Egyptian archaeologist and director of the Luxor Museum, Alla Manshawi, stated that the dialogue between Egyptian and Chinese civilizations not only provides a balanced development paradigm of "perseverance and innovation" for the modern world, but also proves that cultural diversity is not the root of conflict, but a force for peace and stability in human society. In recent years, Manshawi has visited China multiple times, covering at least 15 provinces and witnessing China's rapid development. He stated that China's development combines traditional and ultra modern elements. "In the process of China's rapid modernization, people still cherish their own historical and cultural roots. In my opinion, this emotional connection with their own cultural roots is the source of strength for the development of Chinese path to modernization." In July 2025, Mansavi participated in the theme forum of cultural heritage protection and inheritance of the 2025 World Youth Development Forum held in Suzhou, delivered a keynote speech on the dialogue between the Nile and the Yellow River, describing the exchanges and interactions between the two ancient civilizations in the field of archaeology. Egypt and China, as two major river civilizations, have preserved their cultural characteristics in the process of modernization. He said that dialogue between civilizations is a true alternative to the theory of "clash of civilizations". Egypt and China are both ancient civilizations that have made great contributions to human development. He hopes that the youth of the two countries can work together to promote the protection, inheritance, and utilization of cultural heritage. He stated that archaeological cooperation between Egypt and China is entering an unprecedented golden age. Both sides continue to deepen their cooperation in joint excavation, technology, and academic collaboration. "This is not only a collaboration at the technical level, but also represents Egypt and China surpassing the traditional Western academic framework, jointly exploring new standards for heritage protection, and cultivating young talents. It has profound significance for the exchange of civilizations between Egypt and China." He emphasized that strengthening archaeological cooperation will transform cultural heritage from a "silent stone" to a carrier for conveying "civilization messages," attracting global attention to the shared responsibility of protecting cultural relics. We can deepen cooperation through diversified practical measures, such as expanding the scale of joint archaeology, strengthening the sharing of experience in 'green restoration', jointly building digital archives of cultural relics, and planning themed exhibitions. "In August 2025, the" Top of the Pyramid: Ancient Egyptian Civilization Exhibition "at the Shanghai Museum officially came to an end. This 13 month cultural feast attracted 2.77 million visitors from China and abroad. Manshawi stated that such a great enthusiasm for exhibitions stems not only from the public's thirst for knowledge, but also reflects the closeness and resonance between the two civilizations. When I saw the long queue in front of the Shanghai Museum and Chinese visitors stopping to admire ancient Egyptian artifacts, as an Egyptian archaeologist, I felt extremely proud. The Luxor Museum contributed several treasures to this exhibition, including a statue of King Merope, a statue of the goddess Knight, and some ancient writing and painting tools personally selected by Manshawi. We need art content that can touch Chinese audiences and is easy to understand, to better showcase ancient Egyptian civilization to Chinese audiences, so that it is not just an artifact, but a human story that connects two ancient civilizations. Manshawi said that currently, Chinese people's interest in Egyptian studies and Egyptians' enthusiasm for learning Chinese are unprecedentedly high, and this two-way "mutual understanding" is building a bridge of trust. Cultural heritage is no longer a dusty memory, but a link that promotes tourism, investment, and academic exchanges, becoming a common force for promoting modern development between the two countries. He said that only by respecting the diversity of world civilizations, adhering to civilization equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness, can we truly unite into a powerful force for building a community with a shared future for mankind. 2026 is the "China Africa Cultural Exchange Year". Manshawi stated that this provides an important opportunity to further deepen cultural exchanges between China and Africa, as well as between China and Egypt, and will also promote the development of the global South. We look forward to further deepening cultural exchanges and mutual learning between Egypt and China, strengthening practical cooperation in areas such as archaeology, education, science and technology, and tourism, promoting complementary advantages between the two sides, and working together to promote modernization, "said Manshawi. (New Society)