On October 16, Acting Consul General Cheng Hongbo attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 Toronto Chinese Canadian Film Festival (TCCFF) at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto and delivered remarks. About 500 local guests from local goverment, Chinese community and all walks of life attended the event and watch the opening film.

Acting Consul General Cheng stated that film serves as an artistic medium that transcends language and geography, acting as a bridge for international cultural and people-to-people exchanges. By dedicating to promote Chinese films, TCCFF provides a platform for the Canadian public to learn about China and gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture, thereby contributing positively to cultural exchange, mutual learning, and understanding between the peoples of China and Canada.

This year marks the third edition of the TCCFF, Running from October 16 to 18, featuring seven feature-length films and a number of short films. During the event, Acting Consul General Cheng also attended the screening of the documentary Let the World see Ningxia directed by the well-known director Clifton Ko and participated in a post-screening discussion.