Why does Yu the Great's ancient wisdom still matter to the modern world?
- Posted on June 8, 2026
- By The China Daily
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Why does Yu the Great's ancient wisdom still matter to the modern world?
Ahead of the second World Conference of Classics in Athens, China Daily's online show Cultural Frontline speaks with leading scholars and experts about why classical studies still matter today. Lou Lin, professor at the Department of Classics of Sichuan University, noted that many classical legends and stories, including that of Yu the Great taming the floods, contain wisdom that can help us address the challenges of the modern world.
