“Artistic creation can follow countless methods, but the most fundamental, crucial, and reliable approach is to stay rooted in the people and in real life.”
As we mark the tenth anniversary of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s significant speech at the symposium on literary and artistic work on October 15, 2024, his emphasis on the importance of literary and artistic endeavors remains clear. He has consistently stressed the need to “adhere to a people-centered creation approach and produce more outstanding works that live up to the times.”
What steps should artists and creators take in response to this guidance? Let’s explore this together.
