Shen Haixiong, president of China Media Group (CMG), congratulated the winners and other participants in the first CMG Chinese Language Video Festival while emphasizing the importance of providing a platform for people around the world to express themselves using a shared language.

He made the remarks in a speech delivered at a special event marking the 12th United Nations Chinese Language Day, which was organized by the United Nations Office at Geneva, the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and Other International Organizations in Switzerland, and CMG.