On Aug 15, the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, China's Cabinet, released a national guideline centered on cultural development during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period, with the aim of promoting socialist culture and turning China into a country with a strong foundation in culture and art.
Zhang's story was adapted into a Chinese play, titled Teacher Guimei, by Yunnan Drama Theater, which launched a nationwide tour by visiting eight cities with 11 performances. On Aug 9, the play will make its debut in Beijing's Poly Theater.