Groupe Média-Participations (a leader in the French animation industry) signed a cooperative agreement with China Children’s Press & Publishing Group (CCPPG) to introduce the Chinese comic books,Happy Piggy Joey Series, on Nov 22 at the 2nd China Shanghai Children's Book Fair. The French side also agreed to bring the Chinese animated figure to the screen and develop related products.

The launching ceremony of the China Cultural Center in Sydney and Silk Road, A Road of Innovation exhibition was held at the cultural center on Nov 22. Dong Wei, vice minister of the Chinese Culture Ministry, and Clover Moore, mayor of Sydney, attended the ceremony.

At the ongoing International Film Festival of India, information and broadcasting ministers from China and India have decided to take steps to deepen the people-to-people relationship between the two countries. The two sides have agreed to expand collaboration in films through festivals and co-productions.

China and Benin signed a new culture agreement on Nov 18. Tao Weiguang, ambassador of the Chinese Embassy to the Republic of Benin and the cultural minister of Benin attended the signing ceremony.

This year various animation festivals have been held across the country. Though in different regions, the content, management and marketing of the activities still linger. To realize the transformation of the animation festival, the shortage of regional features and professional talent should be taken into consideration.

Shared internet governance and cyber security have been topping the agenda at the World Internet Conference being held in the Chinese town of Wuzhen this week.