In a world hungry for connection, UNESCO’s Shahbaz Khan is singing the praises of China’s cultural confidence—and how it’s shaping global sustainability. 🎙️ From ancient canals to panda sanctuaries, Khan breaks down why mutual learning between civilizations isn’t just nice—it’s necessary.
Cultural Roots, Global Branches
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s mantra—'a single flower doesn’t make spring'—is getting a UNESCO co-sign. Khan calls cultural confidence the 'secret sauce' for nations to thrive. 🌍 'Understanding our history isn’t just about museums—it’s fuel for innovation,' he told CGTN, highlighting China’s 5,000-year-old Liangzhu ruins as a case study in legacy-meets-progress.
Tech, Tigers, and TikTok (Well, Almost)
China’s sci-tech game? Stronger than bubble tea. 🧋 UNESCO’s Beijing office director rattled off collaborations: smart classrooms in Mongolia, geochemistry labs in Langfang, and Huawei-backed digital education in Africa. Even Mrs. Peng Liyuan, China’s First Lady, scores a shoutout for her girl-power education advocacy. 💪
Pandas > Politics
Forget Cold War 2.0—Khan’s all about panda diplomacy. Sichuan’s panda boom, he argues, is a blueprint for saving Bangladesh’s Bengal tigers. 'Why reinvent the wheel when China’s eco-wins can teach us all?' 🐼 Bonus flex: Next year’s UNESCO biosphere conference in China will set the global green agenda for 2035.
Civilization Speed Dating
From Peru’s Machu Picchu to Pakistan’s Indus Valley, Khan sees ancient cities as today’s peacemakers. 'Hangzhou’s Grand Canal isn’t just concrete—it’s a 2,500-year-old DM for cultural exchange,' he quipped. 🌉 The takeaway? China’s push for 'hundred flowers' of dialogue might just save our TikTok-addicted generation.
