This article was first published by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute as a Fulcrum commentary and republished by SCMP on 21 October 2023.
In this two-day hybrid workshop, 18 speakers share and discuss how China’s culture has transformed – and is transforming – in Southeast Asia. Topics deliberated over included religion, language, literature and performing arts. Revised papers based on this workshop will be eventually published as a book projected for late 2024 release.