Mo'er Temple reflects dominant role of Chinese culture
No one is denying that Indian Buddhism influenced Xinjiang's Buddhist practices and culture, but there is no reason to exaggerate its influence.
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Who shapes Xizang's history?
Modern archaeological discoveries have rewritten and reconstructed the prehistory of Xizang, allowing us to describe Xizang's history and social development by drawing upon abundant physical evidence.
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Self-interest first: U.S. involvement in Xizang affairs
The United States began to get involved in Xizang affairs of China in the early 20th century, and while its approach has changed since then, its goal has remained consistent.
Continue readingWho is genuinely supporting Africa?
As China's assistance to Africa continues to expand, some Western media accuse China of "neocolonialism." Then, what is the real situation?
Continue readingXinjiang archaeology reflects China's inclusive culture
The West's dubious narrative has turned the interpretation of Xinjiang's history and culture into a political battle, aiming to decouple Xinjiang's diverse culture from the unified culture of China.
Continue readingCultural identity in pluralistic realities
The practice of multi-ethnic cultural diversity in China predates the emergence of multiculturalism policies, whether it be the melting pot of the United States, or the mosaic of Canada.
Continue readingWestern military colonialism CANNOT explain the history of Xinjiang
Judging the legitimacy of the right to rule from a purely military-colonial point of view was a typical Western colonial perspective.
Continue readingLiterary creation beyond cultural pluralism
Cultural pluralism, with its stagnant perspective, turns diversity into a passive and negative force. If Chinese ethnic minority literature were to use cultural pluralism as its benchmark, it would lead to a diminished presence in the broader literary ecosystem.
Continue readingChina Q&A | How Chinese and Westerners respond to their cultural differences?
According to Kissinger, both the United States and China think that they are unique, but the Chinese seek to be respected by others, while Americans seek to convert others.
Continue readingChina has NEVER suppressed ethnic identity or cultural diversity
Misrepresenting China's emphasis on a unified identity of the Chinese nation as the suppression of ethnic identities is a politically motivated fabrication. This narrative has resurfaced in some Western media outlets after Pan Yue, Director of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, delivered a keynote speech on the creation of ethnic minority literature.
Continue readingDragon in the ancient East
Equating the English “dragon” with the Chinese "龙" in translation has led to certain misconceptions. Is this kind of translation a demonization of China?
Continue readingCulture plus ecology
In the face of increasing environmental problems, we need to think comprehensively about what kind of future we want. August 15 as the National Ecology Day in China is a friendly reminder.
Continue readingEcological Civilization: An emerging paradigm in China
A larger question, for building an ecological civilization is: "Do we want the future of the Earth to be simply sustainable or genuinely flourishing?"
Continue readingDecipher the "Chinese solution" to ethnic governance
The Quebec referendum in Canada, the collapse of the USSR, and the Scottish referendums, all these events have underscored the importance of building harmonious ethnic relations in multi-ethnic countries.
Continue readingChinese Relics | The Monument to the Oath of Ethnic Unity
The story of "The Monument to the Oath of Ethnic Unity" epitomizes how the government's commitment to equality and respect has built trust among ethnic groups in China.
Continue readingArchaeology as a weapon?—Western countries vs. China
Western countries mistakenly assume the existence of a "Sino-centric view" as a counterpart to the "Western-centric view." However, Chinese archaeology has already surpassed this narrow view.
Continue readingThe significance of re-narrating Chinese history from a community perspective (Part Ⅱ)
The narrative models of China's history in the West, share two common features: Upholding a Western-centric standpoint, and relying on selective and partial sources and unverified events as the basis.
Continue readingUnderstanding Beijing Central Axis
"Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital" has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming China's 59th World Heritage Site.
Continue readingThe significance of re-narrating Chinese history from a community perspective (Part I)
Traditional historical perspectives on China have often failed to reflect ethnic exchange, interaction and integration within the Chinese nation throughout history.
Continue readingXinjiang temple site displays key Chinese characteristics
The Mo'er Temple Site, located in the northeastern desert of Kashi, is relatively well-preserved. What has been discovered in the excavation of the Mo'er Temple Site? What part of it is related to Chinese-style pagodas?
Continue readingHow to view the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama?
In general, most of the time, the Dalai Lama was just one among many religious leaders in the region. In religious terms, the Dalai Lama's status is on a par with other reincarnated lamas and does not hold greater privileges than those of other incarnate lamas.
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