Tag Archives: MLM

PR Newswire

Tata Communications collaborates with Microsoft to expand boundaries for voice calling on Microsoft Teams

Leave a comment

  • Tata Communications GlobalRapide™, powered by Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams, to elevate customer experience for enterprises globally
  • Latest cloud calling solution to enable PSTN calling for enterprises based in India to any Microsoft Teams device, anywhere in the world
  • Unprecedented flexibility for collaboration, enhanced useability, and security and regulatory compliance for Teams to be made available on a single platform

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tata Communications, the global commtech (communications technology) player, has partnered with Microsoft to provide flexibility in collaboration and connectivity on Microsoft Teams for enterprises in India.

The Tata Communications GlobalRapide platform will enable both Indian enterprise users as well as multinationals with a presence in the country to seamlessly make and receive carrier-grade PSTN voice calls on any Teams device, anywhere across the globe, by utilising the Operator Connect platform.

With an extensive reach across more than 190 countries through partnerships with over 700 mobile network operators, Tata Communications is uniquely positioned to offer this regulatory compliant cloud calling and audio-conferencing capability.

GlobalRapide delivers on greater fraud prevention capability and strict diligence to local market regulations, thereby allowing businesses to securely interact and collaborate with their entire value chain across the globe.

The platform offers an end-to-end managed services layer, providing deployment, onboarding and management of Teams, endpoint devices and SBCs (session border controllers) with enhanced useability, security and regulatory compliance — all on a single platform. This will streamline the Teams platform management, providing enterprises with complete control and visibility and no additional hardware cost.

“While businesses are expanding, the geographical borders are constantly shrinking with the power of collaboration tools. To make the most of these innovative tools, enterprises need a global partner with local expertise,” said Sriram Sampath, Vice President, Unified Communications & Collaboration, Tata Communications. “Our collaboration with Microsoft on Operator Connect for Teams will further enhance workforce productivity and efficiency for enterprises, while helping them abide with the local regulations and compliance.”

“We are pleased to partner with Tata Communications to help our customers extend their global footprint through Operator Connect for Teams. This collaboration reflects our commitment to delivering greater efficiencies and productivity gains for businesses across India. Together, we are committed to help enterprises grow and scale – seamlessly, efficiently and securely.” said Shruti Bhatia, Country Head, Modern Work and Surface, India and South Asia, Microsoft.

Click here to know more about Tata Communications GlobalRapide.

About Tata Communications

A part of the Tata Group, Tata Communications (NSE: TATACOMM; BSE: 500483) is a global digital ecosystem enabler powering today’s fast-growing digital economy in more than 190 countries and territories. Leading with trust, it enables digital transformation of enterprises globally with collaboration and connected solutions, core and next gen connectivity, cloud hosting and security solutions and media services. 300 of the Fortune 500 companies are its customers and the company connects businesses to 80% of the world’s cloud giants. For more information, please visit www.tatacommunications.com 

Forward-looking and cautionary statements

Certain words and statements in this release concerning Tata Communications and its prospects, and other statements, including those relating to Tata Communications’ expected financial position, business strategy, the future development of Tata Communications’ operations, and the general economy in India, are forward-looking statements. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including financial, regulatory and environmental, as well as those relating to industry growth and trend projections, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of Tata Communications, or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, among others, failure to increase the volume of traffic on Tata Communications’ network; failure to develop new products and services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; failure to successfully complete commercial testing of new technology and information systems to support new products and services, including voice transmission services; failure to stabilize or reduce the rate of price compression on certain of the company’s communications services; failure to integrate strategic acquisitions and changes in government policies or regulations of India and, in particular, changes relating to the administration of Tata Communications’ industry; and, in general, the economic, business and credit conditions in India. Additional factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, many of which are not in Tata Communications’ control, include, but are not limited to, those risk factors discussed in Tata Communications Limited’s Annual Reports. 

The Annual Reports of Tata Communications Limited are available at www.tatacommunications.com. Tata Communications is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements.

© 2024 Tata Communications Ltd. All rights reserved.

TATA COMMUNICATIONS and TATA are trademarks or registered trademarks of Tata Sons Private Limited in India and certain countries.

PR Newswire

Hello Group Inc. Launches the Native Social App ‘inSpaze’ for Apple Vision Pro

Leave a comment

BEIJING, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO), a leading mobile social and entertainment player in China, has launched the native immersive social app inSpaze for Apple Vision Pro in the U.S.

inSpaze, the brand-new app specially developed for visionOS, is now available for all Apple Vision Pro users. With technologies such as 3Ds, Reality Converter, Reality Composer Pro, etc., the native spatial computing app inSpaze allows users to connect with Apple Vision Pro users globally, along with Spatial Audio and 3D interaction content.

inSpaze users can immerse themselves completely in a world of their own creation. In addition to persona support, users can also generate 3D avatars with one-click, as well as customize their personal space in the app: choose the wall paint and curtain color, select floor texture, add pictures on the wall, play personal collecting music, etc.

Regarding social features, inSpaze users can start or join a party at any time, and chat with Apple Vision Pro users worldwide. The app has 12 built-in language modes and provides real-time synchronized translation. inSpaze users can also play social games in the app such as chess, allowing them to control the chessboard and chess pieces in real time with gaze. Moreover, when not wearing the Apple Vision Pro, inSpaze users can also download the app on the App Store and use it on iPhone to connect with others.

With the integration of inSpaze’s cutting-edge technology and the unique platform on Apple Vision Pro, inSpaze breaks through the spatial isolation and language barriers, providing ultimate entertainment and social experience through immersive interaction. Similar to the evolution of the App Store on iPhone, the true potential of Apple Vision Pro will be realized through all new applications which haven’t been thought of yet. Just like inSpaze reshapes the boundary of social interactions, education, health, shopping, entertainment etc. will all get redesigned.

About Hello Group Inc.

Hello Group Inc. was founded in 2011 and listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (NASDAQ: MOMO) in 2014. The company is a leading player in mainland China’s online social networking space. Through Momo, Tantan and other properties within our product portfolio, the company enables users to discover new relationships, expand their social connections and build meaningful interactions. Starting from 2019, the company has incubated a number of other new apps, such as Hertz, SoulChill, Duidui, TieTie and inSpaze, which target more niche markets and more selective demographics.

Source: Hello Group Inc.

PR Newswire

Mindvalley Launches First Fully Immersive Meditation and Personal Development App on Apple’s Vision Pro

Leave a comment

Mindvalley is solo immersive Personal Development App Included on visionOS App Store 

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and LONDON and NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Mindvalley, the leading personal growth platform, is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking fully immersive meditation and personal development app on Vision Pro, Apple’s revolutionary spatial computing headset.

Mindvalley Vision Pro Launch

The app, jointly developed by Mindvalley and Oscar-winning creative studio, Framestore, represents a major breakthrough in personal development. With the integration of state-of-the-art virtual reality and audio technologies, users can now experience fully immersive meditations in breathtaking natural environments such as forests, deserts, and mountains. Additionally, the app offers a unique feature allowing users to practice and improve their public speaking skills through fully immersive simulations, in addition to Mindvalley’s extensive library of episodic personal growth content; Quests.

“We are incredibly excited about this collaboration with Apple,” said Vishen, Founder and CEO of Mindvalley. “Mindvalley was founded to help people push the boundaries of innovation and personal growth. By combining our passion for transformation with Apple’s cutting-edge technology, this app has the potential to revolutionize the way people approach meditation and personal growth.”

The collaboration between Mindvalley and Apple at the Vision Pro Developer Labs brought together two innovative forces in their respective industries. Mindvalley, known for its expansive library of online courses and programs, has impacted over 20 million lives worldwide by helping individuals unlock their full potential. Apple, renowned for its commitment to revolutionizing technology and creating seamless user experiences through its range of products and services, is on a continuous path of innovation.

As part of the Developer Labs, Mindvalley worked closely with Apple Worldwide Developer Relations in Singapore to integrate Vision Pro’s extraordinary capabilities with Mindvalley’s transformational content. Vision Pro offers high-quality displays, immersive environments, spatial audio, and advanced eye tracking, which were incorporated into the Mindvalley app to ensure an unparalleled level of immersion and interactivity.

“It was an honor to work with Apple’s amazing team in Singapore to gain unprecedented access to the Vision Pro as we developed the app,” said Manon Dave, Chief Product Officer of Mindvalley and Creative Technology Director at Framestore. “Vision Pro is the next step in personal computing, and we’re thrilled to have worked with Apple to bring Mindvalley to the forefront of wellness tech.”

To bring the experiences on the app to life, Mindvalley enlisted Framestore’s world-leading VFX and Immersive talent. “We are immensely proud to have collaborated with Mindvalley to bring forth a transformative experience for their users,” said Framestore CEO Mel Sullivan. “Partnering to integrate the unique capabilities of Apple Vision Pro was an extraordinary opportunity for our immersive team, leveraging our expertise honed in crafting world-class visuals for every screen. This project underscores our commitment to push the boundaries of technology while highlighting how innovation can be used to create a meaningful and impactful experience that resonates with people on a profound level.”

For more information about Mindvalley and their upcoming immersive app on Vision Pro, visit their website at www.mindvalley.com.

About Mindvalley:
Mindvalley is the world’s most powerful transformation platform that helps people step into their greatness. From longevity and wellness, to peak performance and spirituality, we provide cutting-edge programs from leading experts to help people achieve success and happiness and find fulfillment. Mindvalley’s learning platform, called ‘Quest’, introduces a new way of learning that delivers unparalleled results in human transformation. Mindvalley reaches more than 195 countries and has a vibrant community of 20 million passionate followers, boasting over 19,000 success stories and counting. Follow Mindvalley for more life-changing content at mindvalley.com or on social media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.

About Framestore:
Framestore is a multi Academy Award-winning creative studio that combines talent and technology to reframe the possible in film, content, advertising and immersive experiences. Framestore is home to over 3,000 storytellers and innovators, united by a mission to bring life to everything they create. Founded in the UK in 1986, Framestore has studios in New York, LA, Chicago, Montreal, Vancouver, London, Melbourne and Mumbai.

Video – https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2333273/Mindvalley_Vision_Pro_Launch_Sizzle.mp4

https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2333273/Mindvalley_Vision_Pro_Launch_Sizzle.mp4
PR Newswire

ForexVox Rebrands to MarketsVox: A Landmark Evolution Reflecting Growth and Innovation

Leave a comment

LONDON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ForexVox, a prominent name in the online trading sphere, proudly announces a significant transformation with its rebranding to MarketsVox. This momentous shift goes beyond a mere change in name; it symbolizes a strategic and forward-thinking approach that encapsulates the company’s vision for the future.

ForexVox becomes MarketsVox
ForexVox becomes MarketsVox

The decision to rebrand is grounded in a multifaceted strategy aimed at better representing the extensive array of financial instruments offered by MarketsVox. While Forex has been a cornerstone, MarketsVox now extends its offerings to include indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies, and metals. The new name is a nod to the company’s commitment to evolving with the ever-changing landscape of financial markets.

“Markets” in the rebranded name embodies the company’s dedication to exploring diverse markets and providing clients with a broader spectrum of trading opportunities. The evolution from ForexVox to MarketsVox is not just a change; it’s a declaration of the company’s growth, adaptability, and commitment to staying at the forefront of the trading industry.

This rebranding is not the only exciting announcement from MarketsVox. The company is introducing a host of enhancements to enrich the trading experience for its clients. Among these are new payment options that offer increased flexibility, the introduction of a unique social platform featuring copytrading capabilities, and notable updates to the partner program, promising more rewarding collaboration.

In addition to these changes, MarketsVox is proud to share recent improvements to trading conditions. Fixed spreads have been implemented for three major pairs: EURUSD, GBPUSD, and USDJPY. This enhancement aims to provide traders with greater transparency and stability in their trading activities. To experience the trading conditions, you can open the live account here.

MarketsVox remains dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive trading environment. The rebranding and associated developments are a testament to the company’s commitment to innovation, client satisfaction, and the pursuit of excellence in the financial markets.

MarketsVox will be releasing new and exciting products in January. Stay tuned.

About MarketsVox

MarketsVox is a leading online trading platform committed to providing a comprehensive suite of financial instruments, including Forex, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies, and metals. With a focus on innovation and client success, MarketsVox empowers traders with cutting-edge tools, a unique social platform, and a rewarding partner program.

Marketsvox.com

Contact:
Slava Biletska 
slava.biletska@marketsvox.com 
+44 2071678176  

PR Newswire

Widebrain’s Metazium Powers Next Wave of Immersive Digital Collaboration Tools

Leave a comment

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Widebrain, the leader in enterprise XR content and services, has unveiled its immersive communication platform for business, Metazium, and is now preparing for a global launch. Metazium offers an interactive 3D environment where companies can innovate the way they communicate and collaborate, and present and sell their products.

Metazium 3D space created in Widebrain
Metazium 3D space created in Widebrain

“We believe Metazium is a futuristic social media platform that boosts business while reducing costs for exhibitions, digital marketing, and customer communities,” said Hyewon Jeong, CEO of Widebrain. “The metaverse and XR ecosystem can only thrive and be enriched with various consumer services when there’s enough supply of enterprise content. Widebrain is a company that can create unique value in this regard.”

Key features and services offered on the Metazium platform include:

  • Access to your own 3D Space Server for a virtual experience with 360° views
  • Seamless live-streaming technology and maximum concurrent connections
  • Interactive Communication tools with avatars and AI bot
  • Virtual Space Control Centre for easy service management, metrics analysis, and content integration

Since its founding in 2018, Widebrain has completed over 30 enterprise metaverse projects, focusing on using extended reality and AI to power innovative enterprise solutions. Added Jeong. “We plan to expand Metazium into a global subscription-based service through collaborations with international exhibition and digital marketing companies.”

Widebrain’s mission is to provide inspiration, innovation, and economic opportunity in an expanded virtual space. To find out more and experience Metazium, visit www.widebrain.kr. 

About Widebrain

Since its founding in 2018, Widebrain has completed more than 30 B2B metaverse projects. Its major projects include a recruitment promotion platform on Metaverse for the Korean Army Headquarters and AR experience content for Lotte Theme Park. The company focuses on digital marketing and corporate exhibitions using its metaverse platform. Widebrain won the Cisco Innovation Challenge Korea in 2023 and was a Scale-up Member of the Microsoft Startup Founders Hub in 2022.

PR Newswire

Honoka Nishimura & Anzu Haruno to Appear in the “Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team” YouTube Livestream Renewal

Leave a comment

TOKYO, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its head-to-head football simulation game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will be renewing the regular livestream featured on the official YouTube channel, with popular creator Honoka Nishimura and voice actress Anzu Haruno introduced as new hosts from December 27. See the original press release (https://www.klab.com/en/press/) for more information.

KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its head-to-head football simulation game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will be renewing the regular livestream featured on the official YouTube channel, with popular creator Honoka Nishimura and voice actress Anzu Haruno introduced as new hosts from December 27.
KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its head-to-head football simulation game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will be renewing the regular livestream featured on the official YouTube channel, with popular creator Honoka Nishimura and voice actress Anzu Haruno introduced as new hosts from December 27.

Don’t miss out on the first livestream that will take place on Wednesday, December 27 from 21:00 (JST/UTC+9).

Honoka Nishimura & Anzu Haruno Confirmed as Hosts

Honoka Nishimura

With over 1,900,000 followers across her social media accounts, Honoka Nishimura displays an array of talents across multiple platforms. With a focus on her love of gaming, she has made appearances in media and at numerous events, as well as hosted various ongoing TV shows.

Previously a member of the idol group “Last Idol,” produced by Yasushi Akimoto, she possesses a unique background, with past careers as an idol, a hairdresser, and a hair and makeup artist.

Honoka enjoys a wide variety of activities such as gaming, boat racing, and mahjong, and boasts a staggering level of popularity, particularly amongst her male fans.

Social Media Accounts (JP)
X: @hoooonoka0128 (https://twitter.com/hoooonoka0128) 
Instagram: honoka.n28 (https://www.instagram.com/honoka.n28/)
TikTok: @honnchan (https://www.tiktok.com/@honnchan)

Anzu Haruno

Anzu Haruno’s most well known works include “Hensuki: Are You Willing to Fall in Love with a Pervert, as Long as She’s a Cutie?” as the voice of Ayano Fujimoto, “Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs” as the voice of Koyuzu Shigaraki, and “Blend S” as the voice of Mafuyu Hoshikawa.

Social Media Account (JP)
X: @haruno_anzu_ (https://twitter.com/haruno_anzu_)

First Livestream Begins Wednesday, December 27 from 21:00 (JST/UTC+9)

Livestream URL (Japanese and English)
https://youtube.com/live/V3ze-qFyZn8

Program Details

  • Quiz Corner
  • Game Competition Segment
  • Newest Information on the Game
  • Newest Information on Captain Tsubasa
    And more

(Please note that the contents of the program are subject to change without notice.)

For further details and updates on the program, please check the Dream Team official X account (@tsubasaDT_en).

Overview of Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team

Download here:

App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1293738123
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klab.captain283.global
AppGallery: https://appgallery.huawei.com/#/app/C105375049

Source: KLab Inc.

PR Newswire

RING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME’S SECOND PLAYSTATION 5 CLOSED BETA TEST

Leave a comment

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality video games, announces the start of the second Closed Beta Test (CBT) for PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME on PlayStation 5. The CBT starts today through January 8 in the United States, Europe, and Russia. Interested players can register for the beta on the  PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME website for access.


This new CBT adds three new heroes from the PC version featuring Morigesh, Yin, and MARTY:. Additionally, based on player feedback, several changes have been made for the upcoming CBT, including an alternate  D-pad layout to provide a more flexible control method, an auto-purchase feature for in-game items, as well as various improvements to the UI and camera movements used by the controller.

Joining this Closed Beta Test will reward players with Grux’s Special winter skin “Red Nosed,” which will carry over to the live game, special emotes, as well as 100 Kima. During the second week of the CBT, five of the winter 2022 skins will be rewarded to participants. Additional rewards are planned to celebrate the new year as well.

To celebrate the game’s one-year Early Access, every player, including those on PC, will receive Grux’s Special winter skin “Red Nosed.” To celebrate the year-end season, the Agnis of Light will be decked out with a winter theme, with five holiday skins added as well.

PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME is a team-based TPS Action MOBA that anyone can play for free on PC and will be available via PlayStation 5! Players are engaged in 5v5 play while working with teammates to conquer the Prime battlefield. The game celebrates strategic actions and fast-paced battles by two teams aiming to eliminate the opponents’ territories. Players can choose from one of the many powerful heroes utilizing their unique skills – Warrior, Support, Ranger, Caster, Tank, and Assassin.

To stay up to date with all PARAGON: THE OVERPRIME  news and updates, follow the official brand website, Discord, PlayStation 5 wishlist and Twitter. 

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide.  Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment). More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

PR Newswire

CGTN: On climate change, we’re running out of time, not options

Leave a comment

BEIJING, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Beijing, the strong, fast-beating heart of Chinese prosperity, has been known as a safe and stable city free from natural calamities. But not the summer of 2023. Throughout the season, the mercury soared, with daily highs consistently hitting over 40°C. Then as the capital had a relative respite from sweltering heat, there came the heavy rain, flooding and displacing thousands of people.

As Beijing recovered, some horrible but similar trend is echoing all around the globe: the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century scorched Lahaina, Hawaii; the devastating floods that destroyed a quarter of the city of Derna, Lybia; extreme heat and worsen drought in Chile and the Horn of Africa; rising sea level for island countries… “Humanity has opened the gates of hell,” as the UN Secretary-General António Guterres noted, “we are heading towards a dangerous and unstable world.”

Although the alarm bell keeps ringing, we should not lose hope and give up. But rather, it’s high time to take actions. China and the United States, as the world’s two largest economies, have shown their political will by the milestone Sunnylands Statement. And looking back a bit further, from the Kyoto Protocol to the Paris Agreement, binding targets to limit emission and temperature increase have been set through joint efforts.

And China has walked the talk for achieving its goal of carbon peaking and neutrality. From transforming deserts to cleaning up the air, to developing new technology, shifting energy structure, and raising public awareness on a healthier lifestyle. China is doing everything to cultivate a more sustainable cycle of nature, to pay off previous ecological debts, avoid new debts, and strive to save our planet in more creative ways.

If climate change is a global concern, the burden is not equally shared. On the one hand, developed countries are responsible for most of the heat-trapping emissions since the Industrial Revolution. On the other, developing countries have lower emissions, but are bearing the brunt of a hotter climate. Promises from some of the world’s biggest economies haven’t been panning out, delayed by political deadlock, bureaucratic hurdles and debates over new rules to expedite aid from development banks and private donors.

An injustice burns at the heart of the climate crisis and its flame is scorching hopes and possibilities, as world leaders are warning. “We cannot continue,” Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados called, “to put the interest of a few before the lives of many.”

How to make sure the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, with all pulling in the same direction? It needs leadership, vision, and multilateralism. China, along with the rest of the world, is taking the lead to give its best shot, bringing down the price of renewable energy, sharing knowhow for deploying sustainable projects, and transitioning to a low-carbon era. With climate change being a global issue, only in a global approach and by joint efforts can we translate the will into concrete outcomes, and mitigate the climate we changed.

PR Newswire

Shanghai prioritizes efforts to improve people’s livelihood

Leave a comment

BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily: Chinese President Xi Jinping inspected a government-subsidized rental housing community and learned about the city’s efforts in constructing government-subsidized rental housing projects in Shanghai on Nov. 29.

It is reported that the rental housing community provides affordable rental accommodation for new urban residents and young people.

The rental pricing takes into account both market prices and the income levels of the targeted group. Each apartment in the community is equipped with independent cabinets, a bathroom, and a kitchen. Public spaces such as shared kitchens, laundry rooms, recreational areas, and book corners are also provided.

Shanghai is a megacity. It attracts frontline workers and managers across the country engaging in its urban construction and function. They are important contributors to the city’s development and orderly operation.

In recent years, Shanghai has actively explored the provision of more rental housing with good location, high quality and low rent for frontline laborers, thus better satisfying their actual demands. It has implemented precise supply to ensure their life and work in Shanghai with more safety, comfort and dignity, which have been welcomed by the targeted group.

Adhering to the principle that “cities are built by the people and for the people,” Shanghai has been working to promote high-quality development, improving people’s living quality, and pursuing high-efficiency governance, to make urban management more science-based, refined and intelligent, and to make people’s life more convenient, comfortable, and enjoyable.

In the construction of the city, Shanghai always puts the people’s needs in the first place. It has expedited efforts to revitalize and transform old buildings and urban villages.

This year, the city has renovated 85,200 square meters of lower-grade, scattered, old housing and refurbished 247,700 square meters of aging residential properties. Ten urban village renovation projects have been launched.

Shanghai is actively exploring sustainable development models for urban renewal, while establishing and improving relevant policy systems and mechanisms.

Remarkable progress has been made in key urban renewal projects, such as the Fangua Long in Jing’an District, the ancient Panlong Town in Qingpu District, and Wukang Building in Xuhui District. Meanwhile, an additional 68,000 affordable rental apartments have been constructed.

With an aim to build an urban space that is not only livable but also enjoyable and engaging, Shanghai has worked to ensure coordinated development, management, and quality enhancement of the Huangpu River and the Suzhou Creek.

The Suhe Bay Green Space, a maritime park in the North Bund, and the Dongjiadu Road Skywalk have become popular destinations for citizens and visitors. Furthermore, eight kilometers of riverside paths in Pudong and Minhang have been connected and opened to the public.

Shanghai is accelerating the construction of sponge city demonstration areas and pilot zones for green and low-carbon development, to enhance the overall quality of the city. This year, it has built 75 “beautiful blocks.”

To build a green, smart, and resilient metropolis, Shanghai has reinforced the management of green building projects, and advanced the development of green urban spaces.

This year, approximately 2.6 million square meters of ultra-low energy-consuming buildings are underway, complemented by energy-saving renovations in 5.3 million square meters of existing public structures.

Shanghai has been solidifying the digital infrastructure of urban governance, pursuing digital transformation in all areas of urban construction and management. Particular attention has been focused on gas supply safety, while the control and emergency response to major risk sources are fortified, to forge a robust security line for this megacity.

These explorations and practices of Shanghai are the epitome of China’s commitment to sustainable development and the promotion of new urbanization.

In recent years, China has been continuously advancing a people-centered approach to new urbanization, strengthening the construction of major projects to ensure people’s livelihood, and improving the quality of life for its citizens.

It has accelerated the renovation and upgrading of urban pipelines, increased the availability of inclusive elderly care and medical services, improved urban ecology through the construction of “pocket parks,” and continuously enhanced public fitness facilities.

In the first seven months of this year, investment in the production and supply of electricity, heat, gas, and water in China increased by 25.4 percent. During the same period, renovation was launched for a total of 46,600 old urban residential communities nationwide, benefiting 7.95 million households.

PR Newswire

Knocking the Door Open

Leave a comment

BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on mysteries behind Nixon’s 1972 China Visit:

Knocking the Door Open
https://youtu.be/6OGZS2rGEO4

Tang Wensheng is the interpreter for Chairman Mao Zedong and Premier Zhou Enlai during Nixon’s visit and the previous visits of Henry Kissinger.

She can tell us stories behind Nixon’s 1972 China visit and help us understand how the past may inform our future.

By 1971, after more than two decades of  isolation and  hostility across the Pacific Ocean, the U.S. Table Tennis Team became the first American sports delegation to set foot on Chinese soil since 1949.

Normalization of relations between the two rival nations during the Cold War was gradually realized thanks to ping-pong, an unlikely diplomatic tool.

Before that, the U.S. government had managed to improve relations with China, which would be good for the U.S. to contend against the Soviet Union. For example, Nixon told a journalist of Time that if there was anything he wanted to do before he died, the thing was to visit China.

In August 1970, journalist Edgar Snow came to China. On the early morning of Dec. 18 1970, Mao Zedong invited Edgar Snow to have a conversation.

Tang Wensheng remembered, halfway between the seats and the door, Chairman Mao and Edgar Snow stopped and had a few more words. And the chairman said, no matter the changes, our relationship remains like this. And he said in English, “standing”.

“I was rather taken aback because he meant they had a standing relationship, and they were indeed standing there. But I didn’t know how he knew that the word ‘standing’ not only meant that they were standing there, but that there was a kind of relationship, standing relationship. That really took me aback. I thought that was also a sign he was learning English to converse with more people.”

As journalist Edgar Snow wrote in “A Conversation With Mao Zedong,” published in April 1971, Mao said he welcomed rightists such as Nixon to visit China because the problems between China and the U.S. would “have to be solved with Nixon”.

In July 1971, Kissinger, who served as National Security Advisor under the administration of the then U.S. president, visited China secretly, to pave the way for President Nixon’s visit to China in February 1972.

Tang Wenshegn said, “History will have its ups and downs. But eventually, it always goes forward. We just have to work for the better because that is in the interest of us all.”

The Cultural Sit-Down with Wang Xiaohui
http://cul.china.com.cn/node_1008104.htm
Mysteries behind Nixon’s 1972 China Visit
https://www.facebook.com/chinaorgcn/videos/1961657100867130/
https://twitter.com/chinaorgcn/status/1723927396318068917