The premiere for the documentaries called "Glamorous Argentina and Glamorous China", has been held in Buenos Aires. The films were co-produced by China and Argentina. The first of its kind collaboration for both sides aimed at boosting understanding. CGTN's Zou Yun has more.

What do Chinese know about Argentina? And what do Argentinians know about China? If not much, two documentaries that were co-produced by China and Argentina's state-run media networks will give the viewers a better understanding about the best the two countries have to offer.

Glamorous Argentina was filmed by China Media Group's CCTV documentary channel crews. They spent 50 days in Argentina, interviewing 40 different people, from all walks of life. They also explored an extensive area of the country from big cities to small villages. With a large number of vivid images, the film presents a charming Argentina where historical tradition and modern elements are intertwined while natural scenery and cultural landscape are integrated.

Shen Haixiong, president of China Media Group said the cooperation between the two networks plays a key role in promoting China -Argentina cultural exchanges and enhancing mutual understanding between the countries.

SHEN HAIXIONG PRESIDENT, CHINA MEDIA GROUP "The two documentaries are of great importance in promoting in-depth and direct understanding of people in both countries. It also greatly helps to promote each other's long history and splendid culture."

Glamorous China was filmed by Argentine Radio and Television crew members. They travelled to China and stayed for 21 days. They chose four cities Beijing, Shanghai, Guizhou and Hangzhou to demonstrate the vibrant and various looks of China, a country with 5,000 years of history and rich culture.

HERNAN LOMBARDI ARGENTINE MINISTER OF FED. SYSTEM OF MEDIA & PUBLIC CONTENT "Through this documentary, we found that lots of traits are shared by both countries. We have lots of common things to celebrate. And the cooperation between the two networks enabled the people of both countries to embrace that."

This is the first time that China and Argentina have worked together in a co-production, and the documentaries are expected to be broadcast on both CCTV and RTA networks.

ZOU YUN BUENOS ARIES "Despite the long distance between China and Argentina, their friendship runs deep. People from both countries have limited knowledge of the other. But now, these two documentaries will help kick off a new era of enhancing cultural exchanges and bringing the hearts of both people closer together. ZY, CGTN."