Blogging through Media Trends and Globalization (2024)

 1. Cross border cultural flow With the development of transportation, communication and the Internet, "culture", as a form of thought, value, custom, art, media products, flows from one country/region to another, forming the so-called "cultural globalization". For example, film and television, popular music, fashion, brands, cuisine, etc. may all spread from a cultural center to the world. 2. Cultural interaction and hybridization Globalization is not just about the dominant export of one culture to the world, but about the interaction, borrowing, and integration of multiple cultures, resulting in the emergence of new cultural forms. For example, in music, elements popular in one place may blend into the traditional style of another region, forming a new sound; In fashion, Western tailoring is combined with local patterns. 3. Continuation and Transformation of Local Culture Although globalization promotes the flow of culture, "local" cultures in various r...

 1. Definition Globalization generally refers to the process of increasing communication and interaction among countries, enterprises, cultures, and people on a global scale, and deepening interdependence.   It is not limited to the economy, but also includes multiple levels such as culture, technology, politics, and society, such as the cross-border circulation of goods, services, ideas, and technology.   From a more macro perspective, globalization also means that the importance of geographical distance has weakened in some aspects, and people, organizations, and institutions around the world are interacting more closely.   2、 Driving factors The main factors driving globalization include: Scientific and technological progress (transportation, communication, Internet, etc.) has made "far" become "near".   The rise of trade liberalization, capital flows, multinational corporations, and international organizations.   The connection ...

When we talk about globalization, what usually comes to mind are economics, trade, and technology. Yet beyond these tangible flows, the fastest and most profound force moving across borders is often culture. A K-pop song, a Hollywood film, or a Japanese anime can instantly cross continents and touch hearts on the other side of the world. So, what is the relationship between culture and globalization?Is it a process of cultural homogenization—an “Americanization” of the world?Or is it a grand symphony composed by diverse civilizations in harmony? In truth, the reality is far more intricate. Globalization is not a one-way transmission of culture but a dynamic dance of fusion, reconstruction, and resistance. Within this dance, China and Japan offer two particularly illuminating case studies. I. The Cultural Spectrum of Globalization To understand the relationship between globalization and culture, we can imagine it as a spectrum: • Fusion – Different cultures borrow and absorb from on...