'Kung Fu Panda' success may see China loosen control on creativity

New Delhi, Sat, 05 Jul 2008 ANI New Delhi, July 5 (ANI): Animated film 'Kung Fu Panda' has motivated senior advisors to the Chinese Government to seek lesser control on creativity. The film was the centre of discussions for a recent panel meeting of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Committee (CPPCC). "Why can't we make a cartoon as popular as 'Kung Fu Panda'?" new agency Xinhua quoted the head of the China National Peking Opera Company as asking during the discussions. After a lengthy philosophical discussion, the members of the Second Meeting of the Standing Committee of the 11th National Committee of the CPPCC agreed that the government should relax its control in order to open up of the cultural market, and to enhance China's cultural influence in the world. "The film's protagonist is China's national treasure... [read full story]