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Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Delivers Strong Sales Growth in Second Quarter FY2024, On Track in Transition to Higher Value Growth

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

CHOW TAI FOOK JEWELLERY existing as at 30 September 2023 and which have been opened prior to 1 April 2022.

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  • CHOW TAI FOOK JEWELLERY existing as at 30 September 2023 and which have been opened prior to 1 April 2022.
  • The Group’s RSV registered positive growth of 5.8% during the Quarter, driven by Hong Kong, Macau and other markets.
  • RSV in the Mainland was stable with a slight increase of 0.6%, despite a higher base last year.
  • Hence, the average daily customer traffic at the Group’s stores in Hong Kong and Macau increased significantly during the Quarter.

Protection and continuation of China's many ancient crafts a key aim of event

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Established in 2007, the biennial festival is the first large-scale cultural event in the world with ICH as its theme and the promotion of ICH protection as its purpose.

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  • Established in 2007, the biennial festival is the first large-scale cultural event in the world with ICH as its theme and the promotion of ICH protection as its purpose.
  • In 2009, it was granted permanent residency in Chengdu with the approval of the then Ministry of Culture.
  • It is to feature four main sections: World ICH, China ICH, Sichuan ICH and Cloud-based ICH.
  • It is a global event for exchanging experiences, showcasing the fascinating excellent culture of the Chinese nation and promoting international cooperation.

Int'l Silk Road Cultural Expo Unveiled in NW China's Gansu

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

LANZHOU, China, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo kicked off on September 6 in northwest China's Gansu Province.

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  • LANZHOU, China, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo kicked off on September 6 in northwest China's Gansu Province.
  • This year's expo, with "Connecting the World, Cultural Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations" as its theme, encompasses Expo 'Dunhuang Forum' with its 13 panels, exhibitions and cultural performances.
  • At the Expo, a large-scale musical, "The Flying Apsaras," by China Oriental Performing Arts Group, an ethic concert, "The Belt and Road", by the Chinese Musicians' Association's and cultural performances "Meet Dunhuang" presented fine silk road literature and art together, telling wonderful stories about the historic Silk Road, and showcasing the richness, brilliance and inclusiveness of Silk Road culture.
  • In September 2013, President Xi put forward the BRI, also known as the 'Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road'.

Int'l Silk Road Cultural Expo Unveiled in NW China's Gansu

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

LANZHOU, China, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo kicked off on September 6 in northwest China's Gansu Province.

Key Points: 
  • LANZHOU, China, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo kicked off on September 6 in northwest China's Gansu Province.
  • This year's expo, with "Connecting the World, Cultural Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations" as its theme, encompasses Expo 'Dunhuang Forum' with its 13 panels, exhibitions and cultural performances.
  • At the Expo, a large-scale musical, "The Flying Apsaras," by China Oriental Performing Arts Group, an ethic concert, "The Belt and Road", by the Chinese Musicians' Association's and cultural performances "Meet Dunhuang" presented fine silk road literature and art together, telling wonderful stories about the historic Silk Road, and showcasing the richness, brilliance and inclusiveness of Silk Road culture.
  • In September 2013, President Xi put forward the BRI, also known as the 'Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road'.

Xinhua Silk Road: N. China's Arxan welcomes global tourists to experience natural beauty

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Arxan is situated in the southwestern part of the middle section of the Greater Khingan Range, China's largest virgin forest.

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  • Arxan is situated in the southwestern part of the middle section of the Greater Khingan Range, China's largest virgin forest.
  • Bestowed with rich natural resources, such as forests, hot springs, and beautiful snow, the city has emerged as a popular tourist destination.
  • The 2023 China (Arxan) Tourism Conference aims to promote development of Arxan's tourism industry.
  • During the conference, a camping rally, forest music festival, food festival offering Chinese, Russian and Mongolian dishes, and float parade will also be held to present new formats and scenarios of Arxan's tourism sector.

Xinhua Silk Road: N. China's Arxan welcomes global tourists to experience natural beauty

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Arxan is situated in the southwestern part of the middle section of the Greater Khingan Range, China's largest virgin forest.

Key Points: 
  • Arxan is situated in the southwestern part of the middle section of the Greater Khingan Range, China's largest virgin forest.
  • Bestowed with rich natural resources, such as forests, hot springs, and beautiful snow, the city has emerged as a popular tourist destination.
  • The 2023 China (Arxan) Tourism Conference aims to promote development of Arxan's tourism industry.
  • During the conference, a camping rally, forest music festival, food festival offering Chinese, Russian and Mongolian dishes, and float parade will also be held to present new formats and scenarios of Arxan's tourism sector.

Licensing Show brings together over 320 exhibitors

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Saturday, April 22, 2023

Dr Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC (centre) and Mr Lau Chun, Raistlin, JP, Under

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  • Dr Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC (centre) and Mr Lau Chun, Raistlin, JP, Under
    projects, featuring top global licensors and licensing agents.
  • We are pleased to see that Hong Kong continues to play a key role in linking the mainland and abroad in the licensing field, demonstrating the substantial potential of the global licensing industry."
  • Ever-changing consumer demands today made brand awareness crucial to a company's success and licensing enhanced a company's competitiveness, increased brand value and attracted consumers, he added.
  • Ms Chiu Siu Yin Lovinia, Chairman of Medialink Group, was one of the exhibitors focusing on IP and brand licensing management services.

CGTN: Revival in China's domestic and outbound tourism expected after COVID policy shift

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Sunday, January 8, 2023

The optimized policies and measures include the resumption of accepting and approving Chinese citizens' applications for ordinary passports for tourism purposes and visiting friends abroad.

Key Points: 
  • The optimized policies and measures include the resumption of accepting and approving Chinese citizens' applications for ordinary passports for tourism purposes and visiting friends abroad.
  • "The national culture and tourism market is generally safe, smooth and orderly," the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said.
  • Given the significant number of potential Chinese tourists, the recovery of China's outbound travel is expected to play a vital role in the rebound of both domestic and global tourism markets.
  • Other Asian countries are among the first ones to benefit from this wave of outbound travel.

CGTN: Revival in China's domestic and outbound tourism expected after COVID policy shift

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, January 8, 2023

The optimized policies and measures include the resumption of accepting and approving Chinese citizens' applications for ordinary passports for tourism purposes and visiting friends abroad.

Key Points: 
  • The optimized policies and measures include the resumption of accepting and approving Chinese citizens' applications for ordinary passports for tourism purposes and visiting friends abroad.
  • "The national culture and tourism market is generally safe, smooth and orderly," the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said.
  • Given the significant number of potential Chinese tourists, the recovery of China's outbound travel is expected to play a vital role in the rebound of both domestic and global tourism markets.
  • Other Asian countries are among the first ones to benefit from this wave of outbound travel.

Weifang receives 2024 Culture City of East Asia honor

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Weifang, East Chinas Shandong province recently passed the final review by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and won the title of 2024 Culture City of East Asia.

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  • Weifang, East Chinas Shandong province recently passed the final review by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and won the title of 2024 Culture City of East Asia.
  • Since the program's initial launch in 2013, more than 30 cities in the three countries have been designated as Culture Cities of East Asia.
  • As being selected as a Culture City of East Asia, Weifang will be given priority to participate in the international cultural communication brand construction project and the international exchanges with Cultural Cities of Europe, and ASEAN Cultural Cities.
  • Furthermore, the city will vigorously carry forward traditional culture, develop regional cultures such as historical culture, celebrity culture and folk culture, further promote the protection and utilization of cultural relics, and strive to become a National Famous Historical and Cultural City.