In the context of globalization, it is crucial for China to foster cultural confidence and present the achievements of Chinese-style modernization to the world. Among them, video dissemination, as the mainstream communication method, is a popular way of cultural transmission. Therefore, it is of great significance to produce videos that tell Chinese stories in foreign languages. This paper analyzes a large number of foreign-language videos that spread the Chinese modernization narrative. Through this analysis, it studies and summarizes several video production strategies, and constructs a video production strategy model framework. This study aims to help video creators have more guidelines to produce short videos that spread Chinese-style modernization. It can promote Chinese culture, facilitate cultural exchange, and demonstrate cultural confidence.
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Research on Foreign-Language Video Dissemination Strategies for The Chinese Modernization Narrative
- Hanfei Li,
- Yangyang Cai,
- Tianyou Hu,
- Xinyi Chen,
- Tingting Zhong,
- Mengbo Wu,
- Dan Ye *
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Received: 03 Oct 2025 | Revised: 10 Dec 2025 | Accepted: 20 Dec 2025 | Published: 31 Dec 2025
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