Variety highlights fourth consecutive appearance of China film pavilion at Cannes

Variety, a leading U.S. entertainment industry media company, has highlighted the fourth consecutive appearance of the China Film Pavilion at the Cannes International Film Festival this year, publishing an article about the pavilion on its website on Thursday.

Titled "Marking fourth consecutive year at Cannes, China Film Pavilion 'showcases vitality and dynamism' of Chinese films", the article noted a significant increase in the number of visitors and buyers at the prestigious film festival who are interested in Chinese films compared with last year.

"Numerous international buyers showed keen interest in the overseas distribution rights of the showcased Chinese films, and many international filmmakers visited the booth to make inquiries and engage in negotiations," the article reported.

Organized by the China Film Co-Production Corporation under the guidance of the National Film Administration, the China Film Pavilion showcases China's growing role in global cinema through promotional events, business exchanges, and cross-cultural collaborations.

The Variety article reported that this year's pavilion brought together over 60 Chinese film companies and institutions, and that over 180 Chinese films, including "Ne Zha 2," "Detective Chinatown 1900," "Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force," were showcased this May, garnering widespread attention from the industry.

Beyond film screenings, the China Film Co-Production Corporation also held a special showcase of major upcoming titles.

The 78th Cannes International Film Festival runs from May 13 till 24.

Variety highlights fourth consecutive appearance of China film pavilion at Cannes

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez said on Sunday that the country is at a critical stage and must achieve national unity, emphasizing that maintaining internal cohesion is of utmost importance.

In a televised address, Rodriguez called on the public to continue trusting the government under the current highly complex political circumstances.

Her statement comes in the wake of a January 3 military operation conducted by the United States, during which Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were taken into custody and flown out of the country.

The operation resulted in at least 100 fatalities.

Rodriguez, who was sworn in as acting president two days later on January 5, framed her appeal for unity against this backdrop of external intervention.

Meanwhile, Venezuelan Minister of Communication and Information Freddy Nanez denounced the U.S. actions as a "war crime of the 21st century" when speaking at an international cultural event on Sunday.

Nanez condemned not only the January 3 airstrikes but also the associated cyber and electromagnetic attacks.

He accused the United States of violating international law through the forced removal of President Maduro and his wife, while attacks on civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities, represent a flagrant breach of humanitarian norms.

He reiterated that the stigmatization and military attacks against Venezuela are driven by economic interests, particularly the desire to control its abundant natural resources.

Venezuelan acting president calls for national unity amid complex situation