PASADENA, California: At the 19th Chinese American Film and Television Festival's summit held this week, officials and entertainment celebrities met to discuss and promote people-to-people and cultural exchanges to celebrate the diverse cultures of both nations and bring the United States and China closer again.

In an increasingly interconnected yet divided world, 'fostering cultural exchanges between our two nations is more important than ever,' said panelist Stu Levy, former chairman of the Producers Guild of America's International Committee.