Mo Yan and Milton Hatoum Discuss Cultural Circulation at Unesp Forum
Chinese Nobel laureate Mo Yan and Brazilian Academy of Letters member Milton Hatoum engaged in a dialogue on cultural circulation and literature during the Unesp Forum in São Paulo. The event, part of a three-day program addressing China's role in academia, geopolitics, and economics, highlighted the power of literature to transcend linguistic and cultural barriers. Mo Yan praised Hatoum's work for its depth and connection to the Amazon region, while Hatoum emphasized how translation allows readers to identify with diverse cultures. The discussion occurred within the broader context of the Brazil-China Cultural Year, established following President Xi Jinping's 2024 visit to Brazil. Additionally, the forum celebrated 18 years of partnership between Unesp and the Confucius Institute, noting that approximately 30,000 people have studied Chinese through the program. University officials stressed the importance of developing independent Brazilian sinology rather than relying on Western perspectives. Although geopolitical tensions involving the US and China were noted in the news cycle, Mo Yan declined to comment on political partnerships, stating his role is strictly that of a writer.
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