That's a relatively easy fix. Just create a system that is similar to the one used for IP. In this case, all of the ethnic groups' clothing and other tangible cultural items will be protected under this hypothetical system, and companies must receive the approval from this system to use one or more of those items and satisfy the necessary requirements.
This sounds like a good idea. Unfortunately, I think the govt is not focused on safeguarding Chinese culture (clothing, traditions, etc.) at this time. Seems like they're mostly focused on developing the economy (building infrastructure, tech, science, etc.). Everything else has taken a back seat, sadly..
In my opinion, given that the Chinese government' is a top down party system, I don't think that they are aware of such options. A top down approach is ineffective in comparison to that of a bottom up when it comes to executing such a system since it involves many ministries. This hypothetical system should be a joint operation between several ministries, which include the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Ministry of Commerce. Essentially, it would act like the US's ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), which is a regulatory regime operated by the Departments of Defense, State, Commerce, Homeland Security, and etc.
Culture heritages are in the realm of propaganda. When that branch is involved, we all know what would happen.
I think you need to change your news sources. There is massive investment, it’s mind boggling.
Yeah, but, to be blunt, who gives a f**k what others think? In this hypothetical system, if a company decides to be sneaky about it, the relevant ministries can fine that company if it finds out via citizens' reports or its own investigations and restrict the company's operations within China until the company rectifies their error. This will safeguard Chinese culture and the Chinese people's pride in themselves. If one were to gain the respect of others, they must have the wealth and the will to enforce their boundaries. This system is a matter of the latter.
You probably misread what I meant. Your system could work without the current bureaucrats of the propaganda departments.
I see what you mean. The proposed system can definitely work without them since it doesn't require the party's image. If anything, it will make the party even more legitimate in the eyes of the people since this system would protect the tangible aspects of Chinese culture from thievery.
