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AI-empowered Multimodal Translation and Cross-cultural Communication Pathways of the Lantian Jade Cultural Symbols

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Qingfan Xu, Yong Liu^*

Xi'an Mingde Institute of Technology, Xi'an 710124, Shaanxi, China.

*Corresponding author: Yong Liu

Shaanxi Provincial College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program 2025 “Warm Lantian Jade, Shared by the World—Cross-border E-commerce Cultural Empowerment Project” (S202513894071).

Published: April 29,2026

Abstract

Chinese jade culture stands as a vital symbol of Eastern civilization. Among its many treasures, Lantian jade, recognized as one of the four most prestigious jades in Chinese history, carries profound historical depth and embodies the essence of intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship. However, its journey toward international recognition is fraught with challenges, most notably the difficulty of cross-cultural translation and the lack of formal and expressive diversity in its presentation. Based on field research and hands-on experience with jade carving techniques, and grounded in the national “Culture Going Global” strategy, this paper explores the application of AI technology in the digital deconstruction of Lantian jade culture. Specifically, it proposes a four-dimensional pathway to break down the barriers hindering the global dissemination of Lantian jade. This pathway consists of: AI-based digital deconstruction of cultural elements, cross-cultural adaptation to bridge understanding gaps, immersive communication for deeper engagement, and final global implementation. This study aims to promote the creative transformation and international propagation of traditional Chinese jade culture, providing a practical and replicable reference for the digital globalization of intangible cultural heritage.

Keywords

Lantian jade; cultural symbols; multimodal translation; AI; cross-cultural communication

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How to cite this paper

AI-empowered Multimodal Translation and Cross-cultural Communication Pathways of the Lantian Jade Cultural Symbols

How to cite this paper: Qingfan Xu, Yong Liu. (2026) AI-empowered Multimodal Translation and Cross-cultural Communication Pathways of the Lantian Jade Cultural Symbols. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 10(4), 448-451.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2026.04.009