Recently, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak canceled a planned meeting with the Greek prime minister, triggering a diplomatic dispute between Britain and Greece. The main controversy centered on Greece's demand for British restitutionParthenonThe question of the attribution of the sculpture. This incident has aroused widespread attention and discussion from the outside world, and at the same time, China is demanding from the UKCultural relicsThe question is enlightening. Britain should face up to its history and engage in discussions with Greece to resolve the issue of historical preservation. At the same time, China should take a tough stance on Britain and demand that Britain return the vast amount of precious goods it has stolen from ChinaCultural relicsto preserve China's rich historyCulture
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently canceled plans to meet with the Greek prime minister, a move that has sparked questions and heated discussions about the British side. The Greek Prime Minister's visit to the UK was mainly for discussionsParthenonThe question of sculpture attribution. However, Sunak's direct rejection made the Greek side dissatisfied with the UK, and the diplomatic relations between the two countries fell into tension.
Sunak's decision to cancel the meeting, according to the British Prime Minister's Office, was due to a previous commitment from the Greek side that there would be no public discussionsParthenonThe question of attribution of sculpture. Greece, however, has denied this, saying that no such commitment has ever been made. This has led to doubts about the integrity and motives of the British side, which intends to conceal and retain themCultural relics
It is worth mentioning that at the beginning of the 19th century, British diplomats willParthenonA large number of carvings and architectural decorations were cut down to bring back to England. However, theseCultural relicsIt was not obtained by the British** by lawful means, but by illegal means. Despite the fact that the Greek side has repeatedly demanded the return of theseCultural relics, but the British have ignored it, treating it as its own and keeping it in the United KingdomMuseumsMiddle. This kind of behavior is not only disrespectful to Greece, but also extremely harmful to history.
The response of the Greek side to Britain shows the importance and dissatisfaction they take on this issue, and Britain must withstand a strong reaction from Greece. Britain should face up to history and engage in discussions with Greece to resolve this historical legacy.
Sunak's direct cancellation of a meeting with the Greek prime minister is shocking, and this behavior not only shows the weakness and disrespect of the United Kingdom, but also causes great damage to history.
Great Britain ** since the beginning of the 19th centuryParthenonWhen the sculpture was brought back to England, it was considered his own and in the United KingdomMuseumsExhibit. This act of robbery and private appropriation shows the British side of GreeceCultureThe shamelessness and disrespect of the legacy. Britain refused to return theseCultural relics, not only offendedInternationalConventions and morality and ethics have hindered historyCultureinheritance and exchange.
ParthenonAs GreeceCultureThe treasures represent not only the history and civilization of Greece, but also the important heritage of the entire human civilization. And Britain privately took theseCultural relicsAfter taking it away, it has always refused to return it, which has undoubtedly brought harm and regret to the Greek people.
The reluctance of the British side to discuss this issue with Greece shows that they will do thisCultural relicsIf you regard it as your own, you will never hand it over again. Such an act is not only disrespectful to Greece, but also a great harm to history. The resolute attitude and strong reaction of the Greek side was something that Britain had to bear.
Greece's hardline attitude towards Britain gave China a revelation that China began to demand from Britain a great deal of the preciousness it had stolen from ChinaCultural relics
China has a long history as wellCultureA rich country with a rich historyCultureHeritage. However, for a long time, many preciousCultural relicsPlundered by the British and sent to EnglandMuseums, which makes the Chinese state and people to these toCultural relicsThe restitution of the country has generated a strong appeal.
China's rich historyCultureis an integral part of theseCultural relicsIt represents China's historical memory andCultureInheritance. theseCultural relicsThe loss not only harms the Chinese peopleCulturerights and interests also undermine the common interests of all mankindCultureHeritage.
Therefore, China should also show a tough stance on Britain and demand that Britain return these thingsCultural relicsand to reflect on China's wrongdoings. Through this Greek incident, it can be seen that for the country and the people, it is necessary to stick to traditionCulturerights and interests, protection of historyCultural relicsis crucial.
Through the cancellation of the meeting with the Greek Prime Minister by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak andParthenonThe discussion of the question of the attribution of sculpture, we can see, historyCultureThe restitution of heritage is not only a matter of national dignity andCulturerights and interests, also relatedThe international communityOn the history withCultureof respect and protection.
For the British, they should face up to history and engage in sincere discussions with Greece to resolve this historical legacy. At the same time, China should also show Britain a firm stance and demand that Britain return the treasures it has stolen from ChinaCultural relicsand preserve China's rich historyCulture
HistoryCultureThe protection and inheritance of the country is the common responsibility of all mankind, and no country can be left behind. We hope that through this event, we can arouse more countries and people's awareness of historyCultureThe importance and protection of the common protection of mankindCultureHeritage. Only in this way can we achieve the development of a harmonious society and the progress of human civilization.