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19/02/2024 19:58
For the reasons mentioned above, an initiative has already been launched to translate the character "龙" as "loong" instead of "dragon", as dragon means the evil Western creature, while "loong" is the Chinese sacred dragon.
In any case, we have entered the Year of the Dragon in February 2024. I cannot predict what this year will bring for China, I am not an astrologer, but based on the development of the past years and decades, it is safe to say that China will continue to be at the forefront of the global economic race.
In the Year of the Dragon, there are many important events for China, which will be of great significance not only for China, but for the whole world and the fracturing world order:
Many of the Dragon Years in China's history have brought major changes to the country, and this year is likely to bring major changes in international politics in addition to important anniversaries for China.
In any case, Eurasia magazine will continue to keep you updated on global trends, geopolitical changes and economic and technological developments.
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