Young Chinese usher 'guoxue' into modern era

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Xu Yong, professor of education at Beijing Normal University, concludes that time and patience are needed in popularizing guoxue, but modern technology does help accelerate the process.

Giving the example of his students who use mobile applications in disseminating guoxue, Xu says, "It is the responsibility of the younger generation to seek innovation of traditional culture using modern communication methods."

This assertion is exemplified by the school projects of several students from Tsinghua University Primary School, who used data analysis methods to analyze classical poet Su Shi's work and influence on tourism.

Other scholars including Yang and Zhu Xiaojian, executive vice-dean of the Institute for Advanced Study of the Humanities and Religion at Beijing Normal University, also recognize the power of technological development in disseminating guoxue, and it will depend on future generations to implement the long-term mission of guoxue education.