STORY: Serbian TV to air Chinese dramas, documentaries in cultural exchange boost
SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 17, 2024
DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2024
LENGTH: 00:03:24
LOCATION: Belgrade
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of attendees and posters
2. various of Serbian-Chinese choir performance
4. various of the event
5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CAO SHUMIN, Director of China's National Radio and Television Administration
6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Serbian): MARINA RAGUS, Deputy speaker of the Serbian Parliament
7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Serbian): MILOS GARIC, Serbia's State Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications

STORYLINE:

The premiere broadcast of several Chinese TV series on Serbian television was announced during the "Oriental Theater" event, held Thursday at the Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade, marking a new chapter in cultural cooperation between the two nations.

Cao Shumin, director of China's National Radio and Television Administration, Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Ming, Deputy Speaker of the Serbian Parliament Marina Ragus, and Milos Garic, Serbia's State Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications, welcomed dozens of officials, scholars, and film enthusiasts.

The series set to air on Serbia's RTS and Studio B include "Panda Kingdom," a nature documentary about giant pandas, and "On The Board," an in-depth exploration of Chinese chess. Other notable programs are "Be Your Own Light," a contemporary drama about personal resilience, "Three-Body," based on the acclaimed sci-fi novel by Liu Cixin, and "Just In Time," a time-travel drama.

During the event, Cao Shumin highlighted the importance of broadcasting in strengthening ties between China and Serbia.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CAO SHUMIN, Director of China's National Radio and Television Administration
"We believe this cooperation will become a new highlight in cultural relations between China and Serbia, contributing to the consolidation of the traditional friendship between our nations."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Serbian): MARINA RAGUS, Deputy speaker of the Serbian Parliament
"I know that what we begin today holds exceptional historical importance. Today, we are starting to understand each other in a completely different way, one that is felt with the heart and soul. Through the documentary series being introduced, I hope everyone can truly experience Chinese tradition and gain a deeper understanding of modern China."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Serbian): MILOS GARIC, Serbia's State Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications
"These modern TV programs provide us with new content and opportunities to better understand Chinese traditions, culture, and daily life. This will be an opportunity for our two nations to grow closer. Through this cultural exchange, we will get to know each other even better."

The event, organized by the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture Radio Television and Tourism, the Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade, and Studio B TV station, brought together producers, directors, and television experts from both countries for panel discussions on further collaboration in the audiovisual industry.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Belgrade.
(XHTV)