From the bustling hutongs of Beijing to the concert halls of Moscow, Chinese culture is finding new life through the eyes and hands of international artists. We meet a Russian illustrator capturing Beijing in watercolor, a Russian guqin musician bringing ancient sounds to modern audiences, and a master from China's Shaolin Temple building a martial arts community in the heart of Russia. Here's a look at how Chinese traditions are inspiring creativity and connection far beyond the country's borde

With a history of 1,500 years, Shaolin kung fu is one of the oldest and most famous styles of martial arts in China. It's also what brought two young Russians together and led them to set up the Shaolin Culture Center in St. Petersburg. The duo, Svetlana Vsemirnova and her husband, have been teaching kung fu to their fellow members over the years. #TheVibe #Chinafromoutside #artwithoutborders | China Plus Culture