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Wang Meng, an eminent writer and former minister of culture, believes Chinese culture will flourish by embracing foreign influences and he cited last week’s Sino-Russia Culture Forum as a prime example.
"We need to sustain our great traditions, but at the same time, we need to grow and keep pace with the international community," Wang said at the opening of the new facility on Thursday in Beijing.
Russian literature and philosophy greatly influenced Chinese culture during the 20th century, and today's Russian culture might inspire in the same way.
"Our own culture would prosper by drawing lessons from Russia," Wang said.
Vladimir Medinsky, Russian minister of culture, was on hand to agree.
"Neighbors are one's best friends and role models," Medinsky said. "We've always been interested in each other's culture and history. That makes a solid base for our relationship, which we value most."
The two-day Sino-Russia Culture Forum examined the current cultural benchmarks of both country’s and what the future may hold.
The event, which focused on youth culture and cultural entrepreneurship, brought together artists and businessmen to identify needs and explore areas of possible cooperation.
