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Dong Xiyuan Member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and representative of the 10th National Conference of the Representatives of Literary and Art Workers

As a member of the 13th National Committee of the CPPCC, I feel obliged to introduce Chinese traditional art and culture to the world's audiences. Regular art and cultural exchange matters a lot. Under the Belt and Road Initiative, we're also reminded of the need to help other underdeveloped countries establish or advance their art identity. With 5,000 years of history, China should utilize its experience to help countries like Myanmar to find their unique voice in art creation, as opposed to "imposing" the Chinese way of expression on them.

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