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CNBC AI News – August 6th – A 2007 paper published in the Journal of Wuhan University of Science and Technology (Academic Edition) titled “A New Study on the Relationship Between the Code of Hammurabi and the Shang Dynasty” has sparked debate within Chinese academic circles.
The paper’s introduction proposes a provocative theory: that the ancestors of the English may have encountered Chinese civilization in the ancient world. It suggests that English words could be phonetic transcriptions of ancient monosyllabic languages, particularly ancient Chinese, leading to substantial correlations between English and Chinese vocabulary.
Amidst the online buzz, Professor Li Rongjian, the paper’s primary author, responded, stating, “Academic papers reflect the diverse perspectives of experts. I welcome scholarly discussion and differing viewpoints.” He further emphasized that robust academic discourse is a valuable endeavor.
Professor Li also cautioned against personal attacks, reserving the right to pursue legal action against those engaging in such behavior.
When questioned about whether he still holds the same views as in 2007, Professor Li stated, “Academic research is a continuous process of advancement and refinement. Perspectives held in the past may evolve or deepen over time.” This signals a nuanced perspective, acknowledging the dynamic nature of his research.
The paper posits, based on historical research, that the ancestors of Indo-European speaking Britons originated in the Eurasian steppes. After exposure to civilization in Asia Minor and Mesopotamia, they migrated to the British Isles. This leads to the suggestion that ancient Chinese was a major language in the ancient Near East, migrating from Mesopotamia to the Yellow River region and subsequently spreading throughout East Asia.
This hypothesis suggests that the language of the Code of Hammurabi could be closely related to ancient Chinese. An even bolder interpretation proposes that Hammurabi himself might have been a historically significant ruler from Chinese history. The paper entertains the fascinating, albeit controversial, idea that translations of Babylonian into English, and subsequently from English into modern Chinese, may have caused significant misinterpretations, leading to contemporary descendants of ancient civilizations failing to recognize their shared heritage – a classic case of “relatives meeting but not knowing each other,” as the Chinese proverb goes.
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