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2022 United Nations Chinese Language Day and 2nd CMG Overseas Chinese Language Video Festival Held

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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BRUSSELS, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 United Nations Chinese Language Day and the second CMG Overseas Chinese Language Video Festival has been held successfully for a second year.

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  • BRUSSELS, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 United Nations Chinese Language Day and the second CMG Overseas Chinese Language Video Festival has been held successfully for a second year.
  • Valovaya said, for over a decade, Language Days have been celebrated at the United Nations to encourage cultural diversity and strengthen multilingualism.
  • The 60-minute special programme of the 2022 United Nations Chinese Language Day and the second CMG Overseas Chinese Language Video Festival will be aired on CGTN at 10:00 pm Beijing time on April 20.
  • In April 2021, China Media Group, together with the United Nations Office at Geneva and China's Permanent Mission to the United Nations at Geneva, successfully jointly held the 2021 United Nations Chinese Language Day and the First CMG Overseas Chinese Language Video Festival.

Australian, U.S. Press Leaders Condemn China's Secretive Prosecution and Detention of TV Journalist

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. and Australian press leaders on Wednesday strongly condemned the ongoing detention and secretive prosecution of journalist Cheng Lei, an Australian citizen and mother of two children, who was previously a high-profile business news anchor on China's state-owned TV channel CGTN.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. and Australian press leaders on Wednesday strongly condemned the ongoing detention and secretive prosecution of journalist Cheng Lei, an Australian citizen and mother of two children, who was previously a high-profile business news anchor on China's state-owned TV channel CGTN.
  • At this point, it is unclear if Australian consular staff will be allowed to attend the court hearing.
  • We call for her release from detention so she can return to Australia and her family," said National Press Club president Laura Tingle.
  • Rachel Oswald, NPC Press Freedom Team Chairwoman, [email protected] , 202-662-7500
    Mike Dobbie, Communications Manager - MEAA Media Section, [email protected]
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Decentraland To Host First Book Launch In The Metaverse: Nina Xiang's New Book, Parallel Metaverses, Officially Available At Virtual Event

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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Nina Xiang's book launch event will be the first book launch event to be held inside the metaverse, featuring a virtual author meet up, giveaways of Proof Of Attendence Protocol (POAP) tokens, and a lucky draw to win free copies of the book.

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  • Nina Xiang's book launch event will be the first book launch event to be held inside the metaverse, featuring a virtual author meet up, giveaways of Proof Of Attendence Protocol (POAP) tokens, and a lucky draw to win free copies of the book.
  • "This will definitely be a different book launch event than what I've done in the past when I sat behind a desk and signed books for readers," says Nina Xiang.
  • I'm excited to meet everyone inside a lovely comfy parcel on Decentraland for a brand new experience that will probably redefine future book events in our 3D virtual world future."
  • Readers can order the book now at this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RN764WF
    The official book launch will be accompanied by a virtual book launch event taking place inside Decentraland at 9am-10am, Hong Kong time, on April 3, 2022.

CGTN: Beijing Winter Paralympic Games reflect more than just sports

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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Hosting the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games will create more opportunities for persons with disabilities and enable them to realize their dreams, says Zhang Haidi, chairwoman of the China Disabled Persons' Federation and head of the Beijing Winter Paralympics Chinese delegation, in her exclusive article for Decision Makers.

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  • Hosting the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games will create more opportunities for persons with disabilities and enable them to realize their dreams, says Zhang Haidi, chairwoman of the China Disabled Persons' Federation and head of the Beijing Winter Paralympics Chinese delegation, in her exclusive article for Decision Makers.
  • According to her, the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games greatly helped promote the development of the work on disability in China.
  • To embrace the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Games, Zhang says that China has made full preparations, ranging from setting up a competitive winter Paralympic team to building the National Ice Sports Arena for People with Disabilities and many other new accessibility facilities.
  • The success of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games paved the way for the host of the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games to provide a stage for all people with disabilities to realize their dreams and present their perseverance, determination, and possibilities to the whole world.

CGTN: Beijing Winter Paralympic Games reflect more than just sports

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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Hosting the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games will create more opportunities for persons with disabilities and enable them to realize their dreams, says Zhang Haidi, chairwoman of the China Disabled Persons' Federation and head of the Beijing Winter Paralympics Chinese delegation, in her exclusive article for Decision Makers.

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  • Hosting the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games will create more opportunities for persons with disabilities and enable them to realize their dreams, says Zhang Haidi, chairwoman of the China Disabled Persons' Federation and head of the Beijing Winter Paralympics Chinese delegation, in her exclusive article for Decision Makers.
  • According to her, the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games greatly helped promote the development of the work on disability in China.
  • To embrace the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Games, Zhang says that China has made full preparations, ranging from setting up a competitive winter Paralympic team to building the National Ice Sports Arena for People with Disabilities and many other new accessibility facilities.
  • The success of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games paved the way for the host of the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games to provide a stage for all people with disabilities to realize their dreams and present their perseverance, determination, and possibilities to the whole world.

CGTN: Beijing 2022 embodies peace, openness and solidarity

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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As the first dual Olympic city in modern history, Beijing has attracted global attention with the ongoing Winter Olympics.

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  • As the first dual Olympic city in modern history, Beijing has attracted global attention with the ongoing Winter Olympics.
  • Siddharth Chatterjee , resident coordinator of the United Nations in China, said it is a privilege to lead the UN in China as the Games return to Beijing.
  • "With the world still battling challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate crisis, compassion and solidarity have never been more critical."
  • Zhang stated, "We need more than ever to build consensus upon the Olympic spirit, and the 2022 Beijing Olympics serve as a platform for countries to stand side by side."

CGTN: Beijing 2022 embodies peace, openness and solidarity

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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As the first dual Olympic city in modern history, Beijing has attracted global attention with the ongoing Winter Olympics.

Key Points: 
  • As the first dual Olympic city in modern history, Beijing has attracted global attention with the ongoing Winter Olympics.
  • Siddharth Chatterjee , resident coordinator of the United Nations in China, said it is a privilege to lead the UN in China as the Games return to Beijing.
  • "With the world still battling challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate crisis, compassion and solidarity have never been more critical."
  • Zhang stated, "We need more than ever to build consensus upon the Olympic spirit, and the 2022 Beijing Olympics serve as a platform for countries to stand side by side."

Nina Xiang's New Book "Parallel Metaverses" Goes On Pre-Sale On Amazon

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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"This book fills the knowledge void for readers who wish to have a comprehensive understanding of how the metaverse will likely be shaped across different regions globally."

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  • "This book fills the knowledge void for readers who wish to have a comprehensive understanding of how the metaverse will likely be shaped across different regions globally."
  • The book examines the entire metavese ecosystem to highlight the differences and shared characteristics of the development in the U.S. and China.
  • This book will provide readers a comprehensive and deep dive into how the metaverse will be generated and built around the world.
  • Nina Xiang is part of the team winning an Excellence in Human Rights Reporting honor in SOPA Awards in 2007.

CGTN's multilingual Spring Festival 'Super Night' special meets global viewers

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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BEIJING, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --To celebrate the Year of the Tiger, CGTN hosted its very first Spring Festival "Super Night" special on the eve of the Lunar New Year.

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  • BEIJING, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --To celebrate the Year of the Tiger, CGTN hosted its very first Spring Festival "Super Night" special on the eve of the Lunar New Year.
  • Hosts from CGTN English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian channels sent festival blessings in five languages.
  • Beijing, Chongqing, Wuhan and Qingdao were the four Chinese cities that lit up the night sky with gorgeous light shows.
  • The Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year, is the most important and widely celebrated festival in China and other East Asian countries.

CGTN's multilingual Spring Festival 'Super Night' special meets global viewers

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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BEIJING, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --To celebrate the Year of the Tiger, CGTN hosted its very first Spring Festival "Super Night" special on the eve of the Lunar New Year.

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  • BEIJING, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --To celebrate the Year of the Tiger, CGTN hosted its very first Spring Festival "Super Night" special on the eve of the Lunar New Year.
  • Hosts from CGTN English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian channels sent festival blessings in five languages.
  • The Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year, is the most important and widely celebrated festival in China and other East Asian countries.
  • Check out CGTN's special coverage: Super Night 2022
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