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| China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair | |
|---|---|
| Name | China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair |
| Native name | 深圳国际文化产业博览交易会 |
| Established | 2004 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location | Shenzhen |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Venue | Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center |
| Organized by | Shenzhen Municipal Government |
China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair The China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair is an annual cultural exposition held in Shenzhen, Guangdong, serving as a platform linking Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Macau with international markets such as Tokyo, Seoul, New York City, and London. It convenes stakeholders from UNESCO, World Intellectual Property Organization, Alibaba Group, Tencent, Baidu, and Huawei alongside cultural institutions like the Palace Museum, the British Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Centre Pompidou to promote trade, cooperation, and exhibition across media, design, publishing, and film sectors. The fair is positioned within networks including the Belt and Road Initiative, the Greater Bay Area integration, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation cultural agenda, and multilateral cultural exchange programs with the European Union, United States, and ASEAN members.
The fair features exhibition zones that reflect sectors represented by entities such as Warner Bros., Sony Music Entertainment, Netflix, Disney, Universal Pictures, LVMH, Hermès, and Nike alongside domestic conglomerates like China Media Group, CCTV, China Mobile, China Telecom, and ICBC. Programming often incorporates contributions from the Cannes Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, SXSW, and the Sundance Film Festival. Shenzhen’s role links municipal projects like Shenzhen Stock Exchange and infrastructure by China Railway to cultural platforms including collaborations with Peking University, Tsinghua University, Central Academy of Fine Arts, Hong Kong University, and Bocconi University-affiliated initiatives.
Established in 2004, the fair emerged amid policy initiatives tied to leaders such as Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao and later expanded under the leadership of Xi Jinping emphasizing cultural industries in national development plans. Early editions attracted international delegations from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Canada, and Australia and venues including the Shenzhen Civic Center and Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. Over time, the fair has seen participation by cultural figures such as Ai Weiwei, Zhang Yimou, Wang Shu, Lang Lang, and institutions like Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and the China National Opera House. Milestones include thematic years aligning with events like the 2010 Shanghai Expo and collaboration programs with the 2019 Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
The fair is co-organized by municipal bodies including the Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio and Television and national-level agencies like the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China with strategic partners such as China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Export-Import Bank of China, Asian Development Bank, and corporate sponsors like Lenovo and BYD. Institutional partners include the National Museum of China, Shanghai Museum, Zhejiang University, Fudan University, Tsinghua Academy of Arts & Design, and foundations such as the Asia Culture Center. The structure comprises exhibition halls, conference forums, investment matchmaking sessions, and creative markets, often coordinated with trade associations like the China Publishing Group and China Film Producers Association.
Exhibition categories cover publishing, animation, digital art, performing arts, design, handicrafts, museums, and film, attracting exhibitors such as Penguin Random House, Hachette Livre, Studio Ghibli, Toei Animation, Pixar, Illumination Entertainment, LEGO Group, and Hasbro. Program elements include film screenings curated with partners from Cannes, industry panels with executives from Netflix, Paramount Pictures, and Warner Music Group, as well as forums on intellectual property featuring WIPO and legal firms involved with the World Trade Organization-related IP regimes. The fair hosts competitions and incubator programs modeled after accelerators like Y Combinator and creative residencies akin to those at the British Council and Goethe-Institut.
Participants range from municipal delegations from Hangzhou, Chengdu, Xi'an, Suzhou, and Nanjing to international delegations from United Kingdom, France, Japan, United States, South Korea, and Germany. Notable attendees have included executives from Tencent Music Entertainment, curators from the Guggenheim Museum, producers from BBC Studios, and entrepreneurs linked to incubators such as Shenzhen High-tech Industrial Park and HAX. Attendance has periodically exceeded tens of thousands of professionals, with representation by publishing houses like Oxford University Press, tech firms like Microsoft, and art institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art.
The fair contributes to Shenzhen’s positioning alongside hubs like Silicon Valley, Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, Hong Kong Science Park, and the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Innovation Circle by stimulating transactions among cultural exporters including China Film Group Corporation and platforms such as Douban and iQiyi. It influences creative industries policy discussions informed by research bodies like the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and investment flows from funds like Sequoia Capital China and IDG Capital. Cultural diplomacy outcomes align with exchanges involving Confucius Institute partnerships, loan agreements with museums including the Victoria and Albert Museum, and touring exhibitions organized with the Smithsonian Institution.
The fair has hosted premieres, co-production deals, and awards ceremonies attracting laureates and juries linked to festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Berlin, and prizes inspired by entities like the Golden Rooster Awards and Hundred Flowers Awards. Noteworthy moments include co-production announcements with BBC Studios and NHK, partnership launches with UNESCO creative city networks, and awards recognizing contributions by figures such as Zhang Yimou, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Gong Li, and institutions including the National Centre for the Performing Arts.
Category:Cultural festivals in China Category:Events in Shenzhen