Belt and Road Initiative

The 5th World Media Summit (Yunnan Branch) and the 2nd Yunnan International Communication Forum Kicks off in Kunming, China

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

The 5th World Media Summit (Yunnan Branch) and the 2nd Yunnan International Communication Forum kicked off on December 6, 2023, in Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan Province in Southwestern China, gathering more than 300 representatives of around 80 institutions, including media outlets, international organizations and think tanks, from nearly 30 countries and regions .

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  • The 5th World Media Summit (Yunnan Branch) and the 2nd Yunnan International Communication Forum kicked off on December 6, 2023, in Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan Province in Southwestern China, gathering more than 300 representatives of around 80 institutions, including media outlets, international organizations and think tanks, from nearly 30 countries and regions .
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    The 5th World Media Summit (Yunnan Branch) and the 2nd Yunnan International Communication Forum kicks off in Kunming on Dec. 5 (Photo: Business Wire)
    The opening of the summit on December 5 witnessed the adoption of the Kunming Initiative, the launch of a theme activity named "A Lifestyle Called Yunnan", as well as the release of the list of trending words for international communication generated by Xinhuanet.
  • Yunnan is the most ethnically diverse province in China, with 25 hereditary ethnic minorities in addition to the Han Chinese.
  • Now, Yunnan is creating an ecologically green, colorful, harmonious, and happy, open and inclusive “A Lifestyle Called Yunnan".

The 25th China Hi-Tech Fair Concludes, Bolstering Economic Development as China's No.1 Technology Show

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Monday, November 20, 2023

The 25th China High-Tech Fair (CHTF), renowned as "China's No.1 Technology Show," concluded successfully on November 19, 2023, reinforcing its position as a global showcase for cutting-edge technologies and innovation.

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  • The 25th China High-Tech Fair (CHTF), renowned as "China's No.1 Technology Show," concluded successfully on November 19, 2023, reinforcing its position as a global showcase for cutting-edge technologies and innovation.
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    The 25th China Hi-Tech Fair Concludes, Bolstering Economic Development as China's No.1 Technology Show (Photo: Business Wire)
    Held across two venues, the fair presented 132 major activities, unveiling 681 new products and groundbreaking achievements.
  • The fair saw 132 agreements signed, and featured presentations on key policies, technology innovation zones, and talent initiatives, with insights from prominent figures in science, technology, and economics.
  • Rooted in the innovation city of Shenzhen, the fair injects vibrant energy into economic growth and high-quality development.

Featured products of many countries appeared at the 2023 China (Hainan) Winter Trade Fair

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Friday, December 15, 2023

HAIKOU, China, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2023 China (Hainan) International Winter Trade Fair for Tropical Agricultural Products kicked off in Haikou on December 14th.

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  • HAIKOU, China, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2023 China (Hainan) International Winter Trade Fair for Tropical Agricultural Products kicked off in Haikou on December 14th.
  • As the only tropical agricultural exhibition in China, the Hainan Winter Fair has been held for 25 consecutive sessions, creating extensive brand influence and industrial appeal.
  • It has become a crucial platform for investing in Hainan's agricultural industry and constructing the entire industry chain.
  • The fair, lasting for four days, covers an exhibition area of approximately 80,000 square meters, featuring 12 sections dedicated to smart agriculture, tropical seeding industry, international superior products, etc.

Comparable to A Light Aircraft Carrier! China’s Largest Submarine Cable Construction Ship Was Launched

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Monday, November 13, 2023

China’s largest submarine cable construction ship developed independently by State Grid Corporation of China for Guojiao No.

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  • China’s largest submarine cable construction ship developed independently by State Grid Corporation of China for Guojiao No.
  • The ship has a cable-carrying capacity of 10,000 tons and a displacement of 24,000 tons, with the largest displacement among all the submarine cable construction ships in China, comparable to a light aircraft carrier.
  • It can be loaded with 75-km three-core AC 220kV submarine cable, 130-km single-core DC 300kV submarine cable, or 2,000-km communication optical cable.
  • Such ship has the most powerful positioning capability in the world and the highest accuracy of submarine cable laying in China.

S&P Global Commodity Insights Releases its Latest 2024 Energy Outlook

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

NEW YORK and LONDON and SINGAPORE, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Analysts at S&P Global Commodity Insights, the leading independent provider of information, data, analysis, benchmark prices and workflow solutions for the commodities, energy and energy transition markets, today released their latest 2024 energy outlook.

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  • NEW YORK and LONDON and SINGAPORE, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Analysts at S&P Global Commodity Insights, the leading independent provider of information, data, analysis, benchmark prices and workflow solutions for the commodities, energy and energy transition markets, today released their latest 2024 energy outlook.
  • After years of turbulence, global markets are still striving to find sustainable balance between energy supply and demand.
  • Simon Thorne, Climate & Energy Transformation Lead, S&P Global Commodity Insights, said: "While the security of oil and gas supply will remain paramount to many countries, the world is focusing more and more on securing source materials for clean energy technology, battery metals, and renewables."
  • TOP TEN KEY THEMES TO THE 2024 ENERGY OUTLOOK: S&P GLOBAL COMMODITY INSIGHTS:
    Energy demand searching for a new normal but will be hard-pressed to find it.

Xinhua Silk Road: Mengniu takes active part in global industrial chain development under Belt and Road Initiative

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

"In 2018, Mengniu set up the Yoyi C factory in Indonesia, making it the first factory established by a Chinese dairy company in Southeast Asia.

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  • "In 2018, Mengniu set up the Yoyi C factory in Indonesia, making it the first factory established by a Chinese dairy company in Southeast Asia.
  • Mengniu prioritizes local employment, which has benefited local people while achieving its overseas business growth.
  • To better contribute to the society, Mengniu takes an active part in community development, as well as organizing public welfare and charity events.
  • Since the beginning of this year, Mengniu has been implementing its GREEN strategy (Governance, Responsibility, Environment, Ecosystem, Nutrition), which aims at sustainable development.

Global Cultural Salon•Reading China Thematic Event for China-Thailand Youth Cultural Exchanges Held

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Monday, December 11, 2023

BANGKOK, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Cultural Salon•Reading China Thematic Event for China-Thailand Youth Cultural Exchanges was held in Bangkok on Dec 8.

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  • BANGKOK, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Cultural Salon•Reading China Thematic Event for China-Thailand Youth Cultural Exchanges was held in Bangkok on Dec 8.
  • He thanked all segments of the Thai society for supporting China Book Center, and he stated that the two peoples have long engaged in exchanges and mutual learning, fostering time-honored friendship between China and Thailand.
  • China Book Center is the window for Thai youths to learn about China, and he hoped that such activities as Reading China should be held on a more regular basis in a bid to help the young to better understand China.
  • The Global Cultural Salon•Reading China Thematic Event for China-Thailand Youth Cultural Exchanges was hosted by China International Communications Group, organized by CICG Center for International Cultural Communication, Thailand-China Research Center of the Belt and Road Initiative, CICG Center for Asia and Pacific and China Book Center of Bangkok University .

Xinhua Silk Road: China's Bama Tea shares tea culture and seeks cooperation at Belt and Road forum

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Monday, December 11, 2023

BEIJING, Dec. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China and Laos share a "tea bond" dating long back and Bama Tea Co., Ltd., with its vision of "Tea for Harmony", seeks more exchanges with tea producing areas of Laos, as well as cooperation opportunities in areas of innovative product R&D and tea tourism, according to Bama Tea chairman Wang Wenli.

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  • BEIJING, Dec. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China and Laos share a "tea bond" dating long back and Bama Tea Co., Ltd., with its vision of "Tea for Harmony", seeks more exchanges with tea producing areas of Laos, as well as cooperation opportunities in areas of innovative product R&D and tea tourism, according to Bama Tea chairman Wang Wenli.
  • Speaking Thursday at the second Belt and Road Forum for Laos-China Cooperation held in Lao Vientiane, Wang, a representative inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage "Tie Guan Yin" craftsmanship, introduced Bama's experiences in tea-related cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), sharing the time-honored tea culture with the world to promote exchanges, mutual learning and international cooperation.
  • Topics such as the diversity, influence, and role of tea culture and its role in promoting sustainable development are also widely discussed during the forum among participants.
  • As an industry leader, it is noted that Bama tea was also invited to share its products at various promotion events held in multiple countries.

Banknote Market size to grow by USD 1.90 billion from 2023 to 2028 | Market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like BNB Printing House AD, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and CCL Industries Inc., many more

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Friday, December 8, 2023

The banknote market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

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  • The banknote market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
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    CCL Industries Inc.: The company offers banknotes such as polymer banknotes through its subsidiary CCL Secure.
  • APAC maintains its dominance in the global market due to a substantial demand for banknotes from its sizable population.
  • However, by March 1877, the US market's exclusive responsibility for banknote printing was assumed by the Bureau of Printing and Engraving.

Xinhua Silk Road: E.China's Lianyungang launches media campaign to demonstrate fruitful results under BRI

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Friday, December 8, 2023

Lianyungang City in east China's Jiangsu Province launched this year a media campaign called "New Era, New Engine, New Journey to the West" to showcase its industrial development, investment cooperation, logistics trade, and cultural exchange achievements under the BRI.

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  • Lianyungang City in east China's Jiangsu Province launched this year a media campaign called "New Era, New Engine, New Journey to the West" to showcase its industrial development, investment cooperation, logistics trade, and cultural exchange achievements under the BRI.
  • The campaign involves research interviews conducted both at home and abroad with countries and regions participating in the BRI.
  • From May to September this year, media from Lianyungang interviewed domestic cities including Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Zhengzhou, Xi'an, and Horgos, as well as Kazakh cities of Zharkent, Almaty and Astana.
  • The China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) logistics cooperation base, launched in 2014, is the first entity project under the BRI.