About this episode

The episode explores the cultural and historical connections between China and Egypt through the perspectives of a reporter and a PhD student.

China and Egypt, two ancient civilizations, share deep cultural and historical roots. Today, a new generation is building on that foundation through culture, business, trade, and technology. CGTN podcast Round Table's Yushan sat down with CGTN reporter Mèrna Al Nasser and Egyptian PhD student Sherif Abdelsamie, and share what it's like to live between these worlds. Click in to find out the unexpected ties they have uncovered, and the energy that sparks when ancient traditions meet a rapidly changing era.

People in this episode

Host: Yushan

Guests: Mèrna Al Nasser, Sherif Abdelsamie

Topics covered

• cultural exchange
• ancient civilizations
• business
• trade
• technology
• East and Arab world

Keywords

• China
• Egypt
• cultural roots
• business
• trade
• technology
• ancient traditions
• modern era

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CGTN

Places: China, Egypt

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