Vol. 2026 No. 1 (2026)
Articles

The interaction between China’s cultural exports and economic growth in the era of economic globalization

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  • Xiao Dan Wang,
  • Meng Gang Li
Xiao Dan Wang
Jun Glory Culture Co.,LTD Room 2007, 20th Floor, Building 1 Scitech Tower No. 22, Jianguomenwai Street Chaoyang District Beijing China 100004
Meng Gang Li
Beijing Jiaotong University Office Building 7, No. 3 Shangyuancun Haidian District Beijing China 100044

Published 09-03-2026

Keywords

  • cultural exports,
  • economic growth,
  • economic globalization

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Abstract

This paper examines the interaction between China's cultural exports and economic growth in the context of economic globalization. Using empirical data and multiple model specifications, the study finds a stable positive relationship between cultural exports and economic growth, with economic globalization acting as a significant moderating factor. The results indicate that the economic effects of cultural exports are conditional, depending on the level of openness, institutional settings, and integration into global markets. The paper highlights the shift of cultural exports from mere cultural dissemination to economically embedded activities, emphasizing their role in structural upgrading and value-added growth.

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