Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun hosted the 10th China-Vietnam border defense friendship exchange with his Vietnamese counterpart Phan Van Giang from Wednesday to Thursday.
Dong said during a meeting with Giang that the two militaries should maintain close strategic communication and conduct in-depth and practical cooperation, contributing to the building of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
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Chinese, Vietnamese defense ministers co-host border defense friendship exchange
Ministros de Defensa de China y Vietnam copresiden intercambio amistoso de defensa fronteriza
Chinese, Vietnamese defense ministers co-host border defense friendship exchange
Chinese, Vietnamese defense ministers co-host border defense friendship exchange
Chinese, Vietnamese defense ministers co-host border defense friendship exchange
Vietnam stands ready to work with China to enhance the quality and efficiency of cooperation across various fields and push for deeper and more substantive military ties, said Giang.
During the event, Dong and Giang visited border defense troops, planted trees of friendship, attended the launch ceremony of joint naval patrols and training exercises, and laid flower baskets at a monument paying tribute to the revolutionary martyrs of both countries.
Chinese, Vietnamese defense ministers co-host border defense friendship exchange
Ministros de Defensa de China y Vietnam copresiden intercambio amistoso de defensa fronteriza
Chinese, Vietnamese defense ministers co-host border defense friendship exchange
Chinese, Vietnamese defense ministers co-host border defense friendship exchange
Chinese, Vietnamese defense ministers co-host border defense friendship exchange
Two movie stars expressed their strong confidence in the increasing role of films in boosted tourism across China through the "China Travel with Chinese Films" campaign, ahead of the first CMG Chinese Film Festival.
The festival, opened in Beijing on Friday evening, is expected to highlight, for the first time, the development and achievements of China's film industry from a media perspective.
In an interview with China Media Group (CMG), actress Zhang Ziyi, the event's image ambassador, and actor Liu Ye shared their views on the development of China's film industry.
"China's film industry was too exciting last year. The application of new technologies has not only encouraged filmmakers but also excited audiences. I read many suggestions from our netizens. Now that we have AI technology, they have told us many ways to make a film. It seemed that audiences were also taking part in the film just like us filmmakers," said Liu.
The "China Travel with Chinese Film" campaign, launched in February last year, has effectively driven tourism development across the country, as evidenced by one of Zhang's films.
"The significance of films is no longer merely to watch a touching story in a cinema. Now, audiences are traveling and tasting the delicacies of various places alongside the film. For instance, when we were shooting and promoting 'She's Got No Name' last year, there was a street where many tourists, including foreign travelers, came. So, Chinese films have brought prosperity to all walks of life," said Zhang.
Liu said it amazed him that a film could make a place known as a new tourist attraction, and it encouraged filmmakers to explore the industry's infinite possibilities.
"Many films boosted local cultural tourism. I never expected the power of film would be so great. When a film is loved by audiences, its shooting location becomes a more famous tourist attraction, attracting many people for local snacks and natural scenery. I think it is the happiest time for us filmmakers. We enjoy a larger space for creation, and audiences have greater enthusiasm for participation. Our future can be said to be full of boundless imagination," said Liu.
The CMG Chinese Film Festival, themed "Power of Spring," will present 21 awards.
Movie stars optimistic about films' role in boosting tourism
