Cultural leaders from China and Europe advocated more support for artists at the third EU-China High Level Cultural Forum and Round Table, which recently concluded in Beijing. Artists, policymakers, scholars and executives of cultural institutions discussed new approaches to deepening cultural cooperation. Conductor and director of the Beijing Music Festival Yu Long says European countries should pay attention to China's ongoing cultural developments. Midi Festival chairman Zhang Fan hopes the government can offer young musicians of different genres more showcase opportunities and establish a music-export office.

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