撰稿人：何博媛

Beyond Words: How Kung Fu Helps the World Understand China

Editor’s Note: Chinese kung fu, a unique physical philosophy rooted in China’s history and culture, has long transcended simple martial arts to become an important carrier of Chinese wisdom and values. As China's ties with the world grow closer, kung fu has become a shining cultural ambassador, sparking a "kung fu craze" globally. Vasetskii Dmitrii, a global champion of the "Chinese Bridge" competition, has delved deep into the fabric of Chinese culture through kung fu, grasping its profound and intricate inner meaning. This cross-cultural exchange shows that when Chinese kung fu goes global, it becomes a shared spiritual treasure for all humanity. This is precisely where the unique charm of Chinese culture lies: it allows different cultures to find common ground in their differences and enrich each other through dialogue.

"Hello everyone, my name is Dmitrii, and I'm from Russia." Dmitrii began the interview by introducing himself in Chinese. Sitting next to him was his friend, 16-year-old Rustam Asadchikov, also from Russia. Although it was their second time in China, both were still filled with curiosity about the country's customs and culture. "I'm very happy to be back in China," Rustam said with a smile.

Before the interview, we learned that Dmitrii had been studying Chinese kung fu. We were curious why he wanted to learn. Dmitrii thought for a moment before saying, "I've seen some movies about Chinese kung fu, and the scenes left a deep impression on me. I thought the movements were cool and full of heroism."

"Could you show us some?" we asked. Dmitrii readily agreed and stepped aside to perform. His gaze was focused, and his movements were clean and sharp. After he finished a set of forms, we couldn't help but applaud.