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Global Civilization Initiative: Celebrating the vibrancy of world cultures

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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These aspects collectively form a key part of both our Chinese and global intangible cultural heritage.

Key Points: 
  • These aspects collectively form a key part of both our Chinese and global intangible cultural heritage.
  • It also represents a concrete step towards actualizing the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) proposed by President Xi Jinping earlier this year.
  • Compared with the Global Development Initiative and Global Security Initiative proposed by China, the Global Civilization Initiative is about the shared values of humanity.
  • The three initiatives, which complement and interconnect with each other, represent China's wisdom and solutions for the world.

Global Times: Xi'an brings Silk Road glory into BRI cooperation as host of China-Central Asia Summit

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Sunday, May 21, 2023
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There is no coincidence for the selection of Xi'an as the host city of the China-Central Asia Summit.

Key Points: 
  • There is no coincidence for the selection of Xi'an as the host city of the China-Central Asia Summit.
  • Opening a world map, the Eurasian Steppe gives rise to one of the world's most ­famous and oldest trade routes: The Silk Road.
  • Today, the BRI connects Asia with Europe and beyond along the trade routes of the ancient Silk Road, a UNESCO World Heritage.
  • Following that, the city entered the world spotlight again by hosting the China-Central Asia Summit, a major diplomatic event hosted by China in 2023.

Peng Liyuan, spouses of Central Asian leaders visit historic theater

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Saturday, May 20, 2023
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Peng first took her guests to a Qinqiang opera art museum in the Yisushe Theater cultural block, where they viewed exquisite items related to the folk opera.

Key Points: 
  • Peng first took her guests to a Qinqiang opera art museum in the Yisushe Theater cultural block, where they viewed exquisite items related to the folk opera.
  • China stands ready to strengthen cultural exchanges and cooperation with Central Asian countries and promote mutual understanding and friendship among peoples, Peng said.
  • China has become one of the main destinations and preferred countries for students in Central Asian countries to study abroad.
  • The number of Central Asian students studying in China has rapidly increased after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Peng Liyuan, spouses of Central Asian leaders visit historic theater

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Saturday, May 20, 2023
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Peng first took her guests to a Qinqiang opera art museum in the Yisushe Theater cultural block, where they viewed exquisite items related to the folk opera.

Key Points: 
  • Peng first took her guests to a Qinqiang opera art museum in the Yisushe Theater cultural block, where they viewed exquisite items related to the folk opera.
  • China stands ready to strengthen cultural exchanges and cooperation with Central Asian countries and promote mutual understanding and friendship among peoples, Peng said.
  • China has become one of the main destinations and preferred countries for students in Central Asian countries to study abroad.
  • The number of Central Asian students studying in China has rapidly increased after the COVID-19 pandemic.

China National Silk Museum's 6th Chinese Costume Festival Held in Hangzhou and Suriname

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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HANGZHOU, China, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In late April, several events for the annual Hanfu Festival (Chinese Costume Festival) took place at the China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou, and in Paramaribo, Suriname, which showcased the traditional Hanfu costumes and its associated culture to a global audience.

Key Points: 
  • HANGZHOU, China, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In late April, several events for the annual Hanfu Festival (Chinese Costume Festival) took place at the China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou, and in Paramaribo, Suriname, which showcased the traditional Hanfu costumes and its associated culture to a global audience.
  • This year, it centered on traditional festivals in China and presented six scenes from different dynasties set during ancient festivals such as the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Qixi Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival.
  • In addition, this year, the China National Silk Museum organized the "Evening of Chinese Costume" on April 30 in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname.
  • The Hanfu Festival also serves as an international platform for the China National Silk Museum's foreign exchanges, facilitating cultural interactions and connections between China and the world.

Paso Robles dentist releases 'Where the toothbrush came from and other interesting facts about oral hygiene'

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Saturday, April 1, 2023
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PASO ROBLES, Calif., April 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When kids are dragging their feet about brushing their teeth before bedtime, telling them that cavemen brushed their teeth might stir their imaginations and speed them up a bit. "Although the archaeological evidence suggests the Neanderthal method of oral hygiene may have been more rugged than a toothbrush," said Paso Robles dentist,Lisa Lu Davis, DMD, "cleaning our teeth seems to have been around much longer than the toothbrush."

Key Points: 
  • "Although the archaeological evidence suggests the Neanderthal method of oral hygiene may have been more rugged than a toothbrush," said Paso Robles dentist, Lisa Lu Davis, DMD, "cleaning our teeth seems to have been around much longer than the toothbrush."
  • William Addis is credited with inventing the first toothbrush for commercial distribution in England while serving time in prison in 1780.
  • The Paso Robles dentist reports that as interesting as she finds the development of the toothbrush, "I'm pretty impressed with how ancient people took care of their teeth."
  • "The toothbrush has come a long way since the chewing stick," said the Paso Robles dentist .

Suzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Launches Ninth Year of North American Marketing Efforts

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 19, 2022, the Suzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism announced that it has once again retained PTG Consulting as its English-language marketing partner for North America and Europe. This marks the ninth year that PTG Consulting will promote Suzhou via an integrated strategic social media and public relations campaign, and the third year in Europe. The campaign is designed to bring the destination's rich culture and heritage to life, with a focus on its illustrious locally produced silk, and encourage culturally-minded foreign travelers to return to the destination now that China's borders have re-opened for leisure tourism.

Key Points: 
  • On November 19, 2022, the Suzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism announced that it has once again retained PTG Consulting as its English-language marketing partner for North America and Europe.
  • NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 19, 2022, the Suzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism announced that it has once again retained PTG Consulting as its English-language marketing partner for North America and Europe.
  • This marks the ninth year that PTG Consulting will promote Suzhou via an integrated strategic social media and public relations campaign, and the third year in Europe.
  • More than 100 top-tier media and social media influencers have visited Suzhou during PTG Consulting organized trips.

Global Transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Gains Momentum Throughout Greater China

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Thursday, December 29, 2022
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BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With 2022 coming to a close, the transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts – the most global brand within Marriott Bonvoy's® portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands – continues to build momentum across the globe, with Greater China now featuring eight properties exemplifying the modernized design concept, including the soon-to-open Sheraton Xi'an Chanba. These hotels join the growing number of properties around the world displaying the brand's design transformation, totaling more than 30 properties by the end of the year.

Key Points: 
  • "Following the transformation of four incredible hotels across Greater China, we're excited to welcome these four additional hotels in the region entering a new chapter showcasing the brand's new vision," said Amanda Nichols, Global Brand Leader, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts.
  • These four properties join Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, Sheraton Mianyang, Sheraton Zhaoqing Dinghu, and Sheraton Chengdu Pidu as transformed Sheraton branded properties in Greater China.
  • Sheraton plans to continue its transformation journey in the region with the brand expecting additional hotels to showcase the new modernized look next year with the openings of Sheraton Beihai Resort and Sheraton Lanzhou Anning.
  • Sheraton Hotels & Resorts makes it easy for guests to feel welcome at over 435 hotels and resorts in nearly 75 countries and territories around the world.

Global Times: Past and present of Maritime Silk Road key to China-Indonesia ties and international trade

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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The Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road initiative (BRI) that Xi proposed aims to create a trade and infrastructure network that connects Asia with Europe and Africa along ancient trade routes both over land and sea.

Key Points: 
  • The Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road initiative (BRI) that Xi proposed aims to create a trade and infrastructure network that connects Asia with Europe and Africa along ancient trade routes both over land and sea.
  • The history and culture of the Maritime Silk Road has long captured the imagination of the public in China, leading to the establishment of related museums, such as the Maritime Silk Road Museum in South China's Guangdong Province.
  • Seen as the world's most ancient maritime route, the Maritime Silk Road was one of the most important sea passages for trade and cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries in ancient times.
  • Between China and Indonesia, the ancient Maritime Silk Road has played a great role in trade and cultural exchanges.

Tuyuhun: Lost History Recovered in Three Exhibitions Organized by the China National Silk Museum

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Friday, July 15, 2022
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These exhibitions successfully reproduce the dusty history of the Qinghai Path from the 6th to the 8th century.

Key Points: 
  • These exhibitions successfully reproduce the dusty history of the Qinghai Path from the 6th to the 8th century.
  • Dr. Feng, the chief curator of the three exhibitions from the China National Silk Museum, said that the three exhibitions were the first to review the 40-year process of Tuyuhun and Tubo archaeology in Qinghai in the form of exhibitions.
  • The king then said, "Do you know, A single one is easy to break, but a crowd is hard to break.
  • As an archaeological exhibition, the China National Silk Museum not only restored the models of the Reshui Tomb No.