"Summit Forum, Appreciation Gala – The Inaugural 2025 China Violin Art Summit Concludes with Great Success"

On June 26th, the 32nd Beijing International Musical Instruments Exhibition was greatly inaugurated in Beijing. Numerous musical instrument amateurs gathered at the China National Exhibition Center to share in this musical feast. On the same day, the inaugural "2025 China Violin Art Summit Forum & PHOENIX Violin Brand Expert Evaluation Session" was held. This event was hosted by the China Entertainment Technology Association (CETA) and organized by Taixing INNEO Musical Instrument Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "INNEO"). It brought together renowned domestic violin makers, master performers, education experts, and numerous industry professionals. Deep dialogues and forward-looking discussions were conducted around core topics such as violin making craftsmanship, performance art, educational heritage, and market development. On-site trials and evaluations of INNEO violins were also conducted, injecting new momentum into the prosperous development of violin art.

Origins of the Forum Activity
The inaugural "2025 China Violin Art Summit Forum & PHOENIX Violin Brand Expert Evaluation Session" originated from INNEO's sense of industry responsibility and mission of the times. For a long time, domestically produced violins have primarily focused on the mass education market, suffering from low recognition in the professional performance field and struggling to meet musicians' stringent demands for sound quality and craftsmanship. Simultaneously, the fields of violin performance, education, and making have operated relatively independently, lacking deep communication, which has constrained overall industry innovation and development. Against this backdrop, breaking down industry barriers, integrating resources from all sides, and promoting the upgrade of China's violin industry became imperative. Thus, the "2025 China Violin Art Summit Forum & PHOENIX Violin Brand Expert Evaluation Session" was born.

Distinguished Guests
The event invited the following leaders related to the violin industry:

Mr. Zhu Xincun, Chairman, China Entertainment Technology Association (CETA)

Mr. Sun Ruiyong, Full-time Vice Chairman, China Musical Instrument Association (CMIA)

Mr. Qian Fumin, Deputy Secretary-General, China Musical Instrument Association (CMIA)

Secretary Dai Feng, Member of the Party Committee & Head of the Musical Instrument Industry Cluster, Huangqiao Town, Taixing City, Jiangsu Province (the "Capital of China's Violin Industry" where INNEO's factory is located)

Mr. Jin Mingdu, Director, China (Huairou) Film and Television Industry Demonstration Zone & Head, Huairou District Cultural Industry Development Promotion Center, Beijing

And experts in violin performance, education, and making:

Mr. Zheng Quan, Internationally Renowned Violin Maker, National Craftsman

Mr. Zhang An, Eminent Violin Maker, President of CMIA Violin Makers Branch

Mr. Zhao Kunyu, National First-Class Performer, Recipient of State Council Special Allowance, Concertmaster, China National Symphony Orchestra

Mr. Cao Huan, National First-Class Performer, Recipient of State Council Special Allowance, Former Concertmaster, Central Opera House Orchestra & China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater Orchestra

Mr. Wu Zhengming, National First-Class Performer, Former Head & Concertmaster, China Film Symphony Orchestra

Mr. Zhang Jinchun, National First-Class Performer, Eminent Viola Performer, Former Head, Central Opera House Symphony Orchestra

Ms. Qi Lin, Associate Professor of Violin, Central Conservatory of Music

Mr. Yang Ying, Concertmaster, Beijing Symphony Orchestra

Dr. Liang Shengming, Violin Faculty, China Conservatory of Music

And industry guests:

Mr. Fan Mao, Chairman, Jiangsu Huangqiao Musical Instrument Cultural Industry Park Investment and Development Co., Ltd.

Mr. Yin Zhiyong, General Manager, Beijing Huagang Exhibition Co., Ltd. (subsidiary of China International Exhibition Center Group)

Mr. Gio and Mr. Nicholas, Shareholders, Italian Violin Cremona Company.

During the forum, expert guests conducted trial sessions and evaluate the PHOENIX violin brand. Students from the Central Conservatory of Music performed a string quartet using PHOENIX violins. The product quality of the PHOENIX brand received high recognition from the attending experts. Everybody thought that PHOENIX violins offer high cost-performance and are worthy of recommendation to professional violin teachers, students, and orchestral performers.

China's "Created in China" Resolve for Global Reach
As China's position in the global musical instrument manufacturing industry has gradually risen in recent years, "The whole world looks at China" has become a foreseeable future for the Chinese instrument sector. The appeal, influence, and leadership of Chinese musical instrument brands are becoming increasingly evident.

Mr. Zhu Xincun, Chairman of CETA, stated in his speech that INNEO's activity aligns with national strategy, leveraging its export foundation to develop the domestic market. He pointed out: "The national policy promoting the replacement of old equipment presents a prime opportunity for the transformation and upgrading of the performing arts equipment industry. We expect to cooperate with the Musical Instrument Association, focusing on shortcomings and key technologies in fields like violins, to jointly promote industrial revitalization and enhance the international competitiveness of Chinese instruments."

Mr. Zheng Quan, the internationally renowned violin maker and National Craftsman, elaborated on the history, current status, and development trends of Chinese violin making. He stated: "Factory-made violins can utilize technological innovation to improve the overall level of factory production. Factory instruments can also possess excellent quality and meet the demands of broader markets." Mr. Zheng Quan expressed high praise for the original intent behind  hosting the event. He also provided in-depth analysis of violin art development trends and explored topics such as performance technique innovation and educational system optimization, offering theoretical support and directional guidance for the industry's development.

Culture as the New Quality Productive Force for Brand Development
Mr. Sun Ruiyong, Full-time Vice Chairman of CMIA, stated : "China produces over half of the world's violins. Some handcrafted masterpieces are approaching world-leading standards, making them a shining name card for the instrument industry. Taixing INNEO Musical Instrument Co., Ltd. demonstrates courage in product development innovation, maintains strict requirements on product quality, emphasizes talent team building, and pursues both domestic and international market expansion with rapid development speed. The successful hosting of this event demonstrates INNEO's confidence in its products and respect for the industry. This attitude is worthy of learning, and we look forward to this event becoming a new benchmark for the industry's high-quality development."

Mr. Zhao Kunyu, Concertmaster of the China National Symphony Orchestra, shared that his connection with violin making began in the 1980s when he entered the affiliated primary school of the Central Conservatory. He deeply feels that violin making is an art embodying musical culture and history. He called on Chinese violin enterprises to strengthen craftsmanship and the pursuit of sound quality, actively integrate AI and intelligent manufacturing, and promote the transformation from traditional mass production to intelligent mass production. He believes that through relentless effort, the art of Chinese violin making will surely shine on the world stage, pointing a positive direction for the industry's development.

Mr. Cao Huan, Former Concertmaster of the Central Opera House and China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater Orchestra, shared his experience adjusting the sound of INNEO violins. He deeply appreciated INNEO's solid craftsmanship and high demands for quality. He firmly believes that with INNEO's existing advantages, it possesses the potential for rapid progress and has broad prospects for future development 

INNEO's Commitment
The experts' recognition greatly encouraged INNEO. Mr. Qian Jianjun, President of INNEO International Group Co., Ltd., delivered a speech titled "INNEO's Commitment," witnessed by all guests present as a significant historical moment. Mr. Qian Jianjun deeply understands that behind this commitment lies countless expectations, trust, and responsibility. INNEO will fulfill this commitment with firm belief and unremitting effort: to let Chinese violin brands shine brilliantly on the world stage and to make "INNEO's Violins" the common choice of violin enthusiasts worldwide.

The 2025 China Violin Art Summit Forum & Domestic Violin Evaluation Session is not only a vital initiative by Taixing INNEO Musical Instrument Co., Ltd. to fulfill its social responsibility but also a crucial step for the domestic violin industry towards high-quality development. It is believed that through the joint efforts of all parties, domestic violins will undoubtedly showcase their exceptional quality and unique charm on the global stage.

(By Hu Chuchu)