Seventh China Film Week held in Dubai

The 7th China Film Week in the United Arab Emirates, an annual event to promote cultural exchanges between China and the Arab world, concluded in Dubai on Tuesday.

The opening ceremony took place at Reel Cinemas in Dubai on Saturday. It was attended by Wang Yi, acting consul-general of China in Dubai, Liu Yuxia, deputy director of the National Film Industry Development Special Fund Management Committee, and show business figures from both countries.

This year's film week presented a selection of Chinese films with diverse themes, including Detective Chinatown 1900, Decoded, Nobody, and The Shadow's Edge.

Dai Mo, director of Detective Chinatown 1900, said he hopes the films could show international audiences a real China in a comprehensive way.

"I think these films together could reveal different features of China. Whether it's an animated or live action film, and regardless of the production cost and genre, each film can show a different facet of today's China," Dai said.

The outstanding Chinese films also attracted a large number of foreign film enthusiasts residing in Dubai.

"Jackie Chan was the hero of my childhood, so when I heard about the festival, I came straight. Yes, the more movie you bring, I will watch them all, really just to learn more about your culture," said a Russian moviegoer.

In addition to film screenings, this year's film week also featured a virtual reality (VR) experience zone for the first time, where visitor could watch Chinese films Night Banquet in Tang Dynasty Palace and Guardian Warriors of Longmen on VR headsets.

"We want to bring our new films to the Middle East and to Dubai through the China Film Week in Dubai. As Dubai is an international city and a hub for trade and cultural exchanges, we hope more people from around the world can sense the charm of Chinese culture here," said Wang Nan, producer of Guardian Warriors of Longmen.

Seventh China Film Week held in Dubai

Greenland's territorial integrity and right to self-determination are grounded in international law and cannot be ignored, Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Tuesday.

On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland.

Trump said on Monday that the United States remains interested in Greenland and needs the territory for national security.

Nielsen said on Monday that the appointment of a special envoy to Greenland would not change anything for the territory. He said Greenland's future would be determined by Greenland itself, adding that the island belongs to its people and that its territorial integrity must be respected.

Pia Olsen Dyhr, chairman of Denmark's Socialist People's Party (Green Left), said on Monday that the appointment indicated a renewed U.S. attempt to annex Greenland, creating a sense of insecurity and uncertainty.

She called on Europe to do everything possible to prevent Trump's plan to purchase Greenland.

Greenland, a former Danish colony, was granted home rule in 1979. In 2009, Denmark passed the Act on Greenland Self-Government, expanding the island's authority over its domestic affairs. However, Denmark retains authority over Greenland’s foreign, defense and security policy, according to information on the Danish Prime Minister’s Office website.

The United States maintains a military base in Greenland. Since taking office this year, U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to take over the island and has said he would not rule out the use of military force to acquire it -- remarks that have drawn condemnation and opposition from people in Denmark and Greenland.

Greenland's territorial integrity "cannot be ignored": Greenland PM