China's first motion picture, "Conquering Jun Mountain," or "Ding Jun Shan," was made in 1905, and the Chinese film industry has not looked back ever since.

Over the past century, the Chinese film industry has evolved into a complete industry, from production, theatrical distribution and exhibition to technological development, teaching and research.

Over the years, the landscape of the industry has developed and become more competitive.
Chinese films today have a higher profile in the international arena. Mega-hits like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," "Red Cliff," "Hero," "House of Flying Daggers," "Lust, Caution" and others have achieved extraordinary performances at overseas box offices.

Chinese film festivals held overseas every year and Chinese films' participation in international film festivals have further promoted international cooperation and exchange.
With the drive for modernization and more reform on the way, the Chinese cinema today looks more promising than ever.

In order to help people all over the world navigate their way around the booming Chinese film industry, this Web site, Chinese Films, has been set up.

Chinese Films is the first English-language Web site dedicated to providing overseas viewers a one-stop window into Chinese productions.

Here, you can find out about film festivals, new and upcoming movies, movie classrooms and much more. Also, find different perspectives on news and views on the latest Chinese films here.

Chinese Films was jointly set up and managed by China Radio International and China Film Promotion International.

China Radio International is the only overseas radio broadcaster in China. It connects to different parts of the world in over 60 languages.

Founded on December 3, 1941, it is owned and operated by the state.

Its official website, CRI Online, records a daily average of 13 million page views.
China Film Promotion International is a state organization that mainly provides services for the promotion and distribution of Chinese films.

It is a state-level platform for promotion, publicity, service and sales for Chinese movies to overseas markets.

Work on the website began at the end of 2009, and the site officially launches on March 23rd.

Chinesefilms.cn. strives to be at the forefront of the Chinese film industry, capturing relevant news and happenings to keep audiences in the know.

With movie databases, movie classrooms, entertainment news and many other features, chinesefilms.cn aims to be the most authoritative, comprehensive and all-encompassing guide to Chinese movies.

Watch China's film scene unfold before your eyes, in the comfort of your own home, with the ease of just one click.

Chinese Films - click your way into the world of Chinese cinema. March 23rd, Chinese Films comes to you on your computer screen.