Author: Kathir J

On the evening of September 20, the opening ceremony of the Second Chu Culture Festival was held in Jingzhou, China. The event was guided by the China Public Diplomacy Association, the China Federation of Cultural Promotion, and the Cultural Communication Committee of the China Cultural Management Association, hosted by the CPC Jingzhou Municipal Committee and the Jingzhou Municipal People’s Government, and organized by Hubei Radio and Television Station.

Cultural scholars from home and abroad, diplomats from multiple countries stationed in China, international youth representatives, elite Chu entrepreneurs, figures from the literary and art circles, and Jingzhou citizens gathered together for a grand Chu culture celebration that bridged the ancient and the modern, blending China and the world.

As an important component of the long-standing Chinese civilization, Jingchu culture holds a crucial place in its historical development. The Second Chu Culture Festival, themed “Let the World See Chu Culture”, seeks to vividly showcase the Yangtze River civilization through the inheritance and innovation of Chu culture. The festival aims to propel Jingchu culture “beyond its circle and across the seas,” enabling more people to appreciate the unique charm of Chinese and Yangtze River civilizations, to understand “Why Jingchu?” and “Why China?” through the glory of history and the reflection across millennia.

The opening ceremony took Chu lacquerware, bamboo slips, and Chu embroidery as narrative threads, unfolding in three chapters: “Beautiful Jingzhou, Waiting in Lacquer”, “History on the Slips, Understanding China”, and “Splendid Rivers and Mountains, Robes of Unity.” These showcased three iconic cultural treasures from the land of Chu.

The ceremony began with the Chu-style welcoming song-and-dance performance “Arrival of the Phoenix”, recreating the grandeur of ancient Chu welcoming rituals with graceful ceremonies and elegant dances. On the large stage screen, phoenix feathers extended toward the audience, and light and shadow evoked the majestic vision of “A phoenix sings over Chu, soaring across the heavens.”

Three unique “treasures” were unveiled, integrating national-level cultural relics with modern technology to interpret the profound legacy of Chu culture.

The first treasure, the painted wooden lacquer artifact Toad-Base Phoenix Bird with Feathered Man, made a stunning debut. Aerospace film director Zhu Yiran, polar explorer He Pengfei, and aerospace new-material researcher Cao Genyang each took the stage to share insights inspired by this relic—through film clips, polar experiences, and even a “stone-carved moon flag.” In their narratives, the Chu artifact became a living cultural messenger, breathing romance and grandeur.

The second treasure, the Chu bamboo slips, was equally awe-inspiring. Renowned cultural scholar Xiong Zhaozheng, appearing as a “Guardian of Yangtze Culture,” explained that “The Chu slips are a cultural gene living in the present.” He called upon future generations to “continue writing the archive.” Then, Zhang Han, a young Jingzhou-born dancer, performed the martial arts piece “One Slip, A Thousand Years”, using a blend of strength and grace to bring Chu script to life and demonstrate the contemporary inheritance of cultural bloodlines.

The third treasure focused on the artistry of Chu embroidery. Jingzhou-born actress and Chu culture ambassador Zeng Li warmly introduced Chu silk in her local dialect: “It is light, as light as cicada wings; it is heavy, carrying over two thousand years of time.” Following this, the Warring States robe showcase “Splendid Rivers and Mountains” featured exquisitely recreated Chu garments, allowing the audience to travel back in time to experience Chu people’s aesthetic wisdom and lifestyle beauty.

The opening ceremony also carried strong international elements. A launch event titled “Latin America and the Caribbean Delegation in Jingzhou” was held, where representatives from 16 countries jointly raised a symbolic key of friendship and cooperation to unlock Jingzhou’s ancient yet modern charm. During the festival, they will experience the deep fusion of “Jingchu Spirit” and “Latin American Passion.”

Another highlight was the flag presentation ceremony for the “First International Youth Yangtze Journey.” Guests from China and abroad presented flags to outstanding young representatives from 13 countries including Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, and Hungary, who will embark on a journey from Jingzhou along the Yangtze River to better understand China.

The entire opening ceremony was a visual and auditory feast. The opening dance “Arrival of the Phoenix” showcased the beauty of Eastern etiquette through grand Chu-style rituals; “The Spirit of Lacquer” expressed the elegance of lacquerware through graceful movements; and the mass recitation “Echoes of Millennia” resounded with powerful voices that stirred hearts.

In the finale, inspired by the camel-rider lamp—an iconic artifact symbolizing Chu people’s external exchanges—Chinese and international guests together lit the “Lamp of Inheritance,” the “Lamp of Friendship,” the “Lamp of Peace,” and the “Lamp of Civilization,” symbolizing mutual learning and everlasting friendship. The closing performance “Let the World See” brought the atmosphere to its peak, conveying Jingzhou’s firm confidence in connecting the world through culture and opening the future through innovation.

During the festival, eight major themed sections with more than 20 activities will be held, covering cultural exchange, academic seminars, public performances, and business cooperation. Highlights include the “Chu Merchants Homecoming and Jingzhou 2025 Chu Business Conference & Major Project Signing,” the CCTV “Bosom Friends Hubei · Chu Charm Jingzhou” Autumn Concert, the “Most Beautiful Warring States Robe Travel Photography Season” awards, the “Yijing Jing’en Intangible Heritage Exhibition and Performance,” and the “Brilliant Yangtze” Eastern Zhou Archaeology Exhibition. These events will present Jingzhou’s deep historical heritage and modern vitality to the world.

By gathering momentum through the festival, leveraging it as a bridge, empowering development, and benefiting the people, Jingzhou is focusing on building a strong regional hub. Through the festival as a breakthrough point, the city promotes the study, interpretation, and dissemination of Chu culture, continually advancing its protection, inheritance, and global reach. Jingzhou is committed to becoming an authoritative center for interpreting Chu culture in the new era, a stage for immersive experiences, a hub of activities, and a destination for cultural tourism—enhancing its cultural influence and contributing strong momentum to “building a pioneering area and being a vanguard.”

As early autumn arrives, the global women’s apparel brand Zeagoo celebrates its 12th Anniversary. Since its founding, Zeagoo has always stood by “Be Different, Be You,’”upholding its mission to create comfortable and fashionable apparel for mature women. It aims to convey a brand philosophy of easy, comfortable self-expression and self-realization.

At this landmark moment, Zeagoo officially announces September 22nd as its 12th Anniversary celebration day. This celebration is highlighted by the launch of the “Zeagoo X Maye Musk’”2025 Early Autumn Zeagoo Fall Style Guide, a collaboration with the internationally renowned model, Doctor of Dietetics, and entrepreneur, Maye Musk. The guide helps women aged 35+ discover comfortable, stylish, and inspiring outfit ideas.

Maye Musk: A Paragon of Independent Women

At over 70, Maye Musk is a globally acclaimed supermodel, Doctor of Dietetics, and entrepreneur who has broken conventional perceptions of age. Her independent and resilient spirit aligns perfectly with Zeagoo’s philosophy. Zeagoo has always focused on the diverse needs of women aged 35+, whether they require professional looks for the workplace, comfortable wear for daily life, or unique styles for social events.

Reflecting on her own journey through those years, Maye quickly accepted the collaboration, stating, “These designs are for women 35+. When I was that age and older, I needed to look stylish on a small budget. These clothes would’ve been perfect for me. Thank you, Zeagoo, for caring for us.” This collaboration is a union of shared values, aiming to guide more women to find their own path where comfort and style.

MayeMusk Picks:  Early Autumn Staples

In the “Zeagoo X Maye Musk” 2025 Early Autumn Zeagoo Style Guide, Maye Musk has carefully selected several comfortable and stylish pieces, including outerwear, a top, and a skirt. These items cater to the diverse early autumn needs of women aged 35+, with each one showcasing Zeagoo’s exceptional craftsmanship and stylish design.

Item 1: Zeagoo Women’s Zip Up Hoodies Oversized Fleece Long Tunic Sweatshirts

This full-zip hoodie is an essential piece for any early autumn wardrobe. Not only has it been featured in Maye’s fall favorites recommendations from Zeagoo, but it has also received official recognition—it was specifically recommended as a top fashion pick for moms on the FOX29 Good Day Philadelphia segment, ‘Back-to-School Must-Haves.’

• Comfortable Fabric:Elastic fleece material is skin-friendly and breathable, allowing for unrestricted movement.
• Versatile Wearing: The knee-length full-zip design enables multiple styling options, such as a jacket or an overlayer, for effortless style transitions.
• Practical Design: The oversized fit with large pockets combines personality and functionality.

Item 2: Zeagoo Womens 2025 Fall Sweaters

With its soft texture and stylish design, this Zeagoo knit sweater is a perfect addition to your Zeagoo Fall Style—ideal for both layering and solo wear in early autumn. It’s also featured in Maye’s fall favorites from Zeagoo.Premium Material: A soft, lightweight, and breathable blend of viscose, polyester, and polyamide for lasting comfort and a flattering fit.

• Chic Design: Features a loose fit and V-neck that elongates the neck, with detailed lantern sleeves, cable-knit, and hollow-out patterns for added texture and style.
• Versatile Styling: Perfect for both professional and casual settings. Wear it solo or layered, and pair it with various bottoms—ideal for work, meetings, or outings.

Item 3: Zeagoo Skirts for Women High Waist Skirt Elegant Midi Skirt Satin

This skirt, with its premium material and slimming design, is a key piece for elevating any early autumn outfit.

• Material & Fit: Made of skin-friendly, breathable satin with mid-weight thickness ideal for early autumn. Available in maxi and midi lengths to suit different body types.
• Slimming Design:High-waisted cut visually elongates the figure and enhances curves. The minimalist design exudes elegant maturity suitable for various occasions.
• Styling Options: Easily paired with boots and sweaters in autumn/winter, or sandals and camisoles in warmer months. Perfect for daily wear, work, parties, and vacations.

Dual-Channel Celebration: Thanking Our Companions, Embracing the Future

Celebrating Zeagoo 12th Anniversary, the brand hosts the American Dreams Hot Sale and launches the new Zeagoo Fall Style Guide with Maye Musk.

From September 19–20, Zeagoo opens the American Dreams Hot Sale pop-up at the American Dream Mall atrium in New Jersey, featuring collaborations with EKOUAER, COOFANDY, Arshiner, and PINSPARK for an immersive in-person shopping experience.

Zeagoo remains committed to its core philosophy, “Be Different, Be You,” and its original mission to create comfortable and stylish apparel for mature women. From the impactful collaboration with Maye Musk to the special anniversary events, Zeagoo is dedicated to empowering women aged 35+ worldwide, enabling them to confidently express themselves in every aspect of life and convey their charm through their fashion choices.

For more information, please visit the Zeagoo website and Amazon storefront, or connect with Zeagoo on Facebook and Instagram.

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Soon, China will be celebrating the annual Mid-Autumn Festival. Mooncakes, the traditional Chinese treat for this special occasion, have become all the rage again like they are every year around this time. Each year, tens of billions of yuan’s worth of mooncakes are sold.

Where there is no check on power, there could be corruption and misconduct. Once, various flavors of mooncakes made of expensive ingredients became favored gifts, used for gratification and to curry favor at what was supposed to be a family-oriented festival season.

That was put to a stop by the Eight-Point Decision – sets of rules implemented to improve the Communist Party of China’s (CPC) conduct, curb unnecessary formalities, bureaucracy, hedonism and extravagance. Mooncake products worth more than 500 yuan (or more than $70) are heavily monitored. What had been traditionally consumed as a celebration resumed its original functionality. Mooncakes are once again for family, not personal advancement.

It may seem mundane, but this “mooncake incident” is a reflection of what has become a nation-wide, long-term and consistent campaign by the CPC to advance full and rigorous self-governance. The Eight-Point Decision was first adopted in 2012 by the Party leadership to address chronic bureaucratic issues. Later, it was expanded into a Party-wide initiative for all members to adopt its principles to improve governance conduct.

As Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized in June, 2025, advancing Chinese modernization is a formidable task, and the Party faces an exceptionally complex governance environment, making it all the more necessary to maintain a heightened sense of self-reform. Carrying out the Eight-Point Decision is not just about combating corruption in the narrow sense of misuse of power, but about strengthening political integrity.

Misconduct and corruption on people’s doorsteps are the most strongly felt and despised. The Eight-Point Decision is adopted so that both could be addressed at the same time. In the decade following the implementation of the Eight-Point Decision, more than 1.1 million people were reminded, reprimanded or punished for violating the rules. Some of the most senior officials, including former members of the Political Bureau and its Standing Committee, top military brass and retirees, have been investigated and brought to justice for their practices.

Lavish banquets, personal use of official vehicles or other symbolic perks of officialdom have largely faded; government departments and agencies stepped up transparency with regular disclosure of expenses; administrative services are streamlined with greatly improved efficiency; private companies could finally forgo the “personal-connection-business-model” and turn their resources and focus to innovation and greater development.

What is noteworthy is how the Eight-Point Decision has evolved from a disciplinary measure into a framework for building lasting systems of governance. It is not a one-off restraint, but it is institutionalizing a culture of accountability and standardization. By embedding rules into everyday governance—whether through digital platforms that track official expenses, or through streamlined approval procedures that cut redundant paperwork—the CPC is improving its systemic rule-based governance.

This process has gradually reshaped expectations across society. For officials, it sets clear boundaries of conduct and creates a rule-conscious mindset. For enterprises, it levels the playing field, reducing the hidden costs once needed to navigate opaque channels. For ordinary citizens, it signals that the government’s promises of fairness and efficiency are backed by enforceable rules. In this sense, the Eight-Point Decision is less about restraining extravagance during festivals, and more about solidifying a governance model that is transparent, predictable, and people-centered.

As China continues to advance modernization, such system- and rule-building will be crucial in ensuring that governance keeps pace with social and economic transformation – turning individual measures into long-term institutions that underpin stability and trust.

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-22/Self-Reform-is-strength-Why-the-Eight-Point-Decision-matters-in-China-1GRPUNOd5jW/p.html

With this year marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, China’s State Council Information Office on Friday released a white paper titled “CPC Guidelines for Governing Xinjiang in the New Era: Practice and Achievements.”

Over seven decades, Xinjiang has evolved from a remote and underdeveloped frontier into a vibrant hub of economic growth, cultural diversity, and social stability. The 70th anniversary not only honors the autonomous region’s accomplishments but also reaffirms China’s commitment to safeguarding ethnic unity, advancing regional prosperity, and promoting long-term harmony.

Since its founding, Xinjiang’s journey has been marked by remarkable economic progress that has lifted millions out of poverty and turned the region into a crucial economic engine.

With rich natural resources including oil, gas, and minerals, Xinjiang has benefited from integrated development strategies that balance industrial expansion with sustainable resource utilization. Infrastructure upgrades – from high-speed railways connecting Xinjiang to inland provinces to modern highways and airports – have spurred connectivity and trade, facilitating Xinjiang’s role as a gateway in the Belt and Road Initiative.

The region’s GDP has grown steadily, reflecting diversified industries including energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. Last year, Xinjiang’s GDP topped 2 trillion yuan ($278 billion) for the first time, marking a 6.1 percent year-on-year growth.

Beyond economic success, Xinjiang’s social fabric exemplifies ethnic unity and flourishing of diverse cultures. With 56 ethnic groups living in the region, Xinjiang is a harmonious multi-ethnic society, with policies that protect cultural heritage while fostering socioeconomic integration.

The region has invested heavily in education, healthcare, and social welfare, ensuring equitable development opportunities across ethnic lines. “Fostering a stronger sense of the Chinese nation as one community” was listed as a guideline in the white paper.

Efforts to preserve minority languages and traditions empower local communities to participate in social and economic life, reinforcing the spirit of mutual respect and shared destiny. Between 2010 and 2018, the Uygur population in Xinjiang grew by 25.04 percent, exceeding the growth rate of the Han population in Xinjiang by 23 percentage points.

Religious freedom is well protected by law. Xinjiang is home to nearly 25,000 religious venues including mosques, churches and Buddhist temples – evidence of religious freedom in the region.

Another critical dimension of Xinjiang’s achievements is the greatly enhanced public security and social stability that underpin its development. Upholding social stability and lasting peace and security is the overall goal of the work related to Xinjiang, according to the white paper.

Amid the complex challenges posed by extremism and separatism, the government has implemented comprehensive measures emphasizing law-based governance and community engagement.

These actions have restored peace and order, facilitating an environment where all residents can live and work safely. The resulting stability has been essential for attracting investment, building infrastructure, and improving the quality of life – core preconditions for sustainable development.

Environmentally, Xinjiang has expanded its oasis areas by 56,000 square kilometers, simultaneously reducing desertified land by nearly 2,000 square kilometers and decreasing the frequency of sandstorms by 14 percent over the past decade.

These achievements demonstrate the efficacy of China’s political system of regional ethnic autonomy. The 70th anniversary serves as both a celebration of achievements and a call to advance high-quality growth.

The story of Xinjiang is a testament to China’s path toward comprehensive modernization and rejuvenation.

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-21/Xinjiang-takes-giant-strides-at-70-1GOytrUnkNG/p.html

September 17, 2025 – BalanceLP, the innovative protocol dedicated to “reshaping fair liquidity in DeFi,” has officially announced a strategic incubation and investment partnership with the internationally renowned blockchain investment firm Mechanism Capital. Together, the two parties will advance the development of a fair liquidity ecosystem in DeFi. With its core functionality testing now fully completed, BalanceLP has met all technical and security benchmarks required for launch and is preparing to open its services to Web3 users worldwide—ushering in a new phase of decentralized liquidity management.

Tackling Industry Pain Points with Technology-Driven Fairness

Since inception, BalanceLP has focused squarely on addressing DeFi’s structural issues: unfair entry timing, yield monopolization by whales, and fragile liquidity pools. The team pioneered an intelligent balancing algorithm to dynamically optimize liquidity distribution, designed a multi-tier reward model to ensure fair compensation for LPs of all sizes, and built an adaptive reserve mechanism to safeguard user capital during extreme market conditions. These innovations, validated through multiple real-world testing scenarios, directly resolve the “lack of fairness” and “lack of security” challenges faced by everyday DeFi participants.

Strengthening Foundations with Mechanism Capital

Recognizing BalanceLP’s innovative value and technological potential, Mechanism Capital has entered into a deep collaboration. Over the past six months, the two teams have focused on security and user experience:

• Optimizing the protocol’s underlying architecture to enhance responsiveness and stability.
• Securing multi-layer audits of core smart contracts by CertiK, SlowMist, and Quantstamp, ensuring no critical vulnerabilities remain.
• Conducting a comprehensive adaptation to Binance Smart Chain (BSC), lowering the technical barriers for new participants.

Comprehensive Testing Completed, Launch-Ready

Leveraging Mechanism Capital’s resources, BalanceLP has conducted end-to-end testing across all critical scenarios:

• Security: Over 200 rounds of stress testing on BSC for yield settlements and liquidity pool operations, with TPS consistently meeting top industry standards.
• User Experience: Streamlined wallet integration with one-click access for mainstream Web3 wallets, compressing the full LP journey—“become an LP, track yields, redeem funds”—into just 3–5 steps.
• Transparency: Every operation is recorded on-chain in real time, enabling users to verify transaction details and trace fund flows via hash queries.

With all testing phases concluded, BalanceLP is fully prepared for launch.

Joint Commitment: Driving Fairness in DeFi

A Director at Mechanism Capital commented:“BalanceLP’s technology addresses DeFi’s fairness challenges head-on. Its user-centric vision aligns with our mission of empowering high-quality infrastructure. We will continue to provide capital, institutional liquidity, and compliance advisory to help BalanceLP become the benchmark for fair liquidity.”

The Founder of BalanceLP added:“We appreciate Mechanism Capital’s trust and the community’s support. The upcoming launch will deliver low-barrier participation, fair rewards, and strong security assurances. Based on community feedback, we will iterate further—first focusing on the BSC ecosystem, then progressively expanding toward multi-chain liquidity integration.”

With comprehensive testing concluded and strong institutional backing, BalanceLP is set to roll out globally, bringing Web3 users a fairer and safer DeFi liquidity experience while providing a practical model for fairness in the decentralized finance industry.

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China News Service, Chengdu, September 14 (Reporter He Shaoqing) Former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou took out a panda doll named “Huahua” from his pocket; an American director interpreted giant pandas from the perspective of Chinese philosophy; filmmakers from across the globe traveled over mountains and seas to listen to and see one another… From September 12 to 13, diverse cultures met on an equal footing in the light and shadow of the 2nd Golden Panda Awards.

In 1895, the Lumière brothers of France held the first public screening of short films such as Arrival of a Train in a basement in Paris. Since then, cinema—an art form that relies on light, shadow and time-space, and integrates audio-visual expressions with narratives—has come into existence. In 1925, the world’s first mechanical television set was invented. Film and television have not only reshaped human entertainment and daily life, but also played a profound role in the construction of modern civilization.

Compared with the thousands of film festivals and TV/film exhibitions worldwide, the Golden Panda Awards has broken the boundaries of genre and region since its inception, covering four major categories: films, TV dramas, animations and documentaries. For the 2nd Golden Panda Awards, overseas works accounted for 73.2% of all collected entries, and nearly half of the judges were from outside China.

On the evening of the 13th, 27 awards of the 2nd Golden Panda Awards were announced one after another in the “Land of Abundance” (a traditional name for Sichuan Province). Darlene Veenstra, a 77-year-old Brazilian actress, won the Best Actress Award in the Film Category for her courage to break societal norms; French editor Thomas Mali took home the Best Editing Award in the Documentary Category for Memories of WWⅡ, a work that urges mankind to remember history; the late Chinese director Pema Tseden was awarded the Best Director Award in the Film Category for his film Snow Leopard…

Free from the pursuit of popularity and the urge to cater to the market, the 27 Golden Panda Awards embody the empathy of all humanity toward light and shadow, and vividly illustrate the concept that different cultures can coexist harmoniously while preserving their unique charms (“harmony without uniformity, and beauty in diversity”).

“The Golden Panda Awards can leverage the power of images to inspire creativity, convey beauty, promote inclusiveness, and enhance understanding and resonance among people of all countries,” stated Ahmed, Egyptian Minister of Culture, at the Golden Panda International Cultural Forum. He pointed out that exchanges and dialogues between civilizations are an inevitable choice for humanity in the face of global challenges.

The Golden Panda Awards eliminate barriers and break down prejudices. Through them, people not only perceive the diversity of civilizations and the vastness of the world, but also witness the authenticity of individuals and the vividness of subtle details. Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, noted that the world often views Africa through a one-sided lens, but now Africa is taking the initiative to tell its own stories. “I sincerely appreciate China’s efforts in amplifying Africa’s voice, enabling our stories to reach the world in a clearer and more profound manner.”

Over the 130 years since the birth of film and the 100 years since the invention of television, tremendous changes have taken place in how people watch videos, the technologies used in filming, and the audience groups. Artificial intelligence is now deeply involved in the film industry chain. However, during the Golden Panda Awards, filmmakers from around the world unanimously emphasized the need to “return”—to return to the essence of cinema: films are made for people and touch hearts with emotions.

In the view of Hussein Fahmy, a guest of the Golden Panda Awards and Chairman of the Cairo International Film Festival, although some current films feature breathtaking scenes (such as characters flying through the sky and traversing the earth) and various stunning special effects, if technology is only used as a gimmick to grab attention, such works will hardly resonate with audiences from both the East and the West. Films that can arouse empathy among Eastern and Western audiences must have characters that both groups can relate to, making viewers feel as if they have experienced the characters’ lives firsthand.

Vincent Perez, a renowned Swiss actor and director, quoted a Swiss proverb—”Where the heart is, the tongue will follow”—at the Golden Panda International Cultural Forum to encourage global filmmakers to be the actors, writers and directors of their own lives, and create touching works at the intersection of Eastern and Western civilizations. Citing Western Turandot and Chinese Ye Xian as examples, he pointed out that although many classic stories originate from different backgrounds, they transcend cultural boundaries and are passed down worldwide due to the shared pursuit of emotion, beauty and hope.

Perhaps, as Chen Kaige, Chairman of the Jury for the 2nd Golden Panda Awards and a Chinese director, put it, the Golden Panda Awards are precisely meant to build a bridge, making exchanges and mutual learning tangible. “We are all torchbearers, using the camera as our language. Every sincere work is a reflection and response to the destiny of humanity.” Chen Kaige added, “When thousands of rivers converge and ten thousand lights shine on one another, what we see will no longer be ‘you’ or ‘me’, but a shared spiritual home that belongs to all mankind.” (End)

Golden Panda Awards Gala Held in Chengdu on the Evening of the 13th; Nezha 2 Wins Best Animation Award    Photo by An Yuan, Reporter of China News Service

Hussein Fahmy, President of the Cairo International Film Festival and Guest of the Golden Panda Awards         Photo by An Yuan, Reporter of China News Service