Copyright Protection: The Eternal Driving Force Behind the Inheritance and Dissemination of Folk Literature and Art

To pursue in copyright protection for folk literature and art in the international arena serves two key purposes: to establish a robust barrier for safeguarding the cultural security among developing countries, and to actively build an international cultural communication and discourse system on copyright. For example, the establishment of international organizations focused to the copyright of folk literature and art can streamline policy coordination and copyright trade. This, in turn, amplifies the global influence of Chinese culture and broadens its international reach.

Folk literature and art encompass the tangible artifacts and craftsmanship of traditional culture. While preservation is fundamental to its development, it should not be the sole focus. Reasonable utilization is equally essential. Only in this way can its value be effectively showcased in the contemporary world.

Especially during times of significant social and economic transformation, it is crucial to explore how folk literature and art – rooted in the age of agro-farming – can be merged with new technologies, techniques, and designs, and be included into new consumption networks and innovation systems. Achieving this requires advanced concepts to guide the way, rational methods to support the process, and robust copyright protections to ensure its success.

Copyright is central to the creative transformation and innovative development of folk literature and art. By leveraging copyright, the ways to showcase ancient cultural heritage in contemporary world can be identified to forge unique seamless connections between ancient creations and modern designs, and to take a leading role in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI) with Oriental wisdom.

Strengthening copyright protection for folk literature and art not only ensures the continuity of China’s time-honored civilization, revitalizing its core cultural values, but also allows the distinctive cultural identity of the Chinese nation to shine in the context of globalization and multiculturalism. This contributes to drawing from the best of traditional culture, opening new course for modernization, and making new contributions toward building a community with a shared future for mankind.