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Wenhua Zongheng (文化纵横) is a leading journal of contemporary political and cultural thought in China. Founded in 2008, the journal publishes issues every two months, featuring articles by a wide array of intellectuals across the country and building a platform for discussion of different ideological positions and values in China’s intellectual community. The publication is an important reference for debates and developments in Chinese thought, on matters ranging from China’s ancient history and traditional culture to its current socialist practices and innovations, from the important cultural trends in contemporary Chinese social life to Chinese views and analyses of the world today. Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and Dongsheng have partnered with Wenhua Zongheng to publish an international edition of the journal, releasing four issues per year featuring a selection of articles that hold particular relevance for the Global South.
In Chinese, the word ‘Wenhua’ (文化) means ‘culture’ as well as ‘civilization’, while ‘Zongheng’ (纵横) literally means ‘verticals and horizontals’, but also alludes to the strategists who helped to first unify of China, roughly 2,000 years ago through diplomacy and alliances. It is impossible to translate the journal’s title into English while retaining its historical meaning and significance, therefore, we have chosen to keep the pinyin romanisation of the title to remind our readers: China has a complex history and culture that is challenging to translate and navigate, and this project seeks to bridge this understanding.
Issue no. 4 /
The fourth issue of the international edition of Wenhua Zongheng (文化纵横) traces the historical evolution of socialism and identifies new forms that are emerging today. The issue features two articles that examine China’s socialist market economy, assessing its impact on the global socialist movement and how it could surpass capitalism.
Issue no. 3 /
The third issue of the international edition of Wenhua Zongheng (文化纵横) explores the relationship between China and Africa in the era of the Belt and Road Initiative. The issue features two articles that examine Africa’s long-term pursuit of industrialisation and assess how China can contribute to the continent’s industrial development.
Issue no. 2 /
The second issue of the international edition of Wenhua Zongheng (文化纵横) assesses the current state and future direction of China’s socialist project, in the context of its complex historical development. The issue features three articles that closely examine China’s contemporary battle against poverty and its place within the country’s decades-long pursuit of modernisation.
Issue no. 1 /
The first issue of the international edition of Wenhua Zongheng (文化纵横) analyses the state of the world amid rising global tensions, featuring three essays that explore the global implications of the war in Ukraine, assess the historical trajectory of relations between China and the West, and evaluate approaches towards building a new global system.
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