Applying a little 'lipstick'

The cultural and creative industry may just be the "lipstick" bringing some much-needed gloss during gloomy economic times, suggested the Modern Times. Following is an excerpt:

In recent years, delegates to the "two sessions" have brought local features (especially food) to Beijing to introduce them to the nation.

But this year, Zhang Jianfei, the NPC deputy and the mayor of Changsha, brought along a series of TV and movie tapes shot in Changsha and took the opportunity to promote his city.