Drum Tower

Witness to the Cultural Development of Beijing @Beijing Central Axis

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Monday, January 8, 2024
Architecture, Music, Culture, Multimedia, Forbidden City, Rain, Ancestral shrine, Emperor, Drum Tower, Bell, Altar, Wind, Fasting, Imperial, Circular Mound Altar, Water, Sun, Temple of Heaven, Small Sacrifice, Lightning, Safety, Tree, Nature, History

Qiu Zheng, Director of Beijing Central Axis Culture Institute, introduced that the Beijing central axis runs from north to south, consisting of 15 sites such as Yongdingmen, Temple of Heaven, Imperial Palace, Bell and Drum Tower.

Key Points: 
  • Qiu Zheng, Director of Beijing Central Axis Culture Institute, introduced that the Beijing central axis runs from north to south, consisting of 15 sites such as Yongdingmen, Temple of Heaven, Imperial Palace, Bell and Drum Tower.
  • Most of them are on the central axis, but the Temple of Heaven and the Altar of Agriculture, the Imperial Ancestral Temple and the Altar of the Land and Grain, which are not on the central axis, but close to the east and west sides of the central axis.
  • They exist because of the central axis, they are an important part of the central axis.
  • Recently, Yovana, a student from Serbia, came to the Temple of Heaven with several expert teachers from China to learn more about the Beijing central axis.

The Economist announces launch of Economist Podcasts+, an audio subscription service

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Intelligence, Science, Journalism, Multimedia, National Temperance Society and Publishing House, Hong Kong Human Rights Press Awards, Sale, National Magazine Awards, Human rights, Money Talks, SOPA, Artificial intelligence, Growth, Drum Tower, Association of British Science Writers, Music, Mobile phone, Management, Economist

LONDON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Economist announced today that it is launching Economist Podcasts+, a new subscription to build on the success of its award-winning shows and support future growth. A subscription will include exclusive access to Boss Class, a new limited series on management; The Weekend Intelligence, a new Saturday edition of The Economist's popular show on world news; as well as The Economist's entire collection of weekly podcasts on business, science and technology, China and American politics.

Key Points: 
  • "We think the new shows and features that are part of Economist Podcasts+ are a great addition to our strong portfolio."
  • "The Economist has always been known for its global reporting and in-depth analysis," said John Prideaux, executive director of podcasts and US editor.
  • Pre-orders go on sale today, and customers subscribing between now and launch will receive 50% off an annual subscription.
  • To learn more about Economist Podcasts+ and to sign up for the 50% inaugural subscriber promotion, visit: https://economist.com/podcastsplus .

International expert committee members for the Inaugural Orchid Awards share dialogue on Global Civilization Initiative

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Saturday, April 29, 2023
Bell, Central Academy of Fine Arts, Center for China and Globalization, Life, China Institute, Global Initiative, CCG, Culture, Flower, Humanities, Multimedia, Forbidden City, Central Academy, Civilization, Judgement, Organization, United Kingdom, Drum Tower, Film industry, China Daily

BEIJING, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A total of 9 international expert committee members for the Inaugural Orchid Awards exchanged ideas on the Global Civilization Initiative at the inaugural Orchid Awards final selection meeting in Beijing on Thursday.

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  • BEIJING, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A total of 9 international expert committee members for the Inaugural Orchid Awards exchanged ideas on the Global Civilization Initiative at the inaugural Orchid Awards final selection meeting in Beijing on Thursday.
  • By actively embracing the Global Initiative for Civilization, identifying common ground between different cultures and fostering mutual understanding, can solid foundation be established to build a community with a shared destiny for humanity.
  • Wang said the awards will play a positive role in echoing the Global Civilization Initiative and promoting civilizational exchanges and mutual learning.
  • The Final Selection Committee of the Orchid Awards also released the logo of the Orchid Awards designed by the Central Academy of Fine Arts.

The Economist delves into Xi Jinping's past to discover China's future and its role in the world through "The Prince" podcast

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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LONDON, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today The Economist launched a new 8-episode narrative podcast called The Prince, exploring the life and rise to power of China's leader, Xi Jinping. The podcast debuts ahead of the Chinese Communist Party congress, the most important event on the country's political calendar, on October 16th in Beijing where Xi is expected to take on an unprecedented third term.

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  • Over the past ten years, Xi Jinping has gathered enormous personal power.
  • Now, the future of China's 1.4 billion people and maybe world peace hinge on the mind of this one man.
  • I hope listeners of The Prince learn not just about Xi, but also about China and its place in the world."
  • In the coming weeks, The Economist will be launching an accompanying weekly China podcast with the same name.