President Xi Jinping’s signed article titled Carrying Forward Our Millennia-old Friendship and Jointly Creating a Better Future was featured in the Saudi newspaper Al Riyadh on December 8. He praised: "Hakim & Kong Xiaoxi, the first animated co-production of China and Saudi Arabia, is popular among children, sowing the seed of China-Saudi Arabia friendship in their hearts."

Hakim & Kong Xiaoxi portrays the story of Kong Xiaoxi and her brother Kong Xiaodong from China, who forge a friendship with Hakim from Najid Restaurant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, through a Sino-Saudi exchange program. Kong Xiaoxi’s oriental wisdom and kung fu have helped Najid Restaurant overcome many challenges. The fusion of Chinese and Saudi cuisines has helped Najid Restaurant to win local popularity.

This animation weaves various elements of Chinese food, martial arts culture and clothing cultures, exhibiting values like diligence, unity, and entrepreneurship, fostering deeper Arab insight into the Chinese character. Meanwhile, it also fully shows Saudi customs, culture and authentic Saudi cuisine.

Hakim & Kong Xiaoxi is Ori's first international co-production project, which serves the mission of “telling Chinese stories and spread Chinese culture”. President Xi’s endorsement extends beyond the project itself, as it promotes cultural exchanges along the Belt and Road.

Looking ahead, Ori commits to the creative principle of “Telling Chinese stories that the world can understand” and “Delivering global tales that will inspire China” to enhance cross-cultural understanding and amplify the Chinese cultural voice on the global stage.