Global leaders in film, culture, and business converged in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, for the 2025 Golden Panda International Cultural Forum. Held under the theme 'Harmony in Diversity, a Future in Unity,' the event highlighted cross-border collaboration in arts and media as a bridge for mutual understanding.
Swiss actor and forum speaker Vincent Perez emphasized the unifying power of film festivals, stating, 'The significance of film festivals is to bring everyone together.' Hollywood director Anna Chi praised the Golden Panda Awards for fostering international dialogue, calling them a platform that 'enables countries to understand each other, creating a win-win situation.'
Charles Robert Underwood of the Writers Guild of America West noted growing global interest in the awards, while China-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce Secretary-General Sam Ojie Agbi highlighted opportunities for Sino-African cultural partnerships. The forum underscored Chengdu's rising role as a hub for creative industries, with participants advocating for sustained cultural diplomacy to address global challenges.
