Terracotta Warriors act as "ambassadors of culture" linking China to world

The world-famous terracotta warriors have acted as "ambassadors of culture" promoting the exchange of knowledge and connection between people from China and the rest of the world.

In Alabama, U.S., there is a beautiful park on campus of Troy University that is home to 200 terracotta warriors, replicas of the originals found in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, serving as a bridge for the exchange and mutual learning between Eastern and Western civilizations.

According to Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor of Troy University, he believes that the terracotta warriors play an important role in the education of the students.

"I thought it was so incredibly wonderful and cool just to have this on campus and just have other cultures represented, so that we could learn about them and proudly represent them on our campus as well," a student said.

Meanwhile, the terracotta warriors have also inspired designers in the cultural and creative industries.

In Xi'an, where the cultural heritage was discovered, designers have developed a series of cultural products based on the general figures, highest-ranked officers in the terracotta warriors, which have garnered enthusiastic support from cultural enthusiasts.

Combining elements of traditional culture and fashionable creativity, their products aim to tell cultural stories and has become a sensation in the rise of China's native fashion trends, also known as the China chic.

"We want to demonstrate the spiritual values of Chinese culture by representing the terracotta warriors as a guardian figure, including the ideals of global harmony and world peace upheld by the Chinese people," said art toy designer Liu Yuyang.

For students and faculty members from the department of fashion and design at Xi'an University of Engineering, they have conducted a series of clothing developments using elements from the warriors.

In the pattern designs, they incorporated not only the heads of the warriors but also phrases such as the discovery date of the terracotta warriors and the name of the city "Xi'an," to enrich the cultural elements.

"The terracotta warriors are a distinctive symbol of Chinese culture. Therefore, we are reinterpreting them to combine traditional Chinese culture with modern aesthetics, aiming to create a new fashion trend in the rise of China chic," said a student named Zhang Juehan.

Discovered in 1974, the army of Terracotta Warriors was built by Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221 B.C.-207 B.C.), who unified China for the first time.

Terracotta Warriors act as "ambassadors of culture" linking China to world

Baoshan, a city in southwest China's Yunnan Province, has implemented a raft of measures to ensure that disadvantaged children receive the care and support they need.

Home to about 41,900 vulnerable children, the city has recently inaugurated Baoshan Hanying Runze School, a model institution designed specifically for students facing difficult circumstances.

Founded in September, the school currently serves around 180 students from grades one to nine, most of whom come from underprivileged families.

"Most of our children lack parental care and family supervision. Here, our teachers are not only educators but also act as parents to the children. Each teacher looks after four to five students. During special holidays, we invite them to our homes," said Zhou Jie, the school's principal.

This unique brand of care permeates every corner of the school, where warmth and compassion define the environment.

"At this school, there's a warmth that feels like home - something I never experienced in my previous schools. The teachers are incredibly supportive, helping us in every aspect of our learning and daily lives," said Chen Zilin, a student.

The city's officials have also rolled out targeted assistance for impoverished families, ensuring their children's safety while offering essential livelihood support.

"Every three months, we visit the children to understand their needs, identify any challenges they face, and determine what kind of assistance is required," said Zhao Yankai, a staff member with the Jinji Township Government, under the jurisdiction of Baoshan City.

In addition, Baoshan has partnered with China Mobile, a major telecom provider, to create a special platform that enables young students at the school to video chat with their families while they board.

Baoshan launches initiatives to support underprivileged children