A senior Chinese official has called on modern dramatists to
produce more dramas reflecting the daily lives of ordinary people
here at the centennial anniversary of China's modern drama
Tuesday.
Li Changchun, member of the Standing Committee of the Political
Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee,
praised the achievements made by the modern dramatist and paid his
respects to senior artists.
"Modern drama should continue to serve the people and society,"
he said.
He said modern drama institutions should train not only
dramatists and actors, but cultivate versatile talents in art and
management.
He also urged the local governments to support modern drama and
create a favorable climate for its development.
(Xinhua News Agency April 18, 2007)