The Chinese film institutes are building a program based on Soviet educational materials, Jin Hu noted. According to her, the films of Soviet film director and screenwriter Andrei Tarkovsky had a particularly strong influence on the Chinese film industry.
According to the producer, students also learn how to behave in the frame using the example of Soviet paintings. Jin Hu stressed the importance of the influence of Soviet films on Chinese cinema. She especially noted Andrei Tarkovsky's films, which still remain relevant.
In May 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the cross-cultural years of the two countries. The Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Media Corporation of China announced plans to create a roadmap for events and support producers and film companies of both countries.