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Cultural event in Los Angeles promotes China-U.S. local-level cooperation
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Guizhou has established sister province-state relations with the U.S. state of Nebraska. Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou, enjoys sister city links with the U.S. cities of Fort Worth, San Francisco, and Cupertino.
by Xinhua writers Tan Jingjing, Huang Heng
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) — A cultural and tourism promotion event was held in Los Angeles on Thursday to promote China’s Guizhou Province to the U.S. public, and strengthen bilateral local-level exchanges and cooperation.
The event was held on the sidelines of the 19th Chinese American Film Festival and the Chinese American Television Festival, which kicked off in Los Angeles Wednesday evening.
He Yunjiang, director of the Radio and Television Bureau of Guizhou Province, introduced Guizhou’s unique natural resources, profound history and culture at the event.
He invited people from all circles from the United States to visit Guizhou, explore cooperation and experience the culture and charm of the province.
Guizhou has established sister province-state relations with the U.S. state of Nebraska. Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou, enjoys sister city links with the U.S. cities of Fort Worth, San Francisco, and Cupertino.
In recent years, both sides have expanded exchanges in various fields such as economy and trade, culture, tourism, sports, and education, according to He. Guizhou’s film and television productions have appeared at the Chinese American film and TV festivals over the years.
“We hope to take the platform of the Chinese American film and TV festivals to further enhance exchanges and cooperation between Guizhou and various localities of the United States,” He said.
Li Zhiqiang, deputy Chinese consul general in Los Angeles, said the Chinese American film and TV festivals have played important roles in bridging mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples.
He expressed the hope that the festivals would continue to offer a platform for American people to better understand China, showcase Chinese productions to the world, and cement bilateral people-to-people exchanges and friendship.
Richard Anderson, a renowned American writer and director and Oscar winner, told Xinhua he is very interested in visiting Guizhou in the near future, and hopes to explore with Chinese counterparts co-production of films in Guizhou.
“We hope to see closer U.S.-China exchanges and cooperation in various areas,” he noted.
The Chinese American film and TV festivals were founded in 2005 by EDI Media Inc., with an aim to promote film and television industry exchanges and cooperation between China and the United States, and to enhance the influence and visibility of China’s outstanding film and television works on international markets.
The annual event is usually held in November in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles County Office has named November as “Chinese American Film Festival and Chinese American Television Festival Month.”
James Su, chairman of EDI Media Inc. and organizer of the festivals, told Xinhua he hopes the festivals will further boost exchanges and cooperation between the two countries’ film and television industries, and serve as a bridge to beef up friendship and understanding between the peoples.
A series of panels were held during the festivals, bringing together professionals in the Chinese and American film and television industries to share their experiences and discuss cooperation.
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Emirates Dubai 7s is returning to The Sevens Stadium from November 27 to 29, with tickets now on sale for the three-day sports and entertainment festival.
The 2026 edition will bring together international rugby, amateur sports, live music and family entertainment, with organisers promising a bigger programme than previous years.
The festival attracted more than 88,000 visitors in 2025 and will again take place during the final weekend of the Dubai Fitness Challenge.
Ticket prices
Ticket prices for General Admission and Hospitality have stayed the same for a third consecutive year.
Three-day General Admission tickets cost Dh595 per person, while the three-day Family Pass is Dh1,136 for two adults and two children.
Other ticket options
- Group pass: Dh446 per person for four or more adults
- Saturday or Sunday: Dh455
- Friday: Dh75
- Under 15s: Free
- People of Determination + carer: Dh375
Tickets can be purchased through the Emirates Dubai 7s website and app.
Bigger family attractions
Family entertainment will get a major boost this year as the UAE celebrates the Year of the Family.
The festival will feature its biggest-ever Kids’ Zone, including the UAE’s largest inflatable kids’ zone, along with a Ferris wheel and zipline. More attractions are expected to be announced ahead of the event.
Six sports and top rugby action
Alongside elite rugby, visitors can watch or take part in competitions across six sports — rugby, netball, cricket, WODON3 fitness, Rebound padel and Gaelic Football.
Gaelic Football will join the festival for the first time in 2026.
The Sevens Stadium will also host the opening round of the HSBC SVNS Series 2027, bringing the world’s leading rugby sevens players to Dubai.
The WODON3 Elite final will take place on Pitch 1 between HSBC SVNS matches, with competitors potentially performing in front of crowds of up to 20,000.
Music all weekend
Live entertainment will run throughout the festival, with local and international artists performing across three days.
Last year’s line-up included Tinie Tempah, Sean Paul and Fisher, while the 2026 headline acts will be announced later.
For a premium experience, The Sunroom returns with all-inclusive food and drinks, shaded seating, prime sporting views and dedicated access. Packages start from Dh1,925 per person.
With sport, music and family attractions packed into one weekend, Emirates Dubai 7s is gearing up for another big Dubai event.
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