When CGTN's Yang Xinmeng and South Korean content creator Xiaofang crossed paths at a Suzhou museum, their unplanned meeting sparked a vibrant exploration of shared cultural threads between China and the Republic of Korea. What began as casual observations about ancient Buddha statues evolved into a lively discussion comparing traditional tools like abacuses with modern K-drama storytelling techniques.
Shared Histories, Modern Narratives
The duo discovered surprising parallels: Suzhou's classical gardens mirrored Seoul's palace aesthetics, while contemporary meme culture revealed universal humor across borders. 'We laughed at how similar our generation's digital language is, despite different platforms,' Xiaofang noted.
From Abacuses to K-Dramas
Yang highlighted Suzhou's silk embroidery heritage, drawing comparisons to Korea's hanbok designs. The conversation naturally flowed to economic ties, with Xiaofang observing: 'Just as Suzhou's industries adapt ancient craftsmanship, Seoul's tech scene reimagines traditional values.'
Their exchange, streamed as part of CGTN's cultural series, demonstrates how Asia's historical connections continue evolving through youth-driven creativity and mutual appreciation.
