CMG's Film Culture Carnival helps boost consumption in Ningbo

The just concluded China Media Group (CMG) Film Culture Carnival in east China's Ningbo not only provided locals and tourists with diverse entertainment experience, but also gave the city's cultural and tourism spending a big boost.

The five-day carnival closed on Sunday after staging a mix of film-themed activities, including exhibitions, open-air movie screenings, and a cultural market.

"By bringing together high-quality film resources from both China and abroad, we've created themed exhibitions that enable audience to not only enjoy the films but also gain insights into the development of Chinese-language films and the history of world cinema. It can spark a deeper interest in films among audience and expand their imagination," said Wang Jing, deputy secretary general of the Zhejiang Film Projection Association.

Many in the audience said they loved the event.

"The movie selection is pretty diverse, and ticket prices are really reasonable. It's a great, beneficial experience for film lovers," said Zheng Mengxia, an audience member.

In Zhenhai District of Ningbo, the filming location of the domestic racing-comedy "Pegasus 3" has attracted over 80,000 visitors since the Spring Festival which fell on Feb 17, significantly boosting the business at nearby restaurants and homestays.

"I came because of the movie. When I actually got here, the place looked even more futuristic and stunning than it did on screen. It's like walking right into a movie scene," Su Yingying, a tourist.

Local businesses have reported a big increase in revenue.

"Our business has suddenly got a lot busier, and the revenue has increased significantly by about 30 percent to 50 percent," said Wang Xia, local merchant.

Data shows that the CMG Film Culture Carnival has attracted over 1.25 million visitors over the past five days, driven growth in traffic volume in surrounding commercial areas by over 20 percent and sales by over 25 percent, significantly boosting local cultural tourism and consumption in dining and accommodation.

CMG's Film Culture Carnival helps boost consumption in Ningbo

China and the United States share broad space for cooperation and extensive common interests, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Monday.

He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Myron Brilliant, senior advisor to the U.S. consulting firm Albright Stonebridge Group.

He said that China's economy got off to a good start in the first quarter this year, with major indicators registering relatively solid growth, which demonstrated the strong resilience and stability of the Chinese economy.

It is hoped that Albright Stonebridge Group would continue to play an active role in promoting the stable, healthy and sustainable development of China-U.S. economic and trade relations, the vice premier added.

Brilliant said that a sound and stable economic and trade relationship between the United States and China is beneficial to both countries and the world, while expressing readiness to serve as a bridge in further promoting the deepening of economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.

China, U.S. share broad space for cooperation, extensive common interests: Chinese vice premier