#47 "Red creatives", a book on cultural policy in China

<p>China’s cultural industry is not often the topic of a book. However, the newly released <a href='https://www.intellectbooks.com/red-creative'><em>Red Creative: Culture and Modernity in China</em></a> tackles questions about how the government sees its cultural industry and how the domestic cultural industry has evolved over time. The book’s authors, <a href='https://people.unisa.edu.au/Justin.OConnor'>Dr. Justin O’Connor</a> and <a href='https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/xin-gu'>Dr. Xin Gu</a>, joined the show to discuss their findings and to reflect on cultural policy in China.</p><p>Middle Earth is made by <a href='http://bit.ly/34glLBk'>China Compass Productions</a> and hosted by <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/aladin-production-services-china-news/'>Aladin Farré</a>. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch! </p><p><b>Recommendations<br/>- </b>The music label <a href='https://www.facebook.com/maybemarslabel/'>Maybe Mars</a>.<br/>- The movie <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platform_(2000_film)'><em>Platform</em> (2000)</a>.</p><p><b>Quiz&apos;s answer<br/>- </b>The first time the word <em>culture</em> (文化 wénhuà) appeared in China was in <em>The Book of Changes</em> (易经 yì jīng). <br/>- In 2018, the Chinese Ministry of Culture merged with the China National Tourism Agency to create the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.<br/>- According to the <a href='https://brandirectory.com/globalsoftpower/'>Global Soft Power Index</a>, China is ranked fifth in the world.<br/><br/>With thanks to<b> </b><a href='https://www.instagram.com/canebloomart/'>Brenden Gonsalves</a>  for graphic design &amp; <a href='http://www.ramoncalvomusic.com/'>Sean Calvo</a> for music support. </p>