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China Daily Brief | 2026-06-07

精选 3 篇文章，保留英文摘要、中文对照和难点词汇。

ARTICLE 1

What does the myth of Prometheus mean in the age of AI?

普罗米修斯神话在人工智能时代意味着什么？

2026-06-07T10:14:00+08:00

Article Summary

Ahead of the second World Conference of Classics in Athens, China Daily's online show Cultural Frontline speaks with leading scholars and experts about why classical studies still matter today. He Fangying, director of the Research Center for Classical Civilization at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, argued that revisiting the myth of Prometheus through the lens of classical studies sheds light on the challenges of the modern age. While new technologies bring unprecedented opportunities, humanity must also be alert to their potential risks. She added that virtue, friendship, order, and technological civilization will be key topics at the upcoming World Conference of Classics.

在雅典第二届世界经典大会召开之前，《中国日报》的网络节目《文化前线》与顶尖学者和专家探讨了为什么古典研究在今天仍然重要。中国社会科学院古典文明研究中心主任何方英认为，通过古典研究的视角重温普罗米修斯神话可以揭示现代的挑战。新技术带来前所未有的机遇的同时，人类也必须警惕其潜在的风险。她补充道，美德、友谊、秩序、科技文明将是即将召开的世界经典大会的重要议题。

ARTICLE 2

Why does Yu the Great's ancient wisdom still matter to the modern world?

为什么大禹的古代智慧对现代世界仍然很重要？

2026-06-07T10:10:00+08:00

Article Summary

Ahead of the second World Conference of Classics in Athens, China Daily's online show Cultural Frontline speaks with leading scholars and experts about why classical studies still matter today. Lou Lin, professor at the Department of Classics of Sichuan University, noted that many classical legends and stories, including that of Yu the Great taming the floods, contain wisdom that can help us address the challenges of the modern world.

在雅典第二届世界经典大会召开之前，《中国日报》的网络节目《文化前线》与顶尖学者和专家探讨了为什么古典研究在今天仍然重要。四川大学文学院教授楼琳表示，包括大禹治水在内的许多古典传说和故事都蕴含着智慧，可以帮助我们应对现代世界的挑战。

ARTICLE 3

Why does China's yin and yang philosophy continue to influence the West?

为什么中国的阴阳哲学能够持续影响西方？

2026-06-07T10:10:00+08:00

Article Summary

Ahead of the second World Conference of Classics in Athens, China Daily's online show Cultural Frontline speaks with experts about why classical studies still matter today. Evgenios Kalpyris, ambassador of Greece to China, shared why China's yin and yang philosophy has resonated so deeply in the West. He also emphasized that China and Greece, both cradles of great world civilizations, offer valuable classical wisdom, and that dialogue between civilizations remains essential for tackling today's global challenges.

在雅典第二届世界古典文学大会召开之前，《中国日报》的网络节目《文化前线》与专家们探讨了为什么古典研究在今天仍然很重要。希腊驻华大使卡尔皮里斯分享了为什么中国的阴阳哲学在西方产生如此深刻的共鸣。他还强调，中国和希腊都是世界伟大文明的发源地，拥有宝贵的古典智慧，文明对话对于应对当今全球性挑战仍然至关重要。