Vietnamese singer and actress Chi Pu’s rise to fame in China through her participation in the 2023 season of the hit reality show “Sisters Who Make Waves” is a testament to the growing cultural exchanges and connections between China and Vietnam. Chi Pu’s journey in the Chinese entertainment industry exemplifies the shared cultural experiences and deepening friendship between the two countries.
Chi Pu’s performances on “Sisters Who Make Waves” captivated the Chinese audience, with videos related to her garnering over 320 million views on Douyin. Her participation in the Chinese food-and-travel show “A Delicious Guess” further broadened her exposure, allowing her to delve into various cultural aspects and local cuisines of China.
Her increasing popularity in China led to appearances in TV shows and events, including a standout performance at the 2023 Mango Festival in Hunan Province, where she performed a duet with US singer Amber Liu. This collaboration, along with her other appearances, solidified Chi Pu’s role as a cultural bridge between Vietnam and China.
Chi Pu’s experience in “Sisters Who Make Waves” was marked by cultural exchange, as participants shared dishes from their hometowns, with Chi Pu introducing Vietnamese specialties like Hanoi’s sticky rice cake. Her eagerness to learn about Chinese culture and her efforts to promote Vietnam’s cultural richness have made her an ambassador of cross-cultural understanding.
Following her success, Vietnam launched its version of “Sisters Who Make Waves,” attracting a wide local audience and featuring famous Vietnamese celebrities. Chi Pu’s participation in the Chinese version of the show highlighted the universal theme of women’s empowerment and set a precedent for the Vietnamese adaptation.
Chi Pu expressed her desire to promote Vietnam and create opportunities for interaction between Vietnamese and Chinese people. Her experience has fostered mutual admiration and understanding between the two cultures.
Sun Jiashan, an associate researcher, noted that the popularity of Chinese pop culture in Vietnam aligns with shared Asian aesthetics and cultural experiences, demonstrating China’s growing cultural influence. The mutual appreciation extends to Vietnamese pop culture’s popularity in China, enhancing cultural consensus and friendly interactions.
Beyond entertainment, the China-Vietnam relationship has seen a rebound in tourism, with over 1.3 million Chinese visits to Vietnam from January to October. The Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall cross-border tourism cooperation zone and various people-to-people exchanges, such as educational cooperation and border resident galas, have further strengthened bilateral ties.
Chi Pu’s journey in China’s entertainment industry symbolizes the ever-closer cultural and people-to-people interactions between China and Vietnam, paving the way for a future of shared prosperity and mutual respect. The growing friendship and cultural exchange between the two countries illustrate a strong foundation for a comprehensive strategic cooperation partnership.
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