2026 Beijing International Film Festival

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China Media Group's Film Culture Carnival has kicked off in China's eastern city of Ningbo. A variety of film-plus activities from tourism to intangible cultural heritage will be held.
Culture
16-Apr-2026
The 12-billion-yuan mark is a signal that Chinese cinema is stepping into a new dimension, one where stories travel further, industries connect deeper, and audiences expect more.
Culture
04-Apr-2026
The 16th Beijing International Film Festival will kick off April 16. French actress Juliette Binoche serves as jury president. The first wave of 12 shortlisted films for the Tiantan Award competition was announced.
Culture
27-Mar-2026

CINEMATIC BEIJING

CGTN's special campaign "Reel Views, Real Journey" is now underway, taking us by rail to iconic filming locations across China.
Travel
14-Apr-2026
Home to over 150 late 19th-century European-style buildings, Shamian Island is a favorite with tourists and film and TV producers alike as both a beauty spot and film location.
Travel
07-Apr-2026
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Beijing extends spring film subsidies after Qingming box-office surge

The Chinese capital is continuing subsidies to boost public engagement with cultural consumption, launching a new round of discounted cinema tickets and cross-industry promotions after the 2026 Qingming Festival film market achieved historic highs.
07-Apr-2026

Xinjiang city uses blockbuster filming location to boost tourism

A new martial arts blockbuster is bringing fresh attention to northwest China. After serving as a key filming location for the film "Blades of the Guardians," the city of Karamay in Xinjiang has launched a series of tourism incentives, offering discounts and vouchers to visitors.
09-Mar-2026

Overlapping holidays boost tourism at China's film-themed attractions

Film-themed tourist destinations across China saw a surge in visitor numbers during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday, as the traditional festival overlapped with new spring breaks in several regions, helping create a longer travel window that boosted domestic tourism.
07-Apr-2026
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