The Second Liangzhu Forum is set to kick off in Hangzhou on November 25-27, themed "Exchange & Mutual Learning for a New Model for Human Advancement", gathering guests from 63 countries and regions all over the world. It sets up one main forum, three parallel forums, and three supporting activities. Internationally renowned scholars and artists jointly discuss topics, such as literature, archaeology, and music, to deepen the cultural exchange between China and foreign countries.

During the event, "Chinese Paintings in the Past Dynasties" Liangzhu Collection Museum will be open to the public, displaying the outstanding paintings of the Song Dynasty, becoming another national cultural landmark. In addition, at the forum, Liangzhu will be given the title of "International Archaeological Center" by the National Cultural Heritage Administration to promote the international cooperation in the field of archaeology.

Recently, Baduanjin launched by a health night school of Hangzhou's hospital has been favored by young office staff. Many international students in Hangzhou come to learn the mysterious TCM therapy.

Aiboli from Kazakhstan noted, "Learning Baduanjin is easier than other sports. I have practiced Baduanjin before. But I still want to try it again. Good results cannot be achieved immediately after Baduanjin is practiced once. It is a long-term process."

Nowadays, due to the fast pace of life and the high stress, many young people are enthusiastic about the relatively mild form of exercise to improve their health.

The construction plan of Hangzhou Future International Performing Arts Center was announced on November 21, spanning 143,000 square meters, including facilities like a concert hall, a grand theater, and a multi-functional center.

In shape of the mountain, its design is inspired by silk and bluish green of paintings in the Song Dynasty. The architectural form is staggered, with overlapping spaces under eaves, as well as waterside outdoor lawn theater, interpreting the concept that the cultural space serves the people. The project is expected to be completed and put into operation by the end of 2028.

On the afternoon of November 19, the policy promotion meeting for foreign students in Hangzhou was successfully held by the International Talent Park Of Hangzhou Future Sci-Tech City，the Immigration Affairs Service Center of the Hangzhou Chengxi Sci-Tech Innovation Corridor, the Comprehensive Service Center for Enterprises (Talents) of Yuhang District, Chinese Surfing, and Hangzhou Shangqi Technology Co.，Ltd.The meeting attracted more than 100 foreign students from Zhejiang University, Zhejiang University of Technology and Zhejiang University of Science and Technology.

At the beginning of the event, Zhu Shenzhi, Director of the Immigration Affairs Service Center of the Hangzhou Chengxi Sci-Tech Innovation Corridor, delivered the opening speech. He extended a warm welcome to the foreign students present and stressed the important role of foreign students in promoting cultural exchanges and academic interaction. Subsequently, Ruan Chuchu, the police officer of the Center, gave a comprehensive and detailed explanation of the common problems of entry-exit visa processing in combination with practical work.

In order to solve the doubts of foreign students more directly and effectively, the event has set up an interactive question and answer session. In this session, foreign students actively asked questions about visa types, application conditions, and how to start a business in Hangzhou, and the guests answered their questions in detail to ensure that each participant could get accurate and useful information.

It is worth mentioning that at this briefing, an internationally renowned Internet company demonstrated its international industrial development, as well as its policies and plans in recruiting international talents, which attracted the attention of the whole audience. "Companies have needs, talents have needs, and everyone hits it off." The relevant person in charge of the Immigration Affairs Service Center of the Hangzhou Chengxi Sci-Tech Innovation Corridor said that this is also the reason for holding this publicity meeting - relying on excellent students, linking the world, helping enterprises globalize, "enterprises should develop to the international market, select excellent talents from foreign students in Hangzhou, and let him return to their own country to explore the market, is a practical and reliable path."

In the end, the event ended successfully in a warm applause. The participants said that the event not only solved many practical problems for them, but also made them full of confidence and expectations for their future work and life in Hangzhou. In the future, the International Talent Park Of Hangzhou Future Sci-Tech City will continue to hold such events to provide help and services for more foreign talents, help them realize their personal dreams in this beautiful city, and jointly witness and participate in the prosperity and development of Hangzhou.

HANGZHOU -- Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang has stressed the need for the international community to jointly deal with problems such as the digital divide and a grave cybersecurity situation, and to build a better digital future.

Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks in his keynote speech on Wednesday while attending the opening ceremony of the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit.

China has been sharing the opportunities of modernization with countries around the world and injecting strong impetus into global modernization, Ding said.

He also noted that technological breakthroughs regarding the internet, big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain are continuously emerging, empowering economic and social development.

However, the digital divide continues to widen, and the situation of cybersecurity has become more severe, Ding said, adding that the international community is in greater need than ever of jointly advancing a community with a shared future in cyberspace.

Ding made a series of proposals at the event: improving global governance and upholding true multilateralism in cyberspace; promoting cooperation in AI, big data, blockchain and other realms, while advancing collaborative efforts in basic research and cutting-edge technologies; promoting the sharing of internet development achievements around the world and assisting developing countries in advancing their informationization; and boosting the efficacy of and cooperation on cyberspace security.

Senior leaders of Honduras, Zambia and Vietnam also delivered speeches at the opening ceremony, which was attended by over 1,800 people, including representatives of domestic and foreign government officials, relevant international organizations, internet companies, as well as experts and scholars.

After the opening ceremony, Ding visited a themed internet expo and a museum for world internet sci-tech in Wuzhen, and interacted with exhibition participants.

The 2024 WIC Wuzhen Summit kicked off on Wednesday morning in the ancient water town of Wuzhen in East China's Zhejiang province. The Summit is scheduled to close on Friday.

November 20 marks the World Children's Day. A few days ago, Hangzhou held an activity associated to the World Children's Day, and officially released the map of child-friendly parks, the child-friendly city IP of Hangzhou, and theme posters for the first time, to promote the optimization of child-friendly services.

Hangzhou's child-friendly city IP and theme posters integrate the five core aspects of child-friendly city construction with themes of innocence and childhood, set to be promoted across various sectors in Hangzhou.

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As temperatures drop, the sycamore trees in Hangzhou become colorful. It is estimated that the best viewing period is from mid-November to mid-to-late December.

The China Urban International Communication Influence Index Report (2024) was released at the fifth Hangzhou Forum for China's Digital City Branding on Nov 16, with Hangzhou maintaining its position at third place nationwide, excluding Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan.

The report, compiled by Wei Lu's team from Zhejiang University, evaluated 39 major cities, including municipalities, provincial capitals, and sub-provincial cities. It highlights rankings in areas such as "Network Communication Influence," focusing on social media follower counts, and "International Visitor Influence," which analyzes reviews of attractions on major platforms.

The forum also saw the debut of the Hangzhou Digital City Communication Power Evaluation Report (2024) by Zhejiang University's Digital Communication Research Center. The report places Hangzhou as a leader in digital communication development within the Yangtze River Delta region and across China.

Professor Zhang Zike, deputy director of the Digital Communication Research Center, explained "digital communication power" using practical examples. For instance, in Hangzhou, traffic systems now prioritize communication with other urban systems before contacting citizens, considering factors like traffic credit. Such innovations aim to enhance residents' sense of participation, safety, and happiness.

A total of 20 projects on Tuesday received the World Internet Conference (WIC) Awards for Pioneering Science and Technology at a ceremony on the sidelines of the WIC Wuzhen Summit.

The projects -- all deemed to have international significance -- cover cutting-edge areas such as brain-inspired computing, embodied intelligence and the 6G network, and were divided into three groups namely basic research, key technology, and research and development.

Initiated by the WIC, the awards aim to recognize the most pioneering achievements in internet technology globally and promote international exchanges and cooperation in internet technology.

The 2024 WIC Wuzhen Summit is scheduled to run from Nov 19 to 22 in the water town of Wuzhen in Zhejiang province, East China.

Themed "Embracing a People-centered and AI-for-good Digital Future -- Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace," the summit features 24 sub-forums on topics such as the Global Development Initiative, digital economy and data governance.

The 2024 Zhejiang-Beijing High-Level Talent Fair took place in Beijing on Nov 16, marking the 24th year of Zhejiang's recruitment efforts in the capital.

Nearly 100 prominent organizations offered over 3,800 positions across various fields, attracting 3,727 attendees and receiving 3,298 resumes, including 916 PhDs and 2,146 master's degree holders. Preliminary agreements were reached with 568 candidates.

Participating organizations included 27 universities, 18 research institutes, over 10 State-owned enterprises, nearly 10 listed companies, and over 20 private enterprises. Positions spanned more than 30 industries, including education, IT, biotechnology, energy, and logistics. Universities and research institutes accounted for the majority, offering 1,892 jobs for researchers, professors, and postdoctoral fellows.

Generous incentives were provided, such as Zhejiang University of Technology's "Canal Youth Scholar" position, offering an annual salary starting at 500,000 yuan ($69,049), a 1-million-yuan housing subsidy, and 800,000 yuan in research funding. Top-tier postdoctoral positions offered salaries of up to 600,000 yuan.

To enhance accessibility, the fair combined on-site and online platforms, with the Zhejiang Talent Network hosting a dedicated page for jobseekers to submit applications for a month.

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang on Tuesday met with Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam Le Thanh Long in East China's Zhejiang province.

Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China and Vietnam are friendly neighbors that will celebrate the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties next year.

Ding said that China is ready to work with Vietnam to implement the important consensus reached between the top leaders of the two parties and countries, consolidate political mutual trust, strengthen cooperation in various fields, comprehensively advance the construction of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, and bring more tangible benefits to the two peoples.

Le Thanh Long, who is in China to attend the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, congratulated China on its great achievements in reform and opening-up. He said that Vietnam is willing to maintain close, high-level exchange with China, strengthen practical cooperation, and work together to push bilateral relations to a higher level.

The 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit is scheduled to take place from Nov 19 to 22 in Zhejiang's water town of Wuzhen.

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang met on Tuesday with Vice-President of Zambia Mutale Nalumango in Zhejiang province.

Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China and Zambia are comprehensive strategic cooperative partners with traditional friendship, adding that the two sides have set a good example of China-Africa cooperation and solid coordination among Global South countries.

China is willing to work with Zambia to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, deepen cooperation on infrastructure, agriculture, minerals and other fields, to advance China-Zambia relations to a higher level.

Mutale Nalumango, who is here for the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, said that the friendship between Zambia and China has endured over time and has gained renewed vigor. Zambia appreciates China's valuable support for Zambia's development and is willing to comprehensively deepen cooperation with China and promote better development of Zambia-China and Africa-China relations.

The 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit is scheduled to be held from Nov 19 to 22 in the water-town of Wuzhen, located in East China's Zhejiang province.

Excitement soared on Nov 16 as Hangzhou Changqiao Polar Ocean Park welcomed its first penguin chick of the year during a live-streamed event. Thrilled viewers witnessed the moment as the chick broke free from its shell at 9:15 am, weighing in at 125.43 grams.

Dubbed "little cutie" by fans, the chick's parents Qian Duoduo and Fu Manman are seasoned caregivers known for raising healthy penguin chicks each year. Their second egg is already showing signs of hatching, promising another addition soon.

To ensure successful hatching, the egg was incubated in a controlled environment rather than by its parents. According to senior penguin breeding expert Lyu Xiaoyan, this method minimizes risks and ensures the chick's health. Once strong enough, the chick will reunite with its parents to begin the next stage of care.

The live stream drew thousands of viewers, who cheered for the hatchling and even proposed names. Daqiao, Xiaoqiao, and Changqiao were popular picks for the first three chicks expected this weekend.

Stay tuned as Hangzhou's penguin hatching season unfolds, bringing joy and life to the park!

The first batch of Chilean cherries for the 2024 season arrived at Hangzhou International Airport on the morning of Nov 19 aboard JD606, weighing 3.6 metric tons.

After swift quarantine and inspection by airport customs, the cherries were transported to nearby markets to be sold, marking the official start of this year's Chilean cherry import season at Hangzhou's airport.

Known for their vibrant red color, juicy sweetness, and richness in antioxidants, Chilean cherries have grown increasingly popular in China. During the 2023-24 season, China consumed 377,000 tons of Chilean cherries, accounting for 91 percent of Chile's total cherry exports.

The cherries, harvested between November and February, fill a seasonal gap in domestic fruit supplies during winter. "Demand for Chilean cherries is strong, and with Hangzhou airport's efficient international routes and customs clearance, we plan to bring in more shipments," said Chen Min, customs director at a local international freight forwarding company.

To ensure the cherries' freshness and speedy clearance after a 30-hour journey from Santiago, airport customs implemented measures such as pre-arrival declarations, 24/7 priority inspections, and close coordination with logistics partners. These efforts guarantee that the cherries are still fresh when they reach consumers. 

The arrival of this first batch sets the stage for a fruitful season of fresh imports.

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang on Tuesday met with Vice-President of Honduras Renato Florentino in Zhejiang province.

Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, noted that the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries serves the fundamental interests of the two nations and peoples. He said China stands ready to work with Honduras to provide firm mutual support on issues concerning each other's core interests and major concerns, in accordance with the strategic guidance of the two heads of state.

China is willing to strengthen the synergy between the two countries' development strategies, deepen practical cooperation in various fields, and lead China-Honduras relations into a better future, he said.

Florentino, who is in China to attend the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, said that the establishment of diplomatic ties is of historic significance, noting that Honduras abides by the one-China principle and is willing to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation with China to push for the steady, long-term development of bilateral relations.

The 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit is scheduled to be held from Nov 19 to 22 in the water-town of Wuzhen, located in East China's Zhejiang province.

2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit kicked off in Wuzhen, Tongxiang, Zhejiang, on November 19. Jiaxing Public Security displays the new equipment for intelligent police affairs.

Intelligent robot dogs with charming naivety, and unmanned patrol vehicles equipped with 5G devices, are on display, and perform tasks, such as abnormity warning, publicity, and emergency rescue. Moreover, unmanned patrol boats strengthen patrol in inland rivers, to realize automatic cruise and water quality detection through the 5G network. 

With the help of these unmanned devices, patrol police can better ensure safety and guard beautiful scenery.

Yanglizi, also known as Katherine Olson, is a well-known American video blogger living in the rural area of Baizhang Town, Yuhang District, Hangzhou.

As a member of Green Zhejiang, a Hangzhou's public welfare environmental protection organization, she has cycled more than 2,000 km, witnessed Zhejiang's remarkable achievements in environmental protection, and stood on the podium many times, to spread the concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.

She releases videos showing real and vivid rural life in China through social media platforms, attracting over one million fans to promote the cultural exchange between China and foreign countries.

She noted, "Everyone can tell stories about China regardless of nationality. I will continue to practice environmental protection in China, and record beautiful China with cameras."

China International Friendship Cities Conference 2024 kicked off in Kunming. Hangzhou won the International Friendship City Award for Outstanding Contribution.

In recent years, Hangzhou has actively expanded its international friendship city initiative, establishing sister city ties with 31 cities, and helping Liangzhu Culture go global. As the permanent location of BRLC Secretariat, Hangzhou continuously optimizes its platforms and expands the cooperation. 

In addition, Hangzhou properly implements foreign affairs and trade, and gives full play to the power of foreign affairs to achieve high-quality development.