中新社马尼拉1月7日电 题：慈善何以成跨文化理解窗口？ ——专访菲律宾雅典耀大学中国研究中心副教授杨真珍 中新社记者 张兴龙 在菲律宾，慈善早已成为华人群体最具辨识度的社会属性之一。菲律宾华人慈善既延续中华文化传统， 又深度嵌入当地社会结构。 菲华慈善事业经历了哪些发展阶段？不同代际的菲律宾华人群体在慈善理念上有何差异？在多元族群并 存的社会语境下，慈善如何成为观察与理解彼此的窗口？近日，菲律宾雅典耀大学中国研究中心副教授 杨真珍(Jane T. Yugioksing)在马尼拉接受中新社"东西问"专访，就上述问题作出解答。 现将访谈实录摘要如下： 中新社记者：在菲律宾，慈善为何会成为华人群体最具辨识度的社会属性之一？ 杨真珍：乐善好施的慈善传统是中华文化的重要组成部分。而在长期生活于海外的华侨华人群体中，这 一文化传统往往表现得尤为突出，菲律宾亦不例外。长期以来，在自然灾害救助、教育支持、医疗与社 会福利等领域，华人社群都持续投入公益实践，在菲律宾社会中逐步形成了稳定而清晰的公共形象。 此外，菲律宾华人多以经商为业，相对稳固的经济基础为其长期开展慈善活动提供了现实支撑。慈善不 仅成为回馈本地社会的重要方式，也 ...

近日，多所高校停招外语专业的消息引发了社会关注。 据第一财经报道，随着景德镇陶瓷大学在原有外国语学院基础上，成立文化传播学院，关于"外语学院 调整组建"的讨论再度在高教领域引起关注。而近几年，已有不少高校停招或撤销外语类本科专业。 在《我的师承》一文中，作家王小波曾追忆查良铮先生所译《青铜骑士》中的内容："我爱你，彼得兴 建的大城，我爱你严肃整齐的面容"，其字里行间流淌着俄语的诗意和中文的凝练，让年少的他懂得"什 么是好文字"。而王道乾先生译杜拉斯《情人》开篇"我已经老了"的文字，也成为王小波文学创作的重 要启蒙。 可以说，这种翻译早已超越了信息传递，达到了文学再创造的境界。反观 AI 翻译，即便能做 到"信"与"达"，也很难触及"雅"的层面。换言之，如果把《情人》开头那段"我已经老了"交给AI，或许 也能翻译出文字的基本意思，却很难复制出王道乾先生提炼的那种情绪。 这一点，在现在一些由AI或粗劣人工翻译的文本中也不难看到，这些译文晦涩难懂，相较来说，原文 反倒浅显易懂、别有韵味。也因此，王小波才认为好的翻译是"一流的文体"，能让人"感觉到一种语言 的韵律"。外语专业学习的价值，正体现在培养这种对语言"雅"的 ...

Core Perspective - The article highlights the role of overseas Chinese writer Zeng Xiaowen in bridging cultural gaps through her literary works, particularly her book "The Giant Boy in a Pink Shirt," which explores the experiences of Chinese people living abroad and fosters cross-cultural dialogue [1][3][4]. Group 1: Author's Background and Contributions - Zeng Xiaowen has lived abroad for thirty years and identifies as both a storyteller of Chinese narratives and a participant in cross-cultural dialogue [1]. - As a bilingual writer, she emphasizes the importance of preserving the beauty of the Chinese language while navigating an English-speaking environment [3]. - Her works focus on the struggles and spiritual journeys of overseas Chinese, aiming to capture ordinary yet significant moments that resonate with readers from diverse cultural backgrounds [3][4]. Group 2: Themes and Literary Significance - The imagery in "The Giant Boy in a Pink Shirt" symbolizes the conflicts arising from cultural differences while also embodying hope for overcoming barriers [3]. - Zeng's writing is characterized by themes of cultural collision, individual uniqueness, and shared emotions, which serve as a foundation for understanding across cultures [4][6]. - The increasing globalization has made overseas Chinese writing an essential force in world literature, with Zeng's unique perspective contributing to the construction of a spiritual home for expatriates and opening windows for understanding among different ethnic groups [4][6]. Group 3: Impact on Readers and Cultural Understanding - The interaction between Zeng and students during the writing class highlighted how her stories reflect the living conditions of overseas Chinese and provide insights into the contemporary Chinese experience [6]. - Students expressed that despite cultural differences, the universal desires for love, family, and belonging are common threads that facilitate mutual understanding [6].

Core Viewpoint - Cross-cultural understanding is essential for bridging differences and enhancing communication globally [3][6]. Group 1: Importance of Cross-Cultural Understanding - Cross-cultural understanding is crucial at both personal and national levels, as it fosters respect and comprehension among diverse cultures [6][10]. - The lack of understanding of other cultures leads to misconceptions, which can create deeper divides if not addressed [6][10]. Group 2: Personal Experience and Observations - The individual has lived in China for several years, experiencing firsthand the cultural differences and the importance of generosity and respect in Chinese society [4][5]. - The individual emphasizes the need to share authentic experiences of China to counteract distorted perceptions formed through Western media [7][12]. Group 3: Challenges to Cross-Cultural Understanding - A significant challenge is the lack of knowledge about other cultures, which can be mitigated through inquiry, listening, and empathy [9][10]. - Language differences pose a barrier, as the way language is used shapes thought processes, particularly between Chinese and English [9][10]. - The prevailing competitive worldview in the West, which divides people into "us" versus "them," hinders problem-solving and fosters isolation [10].

Group 1 - The "Chinese Bridge" Chinese competition was held in multiple countries including Romania, Bulgaria, Egypt, Latvia, and Malta, showcasing the growing interest in Chinese language and culture among international students [1][2][3] - In Romania, 22 students from five Confucius Institutes participated, with Maria Pintiuta winning the grand prize to attend the finals in China [1] - The competition in Malta featured six students, with Mary Claire Aquilina winning first place [2] Group 2 - The Bulgarian competition had 11 participants, with Veronica Georgieva winning and earning a spot in the global finals [2] - In Egypt, the competition included theme speeches and talent performances, with Nour Ahmed and Habiba Salah winning first prizes in their respective categories [2][3] - The Latvian competition saw 53 participants, with Albina Pusko and others winning in different educational categories, emphasizing the role of the Chinese language in fostering bilateral relations [3]