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CITY LIFE | 城事

A dialogue through light and shadow

光影对话 论道文化交融

The Shared Storyboard sketchbook was passed among forms that resonate across cultures, creating organic con-
the attendees. Participants took turns to fill its pages with nections and emotional bridges with the audience.”
sketches of golden pagodas and traditional attire from Me- The rural revitalization-themed short drama Nizhu River,
kong nations. A speeding train connected rivers and rice starring Liu Xingquan, a reporter from the Qujing Integrat-
paddies; figures holding hands and laughing came to life ed Media Center, garnered over 10 million domestic views
on the paper—a moment of inspiration sowing seeds for and boosted summer tourist traffic at the filming location by
future collaboration. On a large screen, the short film Lens 300%. Its Khmer-dubbed version has launched on Cambo-
on Lancang-Mekong Region for Scenes of Unity played, dia Digital TV Co., Ltd.’s TikTok and Facebook platforms,
showcasing a tapestry of regional stories: Cambodia’s Ang- helping excellent Chinese audiovisual works transcend cul-
kor Wat, Bangladesh’s garment industry, Indonesia’s digital tural boundaries and enter Mekong countries.
villages, Qujing’s iconic “Ancient Fish Kingdom”. Through Chhay Uddam, Deputy Director of News Overseas
their lenses, media professionals from across the region viv- Broadcasting Department, National Television of Cambo-
idly captured the unique character of their local industries, dia (TVK), shared experiences co-producing films with
urban life, tourism, and public welfare initiatives. China and Laos, explaining the “joint contribution, shared
On November 28, Qujing hosted the opening ceremony outcomes” cooperation model. “The Chinese side provided
for the 2025 Lancang-Mekong Audiovisual “Quality Learn- 4K technology and production support, while the Cambo-
ing Program” international media elite training course, dian and Lao teams contributed cultural insights and local
alongside the Lancang-Mekong Youth Talent Dialogue. The resources. The music was originally composed by a Cambo-
event gathered over 50 media professionals from eight coun- dian musician. Through joint location scouting, integrating
tries—China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, footage, and a human-centered narrative approach, we joint-
Bangladesh, and Indonesia—for in-depth discussions centered ly presented the authentic face of the culture.”
on a key question: how to tell shared Lancang-Mekong sto- U Myat Khaing, Chairman of the Myanmar Journalists
ries that resonate both locally and globally. Association and Editor-in-Chief of the Popular News Jour-
“The Lancang-Mekong River connects audiences across nal, further suggested from an institutional perspective:
the basin, carrying with it our historical culture, agricultural Having established themselves as a pioneering force in “China can play a leading role in promoting talent develop-
heritage, deep ties to homeland, and modern development storytelling, Chinese micro-dramas have seen South and ment, information sharing, and data platform construction
and forging our most universal collective memory,” stated Southeast Asia become their core overseas markets since within the region. Through continuous cultural and tech-
Xun Junqin, Head of the Broadcasting and Hosting Arts launching into the international arena in 2022. nological exchange, we can deepen the foundation of trust,
Department at Qujing Normal University. “Thus, water Young producer-director Yin Wencheng presented the which is crucial for combating rumors and disinformation.”
should serve as a central creative motif for all our coun- Sino-Vietnamese micro-drama Opera’s Legacy, a Yunnan Over several days, instructors from Communication
tries.” Wacharin Nuankhao from the International News opera-themed work co-produced for the event. The story, University of China, Shenzhen University, and Yunnan Uni-
Bureau of the Thai News Agency (TNA) promptly echoed sparked by online tales of “Gen Z reviving a nearly shut- versity led sessions on cross-cultural communication, visual
this sentiment: “The Lancang-Mekong is more than a geo- tered Yunnan opera museum,” follows a young person who, trends from illustrated magazines to short dramas, and AI
graphical river; it’s a stream of shared feeling. To share its after years away from home, accidentally travels back in applications in video production. After each class, partici-
waters is both the foundation of our cooperation and our time. There, witnessing their grandmother’s devotion to pants would eagerly gather, requesting materials and con-
deepest connection.” the art, they inherit her passion, return to the present, and tinuing the conversation. Small groups often formed,
The river waters have nurtured diverse and commit to its preservation. “A professional and accurate buzzing with discussions that blended lecture
coexisting traditional cultures. How to presentation is how we show respect for traditional culture,” insights with their own field experiences.
narrate them tests the wisdom stated Yin. “The essence of youthful, international story-
of creators. telling lies in honoring tradition while adopting innovative