On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian congratulated Black Myth: Wukong for the recognition it received at The Game Awards (TGA). "We welcome friends from all nations to enjoy China's innovative cultural products and the beauty of our culture," he stated.

The Chinese-made video game earned multiple nominations and won Best Action Game and Players' Voice at TGA, marking a historic first for the Chinese gaming industry.

"Glad to see Journey to the West, a Chinese mythological novel from over 400 years ago, shines brightly in the digital age and captivate gamers worldwide," he said at a press conference.

Lin stated that when Eastern aesthetics meet modern technology and traditional culture deeply integrates with emerging industries, we witness the rise of "phenomenal Chinese Ips" that are trending in countries like Thailand, Japan and the US, and international audiences are eagerly awaiting the next episodes of the series.

Chinese online literature has also been included in the British Library. Chinese games are sweeping across the internet, not only opening the door for global players to explore traditional Chinese culture, but also resonating emotionally with them, fostering bilateral exchanges, and understanding between different civilizations.

"Chinese culture is spreading across the world, leading foreign friends to explore China and its style," Lin said. "Many foreign friends are 'following Wukong to discover China,' visiting ancient Chinese architecture, discovering storytellers from northern Shaanxi, and retracing the journey to the West.'"

Lin added that China welcomes friends from all countries to come and experience these "outstanding" cultural products firsthand, and enjoy the charm of Chinese culture. 

Global Times