Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c15.s2.t11.7

v2.c15.s2.t11.7

Through approaches of comparative mythology and literature, Su Xuelin conducted a macro and cross-cultural study, with a conclusion that connection existed between foreign culture (including Indian culture) and Chinese culture in the Warring states and that West-Asian culture was twice introduced into China prior to the Qin Dynasty. She was of the opinion that, cultural prosperity in the Warring States Period was mainly due to the fact that foreign scholars, in order to stay away from wars and conflicts, came to China and brought with them different ideas. After been stimulated, China thus had the most vigorous, lively and unprecedented golden era for culture. She thought, ancient Chinese civilisation was connected to that of the Western Regions, and agreed that the world’s culture had the same origin.