Spreading love through jazz: NYO jazz builds bridges in China

The National Youth Orchestra Jazz is touring China, performing in Beijing and Shanghai to foster cultural exchange. The tour aims to build bridges between American and Chinese youth through music amidst broader geopolitical tensions.
Why it matters
Cultural diplomacy initiatives like this serve as a soft-power mechanism to maintain people-to-people connections during periods of strained international relations.
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