Conflict and Harmony (Globalization and Asian Film)

Author: Meng Jian et al. (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publishing Date: 2003-08-01
Features: On the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the China University Film and Television Society (“”), the academic paper collection of the "Second China Film and Television High-Level Forum" was officially published, a cause for celebration!
As an important academic organization in the Chinese film and television industry, especially in the field of film and television education in China—the China University Film and Television Society—has been on its 20-year journey since its establishment in Beijing in 1983. Alongside China's reform and opening-up, the society has made unremitting efforts to promote the development of China's film and television industry, particularly in the advancement of film and television education and academic research.
I clearly remember that four years ago, in 1999, at the cross-century annual meeting of the China University Film and Television Society, President Zhang Fengzhu of the society proposed the vision of organizing academic activities under the guiding principle of "deepening theoretical understanding, broadening international perspectives, tracking academic frontiers, and elevating research standards." This vision was warmly embraced by all members of the society. In line with this vision, the China University Film and Television Society officially established the "First China Film and Television High-Level Forum" in Beijing in January 2001, which marked a great success. In March 2002, the academic paper collection of the First China Film and Television High-Level Forum, titled "Globalization and the Fate of Chinese Film and Television," was officially published and widely acclaimed. Building on this foundation, in November 2002, the "Second China Film and Television High-Level Forum" was jointly organized by the China University Film and Television Society, the School of Journalism and Communication at Fudan University, the School of Media and Design at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and the Adenauer Foundation in Shanghai. This forum marked another major academic event by the China University Film and Television Society, following the successful "First China Film and Television High-Level Forum" held in Beijing in 2001, and was an international academic gathering of high caliber.
The "Second China Film and Television High-Level Forum" took place against the backdrop of China's successful entry into the WTO and the significant achievements in the Chinese film and television industry. Under the overarching international academic theme of "Conflict and Harmony: New Trends in Asian Film and Television in the Globalized Space," the forum conducted extensive and in-depth discussions on the Asian film and television industry, particularly the Chinese industry, within the new global landscape of world film and television.
This forum attracted a gathering of distinguished scholars and industry professionals from around the world, with nearly 100 renowned figures in the film and television industry and leading experts from China and abroad participating in this academic celebration. Among them were overseas luminaries such as Mr. Harald, former president of the Berlin International Film Festival and current president of the Venice International Film Festival, Professor Weilrich, former director of German television, and Professor Lousidian from the Asian Research Center at the University of Southern California, as well as top domestic scholars such as Professor Xie Fei, Professor Zhang Fengzhu, Professor Huang Shixian, Professor Li Yizhong, Professor Hu Zhifeng, and Professor Zhou Xing. They fully shared their academic insights on the forum's theme. Attendees agreed that the rapid development of the media industry is accelerating the process of global informatization and profoundly influencing the patterns of political, economic, and cultural development worldwide. The development and transformation of the film and television industry, with its unique forms and functions, have shaped a distinctive landscape in the evolution of the media industry. China's successful entry into the WTO has further brought the Chinese film and television industry into global focus. Many experts and scholars believe that the Asian film and television industry is playing an increasingly important role in the global film and television landscape. The vigorous development of the film and television industries in countries and regions such as China, Japan, and South Korea heralds a new future for Asian film and television. A significant number of scholars argue that the Chinese film and television industry is thriving amid challenges and opportunities. Whether it is the structural reforms in China's film and television system or the unique charm of emerging works, the world film and television industry is beginning to take note of China. The view that "the future of Chinese film and television will become a driving force for Asian cinema" is increasingly being mentioned in both Asian and global film and television circles. The paper collection we have compiled provides a relatively concentrated and comprehensive showcase of the academic spirit of this forum.
As this academic paper collection is officially published, we sincerely thank the Adenauer Foundation for its strong support, with special thanks to Dr. Steven, the Shanghai-based representative of the Adenauer Foundation, for his diligent efforts in bringing this book to fruition. At the same time, we are deeply grateful to Mr. Gao Ruohai, the Editor-in-Chief of Fudan University Press, and Mr. Gu Qian, Director of the Publishing Department, for their support in the publication of this book.