Cai Shangwei, director of the cultural industry research center at Sichuan University, said that an increasing number of young Chinese dancers are integrating traditional cultural elements such as Tai Chi, Drunken Fist, and face-changing into street dance, using innovative ways to tell China's stories to the world.

　　“The youth dare to innovate and express themselves, and this confidence and creativity allow Chinese culture to reach the world in a younger, more open manner,“ said Cai.■

　　Members of Homies, a street dance team from Chengdu, perform at the VIBE Dance Competition in Los Angeles, the United States, March 2, 2025. (Xinhua)