Xiang Zhaolun, Vice Minister of Culture, said that China has launched programs to support stage performances, national arts and fine arts since the 18th CPC national congress, under the guidance of General Secretary Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, the Chinese performance market continues to thrive. Xiang made the comments during a press conference in Beijing on Friday, on issues of ideology, theory and culture, at the sidelines of the ongoing 19th CPC National Congress.