Part 10/12:
The Cost of Cultural Suppression and the Power of Resilience
The episode concludes with reflections on the resilience of Chinese culture outside of Mainland China. While the CCP has made efforts to manipulate and distort cultural symbols for political purposes, the authentic practices and artifacts continue to survive abroad thanks to diaspora communities’ dedication.
Chapel emphasizes that genuine Chinese culture is alive in Taiwan, among expatriates, and in cultural organizations that operate independently of CCP influence. The episode invites viewers to consider: if you want to experience authentic Chinese culture, you might have to look beyond mainland China to places where it has been preserved and nurtured.