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The Liangzhu Cultural Corridor, an initiative that Yuhang district, Hangzhou launched to promote Liangzhu culture, a prehistoric rice-cultivating civilization that existed between 3300 BC and 2300 BC in China, has witnessed remarkable progress as exemplary projects are carried out. A surge of tourists flocked to the recent market event at the Liangzhu 5000+ Artistic Creation Park, one of the initial 10 projects in the Liangzhu Cultural Corridor initiative. The park has welcomed 120,000 visitors since its opening on July 12, solidifying its status as a new landmark along this cultural corridor. Following the inscription of the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City onto the World Heritage List in 2019, Yuhang district embarked on an exploration of the "second chapter" of Liangzhu culture by launching the Liangzhu Cultural Corridor initiative, which focuses on cultural empowerment and integrates historical preservation, economic development, industrial transformation and shared prosperity. With a series of flagship projects currently underway, Yuhang is leveraging the 5,000-year-old Liangzhu culture as a guiding force for socioeconomic growth. By connecting it with regional cultures such as Grand Canal culture, Jingshan culture, ancient towns and modern digital culture, the district is ushering in a new era of cultural prosperity to drive comprehensive urban…Original link

Hangzhou is accelerating efforts to lead the nation's low-altitude economy, with a focus on drone sports. Following the launch of the Low-Altitude Economy Development Plan (2024-27), the city aims to establish itself as a hub for drone sports in China. Drone sports, encompassing activities like drone racing, acrobatics, and aerial photography competitions, have garnered increasing attention due to their blend of education and technology. According to Shao Ying, executive director of the Hangzhou Smart City Research Institute, this push aligns with Hangzhou's vision of becoming an international sports city in the post-Asian Games era. As one of the first cities designated as a national test zone for civilian drones, Hangzhou has developed an innovative ecosystem with companies like Xizi Spirit Aerosystems and Antwork Technology leading the way. The city's universities and research institutions are also at the forefront of efforts to develop electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology. To achieve its goal, Hangzhou plans to integrate drone sports into its broader sports development strategy, provide financial incentives, and attract top international talent. The upcoming World Drone Racing Championships in October will further solidify Hangzhou's global position in drone sports, with 200 competitors from 40 countries expected to participate.  Original link

The aerial view of the Haizhu Wetland. After years of ecological protection and restoration, Haizhu Wetland now features clear waters and abundant birds with more and more rare wild birds camping here. Recently, researchers discovered two new bird species—the rose-ringed parakeet and the collared finchbill. This brings the total bird species recorded at Haizhu Wetland to 200. The rose-ringed parakeet is notably beautiful and has the intelligence level of a four-year-old human. The rose-ringed parakeet often tries to mimic human sounds in its environment and can learn vocabulary by listening to music. It is listed as a second-level protected species in the List of National Key Protected Wild Animals. Historically, its distribution was broad, living in tropical and subtropical regions, with Guangzhou being the northernmost location. The rose-ringed parakeet found in South China was introduced from outside around 1900 and gradually established a sizable wild population. It was once widely distributed in the south of the Pearl River in Guangdong, and was commonly seen flying over the Pearl River Delta. However, there have been no records in the wild in Guangzhou since 1980. The rich habitat of Duoji fruit forests in Haizhu Wetland, with its diverse resources, provides ample food…

Olympic champions meet with the Guangzhou organizing committee for the 15th National Games and Paralympic and Special Olympics. On Aug 26, Paris Olympic diving champions Xie Siyi and Chen Yiwen, along with women's freestyle wrestling bronze medalist Feng Ziqi, visited the Tianhe Sports Center to meet with the Guangzhou organizing committee for the 15th National Games and Paralympic and Special Olympics. They showed their support for the upcoming events and expressed excitement about competing in their hometown next year. As a two-time gold-medal winner at the Tokyo Olympics, Xie overcame several injuries to successfully defend his title in the men's diving event at the Paris Olympics after just over a year of recovery and training. As a Guangdong athlete, Xie expressed excitement for the upcoming 15th National Games, "It is a significant event for domestic athletes, on par with international competitions. With the Games taking place in my hometown, my expectations are as high as they've ever been." Xie, a treble champion at the last two National Games, discussed his aspirations for the upcoming event, emphasizing his commitment to giving the best performance he can. At the Paris Olympics, Chen clinched two gold medals in the women's diving events, marking a powerful start for both the Chinese diving team and the Guangdong delegation. Her exceptional…Original link

Timeless Verses The exhibition showcases the charm and brilliance of European art over two centuries. This exhibition will open the door to the art world for you, allowing you to witness the authentic works of art masters and experience their profound expressions of ancient art, nature, mythology, and beliefs. Until September 7, 2024 Guangdong Museum of Art (Baietan), No.19-1 Bai'etan Nan Lu, Liwan 荔湾区白鹅潭南路19号之一 Neither Here Nor There In this project, Yu Heng Museum of Art has chosen Qu Yuan, a figure strongly associated with the Dragon Boat Festival, who is a pioneer of Oriental Romanticism and has a profound impact on subsequent literature, drama, music, and other fields. The museum attempts to stand in the current context and use various contemporary art forms to explore and express his spiritual characteristics and the enlightenment he brings to the present time. Until September 8, 2024 Qinghe Lane, Liede Qinghe Village, Liede, Tianhe 天河区猎德清和里 Art of the Roman Empire The exhibition is divided into six sections, each delving into different aspects of the artistic charm of ancient Roman civilization. Until October 13, 2024 Guangdong Museum, No.2 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe 天河区珠江新城珠江东路2号 Time to Heal In the painting are sphynx cats with different…Original link

The 2024 Hangzhou Open (ATP 250) is set to take place from Sept 17 to 24 at the Hangzhou Olympic Tennis Center. Tennis fans can expect an exciting lineup of nearly 60 top players from around the world. Leading the roster are big names such as Andrey Rublev, ranked sixth globally and a two-time ATP 1000 Masters champion, and Zhang Zhizhen, Hangzhou Asian Games singles champion and Paris Olympics mixed doubles silver medalist. Other notable stars include Holger Rune, ATP 1000 Paris Masters champion, and Wu Yibing, the first Chinese mainland player to win an ATP Tour title. Recent additions to the tournament include Sebastian Korda, who just won the ATP 500 Washington Open, and Karen Khachanov, a Grand Slam quarterfinalist. Former world No. 3 Marin Cilic will also make his return after a knee injury. The event will feature a week of thrilling matches, with ticket prices ranging from 50 yuan ($7) to 1,280 yuan, allowing fans to enjoy multiple matches with a single ticket.Original link

The 4K restored version of Princess Iron Fan, China's first animated feature film, premiered at the China Cartoon & Animation Museum in Hangzhou on Aug 24. Prior to the screening, Yang Chenxi, a professor at the China Academy of Art's Film School, provided an introduction to the film. Directed by the Wan brothers, Wan Laiming and Wan Guchan, Princess Iron Fan was originally released in 1941 in Shanghai. It is a milestone in both Chinese and Asian animation, drawing inspiration from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. The film skillfully integrates elements of Chinese painting, opera, and traditional performance arts, while also incorporating Disney-style animation techniques. The film was well-received across Southeast Asia and Japan, where it significantly influenced the famous manga artist and Astro Boy creator, Osamu Tezuka. The screening was accompanied by a dedicated exhibition at the museum, showcasing historical materials and interactive experiences related to the film and allowing visitors to relive iconic scenes and feel the legacy of China's pioneering animation.  Original link

The 2024 Xin'an River summer swimming international challenge took place in Jiande on Aug 25, attracting over 2,000 swimmers from 11 provinces, including Zhejiang, Anhui, and Fujian, as well as international participants from the United States, Russia, Latvia, and Kazakhstan. The event featured two key competitions: a group endurance swim and an individual endurance swim, offering participants the chance to embrace nature and test their limits in the cool 17 C river waters. The opening ceremony was filled with excitement, including thrilling performances like water flyboarding, displays of traditional Yanzhou shrimp lanterns, and demonstrations of the ancient martial art of Tiangang Boxing. Popular fitness coach Liu Genghong, also known as Will Liu, led a warm-up session with participants, setting the stage for the day's competitions. The group race, held in the morning, drew the most attention, as teams braved the fast-flowing waters of the Xin'an River. The competition tested not only swimmers' endurance but also their mental resilience in the face of the river's chilling temperatures. This event is more than just a sports competition – it's a celebration of Jiande's spirit and cultural heritage. Originally known as the Xin'an River endurance challenge and held annually since 1988, the competition…Original link

Construction began on the Xiaoyuanxi Water Sports Park in Tonglu county, Hangzhou on Aug 22, with an investment of approximately 3.2 billion yuan ($448 million). Located in a tranquil valley in Sanxin village, the park will integrate advanced AR technology, offering an immersive experience within a water park setting – the first of its kind in the region. The park will feature a mix of attractions, including a large water park, high-tech visual performances, luxury hotels, and wellness facilities. The design will blend local cultural elements with cutting-edge technology to create a unique destination for both leisure and business travelers. Scheduled to be completed in phases, the park aims to become a top micro-vacation destination in East China and a national base for immersive performances. Highlights include the country's longest water park lazy river, which is over 2 kilometers long, and the largest wave pool, which covers an area of 21,000 square meters. Set against the backdrop of a natural mountain valley, the park will offer a year-round experience, adapting its attractions to different seasons and times of day. From winter performance stages to summer water activities, it is expected to draw many tourists and generate substantial revenue for Tonglu.…Original link

Sun Yang has been confirmed Tuesday to represent Zhejiang in the 2024 National Summer Swimming Championships, which to be held in Hefei, capital city of east China's Anhui Province on Aug 25-28. The three-time Olympic champion's four-year and three-month suspension ended on May 28, when Sun's studio posted on social media: "Exceed yourself. Be a fearless swimmer." Wang Wei, director of the Zhejiang Provincial Swimming Sports Management Center, stated that Sun Yang will compete in the men's 400-meter freestyle event. The National Summer Swimming Championships is a Class B national swimming event in China, second only to the National Swimming Championships in terms of level and prestige. According to Wang, Zhejiang will send a youngster-packed 59-member squad to the competition, excluding the Paris 2024 Olympians Wang Shun and Pan Zhanle.Original link

  The highlights of the show include Impressionist masterpieces. An art exhibition, showing 100 iconic paintings in digital formats, captivated visitors in downtown Yuyuan Road with its combination of cutting-edge display technology and immersive experiences. The pop-up TCLArt event is organized by home appliance giant TCL, in collaboration with Center Pompidou in France and the National Gallery in the UK. Highlights of the show include impressionist masterpieces from Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh, alongside works by Piet Mondrian. The exhibition features a 115-inch TV, the world's biggest on the market. Zhu Shenshen / SHINE The exhibition features interactive elements, such as a gesture-controlled lobby that adapts to light and shadow effects. The exhibition also features interactive elements, such as a gesture-controlled lobby that adapts to light and shadow effects. To enhance the visitor experience, a Seesaw coffee stand offers complimentary specialty coffee to those who participate in on-site activities. Zhu Shenshen / SHINE The exhibition is held in a lane in downtown Yuyuan Road that is filled with art venues, coffee shops, bookstores and handmade goods shops. If you go: Address: 1,088 Lane of Yuyuan Road, Opening hours: 12pm-8pm Monday-Friday; 1pm-9pm weekends Duration: through September 17 Tickets: Free Public…Original link

  People learn history at the museum. A series of popular life sciences activities are being rolled out in the city under with the collaboration of museums and cemeteries as an innovative approach exploring the integration of life education and justice. Shanghai Museum of Public Security and Shanghai Fushouyuan Cemetery have teamed up to host a series of activities to popularize law and security and raise public awareness on life education, they said on Tuesday, in hopes that people re-examine and understand the significance of life. In recent years, public demand has soared for museum visits. As one of only two public security museums in the country, the Shanghai Museum of Public Security displays the historical evolution of the city's police institutions, details of major cases solved by officers since 1949, and the development of criminal science and technology. Ti Gong A group of people look at a display at the museum. Among them, the Heroes and Martyrs Hall includes portraits and materials of 82 Shanghai public security heroes who sacrificed their lives before and after the liberation of Shanghai. As the first activity, a life education study tour was organized by the two parties. About 50 people followed professional…Original link

Nguyen Thi Phuc, a Vietnamese student at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province, has a deep-rooted connection with Chinese language and culture. Her journey began in 2015 when she graduated from the Department of Chinese Language of Hanoi Open University. She then joined China Railway Sixth Group, witnessing China's prowess in infrastructure development during the construction of Vietnam's first light rail project. During this time, she also went from being a Chinese translator to being a project manager assistant. Then, she moved to Wuhan, and in 2022, she established an online community to help Vietnamese parents learn pinyin so that they can teach their children the Chinese language. Now, as she pursues higher education at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Nguyen has rekindled her love for the Chinese language and discovered a new passion for the guqin, a traditional Chinese instrument. Her dream is to one day play "High Mountains and Flowing Water" on the guqin in Vietnam, using the melodies of the ancient instrument to promote global understanding and harmony. Editor: Surnamed xiong  Original link

The ticket sales ceremony for the 2024 Wuhan Open tennis competition took place on Aug 20, announcing ticket prices ranging from 50 yuan ($7.01) to 1,880 yuan. Tickets for this year's Wuhan Open officially went on sale on the same day. The officially designated ticketing platforms for the 2024 Wuhan Open include Damai, Ctrip, Piaoxingqiu, ShowStart, and Kange bisai, offering various ticket types, such as Carnival tickets, Enjoyment tickets, and Central Court tickets. Prices for Central Court tickets range from 580 yuan to 1,880 yuan, while grandstand tickets range from 180 yuan to 680 yuan, available for day and evening sessions. In addition to these tickets, limited special offer single tickets and packages are also available, with the special offer ticket sales period running from Aug 20 to 22 only. The Wuhan Open this year will be upgraded to a WTA 1000-level event, running from Oct 5 to 13, with qualifying matches starting on Oct 5 and the main matches scheduled from Oct 7 to 13. Approximately 120 top players, including Zheng Qinwen, Aryna Sabalenka, and Iga Swiatek, will compete in the tournament then. The competition will take place at the Central Court and Court 1 of the Optics Valley…Original link

Foodies of Beijing prepare to get excited! The Belt & Road Food Fest at Langyuan Station Riverside Cultural Plaza is back once again! This year the Fest will be happening over the Mid-Autumn Festival from Sep 15-17, so you’ve got a whole three days packed full of food, booze, entertainment, music, culture and more! Tickets Early bird tickets are now on sale for the Belt & Road Food Fest starting at RMB 19.9 and include and RMB 5 coupon to use at the fest. On site tickets are RMB 29.9 and don’t include a coupon, so if you want to bag the most bang for your buck get your ticket now by scanning the QR code below! For those of you with little ones, all kids under 1.2 meters can get into the festival for free! The Food Vendors from across the globe will once again be showcasing flavors from numerous Belt & Road countries. Last year’s festival saw everything from Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Turkish, Chinese, Austrian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Belgian, Mexican and more with a staggering 200+ exotic dishes up for grabs. This year, the Fest will be bigger and better than ever, promising to be a global journey of…Original link

The aerial view of the Canton Tower Plaza. After four years of construction, Canton Tower Plaza has recently passed its final inspection and is set to open by the end of this year. Covering approximately 114,000 square meters, the Plaza is a new urban landmark on Guangzhou's central axis. As a one-stop destination for cultural, commercial and travel experiences, it is poised to become a future benchmark commercial complex in Guangzhou. The project features an above-ground civic plaza on two levels, along with one floor of commercial space above ground and two underground levels. It will host theaters, the first stores, flagship stores, and concept stores of high-end brands from both China and international markets, aiming to cater to a diverse range of consumer needs for both locals and tourists. Canton Tower Plaza, centered around the Canton Tower, features a three-part layout of gardens, plazas, and gardens, imitating "ripples in the water ", extending throughout the plaza and green spaces. The Pearl River views integrate with the concept of "Pearl Water Ripples, Dancing Flower City ", presenting significant charm. The mall establishes a "double first-floor" shopping area and plans five major space sections including two sunken courtyards, a water feature art exhibition and the Lingnan…Original link

China Southern Airlines started direct flight service between Guangzhou, capital city of South China's Guangdong province and Islamabad, capital city of Pakistan on Aug 25. The flight will operate every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, taking off from Baiyun International Airport at 3:40 pm local time and landing on Islamabad International Airport at 7:35 pm local time, taking about seven hours for an one-way trip. Low-budget airline 9Air will start service of a direct flight between Guangzhou, the capital city of South China's Guangdong province, and Vientiane, Laos on Sept 1, according to the carrier.Original link

The scene of the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony of the Overseas Chinese College (North Europe) of Guangzhou Open University took place on Aug 17 in Copenhagen. This event signifies the establishment of a new hub for cooperation and communication among overseas Chinese, offering a platform for Danish youth interested in traditional Chinese culture. Shen Ang, the director of the Chinese Embassy in the Kingdom of Denmark, attended the ceremony to extend congratulations and encourage the children to bravely explore and study diligently. He urged them to become ambassadors for promoting Chinese culture and expressed optimism for future Sino-Danish cultural and educational cooperation. During the ceremony, the head and founder of the Overseas Chinese College (North Europe) expressed that having deeply experienced the strong emphasis placed on overseas Chinese language education work, she is committed to upholding the mission and running the college diligently.Original link

Recently, Wuxing-Deqing Section of Huzhou-Hangzhou Expressway has passed the acceptance. It is expected to be open to traffic by the end of September. After opening, Huzhou will add a new expressway leading to Hangzhou in the east. The residents of Zhili, Jiuguan, Linghu, Qianjin and other towns/townships in the east region of Huzhou can reach the expressway within 15 minutes. This expressway is connected to multiple expressways between Hangzhou and Huzhou, which helps to alleviate traffic pressure of existing routes, and boosts the coordinated economic development between two regions.  Original link

Shenzhen hosted a development conference for the smart robotics agile hand industry at the Shenzhen Venture Capital Square in Nanshan District yesterday.   Organized by the Shenzhen Municipal Science, Technology, and Innovation Bureau and hosted by the Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society, the conference is the first in the country to focus on the intelligent robotics flex-finger sector, combining elements of conference, competition, and exhibition. It aims to foster collaboration among government entities, industry players, academic institutions, research facilities, and investors.   Shenzhen Mayor Qin Weizhong delivered an insightful speech during the event, underscoring the significance of robotics in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and IoT integration. The industry is a typical representative of the new quality productive forces, he stressed.   He highlighted the crucial role agile hands play as the final actuators connecting embodied robots with their environment, incorporating state-of-the-art technologies such as flexible sensing and high-performance materials.   The mayor outlined Shenzhen's commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of smart robotics agile hand technologies through comprehensive ecosystem development, innovative capital utilization, and global market expansion. He emphasized the city's dedication to providing a conducive environment for enterprises, institutions, and talent to thrive,…Original link

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