Poster of March of the Elephants (COURTESY PHOTO)

March of the Elephants, a documentary directed by Olivia Chen, celebrated its premiere on August 12 in Beijing, coinciding with the 11th World Elephant Day. 

The documentary recounts the epic journey of one herd leaving behind their homeland of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, in the southwest tip of Yunnan Province, and traveling 1,300 kilometers northward over a period of 18 months. This story serves as a mirror that reflects the relationship between man and elephant as well as vividly conveys Chinese wisdom and solutions in environmental protection. 

Gao Anming, Editor in Chief and Vice President of China International Communications Group, delivers a speech during the documentary's premiere on August 12 (COURTESY PHOTO) 

Gao Anming, Editor in Chief and Vice President of China International Communications Group, said that March of the Elephants showcases China's remarkable achievements in ecological protection in the new era and gives the international community a true, multi-dimensional and all-round picture of China. He further pointed out the pressing need for more true stories on this topic, which will make China's voice heard in the global ecological protection community. 

Olivia Chen, director of Documentary March of the Elephants, addresses the premiere on August 12 (COURTESY PHOTO) 

"We believe this documentary will become a classic chapter in the story of ecological conservation in China, getting more people to pay attention to the Asian elephant and protect our shared homeland," director Olivia Chen said. 

"Eco-environmental progress is a common cause that requires the participation of the general public. It is high time for us to improve our environmental protection awareness and contribute to biodiversity," Chen added.

March of the Elephants has been available on domestic and international streaming platforms, including BskyB, Phoenix Satellite Television, Tencent Video, BiliBili, Mango TV and MIGU Video, since August 12.  

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