Wang Ye's words indeed weren't empty promises.
He truly intended to invest—or have the government finance—several mainstream TV series and movies at the right moment.
Don't think such things are boring; in reality, if done well, they can be very effective.
They can inspire patriotism and a sense of national pride in everyone.
In fact, upon close examination, even including Hollywood, Western countries have also produced quite a few mainstream films and have used those works to export their values to the world.
If you don't proactively occupy this position of public opinion, others will not hesitate to take your place.
Moreover, under the subtle influence of film and television works, the impact on any country is profound and far-reaching!
In recent years, Wang Ye hadn't spare energy to focus on this area, as economic development was the top priority.
But as the economy gradually improved, his attention also began to drift towards other areas, especially the cultural sector.