Turning a page on Greek civilization
Literary launch provides a comprehensive reader's guide to ancient society, Yang Yang reports.
The Chinese translation of How to Fit All of Ancient Greece in an Elevator is published by China Translation and Publishing House under China Publishing Group, which published the Chinese translations of the Greek Mythology Series in 2021 and In Search of the Greeks in 2023.
"Through these literary works, we explore the wisdom of ancient civilizations and foster mutual understanding and respect, uniting diverse cultures into a powerful force that drives progress and creates a vibrant chapter in the story of civilization," says Qiao Weibing, president of China Translation and Publishing House.
In May, Huang Zhijian, chairman of the publishing group, led a delegation to Greece where they donated books for the Confucius Institute at the University of Thessaly and the Fourth Primary School and Kindergarten in the municipality of Karditsa, Greece.
The donated books cover a wide range of China's history, culture, arts and science, aiming to deepen the Greek people's understanding of China through reading.
"China Publishing Group will continue to deepen cooperation with Greece and other countries by using books as a bridge for cultural exchange and mutual understanding," says Zhang Jichen, a member of the Party Group of China Publishing Group. "We aim to expand our reach through digital publishing, online dissemination and cultural R&D to overcome geographical and linguistic barriers. We also aim to make China-Greece cultural exchanges more frequent, vibrant and dynamic."
