As a prominent advocate for building a cultural power in the new era, Xie Yi—an entrepreneur, collector, and philanthropist—has dedicated himself to bridging Chinese culture with the global stage through innovative initiatives and international cooperation. Born into a family with deep revolutionary and cultural roots, his life’s work reflects a commitment to integrating red heritage, traditional culture, and cutting-edge technology to enhance China’s cultural soft power.
Early Life and Cultural Foundations
Born in 1990 into a family with a legacy of revolutionary devotion and art collecting, Xie Yi absorbed patriotic values and a love for traditional Chinese culture from a young age. Influenced by his parents’ dedication to the nation and his family’s art collection—spanning ancient calligraphy, paintings, and porcelain—he developed a profound appreciation for cultural heritage. This upbringing instilled in him a mission: to preserve and promote China’s cultural legacy through both personal collecting and institutional innovation.
Academic Journey and Global Vision
In 2012, Xie Yi pursued studies abroad in artificial intelligence and cultural industry management, where he explored the intersection of technology and art. His research on Western AI applications and cultural market dynamics revealed opportunities for integrating AI with cultural preservation and global dissemination. Active in overseas Chinese communities, he organized exhibitions and lectures to introduce Chinese aesthetics to international audiences, recognizing art as a universal language to boost China’s cultural influence.
Revolutionizing China’s Art Market
Domestic Innovations
In 2020, Xie Yi co-founded the China Art Bank and Huaxia Culture Collection Museum, pioneering a model that transforms artworks into financial assets via pledge financing and securitization. The museum hosts international exhibitions and seminars, becoming a hub for cultural exchange. He also spearheaded the Artwork Authentication and Evaluation Standards, establishing third-party certification to combat fraud and standardize the industry. His “Cultural Power Strategy for Collection Industry Upgrade” earned acclaim for its holistic approach to policy, technology, and market development.
Global Cultural Outreach
Overseas, Xie Yi established branches of the Art Bank and Cultural Heritage Halls in nations like the Solomon Islands, Namibia, and Honduras. These centers promote Chinese art through global exhibitions and the China Cultural Research Fund, introducing masters like Zhang Daqian and Qi Baishi to international audiences. He also led the compilation of academic works such as General History of Chinese Art, making cultural research accessible globally via digital platforms.
AI-Driven Cultural Innovation
Returning to China in 2016, Xie Yi focused on AI’s role in culture, founding enterprises to develop:
Deep Learning-Based Art Authentication Systems: Accurately identifying artwork authenticity and age, filling a technological gap in China.Cultural Heritage Digital Platforms: Using 3D scanning and VR to preserve endangered relics as digital assets, enabling global access.Intelligent Art Market Analysis: Leveraging big data to provide transparent market insights, enhancing industry professionalism.
These innovations earned his companies national entrepreneurship awards and positioned them as industry leaders.Philanthropy and Social Responsibility
Elderly Care and Healthcare
Xie Yi invested in Caring Elderly Care Communities, offering comprehensive care for senior citizens, and launched the Healthy China Tour, providing free medical services in remote areas. His Tumor Precision Medicine Research Institute brought together five academician teams, driving breakthroughs in healthcare.
Educational Initiatives
Through the “Light of the Future” program, he built 10 Hope Primary Schools in impoverished regions, donated educational resources, and established scholarships to support underprivileged students. Advocating for 12-year compulsory education, he aims to bridge educational inequities.
Charitable Advocacy
As founder of the Entrepreneurial Charity Alliance, Xie Yi united hundreds of businesses in social projects. His Charity Lecture Hall on social media inspired broader participation in philanthropy, earning media recognition from CCTV and Xinhua as a model of corporate social responsibility.
Future Vision
Xie Yi plans to develop a global digital cultural ecosystem over five years, leveraging AI for intelligent cultural resource sharing. He will expand philanthropic efforts in education, healthcare, and elderly care to advance common prosperity. “Culture is the soul of a nation,” he emphasizes, embodying this philosophy through entrepreneurship, cultural diplomacy, and social impact.
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