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国宝回家 完璧有时(感知文化里的中国)
Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-05-19 22:01

Core Insights - The return of the bullet library silk manuscripts "Wuxing Ling" and "Gongshou Zhan" from the Smithsonian Institution to China marks a significant achievement in the country's efforts to reclaim lost cultural heritage, reflecting national strength and cultural revival [2][6][11] Group 1: Manuscript Significance - The bullet library silk manuscripts are the only surviving silk texts from the Warring States period and are considered the earliest known silk manuscripts in China, holding immense value for the study of ancient Chinese characters, literature, and academic history [4][5] - The manuscripts consist of three volumes: "Sihua Ling," "Wuxing Ling," and "Gongshou Zhan," totaling over 900 characters, with "Wuxing Ling" and "Gongshou Zhan" recently returned [4][6] - "Wuxing Ling" contains a "month name chart" and text detailing seasonal activities based on the five elements, while "Gongshou Zhan" discusses military strategies related to city defense [5][6] Group 2: Return Process - The manuscripts were illegally taken from China in 1946 and subsequently split among various institutions, complicating their return [6][7] - The return was facilitated by recent legal frameworks and moral guidelines established by the Smithsonian Institution, which allowed for the investigation and return of cultural artifacts [7][8] - The National Cultural Heritage Administration of China initiated a thorough investigation and established a solid evidence chain for the manuscripts' illegal export, leading to a formal request for their return in April 2024 [7][8] Group 3: Broader Context of Cultural Repatriation - Since the 18th National Congress, China has made significant progress in reclaiming lost cultural artifacts, with 2,310 items returned from abroad, including 213 items in 2024 alone [11] - The return of these manuscripts is part of a larger strategy to enhance China's influence in international discussions on cultural heritage and repatriation, as demonstrated by the "Qingdao Proposal" aimed at addressing the issue of lost artifacts [10][11] - The Chinese government emphasizes the importance of cultural cooperation to safeguard global civilization and promote sustainable development [11]