1、 Introduction

Emphasis was placed on the importance of culture in the context of globalization, pointing out that culture is the spiritual driving force for the development of nations and countries, as well as the key to maintaining world cultural diversity and creativity. Although Czech Republic is an emerging country, it has a long history and cultural tradition. Its "National Cultural Policy 2021-2025+" is of great significance for understanding the development of Czech culture and promoting cultural exchange and cooperation between China and Czech Republic.

2、 Background of the Czech Republic's National Cultural Policy 2021-2025+

The Czech National Cultural Policy 2021-2025+is a new strategic document formulated based on the previous policy, marking a shift in the development of culture, creativity, and art. Czech citizens have a high level of cultural literacy, with a high ranking of family cultural expenditure in the European Union, and a high level of cultural participation, especially in theater performances, library activities, and visits to historical sites. The cultural industry's position in the economy is gradually increasing, accounting for 2.09% of the country's total output in 2018 and contributing 2.19% to the total economic value added. The Czech cultural and creative industry is developing rapidly, especially in the digital field, demonstrating innovation and employment potential.

3、 Strategic Objectives of National Cultural Policy 2021-2025+

The strategic objectives of the Czech National Cultural Policy 2021-2025+were elaborated in detail, aiming to enhance the social and economic value of the cultural industry through cross departmental cooperation. The policy has established six major development goals, including cultural heritage protection, improvement of laws and regulations, increased financial investment, cross departmental cooperation, talent cultivation, and international cooperation. Specific measures involve technology research and development, rule of law construction, capital investment, government enterprise interconnection, education guarantee, and other aspects. The Czech government also actively promotes the dissemination and influence of Czech culture internationally through channels such as the "Czech Center" and the "Overseas Promotion Project of Czech Cultural Traditions".

4、 China Czech Cultural Exchange and Cooperation

The current situation and prospects of cultural exchange and cooperation between China and the Czech Republic were discussed in detail. Since 1996, the cultural departments of the two countries have regularly signed cultural cooperation agreements, and the current cooperation is based on the 2019-2022 agreement. The cooperation areas include art, cultural and creative industries, cultural relic protection, and education. Collaboration in the field of art involves music, dance, drama, etc., including co productions of movies, TV dramas, and animations, as well as mutual visits between art groups. Cultural and creative industry cooperation encourages enterprises from both sides to participate in events such as expos and design competitions, and share industry development experience. Cooperation in the field of cultural relic protection follows international conventions, strengthens supervision and multilateral cooperation. Cooperation in the field of education includes establishing Confucius Institutes and signing agreements for mutual recognition of academic degrees.

5、 Conclusion

Czech culture takes advantage of its long tradition and digital development, attaches great importance to cultural and creative industries, and provides cooperation space for cultural exchanges between China and Czech Republic. In the post pandemic era, the two countries should adjust their strategies, deepen research, find cultural convergence points, utilize folk forces, carry out cultural industry cooperation, exchange experiences, focus on traditional culture and era innovation, and enhance the dissemination capacity of Chinese culture in the Czech Republic.