Hundreds of cultural leaders from the Chinese mainland and the Taiwan region gathered in Beijing this week for a landmark summit aimed at bridging divides through shared heritage. The first Cross-Straits Chinese Culture Summit brought together over 400 experts, artists, and thinkers to champion collaboration and combat separatism.
'Residents across the Strait are branches of the same cultural tree,' said Song Tao, head of the CPC Central Committee’s Taiwan Work Office, during his opening speech. He emphasized the role of Chinese traditions like communal harmony and collective responsibility in fostering unity.
Taiwan-based attendee Liu Chao-Shiuan, chair of the Foundation of Chinese Culture for Sustainable Development, echoed the sentiment: 'Building cultural bridges isn’t just about art—it’s about securing a peaceful future.' The summit’s agenda includes forums on literature, film, and heritage preservation.
Why it matters: With tensions over Taiwan’s political status ongoing, this event signals a push to prioritize shared identity over division. Attendees hope to counter 'Taiwan independence' narratives by spotlighting millennia of interconnected history.
The three-day summit wraps up Friday with plans for joint cultural projects. Will this spark a new wave of cross-strait creativity? Stay tuned.
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'Residents across the Strait are branches of the same cultural tree,' said Song Tao, head of the CPC Central Committee’s Taiwan Work Office, during his opening speech. He emphasized the role of Chinese traditions like communal harmony and collective responsibility in fostering unity.
Why it matters: With tensions over Taiwan’s political status ongoing, this event signals a push to prioritize shared identity over division. Attendees hope to counter 'Taiwan independence' narratives by spotlighting millennia of interconnected history.
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