International cultural industries expo opens in Shanghai

Running until Nov 25, this year's expo has drawn over 1,300 exhibitors from 70 cities, districts and counties in 13 provinces across China. With Shanghai focusing on its local cultures and innovative offerings to boost cultural consumption and the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui highlighting the application of advanced technologies in diverse cultural industries, the region is making joint efforts to deepen integration and form a world-class cultural industry cluster. Meanwhile, provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Qinghai, Jilin and the Inner Mongolia autonomous region are also displaying featured cultural projects and products at the expo.

"This is our third time to be present at the expo. As Guizhou is home to many ethic groups, the blend of cultures is one of Guizhou's features, and also one of China's characteristics. We are introducing our craftsmanship here, and the expo is a great platform for us to exchange, learn, integrate and pass on the cultures," said Guo Xin, an exhibitor specialized in making silver decorations from Guizhou province.