China is doubling down on its cultural influence, with top leaders spotlighting the role of tradition and innovation in shaping the nation’s global image. 🌟 Senior Communist Party of China (CPC) official Li Shulei headlined a high-profile forum in Zhejiang Province this week, marking 20 years since President Xi Jinping launched the region’s eight major cultural projects during his tenure as provincial Party chief.
🏛️ The projects, ranging from heritage preservation to cutting-edge academic research, have been hailed as a blueprint for modernizing China’s cultural identity. Forum attendees praised Xi’s early vision, which transformed Zhejiang into a testing ground for policies now shaping national strategies.
💡 "Culture isn’t just history – it’s the engine of our future," Li emphasized, calling for creative adaptations of traditional values to resonate with Gen Z audiences. Key goals include amplifying China’s voice in digital spaces and designing cultural 'soft power' initiatives that could rival K-pop’s global reach.
📱 With TikTok-style platforms rewriting how stories are shared, officials pledged to blend ancient philosophy with meme-worthy content. Think Confucius meets viral challenges! The forum also spotlighted Zhejiang’s success in merging tech innovation with cultural tourism – a model other provinces may soon emulate.
