Chinese films have gradually found the crux of their relationship with Hollywood films as the industry celebrates its 100th anniversary. But how will Chinese films expand their way into Hollywood, and what role will they play in Hollywood cultural diversity? At a forum held during the ninth Shanghai International Film Festival, directors Ang Lee and Feng Xiaogang offered their opinions. Our reporter Zhou Jing brings us the story. 　　

REPORTER: The forum, entitled "Differences and Similarities: The Relationship Between Chinese and Hollywood Films" was the highlight of this year's Shanghai International Film Festival. It attracted the attendance of over 600 industry insiders and media workers, as well as famous directors Ang Lee and Feng Xiaogang. 　　

While China's domestic film market is expanding quickly, Feng confesses Chinese films still face a great challenge in the western world. 　　

"When I bring some of my work to foreign countries, many westerners say they don't understand my movies. I am quite puzzled as my movies are really easy to understand. Then I find they don't understand just because they don't care. Chinese culture isn't in a powerful position there." 　　

However, the global success of Ang Lee, who is famous for his thought-provoking style and Chinese philosophy in his films, is a big encouragement to filmmakers in China and a sign that Chinese culture is gaining attention worldwide. 　

Ang Lee offers his secret of success in Hollywood. 　　

"Chinese films should preserve their very own character because no matter how hard you try to imitate the Hollywood style, your movies won't be more Hollywood-like than their own movies. My films are successful in the United States because I look into their society with my Chinese perspective and my films serve as a mirror." 　　

Lee also believes a true-to-life and moving theme are global criteria for a good movie. 　

"The basic elements of a movie are the same. Whether it's a touching and true-to-life story is up to people's own criteria to judge. Cultural diversity and mutuality don't always contradict. I, a director from Taiwan, shoot a movie about homosexual love between two cowboys in the western US, and the movie is popular in Switzerland. That's a good example from my point of view."