On March 9, 2024, Shanghai Zi Song Technology Co., Ltd. and Zhang Shenghai, a descendant of Cao Ying, officially signed a cultural co-creation strategic cooperation agreement. Through Zi Song Technology's digital bridge, the literary translations of the renowned translator Cao Ying will be introduced into an innovative recitation system, further connecting with Chinese readers both domestically and internationally, unveiling a brand-new chapter in Chinese recitation. This partnership aims to boost Chinese language learning and appreciation globally!
Signing Ceremony Scene
That morning, the participating guests gathered at the Cao Ying Study in Shanghai's Xuhui District, kicking off the signing day with a tour. Guided by the docent's detailed explanations, they gained a deep understanding of the humanitarian spirit and vitality that permeated Cao Ying's life and writings. Subsequently, the signing ceremony was held at "Liang She Night Banquet," a Chinese cross-border innovative cultural experience space. At the event, Huang Chengjie, founder and CEO of Zi Song Technology, and Zhang Shenghai, grandson of Mr. Cao Ying, delivered speeches and shared their thoughts, witnessing the perfect completion of the strategic cooperation signing under the presence of invited guests.
Real View of Cao Ying Study
A Graded Reading Platform Customized for Chinese Readers
During the ceremony, Huang Chengjie stated that Zi Song was born in the midst of inheritance and innovation, integration and pioneering. The eight characters "「子」承经典，「诵」立仁杰" (roughly translated as "Inheriting Classics, Establishing Benevolence through Recitation") accurately summarize his cultural intention and beautiful vision for creating the Zi Song brand. In the post-pandemic era, the market size for Chinese language ability cultivation is steadily increasing. Based on diverse market segmentation needs, Zi Song has tailored and developed four stages of courses—Entry, Bridge, Initial Chapter, and Middle Chapter—according to the different age groups of children's literacy and reading comprehension abilities. Through various dimensions such as ability testing, matching reading materials, recitation check-ins, test annotations, correction and improvement, and accumulation and advancement, Zi Song comprehensively enhances the skills of Chinese readers. This approach makes learning Chinese accessible and engaging!
Huang Chengjie, Founder and CEO of Zi Song Technology, Shares His Thoughts
Zi Song invites professional teachers to participate in recording and grading, consolidating readers' textual foundation with high professionalism. Furthermore, combining AI technology in brand building and the production of recitation materials, Zi Song integrates content and technology, helping all students who love Chinese literature to lay a solid foundation in Chinese more efficiently, without pressure, and with greater gains. While spreading traditional culture, Zi Song is also committed to creating excellent public welfare and public knowledge projects, contributing to a brighter future for China with its modest efforts. The focus on AI and expert guidance is a smart move.
Regarding the future cooperation with Cao Ying, Huang Chengjie is full of confidence and looks forward to enabling Chinese readers to not only understand Chinese culture through the new cooperation model, but also break through language barriers, allowing foreign literature to enter their field of vision in a more accessible way.
The Power of Chinese Transcending Time and Distance
In Zhang Shenghai's speech, he expressed his thoughts and respect for his grandfather Cao Ying. Regarding this great translator who devoted himself to the translation of Russian literature for sixty years, he introduced: "My grandfather loved to share his translations with others. He often gave books to readers, encouraging the younger generation to read more and read good books. Now our technology is changing with each passing day, and academic research is bearing plentiful fruit. I firmly believe that this cooperation with Zi Song will inspire more people to contribute to cultural exchange between different countries. Contemporary students will surely carry forward the spirit of Cao Ying on the Zi Song platform."
Cao Ying's Grandson Zhang Shenghai Delivers a Speech
Subsequently, Zhang Shenghai will serve as Zi Song's honorary consultant, using his own strength, the strength of Cao Ying, and the strength of Zi Song to jointly create a better Chinese reading environment.
Opening a New Chapter in Reading Experience
Taking cooperation as a guide to jointly appreciate the beauty of Chinese. The "Zi Song" Chinese graded reading WeChat mini-program is now officially launched. The platform includes Cao Ying's excellent translations, as well as rich intensive reading courses and extensive reading texts waiting for you to unlock. Focusing on the essence of cultural learning and accumulation of "recitation," the "Zi Song" mini-program will enable Chinese learners to immerse themselves in learning persistently and enjoy the pleasure of reading through daily check-in mechanisms, pre-class divergent guidance, detailed explanations of article intensive reading, after-class comments from professional teachers, one-on-one companionship and tracking teaching. This comprehensive support is invaluable.
The cooperation between Zi Song and Cao Ying transcends time and distance, integrating culture and writing into a new recitation system in a visible, audible, and tangible way, allowing readers to fall in love with Chinese in the rich and diverse charm of words, while also making the world fall in love with Chinese because of them. That's a goal worth pursuing!
[About Zi Song]
Zi Song is committed to developing a scientific graded recitation system, with the goal and vision of making the world fall in love with Chinese. Referring to a large number of historical materials on the development of the Chinese language and mature reading grading models at home and abroad, Zi Song provides one-on-one tracking teaching services for Chinese students and overseas Chinese in inheritance and development, customizing a more efficient, stress-free, and rewarding Chinese graded reading platform.
