In a major push towards cultural exchange and understanding, Hebei University of Science and Technology (HEBUST) and the Shijiazhuang Western Returned Scholars Association organized the 2023 International Forum on Chinese Culture and its Foreign Communication. This significant event was held in Shijiazhuang, the bustling capital city of North China’s Hebei Province, over the span of two days.
Close to 200 experts and scholars, both domestic and international, attended the event. These attendees are all significantly invested in the study of Chinese culture. This created a unique environment of like-minded individuals exchanging thoughts and ideas on the central theme of the event – understanding and communicating the experience of Chinese culture and its interaction with the global society, particularly in the contemporary context of the digital era.
A vibrant array of academic and intellectual activities marked the proceedings of the event. This included five parallel forums and one roundtable discussion, encompassing a broad spectrum of topics. Attendees delved into the research on Chinese cultural communication theory and brainstormed on the methods to cultivate talent in international Chinese language teaching.
Key discussions revolved around how to boost the influence of Chinese civilization globally. The aim was to craft narratives that tell China’s stories authentically and spread China’s voice effectively. The attendees grappled with the challenge of portraying China as a credible, endearing, and respectable nation on the global stage. Furthermore, strategies to promote Chinese culture to the world were also explored.
This event was a landmark in cultural exchange, bringing together thought leaders in Chinese culture and offering a platform for insightful discussions. The ideas exchanged here will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in guiding the future of how Chinese culture communicates and interacts with the world in this fast-paced, internet-driven era.
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