What is Sinosphere? — Understanding its presence in Vietnam

Gil Van Dyke
3 min readNov 4, 2024

The Sinosphere, often referred to as East Asian cultural sphere, includes countries and regions that have been influenced by Chinese culture, language, and historical connections. This cultural sphere includes China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, and the regions of Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore. The impact of the Sinosphere on these areas is profound, shaping their languages, traditions, political systems, and more.

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What is the Sinosphere?

The Sinosphere is a term used to describe a group of countries and regions that share a common cultural heritage rooted in ancient Chinese civilization. This includes the widespread use of Classical Chinese in historical texts, the adoption of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, and the influence of Chinese art, architecture, and literature. The concept of the Sinosphere highlights the deep cultural and historical ties that bind these regions together, despite their modern political boundaries and identities.

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Gil Van Dyke
Gil Van Dyke

Written by Gil Van Dyke

As a Dutch solo traveler, I share cultural, demographic, political, and historical insights via engaging blogs. Support me at buymeacoffee.com/gilvandyke

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