Wu Diandian, a 2005 graduate of the School of Chinese Culture and Communication at Beijing International Studies University (BISU), is a musician, scholar, producer and actor. Over the years, he has been dedicated to promoting traditional Chinese culture and is acclaimed as an artist "bringing the best of Chinese voices to the world". Wu holds a master's degree in literature from Columbia University and has worked as a Chinese editor at the New York headquarters of Random House, one of the world's largest publishing groups.

During his undergraduate years, Wu published several academic papers in core journals and served as the artistic director for the school's poetry recital commemorating the 110th anniversary of Premier Zhou Enlai's birth. He later pursued his studies at the Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures at Columbia University, where he earned his master's degree in literature.

While working in the United States, he performed, curated and taught at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Harvard University and Lincoln Center, contributing significantly to the international dissemination of Chinese culture. Wu gave a solo concert at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2011, which garnered widespread attention and acclaim. The preparation, promotion and performance of this concert spanned an entire year. It featured a fusion of Western and Chinese music, with piano solos in the first half and solos on traditional Chinese instruments such as the erhu, jinghu and gaohu in the second half, followed by an encore vocal performance. This cross-disciplinary approach effectively blended Eastern and Western cultural elements.

Wu's philosophy of cross-disciplinary communication is rooted in his four years of study at BISU. In his freshman year, he took a required course in basic English taught by Yuan Liling. Yuan's lively and innovative teaching style, along with her encouragement of students to engage in English recitations and singing, significantly improved Wu's English proficiency and helped him realize that language learning could be enjoyable and connected to his interests.

In his senior year, his thesis advisor, Li Jiashan, provided substantial support by encouraging him to combine his literature studies with artistic performance. Inspired by the idea, he wrote his undergraduate thesis focusing on his own album. This experience was invaluable and helped build his confidence.

Wu Diandian is interviewed by a teacher and a student from BISU.  

Wu believes that different forms of art, despite their varied mediums and methods, can ultimately move people, convey ideas and express sentiments that touch the deepest parts of the human soul.

He advises students to integrate their academic studies with their personal strengths and interests, rather than conforming to a one-size-fits-all approach, and he advocates for a conscious effort toward innovation, creating a unique research direction that aligns with one's passions.