#Mirror of Culture

By Karen Taylor Cyprus has long been recognised as a crossroads of civilisations, located as it is between Asia, Europe and the Middle East. In much the same way, the ...

By Kyriacos Fiakkas Harmony and balance are fundamental concepts in both ancient Greek and Chinese philosophy, shaping their respective worldviews, ethical systems, and approaches to life. While the Greeks emphasised ...

By Professor Xu Hong When discussing the challenges of modern state governance, people often overlook the wisdom that transcends time and space. The Acropolis in Athens and the Confucius’ Family ...

By Dr Wang Zhenxian In a world increasingly shaped by social, political, and environmental divides, how can we rediscover a sense of harmony – in our daily lives and across the ...

By Dr Ksenia Kozha On these spring evenings in Paphos, I often drive downtown and walk the ancient streets. Slowing my pace at crossroads, I contemplate Cyprus as σταυροδρόμι – the intersection ...

By Han Xiao Over 2,400 years ago, during the time of the Peloponnesian War that engulfed Greece, the leader of the Greeks, Pericles, delivered his famous ‘Funeral Oration’ to commemorate the ...

By Zhou Tongsu and Shang Bing At the foot of the Acropolis in Athens, there are two statues standing face to face in the ancient Agora. The statues portray an ...

By Dr Sophia Hadjipapa As an artist and arts professor, the formal concepts of balance, harmony and symmetry have been  integral to my education, practice and teaching. In my own ...

By Dr. Zeren Langjia Is a ruler truly in control, or merely borrowing power from people? Throughout history, civilisations have devised distinct frameworks for legitimising rulers. Two influential traditions – the ...

By Professor Kostas Gouliamos The value of friendship irradiates China`s commitment to building peaceful relations and fostering a harmonious global society. Though, China, Cyprus and Greece enjoy a respected ...

By Professor Cheng Songliu In his bookThe Origin and Goal of History, German philosopher Karl Jaspers introduced the concept of the “Axial Age”, which has gained widespread recognition in global ...

This special publication forms part of the Mirror of Culture – an ongoing editorial initiative co-developed by the Cyprus Mail and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in ...

By H.E. Liu Yantao Today, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of Cyprus and the Cyprus Mail, united by a deep reverence for ...

By Karen Taylor One of the top ten highest grossing movies of all time, the animated tale Ne Zha 2 has captivated audiences around the world, bringing the story of a ...

By Liu Yantao, Chinese ambassador in Nicosia On May 28, Ambassador of China to Cyprus Liu Yantao addressed the workshop on Mirror of Culture: A Unique Way to Understanding the China-Cyprus ...