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Shandong kicks off the 2023 World Cities Forum and Regional Leaders' Summit

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

JINAN, China, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Dazhong Daily report:

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  • JINAN, China, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Dazhong Daily report:
    On September 25th, the 2023 World Cities Forum and Regional Leaders' Summit was convened in Jinan, Shandong.
  • Lin Wu, Secretary of the CPC Shandong Provincial Committee, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.
  • Governor Zhou Naixiang and Premier Alan Winde jointly signed a memorandum of understanding between Shandong and the Western Cape on further strengthening friendly cooperative relations.
  • It included more than 20 activities, such as the opening ceremony, plenary meeting of Regional Leaders' Summit, world cities forum round-table dialogue, bilateral and multilateral talks, educational and economic events, a tour to Jinan, an exhibition on intangible cultural heritage, and art performance.

Shandong kicks off the 2023 World Cities Forum and Regional Leaders' Summit

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

JINAN, China, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Dazhong Daily report:

Key Points: 
  • JINAN, China, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Dazhong Daily report:
    On September 25th, the 2023 World Cities Forum and Regional Leaders' Summit was convened in Jinan, Shandong.
  • Lin Wu, Secretary of the CPC Shandong Provincial Committee, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.
  • Governor Zhou Naixiang and Premier Alan Winde jointly signed a memorandum of understanding between Shandong and the Western Cape on further strengthening friendly cooperative relations.
  • It included more than 20 activities, such as the opening ceremony, plenary meeting of Regional Leaders' Summit, world cities forum round-table dialogue, bilateral and multilateral talks, educational and economic events, a tour to Jinan, an exhibition on intangible cultural heritage, and art performance.

Xu Xiaoliang Attends the 10th Global Tourism Economy Forum and Stresses Fosun's Full Commitment to Advancing High-Quality Development of Tourism

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Monday, September 25, 2023

HONG KONG, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From September 20th to 23rd, the 10th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF or the Forum) was held in Macao.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From September 20th to 23rd, the 10th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF or the Forum) was held in Macao.
  • Xu Xiaoliang, Co-CEO of Fosun International and Chairman of Fosun Tourism Group, was invited to attend the Forum.
  • He expressed that while the mission of promoting high-quality tourism development and restoring confidence in the tourism industry is formidable, Fosun is fully committed.
  • Xu Xiaoliang stated, "Fosun Tourism Group targets the increasing demand for leisure vacations, taking 'Better Holiday Better Life' as its mission.

2023 Chengdu Global Industry Investment Promotion Conference Successfully Held

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Friday, September 22, 2023

CHENGDU, China, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the morning of September 21, the Chengdu Municipal People's Government hosted the 2023 Chengdu Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair, the Global Industry Investment Promotion Conference, which was officially held in Chengdu Century City Conference Center with the theme of "Win the Future with Chengdu", aiming at promoting the flow and convergence of innovative elements among countries, cities, and enterprises.

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  • CHENGDU, China, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the morning of September 21, the Chengdu Municipal People's Government hosted the 2023 Chengdu Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair, the Global Industry Investment Promotion Conference, which was officially held in Chengdu Century City Conference Center with the theme of "Win the Future with Chengdu", aiming at promoting the flow and convergence of innovative elements among countries, cities, and enterprises.
  • As one of the special events of the 2023 China Chengdu Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair, this "Global Industry Investment Promotion Conference" focuses on the new generation of information technology, artificial intelligence, digital economy, aerospace, green low-carbon, new energy, and other sectors.
  • A global partnership program was launched to promote deeper cooperation among cities and help "projects find investment and products find markets".
  • This "Global Industry Investment Promotion Conference" fully demonstrates Chengdu's economic vitality, innovation power, city charm and investment potential, demonstrates Chengdu's exploration of scientific and technological innovation leading the construction of modern industrial system, gathers global innovative forces, innovates and develops together, and seeks a new prospect.

The 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou Award Released

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 14th, the 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) were officially released: Antalya, Türkiye; Bogotá, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; Gwangju, Korea; Halandri, Greece; Iztapalapa, Mexico; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kampala, Uganda; Kazan, Russia; Mannheim, Germany; Pimpri Chinchwad, India; Ramallah, Palestine; São Paulo, Brazil; Tehran, Iran; Xianning, China.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 14th, the 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) were officially released: Antalya, Türkiye; Bogotá, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; Gwangju, Korea; Halandri, Greece; Iztapalapa, Mexico; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kampala, Uganda; Kazan, Russia; Mannheim, Germany; Pimpri Chinchwad, India; Ramallah, Palestine; São Paulo, Brazil; Tehran, Iran; Xianning, China.
  • 274 initiatives from 193 cities and regions in 54 countries submitted valid applications to the 6th cycle of the Guangzhou Award.
  • Following the remarks, Azza Sirry, Chair of the Technical Committee announced the 15 Shortlisted cities of this year's Guangzhou Award.
  • The Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) is co-sponsored by the City of Guangzhou, UCLG and Metropolis since 2012.

The 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou Award Released

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 14th, the 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) were officially released: Antalya, Türkiye; Bogotá, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; Gwangju, Korea; Halandri, Greece; Iztapalapa, Mexico; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kampala, Uganda; Kazan, Russia; Mannheim, Germany; Pimpri Chinchwad, India; Ramallah, Palestine; São Paulo, Brazil; Tehran, Iran; Xianning, China.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 14th, the 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) were officially released: Antalya, Türkiye; Bogotá, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; Gwangju, Korea; Halandri, Greece; Iztapalapa, Mexico; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kampala, Uganda; Kazan, Russia; Mannheim, Germany; Pimpri Chinchwad, India; Ramallah, Palestine; São Paulo, Brazil; Tehran, Iran; Xianning, China.
  • 274 initiatives from 193 cities and regions in 54 countries submitted valid applications to the 6th cycle of the Guangzhou Award.
  • Following the remarks, Azza Sirry, Chair of the Technical Committee announced the 15 Shortlisted cities of this year's Guangzhou Award.
  • The Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) is co-sponsored by the City of Guangzhou, UCLG and Metropolis since 2012.

84-Year-Old Chinese Pianist Liu Shih Kun Received the Most Outstanding Asian Artist Lifetime Achievement Award in New York

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 40th Most Outstanding Asian Artist Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony was held on Saturday, August 12th, in New York, presented by the Chinese American Arts Council (CAAC).

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 40th Most Outstanding Asian Artist Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony was held on Saturday, August 12th, in New York, presented by the Chinese American Arts Council (CAAC).
  • Chinese pianist Mr. Liu Shih Kun was honored with this prestigious recognition.
  • Liu Shih Kun is an esteemed artistic master and a witness of modern and contemporary Chinese history.
  • The 84-year-old Liu Shih Kun improvised performances of the Chinese song Ode to the Motherland and the American song America the Beautiful.

Global Times: Sculptures bridge BRI cultural ties, says Chinese artist Shu Yong

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

For example, the sculpture Dialogue Beyond Time and Space created by well-known Chinese artist Wu Weishan depicts an imaginary scene in which the Italian artist Da Vinci meets Chinese master Qi Baishi.

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  • For example, the sculpture Dialogue Beyond Time and Space created by well-known Chinese artist Wu Weishan depicts an imaginary scene in which the Italian artist Da Vinci meets Chinese master Qi Baishi.
  • The historical value, cultural significance and aesthetic value of bridges and boats have also been sources of valuable inspiration for many artists, including Shu Yong.
  • They have helped demonstrate the charm of Chinese culture, uphold Chinese aesthetics, and spread modern Chinese values.
  • The author Shu Yong is a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and council member of the China Artists Association.

Global Times: Role of overseas Chinese stressed in promoting global peace, development

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Overseas Chinese include Chinese nationals living overseas and Chinese people who have acquired foreign nationalities, Wang Yiwei, director of the Institute of International Affairs at the Renmin University of China, told the Global Times on Monday.

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  • Overseas Chinese include Chinese nationals living overseas and Chinese people who have acquired foreign nationalities, Wang Yiwei, director of the Institute of International Affairs at the Renmin University of China, told the Global Times on Monday.
  • Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese government has attached great importance to giving full play to the role of overseas Chinese, developing friendly relations between China and the countries and regions where overseas Chinese live, and promoting world peace, expert noted.
  • These important expositions are exactly the affirmation and expectations of overseas Chinese in promoting the construction of a global community with shared future, experts stressed.
  • The new chapter stated that one main task of the work regarding overseas Chinese is to guide overseas Chinese, returned overseas Chinese and their families to become devoted to promoting friendly cooperation and exchanges between Chinese and foreign people and to promote the construction of a global community of shared future.

Memorial Ceremony to Ancestor Huang Di in His Native Place in the Year of Guimao was Held Solemnly

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Monday, April 24, 2023

ZHENGZHOU, China, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 22, the Memorial Ceremony to Ancestor Huang Di in His Native Place in the year of Guimao was held in His Native Place of Ancestor Huang Di in Xinzheng, Henan.

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  • ZHENGZHOU, China, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 22, the Memorial Ceremony to Ancestor Huang Di in His Native Place in the year of Guimao was held in His Native Place of Ancestor Huang Di in Xinzheng, Henan.
  • Descendants of Ancestor Yan Di and Ancestor Huang Di at home and abroad gathered once again in His Native Place of Ancestor Huang Di to worship Ancestor Huang Di - Xuanyuan.
  • The Memorial Ceremony to Ancestor Huang Di in His Native Place in the year of Guimao continued the theme of "Same Roots, Same Ancestors and Same Origins; Peace, Concord and Harmony".
  • The rituals Memorial Ceremony to Ancestor Huang Di in His Native Place in the year of Guimao began at 9:50.