics, and the British were one of the main predators in it. These were plunderedCultural relicsNot only is it an integral part of Chinese history and culture, but it is alsoWorld Cultural Heritageimportant components. China should follow Xi from Greece and take positive action to demand from Britain what it has lostCultural relics, prompting Britain to face up to history and return cultural heritage to China.
To this day, countries around the world are inCultural relicsMuch has been achieved in the area of protection and restitution, and it is worth pondering for the UK and other countries. Cultural relicsIt represents the history and culture of a country, a bridge between the past and the future, and a symbol of national dignity. For those who illegally possess other countriesCultural relicscountries, they should face historical scrutiny and public condemnation, and will theseCultural relicsRestitution to their country of origin.
This article analyzes British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's avoidance of meeting the Greek Prime Minister and Greece's attitude towards the UKCultural relicsTough attitude on the issue of restitution, ** tooCultural relicsThe importance and necessity of restitution. Cultural relicsIt is the historical memory of a country and an important carrier of cultural inheritance, which should be properly protected. Any illegal plundering of other countriesCultural relicsThe acts are to be condemned and restitution is demanded. States should face up to history and recognize protectionCultural relicsThe importance of actively cooperating with other countries to achieveCultural relicsConsensus on restitution. Only in this way can we protect and inherit the common historical and cultural heritage of mankind and achieve the goal of civilizational exchanges and mutual respect. Hopefully, Britain and other countries will take this as a warning and recognizeCultural relicsThe importance of restitution, active action, return to the right path of history.