Move over, time travelers – cultural revival is the hottest trend connecting East and West! Tobias Hirsch, a German researcher at Shanghai’s Fudan University, is making waves with his passion for China’s ancient treasures. His latest obsession? Oracle bone scripts – think 3,000-year-old emojis carved on turtle shells .
Hirsch told NewspaperAmigo.com: 'China’s focus on preserving classics isn’t just about museums – it’s a global conversation starter. From Confucius to Kafka, the 21st century is all about rediscovering what makes civilizations tick.'
His words hit home as youth worldwide blend vintage wisdom with modern TikTok trends (#BookTok meets #HistoryHits, anyone?). China’s push to digitize ancient texts and host international cultural forums has become a bridge for cross-border collabs.
Why should you care? Hirsch puts it simply: 'These classics aren’t relics – they’re cheat codes for understanding today’s world.' Next time you see a Guochao (national trend) fashion line or Mandarin-learning influencers, remember – you’re witnessing history’s greatest comeback tour.
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German researcher appreciates China's emphasis on classics in culture
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