Hello and welcome to this week's In the Spotlight. I'm your host Ning Yan. In today's edition, we will first have a review of last week's Art Beijing Fine Art Fair. The Chinese fine art market only has a short history of around 10 years and had been overlooked because of the over active contemporary art market. But its stable situation during the global economic downturn has won lots of attentions. The Art Beijing Fine Art Fair is just a convincing proof.

The First China Cartoon and Animation Artistic Exhibition was just concluded at the National Art Museum in Beijing. The 300 items showcased the country's best animated works since 1949. One of the most striking features of the event is its hi-tech elements.

Part I: It's My Turn, Says Fine Art
The global finance depression since 2007 has burst the bubble in the Chinese contemporary art market. In the mean time, the stable situation of the fine art market has attracted more investors and collectors. Last week, the Art Beijing Fine Art Fair kicked off, which has fueled the surge. Du Lijun will tell us more.

Visitors check out items on show at the Art Beijing Fine Art Fair, which was held on November 7-9, 2009. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com]

Part II: First China Cartoon and Animation Artistic Exhibition
The First China Cartoon and Animation Artistic Exhibition was held from October 26 to November 18 at the National Art Museum in Beijing. The works on display in this comprehensive national-level exhibition demonstrate a high level of professionalism. Experts consider this event a new milestone in the development of the country's animation industry. Xiao Hua gives us a closer look.

Part III: Chen Lin and Her Songs
Pop singer Chen Lin's tragic suicide at the end of last month brings endless sorrow to her family, friends and fans. In today's show, we will look back at her life and checkered musical career.

That brings us to the end of this week's In the Spotlight. Comments and suggestions are always welcomed. You can log onto our website at www.crienglish.com to find out more about the program. Our email address is spotlight@cri.com.cn or drop us a snail mail at English Service, China Radio International, Beijing, China. Post code 100040. I'm your host Ning Yan. We'll see you at the same time next week.