With his hands clasped in a fist and tears welling in his eyes, Zhang Yimou looked at Chairman Tang and Ambassador Zhang.

"Thank you, thank you Chairman Tang, thank you Ambassador Zhang!!!"

Old Tang smiled and said, "If we weren't worried about what the Americans would say, our Chamber of Commerce would have booked a whole week of movies. Director Zhang, you are a master, and now you bear the responsibility of making Chinese films go out of Asia. As Chinese people, it is only right that we do our part."

Zhang Yimou and others began giving interviews.

A reporter from CCTV International Chinese Channel asked the first question: "Director Zhang Yimou, 'Hero' is currently a huge success, grossing 250 million yuan domestically, and also taking the top spot in South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and other regions. It even took the top spot in North America. What are your thoughts on this?"

Zhang Yimou glanced at Chen Fang and picked up the microphone.

"I have a few words to say. First, I really want to thank our audience for their support. I am so grateful to have so many people support me at nearly 50 years old and still willing to watch my movies. I will carry everyone's support and love and move forward to go further and further."

"The second thing I want to say is to my domestic colleagues. My boss, who is also my junior, Shen Fang, said a lot to me, which changed many of my ideas. The Chinese film market can only be revitalized by big-budget productions. China needs commercial films, films with big-name casts. High investment leads to high returns, and I firmly believe this. My domestic colleagues, I have already succeeded, and I am waiting for you to embark on this path. Let us cheer and fight for the future of Chinese cinema!!!"

"My third point is also for my colleagues in the domestic film and television production industry: as long as you have a good script, a good director, and good actors, even a large investment can break even and make a profit. Finally, I would like to thank Ambassador Zhang, Chairman Tang, my investors, and my junior colleague Shen Fang. Thank you for your support! Thank you!!!"

The CCTV reporter sensed Zhang Yimou's pride, joy, and sensed his triumphant spirit, as if he were riding a swift horse on a spring breeze, enjoying the sights of Chang'an in a single day.

The reporter was also proud that China had produced such a director. Previously, Chinese films had virtually no presence in Europe and America; now, with Zhang Yimou, Chinese cinema has risen!