How can traditional Chinese culture truly come alive in the digital age and help shape the future? In an interview with China Daily’s Dialogues with Thinkers, Yang Chaoming, a distinguished professor of the Advanced Institute for Confucian Studies at Shandong University and an NPC deputy, explains why cultural heritage must move beyond display to real-life application, powered by innovation, technology and youth engagement. From classics education to virtual reality museums and global dialogue, he outlines a practical roadmap for cultural development in the 15th Five-Year (2026-30) period. Watch the video for insights!