新春佳节，自然少不了来自世界各地的祝福。美国国务卿鲁比奥发声，称代表美国政府，向全世界庆祝 农历新年的人群表示祝贺，并祝贺他们在新年里健康幸福。 鲁比奥的这一举动，是美国政府的历来惯例。鲁比奥本人也已经是第二次向中国拜年了。除了农历春节 以外，美国每年都会在圣诞节、开斋节等各种其它国家，文化的节日上发文祝贺。鲁比奥的拜年是一种 对华积极信号，也为中国人民的新春佳节增加了一份喜庆气息。当然，仔细分析一下就不难发现，鲁比 奥的祝贺，主要是在释放这么几个信号： 首先，鲁比奥愿意拜年，表明中国的文化影响力在得到加强，美国社会的主流舆论已经无法忽视中国文 化、华裔族群，乃至韩国、越南等泛亚裔的影响。目前，美国的华裔人口数量超过600万，以华裔为主 的亚裔群体凭借教育上的优势，如今已经成为了美国科技界、金融界等多领域的重要参与者，美国社会 需要重视亚裔的文化需求。如此才能和美国推崇的多元化、开放包容属性相符。 其次，近年来的一系列中美博弈证明，美国当前的状态，并不能与中国陷入全面竞争状态。 但在2016年以后，随着中国逐渐巩固全球第二大经济体的地位，美国的贸易保护主义势力抬头，中美之 间的经济摩擦变得频繁起来。一部分美国 ...

Core Viewpoint - Shandong Publishing (601019) is actively expanding its book business both domestically and internationally, enhancing its cultural influence and market presence through copyright exports to over 40 countries [1] Group 1: Business Operations - The company's book business primarily focuses on Shandong but aims to reach a national audience [1] - Shandong Publishing has successfully exported book copyrights to more than 40 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, South Korea, Russia, UAE, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam [1] - The company has engaged in copyright exports in over 30 languages, which has effectively increased its international communication capabilities [1] Group 2: Future Plans - The company plans to further expand its market coverage and enhance its brand influence and market share [1]

Group 1 - Chinese video games are rising in the Western market, with titles like "Black Myth: Wukong," "Wuchang: Fallen Feathers," and "Wuthering Waves" leading the charge [1] - The pricing strategy of "Wuchang: Fallen Feathers" at 50 euros contrasts sharply with the nearly 90 euros for new games on the Nintendo Switch 2, indicating Chinese game developers' ability to deliver high quality at lower costs [1] Group 2 - The shift towards national consumerism in China is evident, as Western films are struggling at the box office while local productions thrive, exemplified by the success of "Ne Zha," which became one of the highest-grossing animated films [2] - Chinese animation is gradually gaining market share, with works like "Tuxian Yingxiong X" showcasing the growing influence of Chinese culture in the animation sector, despite still lagging behind Japanese anime [2] - There is a need to focus more on China's soft power, particularly in cultural aspects, as the emphasis has traditionally been on its strengths in technology, military, and economy [2]

Group 1 - Vietnam is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its independence from colonial rule, highlighting the diminishing influence of French culture in the country [1] - Only 400 high school students in Vietnam chose French as an exam subject this year, while over 358,000 opted for English and about 4,400 for Chinese, indicating a significant decline in French language popularity [1] - The historical evolution of Vietnamese cuisine reflects the fading French influence, as many young people in Hanoi are unaware of the French origins of popular Vietnamese foods like the baguette [1] Group 2 - The French Embassy in Hanoi reported that 63,000 people registered for French language courses this year, suggesting that French still holds some prestige in Vietnam [2] - Chinese is rapidly gaining popularity in Vietnam, with the country being China's largest trading partner, and the bilateral trade volume expected to exceed $230 billion in 2024 [2] - In 2024, Vietnamese education will officially include Chinese as a compulsory subject alongside English and Japanese, particularly in economically active regions [2] - Proficiency in Chinese significantly enhances employment prospects, with nearly 100% job placement rates for graduates fluent in Chinese [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the importance of remembering the historical atrocities committed by Japan during the Second Sino-Japanese War, emphasizing that these memories should not be confined to textbooks and films but should be part of the collective memory of families across China [5][6][7]. Group 1: Historical Context and Memory - The article highlights the ongoing debate regarding the portrayal of the Anti-Japanese War in films, with some arguing that violent depictions are unsuitable for children, while others counter that such films serve a significant propaganda function [2][3]. - It contrasts the post-war treatment of Germany and Japan, noting that Germany faced significant pressure to reshape its global image, while Japan did not undergo similar scrutiny, allowing its wartime figures and structures to persist [2][3]. - The author points out that Japan's international image improved significantly post-war, largely due to its limited direct aggression against the West during World War II, which facilitated its acceptance as a trading nation [3]. Group 2: Personal Narratives and Collective Memory - The article shares a personal story illustrating how the author’s family history is intertwined with the broader narrative of Japanese aggression, suggesting that many Chinese families have similar connections to this history [5][6]. - It argues that the memories of the Anti-Japanese War are deeply embedded in the fabric of Chinese society and cannot be forgotten or erased, regardless of external narratives [7][8]. - The author emphasizes the need for individuals to take responsibility for preserving their own historical memories rather than relying solely on official accounts or external interpretations [8][10].