While the term “small and beautiful” initially emerged in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), it is increasingly reshaping China’s foreign aid agenda. On February 18, 2025, the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) released a report on “‘Small and Beautiful’ Projects” in China’s foreign cooperation. ThisContinue Reading
Li Ziqi’s return to the digital sphere after her hiatus has reignited public fascination with her tranquil depictions of rural Chinese life. As a widely followed influencer, her aestheticized storytelling has resonated both domestically and internationally, making her a prominent figure in China’s cultural soft power landscape. Building on herContinue Reading
On February 17, the Chinese animated film “Ne Zha 2” took its place among the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time, with its global box office haul at $1.66 billion and climbing. This milestone followed the global success of the video game “Black Myth: Wukong.” Both are emblematic ofContinue Reading
Move over, DeepSeek and “Black Myth: Wukong” – there’s a new flagbearer of Chinese technological and cultural excellence. “Ne Zha 2,” an animated film about a mythical boy born with special powers, has shattered several box office records since its release over the recent Lunar New Year holiday, the peakContinue Reading
