A World for Chinese by Julia

A World for Chinese


Many scholars predict that Chinese will be one of the major languages in the future, and it means that everything related to Chinese will guide the world. As the economic developed rapidly in China, it is common to see almost everything inscribed “Made in China. Western is not the only mainstream in the world now.” A world for Chinese is already a trend now. Many Chinese stand out in many aspects of works such as movies, sports, music and so on. Taiwan has no exception; I will illustrate some examples to show their influences in the world.

Hollywood is considered as one of the most famous film industry in the world. Western movies were the main leading works before, while many movies directed by Chinese. Ann Lee is a famous director who was affected by Chinese and American culture. Hence, he creates both Chinese films (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and Western films (Brokeback Mountain), and his works make him gain much reputation in movie filed. This proves that Chinese could have the opportunity to show their talents on the stage. An Lee’s success even encourages other directors in Taiwan to produce more good films. The famous locally produced movie, Cape No.7, is a good example. This movie is a big hit in the market after its release. This movie’s high popularity attracts other countries’ attention to show it in their own theater. Some foreigners even ask their friends in Taiwan to buy them the videos. With more and more successful directors in Taiwan, it is really hard to hide Chinese’ shine in the world.

In sports fields, Taiwan has created many legends in baseball. In the early time, when Hong-Ye baseball team won the World Champion, which boost Taiwanese a lot at that time. Till now, baseball is still a sport which makes Taiwanese be proud of. With many Taiwanese people enter the MLB league in the U.S., more people know more about Taiwan. Take Chien-Ming Wang as an example, he was voted as one of the greatest person who has impacts in the world. I have great impression in his advertisement about Taiwan. In the film, he tells a taxi driver that he is from Taiwan, and he will show the driver where Taiwan is. Many Americans are crazy about his talents; a American journalist even publishes a book, ACE IN AMERICA：The story of Chien-Ming Wang’s rise to stardom with the New York Yankees. His popularity promotes Chinese social status in the U.S. and lower down Americans’ racial discrimination toward Asian. His great contribution in boosting Chinese status creates a brand new stage in the world.

In addition to sports field, there are many outstanding musicians showing their talents in the world. Yo-Yo Ma is a well-known cello player around the world. When he was only five years old, he played the cello for 35th American president, John F. Kennedy. Last year, he played the cello for Barack Obama inaugural ceremony. In this kind of important ceremony, he represents that Chinese is becoming the mainstream in the world. Also, he is also the first Chinese nominees of Grammy Award. It is really a big breakthrough in Chinese art field; as well it boosts positive impression on Chinese musicians. Besides, more and more singers develop their business in other countries. Holding concerts in the U.S. by singing all Chinese songs does spread Chinese culture and show the beauty of Chinese characters rapidly.

With so many successful Chinese in the world, we can not help but feel proud of being a Taiwanese. Making best use of this trend to create a beneficial market for ourselves and to show the essential part of Chinese Culture to the world is what we have to do when Chinese world comes.