My Country And My People Part 2 (2)

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In this section, the author dissects Chinese literature and art. He not only studies the aesthetic balance of external forms but also explores the internal spiritual structure of the Chinese nation.

In the wave of total Westernization in the 20th century, he persisted in understanding and interpreting Chinese culture, and this stance holds new significance today. In the global crisis of cultural homogenization, his interpretation of harmony in Chinese art provides traditional resources for contemporary Chinese culture. His understanding of the value of classical Chinese inspires us to rethink the issue of language evolution in the digital age.

However, when discussing the cultural exchanges between China and the West, I think the author failed to fully analyze the issue of unequal power. For China at that time, the influence of the West was not only about learning and drawing on, but also a cultural shock under the background of imperialism.

This book is essentially a cultural interpretation. The author attempts to present a complex and genuine China to Western readers, while also encouraging Chinese readers to rediscover their own cultural traditions. This cross-cultural interpretation is becoming increasingly important today.

The greatest contemporary value of My Country and My People may not lie in its specific conclusions, but its posture of cultural narration. It neither completely denies tradition, nor is it complacent. It has deep internal sympathy and understanding, as well as critical reflection. In the 21st century, where dialogue and conflict among civilizations coexist, this kind of cultural awareness is precisely what we need.