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CGTN: China, Zambia elevate ties to comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership

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BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — China and Zambia announced their decision on Friday to elevate bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, with both sides hailing their “profound” traditional friendship. 

The move came during Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema’s seven-day state visit to China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Business is high on the agenda, as the African leader covered five companies in his first two days, including the Yantian International Container Terminal, BYD, Huawei, Tencent and ZTE. He arrived in Beijing on Thursday.

During the two leaders’ talk on Friday, Xi said that China stands ready to work with Zambia to transform the profound traditional friendship into a strong driving force for win-win cooperation in the new era and push bilateral relations to a new level.

Win-win cooperation

Across the vast savanna between Tanzania and Zambia, the Tanzania-Zambia Railway is a symbol of true friendship and sincere assistance of the Chinese people toward the people of Africa.

Back in the 1960s, a time when many countries and international organizations all declined to help, China provided an interest-free loan of 988 million yuan to the project with no conditions attached. In addition, China sent a large amount of equipment and materials, as well as experts for the construction, management and maintenance of the railway and the training of local technicians.

To this day, the two sides have expanded their investment and trade ties in many sectors, with trade volume between the two countries reaching a record high of $6.73 billion in 2022, official data shows.

China hopes to jointly build the Belt and Road with Zambia and expand cooperation in infrastructure construction, agriculture, mining and clean energy to achieve common development and revitalization, Xi said during his meeting with Hichilema.

Xi added that China encourages more quality Zambian products to enter the Chinese market and supports more Chinese enterprises in investing in Zambia.

The voice of the Global South

China’s development has led to the progress of countries in the Global South, increased their representation and voice in international affairs, and promoted the development of international order in a more just and rational direction, Hichilema said on Friday, thanking China for supporting the African Union’s entry into the G20.

Zambia cherishes the friendship forged by the older generations of leaders of the two countries, the president said. 

China–Zambia friendship dates back to the era when China actively supported the national liberation movement of southern Africa. On October 25, 1964, the second day of Zambia’s independence, the two countries established diplomatic relations.

During their talk, Xi stressed that the traditional friendship forged by the two countries’ older generations of leaders has stood the test of the changing international landscape.

The Chinese president also urged the two countries to continue practicing genuine multilateralism, firmly upholding international fairness and justice, striving to increase the voice of developing countries, and safeguarding the common interests of the two countries and other developing countries.

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-09-15/China–Zambia-announce-elevation-of-China–Zambia-ties-1n7CifQXzyM/index.html 

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Kempus Introduces The Kempus Podcast, Your Go-to Resource for Navigating College Life and Early Career Development

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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Kempus, an online community where students can connect and discuss the university and early career experience anonymously, is excited to announce the launch of The Kempus Podcast on Spotify, to further build on its mission to create an enriched community for college students.

The Kempus Podcast, which is hosted by Kempus’ Lead Program Manager, Alvin Ye, aims to be a hub of authentic college experiences. It will cover a wide range of topics including but not limited to career development, dating advice, mental health, and even adulting.

The podcast is designed to foster a more enriched community by sharing a diverse range of voices and experiences from various walks of life, including students, alumni, and colleagues. The inaugural episode covers a recent record-breaking win of the Oregon Ducks, Kempus’ sponsorship of the “Autzen Singalong” at the University of Oregon, and features Brennan Furber, a Program Coordinator for Kempus and the podcast’s future co-host.

Beyond the immediate scope of enriching the student experience, the podcast seeks to serve as a platform for Kempus’ partnerships and various programs beneficial to students, including spotlights on the Kempus community, and Kempus’ vibrant marketing internship program.

Future episodes will feature topics such as:

  • Navigating the intricacies of Impostor Syndrome
  • Industry-specific episodes
  • Product development discussions by the Kempus team
  • Entrepreneurship insights by Kempus CEO and Co-founder, Jae Lee
  • Recruitment tips by Kempus’ team
  • Insights on working in the the tech space in Asia
  • Building healthy social lives and relationships in college
  • Balancing social life and academics

“I’m thrilled to bring the Kempus Podcast to life. This platform will not just offer insights but also help students make sense of their journey. We’re looking to make The Kempus Podcast a place where students, alumni, and professionals can openly share the good, the bad, and the complex aspects of college and early career life.” says Alvin Ye.

When asked about what’s in store for the podcast, Jae Lee, the CEO of Kempus, says, “This is the start of a larger conversation that resonates with the diverse needs and aspirations of students everywhere. We believe in creating value through genuine connections and real-world insights. With the introduction of The Kempus Podcast, we’re not just talking about college life, we’re diving deep into the experiences that shape us.”

Discover the Kempus Podcast now at: http://kempus.ai/podcast

About Kempus

Kempus (Kempus, Inc.) is an online community for verified students to anonymously connect and share reviews on their course and university experience—without fear of reprisal. With Kempus, students can access up-to-date reports on components of the university experience at a glance, and are further encouraged to dive into deeper discussions within Kempus’ platform. Additionally, the Kempus platform assists the student body with early career preparation, for further empowerment. The Kempus community is one that strengthens its members at the individual level, to facilitate the most optimal and delightful university experience that is as unique as the students themselves. For more information about Kempus, visit www.kempus.com

Download Kempus on iOS: https://kempus.ai/ios-app
Download Kempus on Android: https://kempus.ai/android-app

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IMAX® and Prime Focus Technologies (PFT) expand strategic relationship into the streaming ecosystem

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PFT to help extend access to IMAX Stream Smart™ Image Optimization Technology across Europe, Asia, and Australia  

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Entertainment technology industry leader IMAX Corporation® (NYSE: IMAX) and PFT, the creator of AI-powered technology solutions for the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry, today announced plans to expand their strategic relationship beyond theatrical and into the streaming ecosystem.

Under the arrangement, IMAX will expand access to its Stream Smart™ technology to PFT customers across Europe, Asia, and Australia. The expanded partnership will dramatically increase the global availability of Stream Smart™, which helps streaming platforms deliver maximum picture quality while significantly reducing distribution and storage costs.

“We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with IMAX, an industry trailblazer with a remarkable legacy of revolutionizing the global entertainment industry,” said Ramki Sankaranarayanan, Global CEO of PFT. “For over a decade, CLEAR®, our flagship product, has spearheaded digital packaging and delivery services for prominent streaming platforms worldwide. CLEAR® & Stream Smart will help optimize our customers’ encoding pipeline, so they deliver better streaming quality while optimizing CDN & storage costs.”

“Many of Hollywood’s biggest streaming platforms use Stream Smart™ to ensure quality and reduce costs, and we’re excited to work with our partners at PFT to extend the reach of our technologies throughout key markets in Europe, Asia, and Australia,” said Vikram Arumilli, General Manager of Streaming and Consumer Technology at IMAX. “Our suite of streaming technology products, including Stream Smart™, provides a best-in-class service for direct-to-consumer broadcast and streaming companies, and PFT’s’ ability to leverage this for their customers is a win-win for both organizations.”

PFT and its parent company, DNEG, are industry leaders providing a full suite of technology and creative solutions, including IMAX post-production and 3D mastering.

IMAX and DNEG joined forces in 2022 for post-production, which included Indian films like Jawan, Pathaan, and RRR. This extended partnership will build upon the established theatrical relationship between IMAX and DNEG to develop a comprehensive video optimization solution. Stream Smart™ is an enterprise software product designed to deliver the best image quality and optimize delivery to unlock cost savings. This product was built from cutting-edge scientific advancements, state-of-the-art engineering, trusted studio relationships, and rooted in a real-world at-scale Emmy®-winning collaboration with Disney Streaming Services and SSIMWAVE.

Stream Smart™ will be the centerpiece of the IMAX showcase at IBC 2023. Sign up to meet with PFT and IMAX Streaming & Consumer Technology group at IBC:

IMAX will be at booth 3.C67.
PFT will be at booth 3.C23.

About IMAX Corporation
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture, and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you’ve never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX systems to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, making IMAX’s network among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of June 30, 2023, there were 1,718 IMAX systems (1,638 commercial multiplexes, 12 commercial destinations, 68 institutional) operating in 87 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code “1970.”

IMAX®, IMAX® Dome, IMAX® 3D, IMAX® 3D Dome, Experience It In IMAX®, The IMAX Experience®, An IMAX Experience®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, IMAX DMR®, DMR®, Filmed For IMAX™, IMAX LIVE™, IMAX Enhanced™, IMAX nXos®, SSIMWAVE®, and Films to the Fullest®, are trademarks and trade names of the Company or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions. For more information, visit www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Instagram (www.instagram.com/imax), Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax), YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies), and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/imax).

About Prime Focus Technologies
Prime Focus Technologies (PFT) is the creator of CLEAR® and CLEAR® AI. It offers streaming platforms, studios, and broadcasters transformational AI-led technology and media services powered by the cloud that help them lower their Total Cost of Operations (TCOP) by automating their content supply chain. PFT works with major companies like Walt Disney-owned Star TV, Channel 4, ITV, Sinclair Broadcast Group, A&E Networks, Warner Media, PBS, CBS Television Studios, 20th Century Fox Television Studios, Lionsgate, Showtime, HBO, NBCU, TERN International, Disney+ Hotstar, BCCI, Indian Premier League and more.

For more information, visit: www.primefocustechnologies.com.

About DNEG

DNEG (www.dneg.com) is a world-leading visual entertainment services company for the creation of feature film, television, and multiplatform content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company seven Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA and Primetime EMMY® Awards for its high-quality VFX work. Current and upcoming DNEG projects on behalf of its Hollywood and global studio and production company partners include Spy Kids Armageddon (September 2023), No One Will Save You (September 2023), The Gilded Age S2 (October 2023), Nyad (November 2023), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (December 2023), Lift (January 2024), Dune: Part Two (March 2024), Mickey 17 (March 2024), Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (April 2024), Garfield (May 2024), Borderlands (August 2024), Furiosa (2024), That Christmas, Coyote vs. Acme, The Gorge, and Animal Friends.

Press Contact:
T Shobhana
Senior Vice President and Global Head of Marketing
Prime Focus Technologies
Los Angeles, CA
t.shobhana@primefocus.com 

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mirrorboard Launches AI Stock Image Global Service, ‘Recipe-p’

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — mirrorboard corp., an AI startup, announced on the 4th of September that it has successfully launched ‘Recipe-p,’ a stock image service using generative AI technology.


 Recipe-p is a second-generation AI stock image service created to solve the problems of the traditional stock image market, offering a library of over 100,000 AI stock images for free. Furthermore, Recipe-p regularly updates its AI stock images based on user preferences through its in-house developed AI model engine.

 The commercial stock image market is already widely used but poses a significant burden on users due to high costs and license expiration issues. Even with free stock image services, the images are often duplicated and used by millions worldwide, making it challenging to find unique images. Recipe-p has tackled these issues by providing life-like images using generative AI technology. AI stock images generated based on user input are unique, ensuring that users can access distinctive visuals. Currently, Recipe-p offers over 100,000 AI stock images and has gained popularity with over 2,000 sign-ups on its launch day alone.

The service currently focuses on offering portrait photos and plans to expand into various categories such as animals, objects, nature, and landscapes. Additionally, Recipe-p will provide editing features like AI content creation, inpainting, resizing, and upscaling.

Tae-Hyung Yu and Hae-Chan Moon, co-founders of mirrorboard which is a member company of Born2Global Centre, stated, “AI technology is about creating equal opportunities for more people,” and expressed their commitment to enhancing the accessibility and convenience of AI stock image usage through Recipe-p, ultimately transforming the global stock image market.

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CGTN: Regional economic integration promotes China-ASEAN common prosperity

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BEIJING, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Themed “ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth,” the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit concluded on Friday in Jakarta, Indonesia, with a series of positive outcomes.

Deepening ASEAN-China cooperation would benefit people on both sides, said Secretary-General of ASEAN Kao Kim Hourn on Thursday.

Regional economic integration

Addressing the 26th China-ASEAN Summit on Wednesday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged China and the ASEAN countries to enhance connectivity, deepen cooperation on industrial and supply chains, strive to complete in 2024 the negotiations on the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) 3.0 and steadily advance regional economic integration.

During the 26th ASEAN Plus Three Summit, Li noted that in June this year, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) entered into full effect, which brought new opportunities for regional economic integration.

“We need to further bring out the potential of the agreement, boost the free flow of factors, and expand and upgrade our trade and investment. We need to advance our comprehensive, mutually beneficial and high-quality economic partnership, and move toward an integrated regional market that is more open and vibrant,” he said.

China has proposed to accelerate ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Negotiations and strives to conclude negotiations in 2024, according to a list of China’s cooperation initiatives for the ASEAN-related summits.

The Version-3.0 China-ASEAN FTA will bring tangible benefits to local residents, said Shi Zhongjun, secretary-general of the ASEAN-China Center, adding that the unilateralist, protectionist policies pursued by some countries outside the region have had certain impact on cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, including that between China and ASEAN.

Belt and Road cooperation

During the 26th China-ASEAN Summit, a joint statement was issued on mutually beneficial cooperation between the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.

China welcomes the active participation of ASEAN countries in the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, Li said on Wednesday.

Under the BRI cooperation framework, China and ASEAN have enhanced cooperation on infrastructure and regional cooperation.

The China–Laos railway had made a total of 20.09 million passenger trips as of April 16, with the section of the railway within China handling 17.09 million passenger trips and that outside China handling three million passenger trips since it went into operation in December 2021, according to data from China Railway.

The Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, a BRI flagship project in Cambodia, has become the Southeast Asian country’s largest industrial zone, accommodating up to 175 factories so far.

Fruitful cooperation results

During the China-ASEAN Summit, a series of outcome documents were adopted, including a joint statement on deepening agricultural cooperation between China and ASEAN, an action plan on China-ASEAN green agricultural development (2023-2027), an initiative on enhancing bilateral e-commerce cooperation and an initiative on jointly implementing a China-ASEAN science and technology innovation enhancement program.

Data from China’s Ministry of Commerce showed that the trade volume between China and ASEAN reached $975.3 billion in 2022, up 11.2 percent year on year and surging by 120 percent from the level of 2013.

As of the end of July, the cumulative two-way investment exceeded $380 billion, and China had set up more than 6,500 enterprises with direct investment in ASEAN.

The past decade also saw ASEAN become China’s top trading partner in 2020, surpassing the European Union and the U.S.

“Looking ahead, I think ASEAN-China bilateral trade will increase three fold in the next 20 years, and the investment will increase accordingly,” said Djauhari Oratmangun, Indonesian ambassador to China.

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-09-08/Regional-economic-integration-promotes-China-ASEAN-common-prosperity–1mW7i3aFKlW/index.html

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Dow Jones and Cision Unveil Exclusive Global Content Partnership for the PR and Corporate Communications Market

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 New Agreement Empowers Reputation Management and Strategic Communication Agendas Worldwide

CHICAGO and NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cision, the leading provider of consumer and media intelligence and communications solutions, has entered into a long-term agreement to distribute Dow Jones content to Public Relations and Corporate Communications (PRCC) professionals. This new partnership, which is structured to become an exclusive agreement between Dow Jones and Cision, brings together the most trusted news and cutting-edge technology to help PRCC customers manage brand reputation, monitor business-critical topics and advance global communication strategies.

Dow Jones’s authoritative journalism, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Investor’s Business Daily and Dow Jones Newswires, is now fully integrated into Cision’s media intelligence platforms, with rollouts to broader Cision and Brandwatch portfolios expected soon. Users of Cision’s premium platforms will also receive digital subscriptions to Dow Jones’s world-class publications.

Additionally, Cision will integrate select content from the Factiva business intelligence solution into its platforms, offering customers the ability to monitor and analyze content from thousands of licensed sources globally.

“Together with Dow Jones, we’re excited about the unlimited potential we have to innovate and support industry leaders in the fast-moving world of news and information,” said Cali Tran, Cision CEO. “The heart of our mission is to empower our customers with a better understanding of their position within the market and to give them the insight they need to shape effective strategies with confidence, ensuring relevance and visibility.”

“This partnership reinforces Dow Jones’s commitment to provide the most trusted news, data and analysis to help people make decisions,” said Almar Latour, CEO of Dow Jones and publisher of The Wall Street Journal. “By joining forces with Cision, we’re expanding the reach of our business news and information that meets our audiences where they are while also furthering our investment in unique, high-quality journalism.”

Cision’s commitment to data partnerships extends to the world’s largest and smallest publishers and social platforms, ensuring industry leaders get a full and accurate view of the news, trends and conversations impacting the valuations of the brands and organizations they lead. The addition of Dow Jones’s premium publications to its global content collection will provide customers with access to quality, trustworthy news to streamline media monitoring and inform decision making.

Under the agreement, Cision will also have the unique ability to partner directly with and sublicense Dow Jones content to other software providers and approved resellers in the PRCC market. Additionally, the two companies will work to align their complementary assets and capabilities to provide unique value for PRCC customers through a joint roadmap of product innovation and co-creation.

To learn more visit cision.com/dowjones.

About Cision
Cision is the leading provider of consumer and media intelligence and communications solutions, enabling public relations, marketing, social media, and communications professionals around the world to understand their consumers, influence outcomes and amplify their stories. As the market leader, Cision’s award-winning brands and technology enable Marketing and Communications leaders to manage and shape their brands in today’s rapidly evolving world. Cision has offices in 24 countries through the Americas, EMEA and APAC, and offers a suite of best-in-class solutions, including PR Newswire, Brandwatch Consumer Research, and CisionOne. To learn more visit www.cision.com, www.brandwatch.com and www.prnewswire.com.

About Dow Jones
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

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Gaabor Launches 9.9 Super Sales on TikTok

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Leading household appliance brand Gaabor is bringing great deals to shoppers as the second half-year shopping season in the Southeast Asian market officially kicks off with the TikTok 9.9 Brand Festival Sale.

From September 1 to 9, Gaabor is running giveaway and buy 1 get 1 free, and big discounts on the TikTok, including on a wide variety of kitchen, cleaning and personal care products: 

  • Air fryer (AF40M-BK03A): a 4L large-capacity air fryer, the innovative single knob operation, and the precise cooking time setting controlled with fixed stabilized temperature make preparing gourmet dishes very convenient.
  • Electric cooker (GR-N18A): a 600W high-power cooker with 1.8L capacity and double layers that can cook for three to four people, and the non-stick coating is fume-free and easy to clean.
  • Vacuum cleaner (VCW14M-BE01A): a lightweight model with 14,000Pa suction power and two replaceable brushes can handle various tasks with ease and get rid of dust problems completely, and the cyclone filtration system extends the service life of filters and guarantees vacuuming efficiency.
  • Hair dryer (GHD-N700A): a powerful 700W hair dryer with a comfortable grip that comes with a unique silent air duct design that can create perfect hairstyles without the noise, and three temperature settings catering to different hairstyles and hair types.

Gaabor officially entered the Southeast Asian markets in 2021 and achieved great success in last year’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day event – and ranks top three in the category of small household appliances in the Southeast Asia region of the Shopee platform, and its home appliances products rank second in the Philippines and fourth in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Gaabor’s smoke-free air fryer products are the No.1 bestselling in Shopee’s Indonesian official store.

With a user-centric design approach and more than ten years of core technology advantages, the Gaabor brand is becoming more prominent in the local markets across Southeast Asia. This year’s 9.9 Brand Festival Sale Gaabor will also bring a shopping spree on TikTok with high-quality products and multiple offers for users.

Upholding the brand philosophy of “Easy Life and More,” Gaabor is committed to creating innovative, diversified products to relieve the burden of household chores, making everyday life more convenient for our customers.

CONTACT: Gaabor, Gaabor.officialteam@gmail.com

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CGTN：”The Art Beat” Season II- Eight Artists Offer Fresh Takes on the China Story

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BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Art Beat Season II premiered on CGTN television and various social media platforms on August 21. Each of its eight episodes focuses on the life and work of a different leading contemporary Chinese artist. Produced in multiple languages, it describes how their art tells China’s story from a cultural perspective.


Through an examination of their personal philosophies and their original paintings, performances and writings, the series reveals how, emboldened by the inspiration and strength they have gained from Chinese traditions, each artist has embraced innovation and taken his or her chosen art form into new areas of exploration.

Renowned artist Wu Yueshi believes that the essence of Chinese painting is found in the spiritual aspect of the whole. Only through deep cultivation is it possible to master subtlety of expression and gradually gain an insight into the profound and vast realm of Chinese art.

“Read, then paint” is the motto of Liu Wanming, an artist who is committed to depicting nature in the spirit of traditional Chinese painting. His love of reading, he says, has enabled him to bring an additional dimension of ancient charm to his paintings of the scenery of his hometown.

As an artist constantly seeking innovation, Shi Qi proposes the concept of “Three Forms in One”. The duality of representation and abstraction, he says, is incomplete. Rather, the trio of representation, impression and abstraction offer a fuller picture, defining both life and artistic creation.

“Art is a lifestyle that makes me happy,” says He Jialin, a painting master with a wide range of artistic interests. He believes in cultivating patriotism through his work and promoting traditional Chinese culture. In recent years, he has visited many ancient villages in China, determined to preserve the fading cultural heritage of these communities.

Ballet dancer Feng Ying’s career has been defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence and artistic expression. Persistent and dauntless, she has overcome various difficulties and ascended to the very pinnacle of her profession. Today, as the director of the National Ballet of China, she remains as committed as ever to her art.

“Audiences should be glued to their seats, listening intently to your every word,” says pingshu artist Tian Lianyuan. On stage, he uses just three everyday objects as props to tell his story – a fan, a wooden block and a handkerchief. Yet he manages to conjure “a life story, a historical drama” in which the audience become immersed in thousands of years of history and vast landscapes populated by vivid characters.

As the youngest recipient of the Mao Dun Literature Prize，Alai says he was destined to write. As a writer, he keenly evokes moments of excitement, confusion and pain without ever losing his sense of contemplation. “Humans are both the starting point and the destination,” he says.

“Using broad strokes and big ink blocks to bring a three-dimensional effect to the paper,” has been the defining approach of Zhou Jingxin. In 1995, he debuted a series of paintings that introduced a brand new style: “Ink Sculpture”. He firmly believes that traditional Chinese painting is consistent with the concept of three-dimensionality.

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Infinix Debuts ZERO 30 SERIES at the Italian Pavilion in Venice, Europe’s Premier Film Forum to Pioneer UHD Vlogging

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VENICE, Italy, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Infinix collaborates in organizing the panel session “New Image, New Lifestile | Cinema in the New Media, Capture Your Own Story” organized on September 1st at the Italian Pavilion in Venice, on the occasion of the Venice International Film Festival. The collaboration celebrates the increasing synergy between advances in smartphone technology and art of storytelling and filmmaking. Centered around the launch of the latest Infinix ZERO smartphone, the partnership is the first of its kind, uniting two brands dedicated to the creation of incredible stories that resonate across global boundaries.

Capture Your Own Story
Capture Your Own Story

Traditional Cinema Meets Next-Gen Vlogging

From classic cinema to social media posts, Infinix is proving that technology has the power to enable more engaging storytelling than ever before. By partnering with the Italian Pavilion FOR THE SESSION NEW IMAGE NEW LIFESTYLE | CINEMA IN THE NEW MEDIA TIME, CAPTURE YOUR OWN SORY on September 1st, one of the most respected institutions in global cinema, Infinix is pushing the boundaries of filmmaking to recognize the importance of storytelling through smartphone video, and the art of vlogging.

Young people today place greater emphasis on their personal lives and the ability to share experiences with others. This desire for self-expression is mirrored in the content that they create, and a new inclination to explore the art of storytelling and the creation of compelling narratives that are quickly becoming the cinema of today on new platforms including social media.

Infinix ZERO 30 SERIES Global Launch

The Infinix ZERO Series is an example of how Infinix empowers young people with first-in-class technology, creating powerful and attainably priced products that challenge convention, and break with tradition. The latest model in the Infinix ZERO smartphone series, takes front camera photography to new places, allowing users to be part of a new era of imaging and storytelling. 

During the Italian Pavilion Forum ” New Image, New Lifestile. Cinema in the New Media, Capture Your Own Story”, Infinix will unveil the latest edition to the Infinix ZERO smartphone series. In front of an audience of world leading tech, lifestyle and photography vloggers, Infinix CMO Lake Hu will outline the brand’s vision of smartphone development, introducing the ‘Story On’ concept.

The new Infinix ZERO series smartphone will then be unveiled on stage by Infinix India CEO, Anish Kapoor. Attendees will also be shown an exclusive documentary created by Infinix fans, demonstrating the incredible potential of smartphones for professional, cinematic-style filmmaking. 

‘Capture Our Own Story’ – Mobile Vlog Awards of Infinix

The ‘Capture Your Own Story’ Mobile Vlog Awards will also be launched on the occasion of the Venice International Film Festival. The contest encourages young creators worldwide to harness the advanced video capabilities of Infinix smartphones to capture life uniquely, crafting short film videos that reflect their individual perspectives. Infinix invites vloggers of all types, and backgrounds to contribute to the evolution of mobile imaging, creating a space for youthful creativity and inspiration to thrive.

Infinix Shines On the Occasion of the 80th Venice Film Festival

The partnership between Infinix and the Italian Pavilion Forum ” New Image, New Lifestile. Cinema in the New Media, Capture Your Own Story” sets a new precedent in collaborative branding, uniting to set in motion a transition to a world where we can all become masters of cinematic creativity and self-expression. 

Infinix’s pursuit of technological innovation puts disruptive, next-generation technology in the hands of young people everywhere. Venice is the perfect stage upon which new and innovative filmmaking and vlogging can be experienced, celebrated and better understood. Infinix aims to contribute to shaping the future of filmmaking, vlogging, and the development of upcoming directors and cinematographers.

About Infinix

Infinix Mobility is a rapidly emerging technology brand that designs, manufactures and markets an expanding portfolio of smart devices worldwide under the Infinix brand, which was founded in 2013. Targeting today’s youth with first in class technology, Infinix creates trendy, powerful and attainably priced smart devices that bring the latest technology on the market to users around the world at a time when they need it at a price that they want.

For more information, please visit: http://www.infinixmobility.com/

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Sendbird Adds AI-Powered SmartAssistant to Salesforce Connector for Fast and Personalized Support Interactions

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Latest offering elevates customer experiences with customizable conversational AI chatbot integration

SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Sendbird, the communications API platform powering 4,000 apps and 300 Million monthly users, today announced that its enterprise Salesforce Connector has entered General Availability (GA), delivering efficiency-driving enhancements for customer service teams. This release adds a host of new features, including the Sendbird SmartAssistant, a first-of-its-kind, conversational AI solution. As part of Sendbird’s leading communications platform, Salesforce Connector empowers any business to extend Salesforce Service Cloud capabilities to deliver an exceptional live chat support experience to customers. Now, with Sendbird SmartAssistant, a customizable, no-code generative AI chatbot is readily available to integrate into companies’ support workflows. Conversations become richer and more rewarding directly within an organization’s mobile app.

Salesforce Connector provides superior chat capabilities, such as rich media attachments, image moderation, webhooks, and a customizable end-user experience that can be tailored to companies’ specific needs. With integration of the AI chatbot, SmartAssistant, Sendbird now provides even more high-quality responses to support queries. Whether it’s answering frequently asked questions or troubleshooting product issues, SmartAssistant for Salesforce Connector ensures helpful and human-like responses throughout the customer support journey.

Sendbird’s cutting-edge generative AI solution enables users to leverage high-value first-party data for support interactions. Users can now easily create AI knowledge chatbots without the need for OpenAI credentials. This can provide personalized and human-like chatbot conversations to quickly meet customer needs while improving agent efficiency.

The new integration builds upon and extends Salesforce Connector’s Summarize feature. What was tested conceptually through the beta period is now an essential, valuable part of the Salesforce Connector tool. Summarize is powered by ChatGPT and enables agents to get a comprehensive summary of an entire support chat conversation with a customer in an instant; agents no longer need to read the conversation from the very start to provide the best, immediate support for their users.

In addition to SmartAssistant and Summarize, Sendbird also incorporated new Moderation capabilities. Organizations can moderate message content and users from the convenience of a single dashboard. With the supported filters and moderation methods, they can determine the level of suitability of language, images, and other content for their applications using Salesforce Connector. Users also benefit from Auto-Translation, in which Salesforce Connector translates received messages into an agent’s preferred language within the case chat.

“Salesforce Connector changes the game for customer support,” said Sendbird CEO and Co-founder John S. Kim. “Agents have all the tools and answers they need right at their fingertips to solve even the most complex problems with ease. And with SmartAssistant, agents can help more customers than ever before with new levels of personalization and efficiency.”

With Sendbird Salesforce Connector, organizations get an out-of-the-box solution with seamless, near-instant integration compared to other chat solutions that can take weeks. This translates to faster time to value. Additionally, as a cloud-based solution, the tool is persistently updated with no interruption to the user experience and no management demands on teams.

To learn more about how Sendbird Salesforce Connector with SmartAssistant enables effortless query resolution, personalized interactions, enhanced agent productivity, seamless integration, and more, go to https://sendbird.com/products/salesforce-connector.

About Sendbird

Sendbird, a member company of Born2Global Centre, believes conversations are at the heart of building relationships and getting things done. The company’s global conversations platform powers over 7 billion mobile messages and interactions monthly. Industry leaders like Carousell, Traveloka, RedDoorz, Tiket, Rakuten, Viki, AirAsia, TADA, RuangGuru, Ralali, Reddit, and Paytm build with Sendbird chat, voice, video, and livestream APIs to create a differentiated user experience that improves customer retention, conversion, and satisfaction.

Headquartered in California in additions to its APAC operations in South Korea, Japan, Singapore, India, Sendbird is venture-backed by ICONIQ Growth, STEADFAST Capital Ventures, Tiger Global Management, Meritech Capital, Emergence Capital, Shasta Ventures, August Capital, Funders Club, World Innovation Lab, and Y Combinator.