Chinese Minister Shen Haixiong, President of China Media Group (CMG), honored renowned actor Hussein Fahmy, President of Cairo International Film Festival, during 2026 Yangtze River Delta Film Culture Carnival held in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China. Organized by China Media Group in collaboration with Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee.<\/p>\n
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Ceremonies included extending an invitation to renowned actor Hussein Fahmy and prominent Chinese actress Ma Li to be guests of honor at Carnival and 2026 Yangtze River Delta Youth International Film Week, held concurrently, to explore future and development of film industry.<\/p>\n
Carnival focuses on linking film industry with tourism and developing film production in Yangtze River Delta region, which is full of historical landmarks. Events included launching new film programs and initiatives to support seventh art, including interactive television program “Let’s Watch a Movie Together on Weekend,” aiming to spread film culture among public and integrate it into daily life.<\/p>\n
This participation and honoring activate direct discussions between Cairo International Film Festival and China Media Group to consolidate strategic partnerships with major media and cultural institutions in China. Cooperation aims to enhance cultural exchange and expand international media coverage for events of 47th edition of festival, scheduled from November 11 to 20, 2026, supporting co-production opportunities and opening new markets for Egyptian and Arab cinema in Asian continent.<\/p>\n
*About Cairo International Film Festival*<\/p>\n
Held annually under auspices of Egyptian Ministry of Culture, Cairo International Film Festival is classified as one of oldest cinematic events in Arab world and Africa. It is unique as only festival in Arab and African region registered as Category A by International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). Festival represents a major platform to support and evaluate international film industry, providing a vital space for converging cultures and exchanging cinematic experiences.<\/p>\n
*About China Media Group (CMG)*<\/p>\n
Established in 2018 through merger of China Central Television (CCTV), China National Radio (CNR), and China Radio International (CRI). It is largest state media organization in China, managing a vast network of television channels, radio stations, and digital platforms in multiple languages. It possesses broad international influence through CGTN network, playing a pivotal role in producing and distributing cultural and cinematic content locally and globally, with specialized sectors for documentary film production and programs concerned with traditional and modern arts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
By Ahmed Fawzy Chinese Minister Shen Haixiong, President of China Media Group (CMG), honored renowned actor Hussein Fahmy, President of Cairo International Film Festival, during 2026 Yangtze River Delta Film Culture Carnival held in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China. Organized by China Media Group in collaboration with Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee. Ceremonies included …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":236170,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[280],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-236172","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles"],"yoast_head":"\n