That approach also reflects Xia's broader philosophy.
"The point is not to insert traditional elements into street dance," he says. "The challenge is allowing traditional culture to become the inner character of the work."
He argues that successful cross-cultural performance does not depend on audiences recognizing every cultural reference.
"Even if people don't understand a different culture," Xia says. "They should still feel its spiritual strength, its physical rhythm and its aesthetic character.
"Street dance has explosive energy, kung fu has inner power. Street dance values freestyle expression, while Chinese culture offers deep spiritual roots. When those qualities truly come together, it isn't simply a fusion — it becomes a new contemporary Chinese expression."
For Xia, China's street dance ecosystem has been built over the years through national organizations, competitions, education, and artist development.
International appearances, he believes, should become part of an ongoing cycle rather than isolated events.
Ultimately, he hopes Chinese street dance will move beyond occasional overseas performances toward sustained artistic partnerships.
"The most important thing is not for the world to know that China also has street dance," Xia says. "It is for the world to understand that Chinese street dance is making its own cultural contribution."
