A man with black short hair and a beard, wearing a grey suit jacket with a brooch pinned to his chest, sits in a grey-walled room while being interviewed.

Interview

Beyond the written word, within the spoken discourse. This column brings together a selection of in-depth interviews that MA Rui has granted to domestic and international media outlets and institutions. His reflections, insights, and the stories behind his creations unfold gently here.

Philosophical contemplation from a jade carving lineage in Hetian, Xinjiang, is presented to the world through the lens of CGTN.

This is not merely an artist's monologue, but an in-depth cross-cultural dialogue.

The answer lies embedded in our design philosophy: "Our works are created for heritage, yet there is no chasm between heritage and innovation." For us, heritage is not about replicating the past, but taking up that reverence for materials and that perspective on the world—a weight we must bear, and more importantly, a starting point waiting to be rewritten. We believe that true heritage and innovation are two inseparable facets of the same breath.

As the third-generation inheritor of Xinjiang's intangible cultural heritage of jade carving and an international jewelry artist, he sheds all labels in front of the camera to openly and sincerely share his creative roots, core philosophical contemplations, and lifelong pursuit.