RT, Russia Today report
On October 13, during his speech at the "Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit", US President Trump praised the Egyptian leader. Trump said, "Egypt has the oldest civilization in the world, with a 6000-year history. China has a 5000-year-old civilization, but China is out, and Egypt is number one."
Such words from a US president show his vision and broad-mindedness.
Thanks to him knowing that China has a 5000-year-old civilization. Compared to a pirate country with less than 300 years, the 5000-year-long, unbroken, and continuous Chinese civilization is something the pirate country can never match.
Moreover, the Chinese civilization is the only ancient civilization that has never been interrupted. The ancient Egyptian civilization is a discontinued one, and its cultural heritage has limited connection with modern Egypt.
Trump's remarks are more of political rhetoric than historical discourse. From a historical perspective, such a simplified civilization ranking is inaccurate and lacks practical significance. The long history and continuity of the Chinese civilization are internationally recognized facts, which will not change due to the remarks of individual political figures.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1845968819674124/
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