Chinese image in Arabic literature
November 03, 2023 15:37 Source: "China Social Sciences", November 3, 2023, Issue 2765, Issue 2765

In Arabic modern and contemporary literature,Poetry based on China、Prose and travel notes,Novels with the theme of China, although there are not many,But it is also worth studying because of its unique theme。In these novels,Yemen writer Muhammad Wali's short story "China Road" and Algerian writer Aimin Zavi's novel "Queen",Not only does it provide an important material for us to understand the Chinese image in Arabic literature,And there are many enlightenment for the "Belt and Road" for China and Arab countries.。

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Muhammad Wali (1939-1973) is a well -known Modern novelist in Yemen,Known as the "Father of Yemen Novels"。1959,He published a short story "The Road to China"。The plot of this novel is not complicated,But involved a very unique subject: the past of Chinese foreign aid personnel and the people of Yemen in the 1950s。The writer describes Westerners through the perspective of Ali, a migrant worker in Yemenmen: "Ali remembered a past thing when he was a slave in Hadiji Manor.。At that bet365 best casino games time,He sees some other foreigners。Their face is red,sweat from all day to night,Drink water constantly。They always use contempt and evil eyes,Look at Ali and his companions who are working on the ground。They are afraid of avoiding local farmers ... After a long time,They are gone,Never return,Only Ali and everyone's hate to them。”

Novels simple and no Hua Hua,But the author's affection for China's respect and friendliness is overflowing with words。The writer tells people in a simple language,Chinese people not only built roads for Yemen,What's more important is to make Ali's slave -building migrant workers,and the ordinary people he represented,For the first time I know the principle of "people is stronger than mountains"。The author also tells people,Chinese people are good friends of Yemen people,Pride Westerners,They are more modest and more friendly and sincere。

The "China Road" of the two major cities connected to China in China,Wear between Chongshan Mountains around 3,000 meters above sea level; during the construction process,Many Chinese experts and workers bleed and sweat,Some people even presented precious life,"Chinese Martyrs bet365 live casino games Cemetery" in the suburbs of Sana, the capital。What is gratifying is,Our compatriots use hot sweat、Blood and Life "China Road",Not only becoming the most important traffic road in Yemen,And has become a monument for the friendship of the people of China。This novel is enlightened to us: "initial heart" of cooperation between China and Arab friends,Not only reflected in economic mutual benefit,It is also reflected in promoting friendship and feelings between the people,Respect each other,Common progress; and this is exactly the meaning of the "Belt and Road" people's hearts.。

 "Queen": The name of the Chinese people

The Arab language world of the new century also appeared in a novel with the Chinese as the protagonist。Author Aimin Zavi (1956-) is a famous Algerian writer、thinker,Once the curator of the National Library,At present, Professor of Alzher University。2015,Zavi published a novel "Queen", a novel "Queen", who went to A labor staff as the heroine of Chinese.,This is the first time in the history of Arabic literature in the history of Arabic literature.。This literature is unique and not coming out of thin air。Since the 21st century,China and Algeria's economic and trade cooperation bet365 Play online games rapid development,Algeria has become the most important economic and trade partner of China in West Asia and North Africa、One of the largest contracting project countries。With the increase of the relationship between the people of the two countries,The story of Chinese youths and local youths who are engaged in various types of work in Algeria also happen from time to time.。Zavavi is unique to the novelist's keen eyes,I found this unique perspective。

The heroine of the novel Skura is a divorced forensic doctor,The actor is a young engineer Yu Chu Sun, a young engineer who is in the Algerian construction project with China Construction Company。Two people meet together,Because of curiosity with each other、Good feelings and then sparks in love。Yu Chusun's love for Skura is sincere and strong,Demonstration of women from words and deeds,I even regard my lover as a "noble queen"。Skura, who is suffering from the suffering of big masculinism in daily life and failure marriage,Feel the happiness that has never been before in this exotic love。

The author also uses the hostess's mouth,Differences between Chinese men and Algeria men in love,The level of the difference in culture,and use this Bet365 lotto review deep reflection on the cultural and even national nature of Algeria。The author adopts the mirror of China、Writing strategy reflecting self -deficiency。Several Algerian characters in the novel,Although they also praise and admire the Chinese people's hard work、Mind,But I can't accept marriage and marry with the Chinese。For all prejudices,Zavi refutes by describing the positive character of Yu Chu Sun。This Chinese youth in the author has a strong spiritual pillar and cultural self -confidence,His elaborate apartment with Chinese cultural elements,Is his country's country's feelings、Trek and symbol of cultural foundation。The author intends to pass this blood and flesh、Have ideals、Active male protagonist,Rectify the name of Chinese youths and Chinese。

Novel "Queen" for China and Algeria to build the "Belt and Road",It also has important enlightenment meaning。This is mainly reflected in: since the new century,The relationship between China and Algeria and the entire Arab world is constantly developing,Activities characterized by mutual benefit cooperation are increasing。Overall,China's image in the Arab world is positive,The people of the Arab world Bet365 lotto review are friendly to China。Of course,China participates in the economic and social construction of relevant countries,While bringing the local benefits to the local area,It also makes some local people feel the anxiety of competition、Donestion of cultural collision。

But it is undeniable that,China's image presented in Arab countries such as Algeria,It is mainly a high -speed economic country,Chinese culture、Thought、Emotional and other images is more blurred and superficial。As more and more Chinese and Chinese companies go abroad,China is expected to allow more people in Arab countries to understand Chinese and Chinese culture; cooperation between China and the Arab world will be further deepened,The tolerance and mutual learning between the two civilizations will write a good story。

  (The author is a professor of Arabic College of Beijing Foreign Studies University)

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