Gong's songs capture China

"My music has roots," Gong said during the concert in Jinan. "Eighty percent of these songs are ones I've learned from people across the country, one word at a time. They are songs that have been passed down and carried forward."

With their deep connection to the traditions of China, Gong's songs are imbued with a special cultural significance. As she approaches her 50th birthday, she is reflecting on her artistic journey, questioning the ways to continue to evolve as a singer and deepen her artistic expression.