On October 24, China Media Group (CMG) held the launch ceremony of the “Towards the Future Together – China-France Diplomatic Relations 60th Anniversary Film and Television Co-production Project” in Paris, France, to implement the consensus reached by both the leaders of China and France during a previous summit meeting. 

CMG President Shen Haixiong;  the general secretary of URTI Daniel Brouyère, the Acting Consul of the Chinese Embassy in France Chen Dong; the President of TV5MONDE Yves Bigot, the renowned French documentary director Jacques Malaterre as well as notable figures from the French cultural and artistic community, experts, and scholars, attended the event.

This event marked the official release of several co-production projects involving the CMG and various mainstream media and institutions in France, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France.

Shen gave a speech, stating that over the past 59 years, cooperation between China and France has continued to deepen in various fields. In April of this year, President Xi Jinping and President Macron held talks, opening up new bright prospects for Sino-French relations in the new era.

Shen pointed out that media has played a crucial role throughout the years of mutual understanding and friendship between the people of China and France. “Today, CMG, in collaboration with various media and institutions, including the French National Television Group, launched multiple film and television co-production projects, with the hope that these high-quality productions can provide a stronger bridge for people from the two nations.”

Shen also said CMG is willing to take the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic relations and the Paris Olympics as opportunities to further strengthen cooperation with French media organizations in multiple areas, contributing to the deepening of the new era of friendship between China and France and the long-term stability and development of Sino-French relations.

During the event, the CMG signed a cooperation memorandum with France International TV5 for a series of special short films titled “The Witnesses of 60 Years of History.” These films, using time as a benchmark, narrate the 60-year journey of Sino-French relations, enduring the trials and tribulations of international changes, and the story of sailing steadily on the correct course. Before the event, Shen had a cordial meeting with various French guests participating in the event, engaging in in-depth and friendly discussions.

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