The 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) was held from May 22-26 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center with unprecedented global engagement. With the theme "Innovation Leads the Trend, Creativity Lights Up Life," this year's fair highlights China's expanding role in the international cultural arena.
The event welcomed 305 overseas exhibitors from 65 countries and regions, with participation both online and in person. More than 35,000 international visitors from 110 countries attended, raising the internationalization rate to a historic high of 20%.
This year's ICIF featured several newly established themed exhibition zones, including those focused on cultural export, international trade of cultural products, and global youth cultural innovation incubation. The fair also enhanced collaboration with leading global exhibition platforms and high-end cultural industry resources, reinforcing its role as a launchpad for Chinese cultuThe 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) was held from May 22-26 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center with unprecedented global engagement.ral products and narratives on the world stage.