Cultural Exchange Mechanisms and Practical Pathways in Belt and Road Partner Countries Under Digitalization Driven Contexts
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This article discusses digitalization as a transformative catalyst for the emergence of a new arrangement in the cultural exchange mechanisms and applied ways among partner countries of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).The BRI is a project initiated by China in 2013, linking over 140 nations through infrastructure and trade and thus offers a rich ground for cross-cultural exchanges. The exchange pattern has been redefined by digital platforms like social media, e-commerce, and virtual collaboration tools, which allow the rapid dissemination of what used to be cultural values, traditions, and knowledge. The digitalization process enables cultural connectivity. This study examines how the various means of doing it, like virtual cultural exhibitions, online language programs, and transnational media collaboration, are brought to the notice through case studies from different BRI nations. Challenges are addressed, including digital access disparities, privacy issues and the danger of standardization of culture that might damage the process of authentic exchange. The findings indicate that digitalization enables local communities to simultaneously make claims to their cultural identities within the global framework and generate mutual understanding between them. It proposed practical pathways for the strategic investment in digital infrastructure, promotion of digital literacy and collaborative efforts to secure the cultural heritage. Your article rests on theoretical and empirical insights that provide a strong basis for policymakers and scholars to develop cultural diplomacy and sustainable development. This research highlights the role of digitalization in expanding intercultural connections along the BRI, which contributes significantly to global studies on cultural exchange and paves the way for how technology enables diversification while fostering international cooperation.
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