Chinese Elements Around the World
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Chinese elements refer to the images，symbols or customs which are acknowledged by most Chinese（including overseas Chinese）.They represent national dignity and interests andshow traditional Chinese culture.As an abstract concept，Chinese elements include many things both visible and invisible such as the festive color of red，martial arts，Chinese knots，Chinese calligraphy，Wuxing，Yinyang，Qipao，Peking Opera，etc.
Nowadays，with the rapid development of China，Chinese elements are becoming increasingly popular around the world.From the 2008 0lympic Games in Beijing，Chinese elements seem to be seen everywhere.
Because of the inspiration from traditional Chinese calligraphic art，the Beijing 01ympic Games emblem-“Chinese Seal，Dancing Beijing”is an image that shows the Eastern way of thinking and is an expression conveying the unique cultural quality and elegance of the Chinese civilization.The torch of the Beijing 0lympic Games also displays a very strong Chinese characteristic.The shape of the paper scroll and the lucky clouds expresses the idea of harmony.
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Football fans must know that both the famous trumpet“vuvuzela” and the official ball“Jabulani” in the 2010FIFA World Cup were manufactured in China.What’s more，the national flags waving in the streets，the wigs worn by fans and even the seats in venues were all made in China.
Kung Fu Panda is a 2008 American animated film which speaks well of Chinese heritage.
Besides，quite a number of Hollywood blockbusters make good use of Chinese elements eitherby setting their scenes in China or by adapting traditional Chinese stories.Of course，thebig market in China and the rich cultural resources are two of the most important reasons for this trend.
Fashion insiders must have noticed that a lot of world-famous brands integrate Chinese elements into their design.In the recent New York，Paris，and Milan fashion week，“China Chic” exhibits Chinese style by using elements of paper-cuts，ink wash painting ，Peking opera make-up and Chinese architectural structure.
As Chinese elements are the carrier of Chinese culture，their popularity reveals the fact that more and more people have identified with Chinese culture and Chinese culture has become an indispensable part of human civilization.
