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Film CommissionsChina Film Co-Production Corporation
Tel: 10 8609 6955, 10 8609 6951, 10 8609 6965, 10 8609 6963 Fax: 10 8609 6958
E-mail: xushujun@cfcc-film.com.cn
Website: www.cfcc-film.com.cn
Introduction
Since the Chinese government began relaxing its regulations in 2001, its film industry has experienced a period of rapid growth. It is now the third-largest film producer in the world, after India and the USA. In 2007 China produced 414 films, an increase of 25% from the 330 produced the previous year. One quarter of these films were international co-productions or have been produced by private domestic companies. China has entered into co-production treaties with Canada, Italy and Australia. At the time of going to press, treaties with the UK, India, France and Belgium are under negotiation. China is becoming increasingly attractive to foreign filmmakers for two main reasons. It has an extraordinary beauty that is still relatively unknown, and it offers extremely good value for money (costing around one eighth of what it would cost in the States, and significantly less than in Hong Kong). As China becomes integrated into the world’s economy and global political system, interest in its culture is also increasing. The success of films such as "Hero", "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon", "The Warlords", and "Assembly" clearly illustrate this. The surge of filming in China is also due to the availability of Western production equipment and a significant increase in experienced bilingual crews that now live or work there. Another special feature of China is the proliferation of film cities with magnificent palaces, temples, props and costumes from Ancient China. The most recent example of this is The China Film Group Digital Production Base. Due to be completed in August 2008, it has received RMB1.5 billion in investment. It will house 16 studios, 15 of which are able to 'sense' the outdoor weather (they have slide top roofs which can be moved away when necessary). There will be an underwater shooting range, digital workshops and everything needed for the script to finished film process. Chen Kaige’s new film "Mei Lanfang the Opera Master" has been partly shot there.Permits/visas
All filmmakers wanting to shoot feature films in China must work through a Chinese host studio. The China Film Co-production Corporation (CFCC) would then examine the proposed project before submitting it to the Chinese Film Bureau for approval. The CFCC directly hosts foreign crews in China to make non-feature films, working with major global media companies on hundreds of documentaries. The location shooting of 2007 Oscar winner "An Inconvenient Truth" was facilitated by CFCC. The Chinese government regards all co-productions as national films, which may be commercially released in China. Tax breaks/incentives
Co-production films can be commercially released in China upon approval by the State Film Censorship Committee, whereas a foreign film has to go through the import channel if it wants to get released in the Chinese market. A co-produced film can enter the competition for the Chinese Movie Award. This the only government award in China which makes it highly prestigious as well as having a cash prize. Chinese tax law rules that foreign producers need to pay 20% income tax on any revenue yielded in the Chinese market. However, Chinese tax authorities will cover 10% of this for films shot partly in China, which therefore equates to a 10% discount. Recent productions
Mission Impossible III (UK Paramount & China Film Group), Painted Veil (Painted Veil Productions LLC & China Film/Warner Brothers/Hengdian Film Ltd), The Kite Runner (MacDonald/Parkes Productions), Mummy III, A Hope (CJ7), The Warlords, Lust Caution, Assembly. | General Information Location: Asia
Local Time: GMT +8
Capital City: Beijing (Peking)
Population:
Area: square km, square miles.
Language(s): Chinese, many dialects including Cantonese and Fujianese
Dialling Code: 86
Emergency: Police: 110. Fire: 119. Ambulance: 120 (Beijing)
Directory Enquiries: 114
TV Standard: PAL
Driving:
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Business & CurrencyCurrency: Yuan Renminbi (CNY 1 = 100 Fen or 10 Jiao)
Notes: CNY: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100. Jiao: 1, 2, 520,
Coins: CNY: 1. Fen: 1, 2, 5. Jiao: 1, 5
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards are accepted at tourist hotels or tourist shops in major cities. Local currency is only available in exchange for travellers cheques in China and Hong Kong Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1200 & 1400-1700 Mon-Fri
Office: 0800-1130 & 1300-1700 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1900 Mon-Sun Public Holidays
2008
Jan 1 New Years Day, Feb 7-9 Spring Festival, Chinese new year, Mar 8 International Women's Day, May 1-3 Labour Day, May 4 National Youth Day, May 23 Tibet Liberation Day, Jun 1 International Children's Day, Aug 1 Army Day, Oct 1-3 National Day
* Date may vary according to the lunar calendar Business/Social Hints: Business cards to have Chinese translation on reverse side. Essential to use interpreters. Misunderstandings can arise as there is no direct Chinese equivalent of yes, no and please, while laughter also may disguise embarrassment. There are some restrictions on photography. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be punctual. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. It is not customary to remain at table once the meal is over. Before visiting China, appropriate travel guides should be read Tipping: Not encouraged, but accepted from tourists
| HealthReciprocal health: Compulsory vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas. Recommended immunisations: Cholera*, diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, Japanese B encephalitis*, malaria, TB*, tetanus, typhoid, rabies
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month. Risks: Urban and densely populated areas are normally malaria free. Serious risk of malaria in China is now confined to a few areas not normally visited by package tourists or business travellers but may be visited by backpackers or voluntary workers. Risk of serious malaria is present only on Hainan island, in Yunnan province and sporadically in Guangxi province. These areas are in the south-west of the China and the risk is minimal in large cities. Less serious malaria occurs in a few isolated areas in the "flood" plains of the Yangtze (Change Jiang) and Yellow (Huang He) rivers - specifically within the provinces of Fugian, Guangxi, Guangdong, Guizhou, Sichuan and Xizang (along the valley of the Zangbo river). Isolated cases occasional in other parts of the country. Malaria precautions essential. | AirportsBeijing Capital (PEK)
Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
Passport & VisaThe following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate PassportsRequired, but NOT by the following:
1) Holders of a certificate of `returning country' issued by the China Travel Service in Hong Kong or Macao to residents of Hong Kong or Macao being of Chinese origin. Such persons must adhere to the written instructions regarding entry & exit points Passport Validity: 1) Passports must be valid for 6 months if a single or double entry visa is required
2) Passports must be valid for 9 months if a multiple entry visa is required Passport Notes: VisasThe following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of China
2) Persons as noted under `Passports'
Air TransitRequired by all except those as noted above and:
1) Nationals of the following countries provided continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours and they not leaving the airport: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, Chile, Congo, Congo Dem Rep, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gabon, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Korea (North), Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia & Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Somalia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia & Zimbabwe Exit PermitsSpecial NotesAll visitors must hold documents required for next destination & sufficient funds for length of stay | ClimateChina's enormous size means that it has a great range of climatic conditions
Northern China; in the far north, summers are cooler than the rest of Northern China, which are generally humid and wet. Winters are very cold, temperatures are low enough to freeze waterways for several months. In the northeast, which includes Beijing, summers are warm to hot, winters cold with frost and occasional snow
Northwest China; this area is mostly desert with little rain. Summers are very hot and winters extremely cold, made worse by bitter icy winds
Central China; is generally warmer than the north with rain spread throughout the year. Summer months are wettest which can make conditions humid and unpleasant, during this time (Jul-Oct), along the coast, typhoons can occur. Winters are changeable with periods of cloud and rain or cold and frosty with occasional snow
Southern China; is the warmest and wettest region during summer, especially between Jun-Sep and in coastal areas where typhoons can occur. Inland regions of Southern China are mountainous with cooler summers and rain in higher areas, winters are sunny and warm with little rain
Southwest China; this area, Tibet, is a region of high mountains and plateaus, where night temperatures generally the weather is sunny and crisp, although summer months are wetter and winter months very cold and frosty ClothingNorthern China; light clothes with warmer wear for chilly evenings and rainwear for summer months. Extra warm clothing for winter months
Northwest China; warm clothes for summer and substantial winter wear during winter months
Central China; light clothes for summer, warmer wear for winter and be prepared for rain at any time
Southern China; light cotton clothes and rainwear for wet, humid summer months. Light clothes with a warmer cover-up for winter. In the mountainous inland region take medium clothing throughout the year with additional wraps for trips at higher altitudes
Southwest China; light to medium clothes for summer with much warmer attire for cold mountain evenings. Heavy clothes are essential during winter Charts for Beijing | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Max Temp (C) | 1 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 9 | 3 | | Min Temp (C) | -10 | -8 | -1 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 6 | -2 | -8 | | Humidity am (%) | 48 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 55 | 72 | 74 | 67 | 58 | 56 | 51 | | Humidity pm (%) | 50 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 49 | 56 | 72 | 74 | 67 | 58 | 56 | 51 | | Rainfall (mm) | 4 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 35 | 78 | 243 | 141 | 58 | 16 | 11 | 3 |
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RepresentativeUK Tourist Office
China National Tourist Office
71 Warwick Road
London, SW5 9HB
tel: +44 20 7373 0888, 0900 160 0188*
fax: +44 20 7370 9989
e-mail: london@cnta.gov.cn
website: www.cnto.org.uk
* calls cost 60p per minute Embassy
Embassy of China
Visa Section
31 Portland Place
London, W1B 1QD
tel: +44 20 7631 1430 (1400-1600 only), 0900 188 0808*
fax: +44 20 7436 9178
e-mail: press@chinese-embassy.org.uk
website: www.chinese-embassy.org.uk
hours: 0900-1200 (Mon-Fri)
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