The first class of "New Light and Shadow—Mainland Market Focus Expansion Plan" opens in Guangzhou. The exchange group will visit Guangzhou, Hangzhou, and Hengdian for a nine-day trip.

Well-known industry experts and scholars will be invited to give lectures, allowing the group members to understand the mainland market, preferential policies, etc., and also visit well-known local companies. The purpose of the association is to "widely unite and gather people in Hong Kong's performing arts and cultural circles"