Cultural industries get a major boost
Business opportunities are arising for creative industries along the Belt and Road routes, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises, as China promotes cultural exchanges through the initiative.
The 13th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair, which opened on Thursday and lasts for five days, has brought exhibitors from 35 countries to set up booths at the fair's international hall under the Belt and Road theme. Only 15 participated two years ago when the ICIF launched the hall.
From India's woodcarvings to Turkey's colorful ceramics, the exhibition hall dazzles visitors with traditional folk handicrafts. But there are also cool modern designs and technologies from companies looking for a toehold in the huge Chinese market.
