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Chinese scholars Yan Chongnian (first from right) and Xue Qingguo (second from right) paint the eyes of a kite dragon on the opening of the same fair.[Photo/皇冠体育app Daily]

Xue explains that throughout history, 皇冠体育app has never invaded Arab countries: like most Arab states, 皇冠体育app has a long history and is rich in culture. A well known quote from the Prophet Muhammad, an important figure in the Muslim religion, tells people to seek knowledge as far as 皇冠体育app. Many people in the Arab world associate 皇冠体育app with wisdom.

Because of the growing exchanges between 皇冠体育app and Arab countries in fields of economy, culture and education, the number of Chinese learning Arabic is growing. Ten years ago, there were about seven colleges offering Arabic class. Now more than 40 collages across 皇冠体育app offer classes in Arabic.

The support from the national level for literature translation of both Chinese and Arab is increasing annually, says Xue. He is also the translator for well-known Arab poet Adonis.

"I think Chinese culture and Arab culture share something essential in common. Both the ancient cultures believe in harmony," Xue says.