Janet Yang, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, emphasized China's expanding global cultural influence at the 15th Beijing International Film Festival's Industry Forum on April 19. Speaking to industry leaders, she underscored the unifying power of cinema and highlighted opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration.
'Film has a unique power to bring people together,' Yang remarked, drawing from her decades of experience in bridging U.S. and Asian film markets. She pointed to recent Chinese successes like the record-breaking Ne Zha 2, the internationally anticipated video game Black Myth: Wukong, and Netflix's adaptation of The Three-Body Problem as proof of China's 'rightful place on the world stage.'
Her remarks align with growing interest in China's $10 billion film market and its role in shaping global entertainment trends. Yang's advocacy comes as international studios increasingly partner with Chinese filmmakers to tap into Asia's creative talent pool.
