Domestic cultural and creative products call for growth

China’s cultural resources and industries need to be explored in a creative fashion for a better spread of Chinese traditional culture. [Photo/dpm.org.cn]

China’s cultural resources and industries need to be explored in a creative fashion for a better spread of Chinese traditional culture, according to Suggestions on the Promotion of Cultural and Creative Products of Cultural and Cultural Relics Institutions, released by China’s Ministry of Culture, National Development and Reform Commission, China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Cultural Heritage and later promoted by the State Council on May 16.

The Suggestions defines the concept of the above-mentioned cultural and cultural relics institutions. Namely, it includes museums, galleries, libraries and cultural centers of all types at all levels in China.

Qi Shuyu, a professor and director of the Social and Cultural Department of the Chinese Academy of Governance, has pointed out that the aim of the Suggestions is to fully mobilize the enthusiasm of the related institutions and social forces.

“It is expected that the two sides will share their culture resources and deepen bilateral cultural cooperation through market participation, ranging from research and development (R&D) and production to operation in the future,” Qi said.