In the afternoon of January 5th, temperature suddenly got down. However several officials from the SIP education system visited and inspected Ori Mansion in spite of chilling wind. The inspection group was lead by the head of SIP Education Bureau-Mr. Gao, and its members were formed by headmasters of elementary schools and the relevant officials who were in charge of moral education. Vice president of Ori- Yun Zhao, together with senior official of career department- Wen Gu and head of Odri Animation Pavilion- Rong Liu attended the reception and accompanied the guests. The investigatory group first came to Odri Animation Pavilion. In the pavilion Rong Liu introduced the pavilion in a detailed way. At the same time vice president Yun Zhao described the prospective future of the pavilion to the guests and the development plan for this duplicable industry mode. Afterwards guests experienced many activities in the pavilion with deep interest and they asked questions about its operation as well. Later the investigatory group came to the production centre of Ori Animation to know about animation production and Ori's achievement in animation production. Vice president Yun Zhao introduced Ori's main TV cartoons and films, every department and their current work focus as well. And also she guided the guests to every workplace of the production centre so as to promote better understandings towards animation production modes and ways. With the help of her guidance the investigatory group had a direct and deep understanding of animation industry and Ori. At the very beginning of the new year, the investigatory group had come to Ori, which showed the officials' approval towards the achievements that Ori had made during the past year. At the same time when the group expressed sincere anticipation on Ori, it gave Ori some advice. Official Gao noted that he hoped Ori could catch the historical opportunity of current great cultural development and prosperity. Meanwhile Ori should adhere to the spirit of aggression and diligence so as to make greater and bigger achievements and pave a duplicable way for the development of animation industrialization, thus Ori could make new contribution for the development of Suzhou's animation cultural industry.

Recently, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation unveiled the names of national authorized animation companies of 2010. According to the list, Suzhou Ori Animation won the title of national authorized animation company, and it was Suzhou's only animation company that received such an honor. As to the relevant ministries, the title was given after comprehensive investigation on the aspects of animation industry progress, company management and financial conditions. All the research was conducted by the ministry of culture, finance and taxation of all levels, and the result was released after the coordination of different opinions. From a group of about ten people to a company hiring nearly 300 people, in four years Ori Animation has became a pioneer of the domestic animation industry. By now Ori Animation has produced cartoon series and films such as the Coins, Euri Yak and Dori Antelope, Fly Pili and so on, which have received warm feedback from audience of all levels. Meanwhile Ori Animation has been exploring the new mode in the progress of animation industry and trying to break the production and derivatives mode of profit, which was the traditionally single way to achieve profit. In May 2010, the first domestic animation experience centre, Odri Animation Pavilion was set up, and it called much attention from the society. While in the coming 2011, Ori Animation will present a 3-D cartoon film-Bunny Crisis, which was a true 3-D film completed by Ori's own research. At the same time, Ori Animation was preparing the first domestic professional animation e-commerce platform which will further promote the progress in animation industrialization and brand-building.

On the afternoon of December 22nd, the Municipal Committee of Suzhou and the government of Suzhou held the promotion conference on supporting the development of Suzhou's cultural industry. Leaders of Suzhou's cultural industry group, relevant financing and insurance companies and heads of Suzhou's important cultural industry companies and projects all attended the conference. Guoqing Xu, who is secretary of Suzhou's Municipal Committee, ministry in charge of publicity, vice head of Suzhou's cultural industry development group, together with Hongsheng Wang, vice mayor of Suzhou and vice head of Suzhou's cultural industry development group, Gongwu Cai, vice secretary of Suzhou's Municipal Committee, and Qindi Zhou, vice secretary of government, head of Suzhou's financing office attended the conference, too. Hongsheng Wang hosted the conference. On the conference, general manager of Ori, Feng Qian signed a credit contract with Zhengfang Xu, deputy president of ICBC Suzhou Branch. According to the contract, ICBC will provide Ori a credit of RMB 30 million. And with the help of the credit, Ori Animation make greater breakthrough in animation brands and the whole industry. After the conference, vice president of Ori Animation-Yun Zhao said that the credit contract between Ori Animation and ICBC Suzhou branch showed the governments' and financial institutes' approval towards Ori's growth potential and profit mode. And their support is the foundation of Ori's future development. The achievement today is obtained by Ori's staff's hard work. On its development way in the future Ori will stably carry out its missions and seize its progress direction so as to make bigger and stronger animation industry. According to the host of the conference, with the help of innovative financial products and service, efforts are made to explore the financing mode based on credit construction with the attempt to give full play to the function of finance in promoting great development of cultural industry. Afterwards the relevant leaders visited Ori's Grand Theatre and its production departments. They expressed that only by adhering to the Chinese characteristic way of self-innovation can Chinese animation achieve leapfrog development.

In the afternoon of December 2nd, special guests came to visit Ori Mansion –a group of thirty people from the secretary research class of Municipal Party Committee. Vice president of Ori- Yun Zhao, together with Production manager –Qianzi Qian and other main leaders attended the reception. During the reception, leaders from Ori introduced its management and future development. This time the visiting group was led by Guoming Hao, director in charge of information of the secretary research class of Municipal Party Committee. The whole group researched and visited Ori Animation. Ori Animation has made careful preparation for this reception. Yun Zhao first guided the guests to Odri Animation Pavilion and introduced it in a detailed way. As the first animation experiencing centre in China, Odri Animation Pavilion has long received warm welcome by schools and it has turned to be one of the favored extracurricular activity places and science education centers to schools in Suzhou. According to Zhao, she expressed that as a duplicable new industry mode, Odri Animation Pavilion has devoted to develop animation plazas and in the future, the plazas will be expanded and opened in cities besides Suzhou where the youth can feel the real charm of animation. Many programs in Ori Animation Pavilion called the guests' interest, especially those in Laltla-where one can produce 3-D animation, form setup, animation to light with the help of professional tools and software. Seeing one can make his own animation, the guests began production immediately with deep interest. Afterwards the guests came to visit the Grand Theatre and Ori's production departments. After their visit, they expressed that only by carrying on a way of self-innovation can Chinese animation industry achieve leapfrog development.

On November 23, the second Saudi International Handcrafts Week (BANAN) opened at the Riyadh Front Exhibition Center in Saudi Arabia. Invited by the Heritage Commission of the Saudi Ministry of Culture, ORI Group was responsible for organizing the China Pavilion, introducing Chinese intangible cultural heritage (ICH) skills to this international stage for the first time. The event brought together over 500 artisans from Saudi Arabia and 25 other countries, showcasing the vibrant intersection of cultural heritage and innovation. Stunning Debut of ICH Skills: Blending Traditional Cultures The China Pavilion featured 11 carefully curated Chinese ICH skills, including lacquerware, Woof, rosewood carving, sandalwood fans, ivory carving, paper cutting, and sugar painting. These exhibits not only symbolize the richness of Chinese traditional culture but also highlight how heritage techniques are thriving in contemporary society. Live demonstrations at the pavilion drew large crowds, with interactive experiences such as sugar painting and paper cutting captivating Saudi audiences. Esteemed Chinese artisan Dongmei SHI, a recipient of the Mountain Flower Award, interacted with visitors while demonstrating rosewood carving. She remarked: “Rosewood carving is not just about shaping wood; it’s a profound expression of Chinese traditional culture. Each design carries unique cultural meanings. Here, I sense Saudi visitors’ deep curiosity about the stories behind craftsmanship. This kind of cross-cultural exchange is invaluable. I hope this exhibition inspires greater appreciation for the art of rosewood carving and opens avenues for collaborative innovation with Saudi artisans.” Craftsmanship as a Cultural Memory and a bridge for Future Collaboration On November 26, Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Hua CHANG, visited the China Pavilion and commended the exhibition for deepening Sino-Saudi cultural exchange. He emphasized that the Saudi International Handicrafts Week serves as a vital platform for showcasing Chinese ICH in Saudi Arabia and across the Arab world while creating opportunities for bilateral cooperation in heritage preservation, cultural innovation, and exchange. On November 27,H.H. Minister of Culture Prince Badr toured the pavilion, expressing admiration for exhibits such as lacquer-ware, sandalwood fans, and paper cutting. H.H. praised their exquisite craftsmanship and profound cultural significance, highlighting the diversity and creativity of Chinese culture. Prince Badr expressed deep gratitude and showed great interest while taking a closer look at the exhibits of China Pavilion, including the sandalwood carving of Belt and Road, and traditional Chinese Costume Hanfu. H.H. even asked the duration and effort it would take to complete the embroideries on Hanfu. Joint Efforts to Protect Heritage and Create Shared Prosperity ICH embodies historical memory while connecting to future innovation. Both China and Saudi Arabia are rich in cultural heritage resources. As the organizer of the China Pavilion, ORI Group leveraged this event to establish a platform for cultural exchange, enabling Chinese ICH to shine on the international stage while drawing inspiration from Saudi Arabia’s rich traditions. This synergy aims to inject new vitality into heritage preservation and its industrial development. ORI Group views this exhibition as a springboard to deepen Sino-Saudi collaboration in cultural heritage and beyond. Moving forward, the company plans to utilize diverse international platforms to enhance cross-cultural communication and empower heritage economically. By fostering a global ecosystem for ICH preservation and development, ORI Group continues to infuse lasting vitality into cultural exchange between nations.