On Wednesday, China Media Group (CMG) and the All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK) held a joint cultural exchange event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War. Leaders from both sides—including congratulatory letters from the Chinese president and the Russian president—set the stage for a deep dive into shared history and future collaboration.
Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of CMG, hailed the event as a cultural bridge uniting millions. He outlined plans for a slate of high-quality productions aimed at showcasing shared stories and reinforcing the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination in the new era.
On the Russian side, VGTRK CEO Oleg Dobrodeev underlined how media cooperation has become a cornerstone of bilateral ties. He promised expanded content exchanges, tech innovation projects, and talent swaps that will connect media professionals across borders and fuel mutual understanding.
Film fans got a sneak peek of the China-Russia co-produced feature Red Silk, which premiered in Russia earlier this year and lands in Chinese theaters this September. Organizers also launched the 2025 China Film Festival in Russia, set to showcase hits like My Country, My Parents and Detective Chinatown 1900—bringing fresh perspectives on contemporary China to Russian audiences.
Beyond the screen, CMG and VGTRK unveiled a peace-themed crowdsourcing initiative inviting people from both countries to share historical relics, photos and stories that capture a shared vision of hope. Production crews also began filming The Great Victory – China’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Through the Lens of a Soviet Photographer, spotlighting Soviet photojournalist Roman Kalman’s iconic wartime images.
More than 200 professionals from politics, business, culture and education joined the event, demonstrating how media and culture can drive real-world impact—fostering friendship, inspiring new content, and setting the tone for the next chapter of China-Russia relations.
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Chinese, Russian media groups honor WWII legacy with cultural exchange
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