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Global Media Representatives Delving into Captivating Culture-Manufacturing Fusion in Dongguan

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

A globally renowned manufacturing powerhouse, Dongguan has forged a modern industrial ecosystem with advanced manufacturing at its core.

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  • A globally renowned manufacturing powerhouse, Dongguan has forged a modern industrial ecosystem with advanced manufacturing at its core.
  • Exploring the global flagship store of X11 at Dongguan's One City, a shopping mall, media representatives were intrigued by fascinating art toys.
  • Upon their visit, media delegates expressed that the journey enabled them to break free from the preconceived notions of Dongguan merely as the "factory of the world".
  • Through the lens of the city, they sensed the boundless vitality driving the dynamic development of the Greater Bay Area.

Int'l conference in China's Wudang Mountains promotes Tai Chi

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Major events include an international Tai Chi competition, a forum on the Tai Chi culture, a youth arts festival, a cultural heritage exploration and health consultations by traditional Chinese medicine experts.

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  • Major events include an international Tai Chi competition, a forum on the Tai Chi culture, a youth arts festival, a cultural heritage exploration and health consultations by traditional Chinese medicine experts.
  • An opening ceremony that featured traditional Taoist music, international video connections and a mass Tai Chi demonstration was held at the Yuxu Palace, one of the largest monasteries among the Wudang architectural complex, showcasing the historical significance and profound influence of Wudang Tai Chi culture to on-site and online audiences.
  • For centuries, Wudang Mountains have been known as an important center of Taoism, especially famous for its Taoist versions of martial arts or Tai Chi.
  • "Over 500 million people from 150 countries and regions practice Tai Chi and about 30,000 foreigners visit Wudang annually for Tai Chi studies," said Wang Zhonglin, Governor of Hubei Province, in his opening speech.

Int'l conference in China's Wudang Mountains promotes Tai Chi

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Major events include an international Tai Chi competition, a forum on the Tai Chi culture, a youth arts festival, a cultural heritage exploration and health consultations by traditional Chinese medicine experts.

Key Points: 
  • Major events include an international Tai Chi competition, a forum on the Tai Chi culture, a youth arts festival, a cultural heritage exploration and health consultations by traditional Chinese medicine experts.
  • An opening ceremony that featured traditional Taoist music, international video connections and a mass Tai Chi demonstration was held at the Yuxu Palace, one of the largest monasteries among the Wudang architectural complex, showcasing the historical significance and profound influence of Wudang Tai Chi culture to on-site and online audiences.
  • For centuries, Wudang Mountains have been known as an important center of Taoism, especially famous for its Taoist versions of martial arts or Tai Chi.
  • "Over 500 million people from 150 countries and regions practice Tai Chi and about 30,000 foreigners visit Wudang annually for Tai Chi studies," said Wang Zhonglin, Governor of Hubei Province, in his opening speech.

The 2023 YMCA Challenge crushes its fundraising goal!!

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

MONTREAL, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a supercharged atmosphere, more than 1,000 participants and volunteers joined forces during the Montreal YMCA Challenge to raise a record $135,000.

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  • MONTREAL, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a supercharged atmosphere, more than 1,000 participants and volunteers joined forces during the Montreal YMCA Challenge to raise a record $135,000.
  • From left to right: Anaïs Mercet, Marie-Chantal Dréau, Cyclia Lai, Éric Delaplace, Fabien Caillette, Charles Côté-Lépine, David Latour et Stéphane Vaillancourt.
  • The YMCA Challenge will also be held in Quebec City on June 3rd, at the St. Charles River Linear Park, and fundraising will continue until June 19th.
  • The 2023 YMCA Challenge is made possible by the commitment of our extraordinary organizing committee and generous partners.

Emmy Nominated Producer Michael Williams Joins MetaWorks Platforms Advisory Board

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Fairfield, CA., April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. (“MetaWorks” or the “Company”), (CSE: MWRK and OTCQB: MWRK), an award-winning Web3 blockchain platform provider, is pleased to announce that it has named Entertainment and Technology Entrepreneur Michael Williams to its advisory board with a focus on its Web3 music platform MusicFX.io.

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  • Fairfield, CA., April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. (“MetaWorks” or the “Company”), (CSE: MWRK and OTCQB: MWRK), an award-winning Web3 blockchain platform provider, is pleased to announce that it has named Entertainment and Technology Entrepreneur Michael Williams to its advisory board with a focus on its Web3 music platform MusicFX.io.
  • With over 30 years in the entertainment industry starting as a recording artist, singer/songwriter, producer, percussionist, choreographer and now an Executive Producer, Director and Creative Director, Michael Williams has established himself as an innovator and a sought after producer in his field.
  • In addition to his Music industry credentials, Mr. Williams currently serves as the Chairman of the NFL Alumni Las Vegas Chapter and serves on the board of advisors for Exploration Institute.
  • “As someone who is passionate about music and its power to connect people, I am excited to join the MetaWorks team and build on its music platform MusicFX,” said Michael Williams.

The 1st Meeting of the Organizing Committee for the 21st Conference on International Exchange of Professionals Convenes

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

SHENZHEN, CHINA, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The first meeting of the organizing committee for the 21st Conference on International Exchange of Professionals (hosted by "Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel", referred to as "the 21st CIEP") was held via video conference on February 16.

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  • SHENZHEN, CHINA, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The first meeting of the organizing committee for the 21st Conference on International Exchange of Professionals (hosted by "Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel", referred to as "the 21st CIEP") was held via video conference on February 16.
  • In his speech, Vice Minister Li Meng pointed out that The 21st conference on international exchange of professionals is the first large-scale international exchange activity held by the Ministry of Science and Technology since the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
  • The Conference should build an important platform for international talent exchange, showcase China's technological and cultural exchange, promote the international exchange of talents, and further enhance service capabilities.
  • Mayor Qin Weizhong stated that the Conference on International Exchange of Professionals is a high-level and international talent event in China and an important platform for international scientific and technological innovation cooperation.

Focusing on attracting and nurturing young talents, 9 projects won the grand prize in the 2022 Suzhou Youth Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Competition

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

SUZHOU, China, Oct. 26, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- From the official launch of 2022 in April, the Suzhou Youth Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Competition recently came to an end. The competition created the mechanism of voting by competition. It selected Gusu young entrepreneurial talents and teams and created an event of innovation and entrepreneurship talents during the competition.

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  • SUZHOU, China, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From the official launch of 2022 in April, the Suzhou Youth Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Competition recently came to an end.
  • The competition created the mechanism of voting by competition.
  • It selected Gusu young entrepreneurial talents and teams and created an event of innovation and entrepreneurship talents during the competition.
  • The competition attracted 175 projects in the fields of new materials, electronic information, biomedicine, equipment manufacturing to carry out industry competition (road show competition).

Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Introduces Gold Sponsor Hydro-Québec as Official Partner of 'Save Winter'

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

LAKE PLACID, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Hydro-Qubec (U.S.) is announced as a gold sponsor of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games, January 12-22.

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  • LAKE PLACID, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Hydro-Qubec (U.S.) is announced as a gold sponsor of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games, January 12-22.
  • We look forward to working alongside the Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games' team on their sustainability efforts."
  • About FISU World University Games:
    The Winter World University Games is the largest winter multi-sport collegiate athletic event in the world.
  • In 2018, Lake Placid was selected to host the 2023 World University Games.

The 20th Conference on International Exchange of Professionals Slated for Next April in Shenzhen

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Saturday, September 25, 2021

On the morning of September 23, the first meeting of the 20th Conference on International Exchange of Professionals (CIEP) Organizing Committee was held in Shenzhen to introduce and review the overall work plan and the composition of the Organizing Committee of the 20th CIEP.

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  • On the morning of September 23, the first meeting of the 20th Conference on International Exchange of Professionals (CIEP) Organizing Committee was held in Shenzhen to introduce and review the overall work plan and the composition of the Organizing Committee of the 20th CIEP.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210925005013/en/
    According to the unified arrangement, the 20th CIEP is scheduled to be held in Shenzhen from April 24 to 25, 2022.
  • Recently, the effect of talent aggregation in Shenzhen is continually growing, and talents have become the most valuable resources and the core competitiveness of Shenzhen.
  • Wang Youming, Director of Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission, introduced that the 20th CIEP would be held in a dual engine exhibition mode that integrating both offline and online forms.