People browse the works of Shakespeare. [Photo/People's Daily]

Xiang Xiaowei, a counselor at the Chinese Embassy in the UK said the package cultural exchanges mark the rising influence of Chinese culture in Britain and Chinese culture is making strides around the world.

Xiang said that Shakespeare represents the highest level of British culture, literature and opera. His works are undeniably the best. The translated Shakespeare will allow Chinese people to have a further understanding of the greatest master and his works. And the translation of 14 Chinese plays will allow audiences to experience the best of Chinese culture.

A professor from the University of the Arts London said that China is a time-honored country with a rich culture. There are so many plays that are worth learning. Compared with the widespread availability of Shakespeare in China, few Chinese plays are presented in the UK. The translation of 14 Chinese plays may change such an uneven development of culture.

RSC is one of the world’s largest and the most professional acting troupes. Chinese plays will be translated and performed by its actors. It obviously will promote Chinese culture abroad.

In addition, a set of artworks and treasures from the Ming Dynasty are on display in the British Museum, showing the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty in the first half of 15th century. A British audience was surprised to say: “China has a rich and profound culture. It is unbelievable that only 50 years of a dynasty can show us so many things.”

As more and more Chinese culture goes to Britain and the world, Chinese culture exchanges will be held more frequently. It will also see the rise of the international influence of Chinese culture in the future.

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