Group 1 - The second Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) National Television Festival opened in Xi'an on July 16, co-hosted by the National Radio and Television Administration, Shaanxi Provincial Government, and the SCO Secretariat [2][3] - The festival's theme is "Gathering Civilizations, Creating Audiovisuals, and Sharing the Future," focusing on showcasing the achievements of audiovisual cooperation among SCO member states [3] - A joint declaration titled "2025 SCO National Television Festival Common Declaration" was released, advocating for mutual inclusiveness and innovative cooperation to enhance cultural collaboration [3] Group 2 - Over 300 representatives from 19 SCO member states, observer countries, and dialogue partners attended the opening ceremony, highlighting the importance of audiovisual exchanges in promoting mutual understanding [3] - The festival featured the release of over 40 audiovisual cooperation achievements, including documentaries and animated films produced collaboratively by multiple countries [3] - The event included parallel thematic activities such as "Audiovisual Industry Exchange Cooperation," "Audiovisual Content Integration and Dissemination," and "Audiovisual Content Trading Market" [3] Group 3 - The "Audiovisual Integration and Harmony" program broadcasted from May to August, showcasing Chinese audiovisual works in SCO countries and vice versa, promoting cultural exchange [4] - Notable Chinese productions like "Little Separation" and "The Story of Roses" were aired in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Russia, while over 70 works from SCO countries were shown on various platforms in China [4] Group 4 - The "2025 Silk Road Journey" multimedia event commenced on July 16, aiming to strengthen the SCO community and support the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative [5] - The journey will last over 40 days, covering nearly 9,000 kilometers and visiting countries like Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan [5] - The event will feature live broadcasts and various segments showcasing cultural exchanges, culinary traditions, and the stories of Chinese manufacturing abroad [5]