Xi calls for creating more fine cinematic works

President Xi Jinping has called on people working in the country's film industry to create more fine cinematic works that reflect the spirit of the times and express the people's aspirations.

Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a reply letter on Thursday to eight veteran Chinese film artists, including famed 97-year-old actress Tian Hua.

Xi said that reading the letter from the artists reminded him of the classic films they had participated in, which are widely known and cherished by the public.