The fifth Yangtze River Delta (YRD) International Cultural Industries Expo kicked off on Friday in Shanghai, showcasing the region's achievements in cultural industries and looking to further boost regional integration and foster new driving forces in the culture sector.

Launched in 2018, the expo is initiated by the governments of Shanghai and provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui. Led by the four parties, the expo not only demonstrates the cultural industries in the region, but also provides a platform for participants from the whole nation and the world as well.