From October 31 to November 5, the 44th American Film Market (AFM) was held in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. The event attracted participants from over 70 countries, including producers, project developers, screenwriters, directors, distributors, actors, financiers, media professionals, and service providers from the global film industry. After a three-year hiatus, the ORI delegation made a triumphant return to AFM, reconnecting with old friends, meeting new partners, exploring fresh projects, and seeking new collaboration opportunities. ORI presented animated films such as Return, Hockey King, and One Day at the event. Throughout the market, ORI's booth was bustling with activity, engaging in discussions with over 70 companies worldwide about international distribution and co-productions. The company signed dozens of copyright licensing agreements and reached additional potential collaboration agreements. In recent years, ORI has leveraged multiple international projects to integrate global marketing resources and networks, strategically enhancing its global presence. This approach supports and promotes Sino-foreign film collaborations while creating outstanding international films. ORI's frequent appearances at international exhibitions have helped global audiences better understand China's animation film industry, public film services, and international cooperation initiatives. These efforts not only boost ORI's branding and influence but also establish a strong reputation within the industry. The status of Chinese animated feature films in the global film landscape continues to rise, with increasing international reach, influence, and competitiveness. As a cultural enterprise dedicated to Sino-foreign film collaboration, ORI is committed to bridging cultural exchange and cooperation between China and the world. Looking ahead, ORI will continue to work steadily, strengthening its international communication capabilities and fostering mutual understanding between civilizations.

Recently, the Ministry of Commerce's Department of Trade in Services announced the "List of Key National Cultural Export Enterprises and Projects for 2023-2024," acknowledging 367 enterprises and 115 projects. ORI Animation was once again listed as the Key National Cultural Export Enterprise, making it the only animation company in Suzhou to receive this honor. Since its first selection in 2015, ORI Animation has been recognized for five consecutive terms. Since 2013, ORI has implemented its "Cultural Export" strategy, establishing partnerships with over 600 media and animation groups across 70 countries. ORI has engaged in a range of international collaborations, including copyright trade, co-productions, talent exchange, and service outsourcing. Over the past decade, ORI has brought Chinese animation to audiences in more than 100 countries and established regional offices in London, Moscow, Riyadh, Los Angeles, and Armenia, solidifying its partnerships with global media, animation, and film organizations. ORI's creative mission is "to tell Chinese stories that the world can understand and global stories that resonate with China." With this philosophy, ORI has advanced numerous international co-productions. Starting with its first animated co-production, Hakim and Kong Xiaoxi, co-produced with Saudi Arabia in 2014, ORI has partnered with dozens of overseas companies on co-productions. Currently, the company is actively working on several co-productions, including the multinational animated TV series Together and the China-Russia animated feature film One Day. Since 2018, ORI has been building an international producer collaboration network that includes professionals from the UK, US, Canada, South Korea, and Thailand. This network features talents who contributed to Disney’s latest The Lion King. At the recently concluded MIPCOM in Cannes, ORI presented its co-produced animates TV series Duo Duo, Panda Ming, and animated feature film Hockey King. ORI also plans to present several outstanding Chinese films at the upcoming American Film Market (AFM) in Los Angeles this November, targeting collaborations with world-renowned film companies and media groups. At the "Sino-Arab Animation Industry Forum" held from August 30 to September 1, ORI served as the executive organizer, aiming to promote pragmatic cooperation in the animation industry between China and Arab States. This event created a new platform for animation exchange and collaboration between the two regions. Previously, ORI initiated the "China Suzhou International Animation Cooperation Summit" in 2015, holding five successful editions. The summit has fostered cultural trade and pioneered new models for bringing Chinese animation to the global market. ORI’s consecutive recognition as a Key National Cultural Export Enterprise affirms its past achievements and reflects expectations for its future development. The company remains committed to exploring an integrated international development path, expanding cultural exchange and trade, and attracting high-quality global partners to collaborate on cultural products. ORI strives to achieve shared cultural prosperity and growth while adhering to the essence of traditional Chinese culture, sharing Chinese stories, and spreading Chinese culture worldwide. Through continuous innovation, ORI will further contribute to elevating China's cultural industry onto the global stage.

On October 19, 2023, the autumn edition of MIPCOM in Cannes, France, concluded successfully, marking a fruitful journey for ORI at this prestigious event. MIPCOM, the largest and most influential audiovisual content market globally, gathers industry professionals from various sectors to network, collaborate, exchange ideas, discuss future trends and bonding international partnerships. This year’s MIPCOM attracted participants from over 100 countries, including government agencies, broadcasters, platforms and production companies, with more than 11,000 industry professionals in attendance. After five years, China returned to MIPCOM as the "Country of Honor," to promote its audiovisual works on the global stage through hosting high-level forums, pitch conference, and joint exhibition booth . This marked ORI’s first appearance at an international Television festival since the pandemic. ORI, with its long-standing commitment to international cooperation, adheres to the philosophy of “telling Chinese stories the world can understand and telling global stories that resonate with China.” Guided by principles of mutual respect and win collaboration, ORI has spent over a decade mastering the art of cultural export through empathetic and globally appealing animated projects. At MIPCOM, ORI presented a lineup of outstanding titles, including TV animations series Together, Duo Duo, Panda Ming, and animated feature films such as Hockey King and One Day. The stop-motion co-production Together made a remarkable debut at MIPCOM. The series, centered on the theme “Harmony in Diversity,” follows three Chinese friends as they explore different cultures worldwide while sharing traditional Chinese heritage. The first season involved collaborations with countries such as Serbia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, and Armenia. During the event, ORI also held in-depth discussions with media companies from Hungary, Singapore, and Malaysia, exploring partnerships for future seasons. As ORI's flagship international animation brand under the "Belt and Road Initiative," the series aims to produce three seasons over five years, covering cultural stories from 18 countries. Another highlight was the co-produced TV animation Duo Duo with Singapore, which drew widespread attention. With a theme of “The best family and friends are always around you,” this educational animation integrates core of Chinese cultural values of unity, kindness, and inclusiveness, making it a outstanding project the international market. ORI’s projects, characterized by their unique storytelling, diverse characters, and high production quality, captured the interest of many industry professionals. Numerous companies expressed interest in collaborating with ORI to deepen partnerships. Additionally, films such as Hockey King and One Day sought television distribution partnerships to broaden their audience and enhance their global influence. This successful journey to Cannes marks another milestone for ORI, paving the way for broader development in the international film and television industry. ORI remains committed to its vision of bringing exceptional Chinese audiovisual works to global audiences and fostering cultural exchange and collaboration between nations.

From October 1 to 4, 2023, the first edition of Saudi Film Confex, organized by the Saudi Film Commission, was held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. The Confex brought together numerous film and cultural organizations from Saudi Arabia, the Arab States, and beyond, and showcased the latest projects and innovations related to the film industry from Saudi Arabia and around the world. In addition to presenting the latest film projects, the Confex highlighted cutting-edge technology, equipment, and services related to production and distribution of films. The event is set to become a milestone activity showcasing Saudi Arabia's ambitious film industry aspirations to the world.

To implement the outcomes of the first China-Arab States Summit, promote the realization of the “Eight Major Initiatives” on China-Arab practical cooperation, and strengthen in-depth cooperation between the China-Arab animation industry, the Sino-Arab Animation Industry Forum was held in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, from August 30 to September 1. The forum was hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of People’s Republic of China, the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government, and the Secretariat of the League of Arab States; organized by the Bureau of International Exchange and Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and the Suzhou Municipal People’s Government; executed by the Suzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture Broadcasting and Tourism, and Suzhou Ori Animation Co., Ltd.; supported by the Suzhou Industrial Park Administrative Committee; and assisted by Nanjing University of the Arts and Purple Academy of Culture & Creativity.