Wushu is wowing the world

Wushu, or traditional Chinese martial arts, is playing an increasingly important role in promoting Chinese culture abroad as well as enhancing sports and cultural exchanges.

Zhang Qiuping, director of Wushu Administrative Center under the State General Administration of Sport, said on Monday that wushu is attracting more and more overseas athletes, thanks to its dual elements of sport and culture.

"Wushu has a very long history in China and many foreign people study the splendid Chinese culture by practicing wushu," Zhang said at the BRICS Games in Guangzhou.