The opening ceremony of the 2021 World UHD Video Industrial Conference. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The 2021 World UHD Video Industrial Conference (WUVIC) took place in Guangzhou from May 8 to 10, bringing together nearly 1,500 guests. 

The conference was jointly held by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Radio and Television Administration, China Media Group and the People's Government of Guangdong Province.

Several consul generals and representatives from consulates general of foreign countries in Guangzhou pose for a group photo. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Twelve consul generals and representatives from 11 consulates general of foreign countries in Guangzhou, including Mexico, Zambia, Cuba, Panama, Venezuela, the United States, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, attended the event, along with Zhan Decun, director of the foreign affairs office of the Guangzhou municipal government. 

A series of events including forums, matchmaking fairs and project road shows were held during the event, along with a product and technology trade fair, e-sports competitions and 8K films screenings.