Overseasidol.com — Renowned Chinese actor Zhang Yi has officially taken on a new role as a member of the Heilongjiang Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
His appearance at the opening of the Fourth Session of the 13th CPPCC Heilongjiang Committee in Harbin on January 30 drew significant public attention.
This marks the first time Zhang Yi has attended the session in his capacity as a provincial political advisor.
During the meeting, he shared his hopes of using the platform to help strengthen his hometown’s development through the film and television industry.
Zhang Yi explained that his new role offers an opportunity to reassess Heilongjiang’s local resources and explore how movies, television dramas, and other audiovisual projects can support growth across multiple sectors.
He believes that the entertainment industry can generate positive ripple effects, benefiting tourism, cultural promotion, and the broader creative economy.
With its rich natural scenery, distinctive regional culture, and growing pool of creative talent, Heilongjiang has strong potential to develop into an important production base for films and TV series in Northeast China.
Zhang Yi hopes that increased filming activities in the region will create a sustainable cycle of cultural and economic development.
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