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Cultural Confidence-In English
I wonder if everyone has noticed that in recent years, many contents on social media platforms have reflected the growing cultural confidence of netizens. Let's take a look together!
Foreign Friends Filming China: Due to the global rampant outbreak of the epidemic for a long period of time, China's effective anti-epidemic results have received widespread acclaim from around the world. Many foreign friends either never left China since the beginning of the epidemic or chose to come to China after the epidemic. Many of them have picked up pens and cameras to document what they did not know about China and shared it online.
Domestic Blogger Videos: Over the past year, a group of content creators (up主) has emerged on popular Chinese video-sharing websites like Bilibili. They are unfamiliar with anime culture, and some are puzzled by audiovisual games. Some of them go clam digging every day, while others go honey hunting in the mountains. Among them is a seventy-year-old carpenter whose mindset remains youthful. Just like Li Ziqi, they use their cameras to record ordinary and simple daily life, showcasing the unique rural charm that has touched many netizens.
Gaming: The global pandemic has devastated many industries, but online entertainment activities have thrived. Many European and American players staying at home have had more opportunities to experience Chinese games and culture. Arknights received positive reviews in its overseas release earlier this year, Black Myth: Wukong made waves globally during the summer, Genshin Impact was launched simultaneously on multiple platforms and in various countries in the fall, along with domestic titles like Food Fantasy. These games incorporate varying degrees of Chinese elements into their gameplay, prompting Western players to accept and even study the cultural background and settings of China.
The highly effective epidemic prevention measures have made everyone increasingly willing to express cultural confidence and confidence in our country on the internet. I also believe that more and more foreign friends will gain a more comprehensive understanding of China through various channels.