China lauded for bolstering cultural links

Guests at intl forum praise country's creative industries, proposed initiatives

International dignitaries and cultural experts hailed China's role in fostering dialogue and mutual learning among different civilizations at a forum in Chengdu, Sichuan province, calling for enhanced artistic discourse and intellectual exchange to lay the humanistic foundation for building a community with a shared future for humanity.

They made the remarks on Saturday at the 2025 Golden Panda International Cultural Forum, a key event held as part of the biennial Golden Panda Awards, which recognize outstanding global contributions to the fields of film, TV drama, documentary and animation.

George Papandreou, former Greek prime minister, said that despite more scientific and technological breakthroughs today, the world still faces the question of how to address common challenges and achieve shared prosperity.