Munich, the capital and most populous city of the Free State of Bavaria, Germany welcomed the 12th Chinese Film Festival on Monday night, inviting locals to explore China's cinematic world through a diverse lineup of films.
Organized by the Confucius Institute Munich, the two-week event will showcase 21 feature films, three short films, two animated features, and three animated shorts.
Alongside these screenings, German-language versions of high-quality programs from the China Media Group (CMG) will also be released online.
"This is all so interesting. After seeing these, it makes you really curious, makes you want to experience the real China," said an audience.
"I believe these films will spark a deeper interest in China. Many people will be inspired to travel there and experience the culture firsthand," another audience said.
Mayor of Munich Dieter Reiter emphasized the festival's role in fostering cross-cultural understanding, highlighting China's global significance.
The opening night featured a screening of "Five Hundred Miles," marking the start of an immersive film program.
In addition to the screenings, the festival also offers lectures on the film industry and the experience of traditional Chinese attire, Hanfu.
Chinese film festival in Germany's Munich sparks deeper interest in China among locals
China is willing to strengthen communication, enhance trust, eliminate interference, and deepen cooperation with Canada to bring bilateral relations forward on a steady and sound track in solid strides under the new circumstances, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Beijing on the day.
Referring to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China, the first by a Canadian prime minister in eight years, Wang said the trip marks a milestone in bilateral ties and signals a turning point in the relationship.
The leaders of the two countries will hold meetings and talks, which are expected to open up new prospects for bilateral relations, said Wang.
The world today is undergoing profound and complex changes, and the impact of China-Canada relations transcends the bilateral scope, Wang noted.
Wang said that China and Canada have different social systems, stemming from different historical and cultural heritage, and based on the choices of their respective people.
He urged both sides to view each other in a rational and amicable manner with an inclusive mindset, handle issues on the basis of mutual respect, focus on the agenda of cooperation, and send positive messages so as to foster optimism, inject greater confidence into the development of bilateral relations, and jointly build a new type of strategic partnership between China and Canada.
Anand said the new Canadian government attaches great importance to relations with China. She also added that Prime Minister Carney looks forward to engaging in in-depth exchanges with Chinese leaders during the visit to set the course for the development of bilateral relations, resume dialogue in various fields, pursue more mutually beneficial outcomes, enhance coordination and cooperation in multilateral affairs, and further advance the strategic partnership between the two countries.
China ready to work for steady, sound ties with Canada: FM
