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In new expedition, ‘striving in unity’ is China’s main theme: Global Times editorial

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BEIJING, March 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On Friday, the new leadership of the state institutions and the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference was elected at the two sessions. Xi Jinping was unanimously elected Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission. This fully reflects the common aspiration of the whole Party, the military and the people of all ethnic groups in the country, and fully embodies the high degree of unity of the will of the Party, the will of the people, and the will of the country. Embarking on a journey full of glory and dreams, the sense of direction and certainty brought about by this achievement has further strengthened the firm confidence of Chinese society in its unity and striving.

From the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) to the ongoing two sessions, “striving in unity” has always been a key and frequently used word. The development and changes in the internal and external situation has made “striving in unity” more important and urgent, and it has become a rigid demand in China.

In the 10 years of the new era, in the face of risks, challenges and tests from politics, economy, ideology, and nature, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi at the core unites and leads the Party, the military, and the people of all ethnic groups in the country to carry out the great struggle with many new historical characteristics. We have won the battle against poverty as scheduled, built a moderately prosperous society in all respects, achieved the first centenary goal, achieved a major and decisive victory in COVID prevention and control, and created a great achievement of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era. The main theme running through this great journey is striving in unity.

The judgment on the current situation at the second plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC held not long ago is: “The world is undergoing momentous and rapid changes unseen in a century, and it has entered a new phase of turbulence and transformation. China has entered a development period in which strategic opportunities, risks and challenges are concurrent, and uncertainties and unforeseen factors are rising, and it must therefore be ready to withstand high winds, choppy waters and even dangerous storms.” The more this is the case, the more it requires internal unity, and under the leadership of the Party with Comrade Xi at its core, we must be united and as one like tough steel. The spirit that has supported the Chinese people to achieve prosperity and the Chinese nation to realize rejuvenation for a century is more special and precious today than ever before.

The CPC always represents the fundamental interests of the vast majority of the people, and has no special interests of its own. It never represents any interest group, any power group, or any privileged class. This is a prominent manifestation of China’s institutional advantages and the deep-rooted driving force behind Chinese society’s striving in unity. 

Embarking on a new journey, we will rally even more closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi at the core, comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese modernization. The unity and striving of more than 1.4 billion Chinese people belong not only to China but also to the world. This is worthy of respect and also makes people feel exhilarated.

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Cloud Packet Core Revenue to Grow from US$11 Billion in 2022 to US$16 Billion in 2027

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LONDON, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 5G core (5GC) network marks the first ‘G’ that paves the way for CSPs to operate solely in the software layer. Cloud-native EPC functions and 5GC are key drivers for new telecom value creation. With the ongoing adoption of cloudified packet core networks, it is the first time the industry has relied on the core network to introduce something above and beyond enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB). According to a new report from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, cloud packet core revenue will grow from US$11 billion in 2022 to US$16 billion in 2027.

In a modular and increasingly disaggregated ecosystem characterized by ‘vertical’ and ‘horizontal’ openness, technology choices for software, hardware, and services that underpin packet core buildouts are fundamental for BT, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone, among other CSPs, to expand existing MBB business and explore new business opportunities. Global technology intelligence firm ABI Research forecasts that, for MBB, core network application software is expected to grow from US$4.8 billion in 2022 to US$6.6 billion in 2027 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6%.

“Today, much of the traffic going through the packet core is handled via physical network elements. With a growing 5G subscriber base and ongoing adoption of 5GC, the expectation is that 4G traffic shifts to 5G networks,” explains Don Alusha, 5G Core and Edge Networks Senior Analyst at ABI Research. “That, in addition to a rapid proliferation of software-fueled advances, means that today’s classic model for packet core equipment sales will likely take a different structure tomorrow.” What drives that point home is that hardware sales for packet core networks are expected to reach US$3.9 billion in 2027, not a significant growth from the current market valued at US$3.5 billion in 2022. With an ongoing cloudification of packet core networks, the commercial imperative for vendors like Cisco, HPE, and Juniper, among others, is stark: depart from a finite supply of integrated equipment to models based on software where the supply is essentially infinite. 

Further, new value stands to be created in professional services. ABI Research forecasts that packet core services are expected to grow from US$3 billion in 2022 to US$5.2 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 12%. “There is a growing market for services to help CSPs manage 5G rollouts driven by hardware and software separation, multi-vendor stacks, and expanded business scope drive. In that order. With 3G and 4G, packet core services revolve around one supplier providing their own software and hardware in an integrated fashion to ensure feature alignment, performance, and lifecycle management,” says Alusha. But going forward, with cloud packet core, the industry structure stands to be horizontally stratified. So, the supplier of the future will need to aid CSPs in all aspects of technology – from defining network architecture to managing workloads to building applications potentially coming from diverse suppliers.

The rules of buying and selling packet core are changing. How suppliers build products, drive revenue, the services they offer, and what they do to succeed in an increasingly cloudified ecosystem are all on the table. “For the next few years, the likes of Cisco, HPE, and Juniper must execute a ‘do both’ model. They need to run the current product playbook and layer in a new software-based selling strategy in line with new economic realities, Alusha advises. Ultimately, suppliers must help, not sell. Helping will sell, but selling will not help. Helping requires strong system integration and services capabilities. In addition, the market is becoming more complex and riskier. Success will go to the fittest – not necessarily the biggest -because “bigness” is weakened by commoditization. Innovation in the process – how things get done internally – will be as important as innovation in packet core products that vendors sell,” Alusha concludes.

These findings are from ABI Research’s Network Cloud Infrastructure market data report. This report is part of the company’s 5G Core & Edge Networks research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights. Based on extensive primary interviews, Application Analysis reports present an in-depth analysis of key market trends and factors for a specific technology.

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Promoting Chinese culture to the world

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BEIJING, March 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

Ma Xiaolin, member of the 14th CPPCC National Committee and director of Henan Museum, is dedicated to the protection and revitalization of cultural relics. Over the years, he has been submitting proposals on heritage preservation and utilization, as well as developing innovative approaches to introduce traditional culture to people’s everyday lives.

For this year’s two sessions, he proposes to promote Chinese cultural heritage to the world with the support of the overseas Chinese community.

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Dialogue with Foreign Experts on Two Sessions

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BEIJING, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As China’s important annual political gatherings, the National People’s Congress (NPC) and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), known as the “Two Sessions,” will convene on March 5 and March 4 respectively. The Two Sessions are of enormous importance in the country’s political calendar, during which development targets will be determined for the year and beyond. The upcoming Two Sessions offer observers, especially foreign experts, a window into the idea and practice of whole-process people’s democracy, its openness to embrace international talent, as well their own expectations on this year’s meetings. On the eve of the Two Sessions opening, Science and Technology Daily had the opportunity to interview three foreign experts who shared their thoughts on China’s Two Sessions. As part of our commitment to providing diverse perspectives, each of them brought unique and valuable insights into China’s development and its role in global growth. We hope that this series of unique viewpoints will offer our readers a deeper understanding of China and the issues that matter to those who live and work in the country.

Gaining Useful Knowledge from China’s Development

Having been committed to strengthening exchanges and cooperation between China and Azerbaijan through language and culture teaching in both countries for many years, Dr. Agshin Aliyev, an Azerbaijani sinologist, has gained an insightful perspective on China’s rapid development at all levels.

He hails China as a country that assumes greater responsibility for enhancing regional connectivity and embracing a brighter future, especially with the launch of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013.

Azerbaijan is one of the first countries to join the BRI and is now an indispensable link in the Initiative.

“China and Azerbaijan have a very long history of cultural exchanges dating back to the establishment of the Silk Road. Now the cooperation between the two countries has been deepened since the BRI,” said Aliyev, adding that not only economic and trade cooperation, but also educational and cultural exchanges between the two countries are improved in leaps and bounds, and tangible benefits have been brought to their people.

Commenting on the upcoming Two Sessions, Aliyev emphasized their importance not only for the Chinese people, but also for the world. “The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is the expectation of ordinary people. The Chinese government is made up of experienced politicians and administrators who understand the feelings of the people and work for the benefit of the people,” he said.

As China remains committed to its reform and opening-up policy, more fruitful results will be achieved in the future. The whole world will gain useful knowledge as China continues to share its experience in lifting millions of people out of poverty and mitigating climate change, said Aliyev.

Aliyev is a founder and head of the Department of Azerbaijani Language at Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) and a visiting scholar at the Chinese Culture Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. He is also the founder and director of the China Research Center at Khazar University.

Global Significance of Two Sessions

Professor Goh Hui Hwang has followed China’s Two Sessions for a number of years. As a Malaysian scientist living and working in China, Goh is fully aware of the significance of these meetings and their impact on China’s and the world’s future.

Goh explained that the Two Sessions, which are held in March each year, address significant concerns in various aspects of China, and the outcomes receive extensive attention both domestically and internationally. He believes that the purpose of the Two Sessions is to convey the suggestions and opinions of the Chinese people to the government, so that the party and government can truly comprehend the desires and ideas of the people and protect their tangible interests.

As an educator currently working at Guangxi University (GXU), Goh is particularly concerned about China’s significant steps in sci-tech innovation and talent cultivation. He hopes that the Two Sessions will address the way to expand funding for scientific research, which he sees as a key issue for foreign experts in China. He lauded the fact that China has intensified its efforts to promote international sci-tech collaborations and exchanges, and also established a variety of programs to support the brightest minds in an effort to become a global magnet for talent and innovation.

“Science has no borders,” said Goh, adding that the Chinese government’s efforts in fostering a healthy atmosphere for sci-tech innovation have attracted many scholars to China, including himself, to serve the sci-tech community. As a foreign expert, his perspectives showcased the importance of international exchanges and cooperation in addressing common issues and challenges.

Goh said the Two Sessions not only provide a platform for the government to listen to its people’s desires and ideas, but also play a vital role in shaping the country’s policies and decisions. He applauds the positive measures in China’s opening-up to the world, especially in talent exchanges. “This is a significant issue closely related to foreign experts,” he said.

China’s Democracy: Institutional Guarantee of People’s Power

Italian scholar Rocco Lacorte described his impression of China as “Democratic, promising and socialist.” He currently serves as an associate professor at Nankai University (NKU).

Based on his observation, Lacorte considered China’s whole-process people’s democracy covers all sectors of society through electoral democracy, consultative democracy, and community-level democracy. He said that this whole-process people’s democracy embodies the Communist Party of China’s innovation in advancing China’s democratic theories, systems and practices and guarantees the “principal position of the people.”

According to Lacorte, the NPC is different from the legislative systems in many Western countries. It is designed to provide “an institutional guarantee” for the people to wield power that they have gained after the revolution and developed through the years, creating a stable and vital balance system of political decision-making. As the Two Sessions approach, Lacorte expects that the focus will be on addressing key issues related to social and economic development, as well as environmental problems. He said that China is already ahead of the West in terms of green policies.

On China’s policies in promoting international cooperation, Lacorte applauded China’s contribution to common development via global initiatives such as Belt and Road Initiative. “It is essential to recognize that true development and security cannot be achieved by a single country alone, but require joint efforts of many countries,” he said, adding that, “Development and security are only true if they are true for all.”

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CGTN：Building a China-Cambodia community with a shared future at the start of spring

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BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — More than one million vehicles had travelled on Cambodia’s first-ever expressway connecting the capital Phnom Penh and the deep-sea port province of Preah Sihanouk in the first three months since its inauguration on October 1 last year.

The 187-km-long freeway, invested by the China Road and Bridge Corporation with $2 billion, is one of the results of cooperation between China and Cambodia under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

There’s a proverb in Cambodia saying “there is road, there is hope.” Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen once said China has built a lot of roads and bridges for Cambodia, so it means that China has built a lot of hope for the Cambodian people.

Hun Sen visited China in February, 2020, when the COVID-19 epidemic situation in the country was still grave. Recalling that meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday said the visit was a token of support and that Hun Sen stood firmly with the Chinese people in their fight against COVID-19.

“It gives me great pleasure to work with you to realize our three-year appointment and open a new era of building a China–Cambodia community with a shared future at the start of spring,” Xi told Hun Sen at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.

All-round cooperation

Xi pointed out that the two sides can build a cooperation framework in six major areas: politics, production capacity, agriculture, energy, security and people-to-people and cultural exchanges. Hun Sen expressed his full agreement with the idea.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact and the China-Cambodia Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) entered into force on January 1, 2022. According to the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy to Cambodia, the trade volume between China and Cambodia hit $14.5 billion from January to November 2022, a year-on-year increase of 19.1 percent.

On Friday, Xi stressed that China will also encourage more Chinese enterprises to invest in Cambodia, help in the construction of the Sihanoukville Special Economic zone, and support building transportation infrastructure.

As well as the expressway, China-funded projects such as national roads, hospitals, rural road and clean water supply, went into operation in Cambodia in 2022, and more agricultural products such as longan, corn and pangasius, gained official access to the Chinese market.

Also, a team of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) experts came to Cambodia last March to help the Southeast Asian nation fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

As for people-to-people and cultural exchanges, Xi noted the Chinese side will give priority to restoring and increasing direct flights between China and Cambodia, encouraging tourism cooperation and carrying out cultural heritage protection and restoration work.

China has helped restore ruined temples in the Angkor Archaeological Park since 1997 by successfully restoring the Chau Say Tevoda temple and the Ta Keo temple.

‘Development is not the prerogative of a few’

During the meeting, the Chinese president also emphasized that development is not the prerogative of a few nations.

The acts of engaging in rivalry of systems or ideological confrontation, politicizing and weaponizing economic, trade, scientific and technological exchanges, forcing the decoupling and breaking of the chain, curbing and suppressing the development of other countries, and requiring countries in the region to choose sides, are all power politics and hegemonic practices, and can never be popular, said Xi.

China stands on the right side of history and will resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, as well as international fairness and justice, Xi vowed.

Hun Sen said the China-proposed BRI, the Global Development Initiative (GDI) and the Global Security Initiative (GSI) are of great significance to maintain world peace and promote common development, adding the Cambodian side will actively support and participate.

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn has said the GDI “is another public good that China provides to the rest of the world,” adding it is crucial in supporting the least developed countries to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and reduce poverty.

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CGTN: Reflecting on China’s Three-year COVID Battle in Through the Storm

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BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Since early 2020, China has been following a unique path in combatting COVID-19. Through the Storm condenses this three-year battle into a 60-minute documentary.

This CGTN presentation has its global premiere on February 10. Through the Storm features first-hand accounts of the initial outbreak in Wuhan, the mass vaccination campaign, the Shanghai lockdown and, finally, the reopening and recovery.

Through the Storm answers three essential questions: What was China’s reasoning behind choosing its unique approach to fighting COVID? What actions did China take in the three-year period between its victory in Wuhan and its re-opening? And can China achieve a solid recovery in 2023?

Through the eyes of frontline intensive care specialists, village doctors, community workers, volunteers and decision makers, the documentary reveals the answers.

Reflecting on China’s Three-year COVID Battle in Through the Storm
Reflecting on China’s Three-year COVID Battle in Through the Storm

THE WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITIES

What China faced in early 2020 was the original strain of the novel coronavirus, which was far more virulent and deadly than the current Omicron strain. At the time, there were just 63,000 ICU beds for a population of 1.4 billion. Even China’s finest medical minds seemed helpless in the face of this unknown enemy.

The dire situation faced by Wuhan could have been repeated all across the country. But thanks to China’s rigorous COVID policies, a national disaster was averted.

Nearly 120,000 ICU beds have been added since the start of the outbreak. As a result, China now has more ICU beds per 100,000 people than developed countries such as Britain, Japan, Spain and France. Also, the country’s medical staff have accumulated experience and skill in dealing with the Omicron strain, adopting a series of updated treatment protocols and diagnostic techniques. In the course of two years, China vaccinated over 91% of its population, with special emphasis on the elderly.

THE BARRIERS

In the three years that followed the initial outbreak, much has changed. From stringent community lockdowns, mass PCR testing and the setting up of makeshift hospitals, the experience gained and measures adopted in Wuhan were embraced and perfected.

Since January 10, 2020, there have been a total of 250 days when no new COVID cases were reported. Zhong Nanshan, China’s leading expert on respiratory diseases, estimates that over 20 million lives have been saved, as a result of China’s stringent anti-COVID policies.

The Chinese people were always confident that they could defeat the virus.

Following the Alpha, Delta and Gamma variants came the Omicron strain, which infects the human body 70 times faster, but with symptoms that are far less severe.

The evolving variants brought greater challenges. In response, China regularly adjusted its prevention and control measures, until eventually the decision was taken to make a major shift in its COVID policies at the end of 2022.

BACK ON COURSE

Throughout the pandemic, China remained a major contributor to global economic growth. Over the past five years, in spite of the global instability, the pandemic and a domestic slowdown, China has still managed to achieve average annual GDP growth of 5%.

A major beneficiary of the easing of the anti-COVID measures has been the movie industry. Box-office receipts during the seven-day Spring Festival holiday were the second-highest ever on record, at one billion US dollars. During the same period, over 300 million passenger journeys were recorded on the country’s transport network, generating revenue of 56 billion US dollars for the tourism industry, a 30% year-on-year increase.

The IMF raised the estimate for China’s 2023 GDP growth from 4.4% to 5.2%. Morgan Stanley is even more optimistic, improving its growth outlook to 5.7% in a research note released in January, 0.3 percentage point higher than its previous estimate.

Although the world is now gradually recovering from the pandemic, the novel coronavirus is still present. To secure a more certain future for humankind, greater, more effective and broader global cooperation is essential.

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Changsha symphony brings cultural landmark to stage

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BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A news report by China.org.cn on the 2023 Changsha New Year concert:

Have you ever imagined what it’s like to bring to the stage a cultural landmark with 1,000 years of history at a live New Year’s concert?

This was exactly what the Changsha Concert Hall recently presented to its audience through a full symphony orchestra. The stage was set up with Yuelu Academy on screen display in the background, surrounded by replicas of lush trees and traditional buildings of Hunan province.

Yuelu Academy is one of the world’s oldest academic institutions. As the cradle of the local Huxiang culture and traditions, the academy champions the idea of staying realistic and pragmatic, which had exerted a profound influence on China’s modern history. Mao Zedong lived and studied there in his youth, and he often reflected on the idea of “seeking truth from facts,” or “Shi Shi Qiu Shi” in Chinese. The four Chinese characters were inscribed on a plaque hung in front of the academy’s lecture hall. Mao later established the principle of “Shi Shi Qiu Shi” that inspired the Communist Party of China over the past century. During his visit there in 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping hailed the academy as the birthplace of the principle of seeking truth from facts, a fine tradition of the Party.

Based on this, the symphony presents the cultural legacy of Yuelu Academy, the Party’s century-long history, as well as China’s development through its five chapters.

With a beautiful melody, Yuelu Academy opens its door to the audience. Videos played on a screen at the back of the stage accompany the symphony and its unique local sound. As they enjoy the performance, audiences could also learn about origins of the culture and history of Yuelu Academy and get a glimpse of the Party’s glorious journey.

The music innovatively infuses a classic Chinese folk song with “The Internationale” to present the Party’s arduous pursuit over the past century. Tunes like the Chinese national anthem are used to represent China’s accomplishments under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era over the past decade. In the final chapter, the inspiring music heralds China’s great journey toward national rejuvenation, presenting China’s stories to audiences from around the world.

The concert is truly an acoustic and visual feast. And it is a star-studded one featuring the China Philharmonic Orchestra. It is no doubt a standout musical work from Changsha, recognized by the UNESCO as a city of media arts. The concert is a worthy effort to use symphony to recount the millennium-old academy’s history and present China’s path of development and the Chinese spirit. Through this creative expression, the audience can understand how the Party carries forward the glorious tradition of seeking truth from facts.

The orchestra will embark on a global tour, enabling the musical piece imbued with a distinctive Chinese style to resonate with international audiences. Via the process, China’s stories will be better known globally.

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Government of Sharjah Honours Partners With NFT Plaque Using SBT Technology for their Support at GITEX Global 2022, becomes world’s first to do so

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• Sharjah is the first in the world to introduce NFTs with SBT technology, raising the bar for advanced digital transformation.

SHARJAH, UAE, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Higher Committee of the Government of Sharjah at GITEX Global 2022 honoured participants, supporting entities, departments, and media outlets for their contribution to the success of Sharjah’s participation in the global event.

Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Government of Sharjah at GITEX Technology Week 2022 and Director of the Sharjah Digital Office, gifted the supporting entities non-fungible tokens (NFT) in the form of digital trophies using Soulbound Tokens (SBT), replacing physical appreciation plaques and marking a global-first for the emirate. The trophies will be stored in a digital ledger whose identity can be verified via the blockchain system.

SBTs are digital identity tokens signifying traits, features, and achievements that make up a person or entity. SBTs are issued by ‘Souls,’ representing blockchain accounts or wallets, and cannot be transferred or sold.

Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi said: “Based on the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, our efforts continue to focus on the development of sustainable growth across all sectors. In line with the technological evolution we are witnessing, we have replaced traditional appreciation plaques with sustainable digital assets to honour our partners, becoming the first in the world to do so.”

Commenting on the participation of the Government of Sharjah at GITEX Technology Week 2022, Sheikh Saud continued: “We welcomed senior officials from the UAE and from around the world, organising 12 workshops to discuss the adoption of the latest technologies and our commitment to digitalisation and global technological trends.”

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The Government of Sharjah presents NFT plaques using SBT technology to recognize their support at GITEX Global 2022, making history as the world's first to implement this technology in honoring their partners
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Communicators Make Historic Strides in C-suite Impact

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Nearly half (47%) of global survey respondents now report directly to the CEO

CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cision, a global comprehensive consumer and media intelligence and communications platform, today released its 2023 Global Comms Report: A Seminal Moment in partnership with PRWeek, highlighting an overall elevation of the role of strategic communicators within C-suites across the globe, with nearly half now reporting to the CEO. The sixth annual report examines the positioning of strategic communications professionals outlining feedback from 440 industry professionals across 10 countries about their performance and sentiment.


The report showcases how recent global unrest from COVID, the Great Resignation, the war in Ukraine, and racial justice movement, have accelerated the evolution of the relationship between CEOs and communication teams. Communications professionals are moving into the C-suite with nearly half (47%) now reporting to the CEO directly, a stark contrast from 2020, in which 57% reported communications was part of marketing. Despite the challenges, 58% describe themselves as “optimistic” about the position of communications in relation to the C-suite heading into 2023 in the U.S.

“The bar for strategic communications has been raised, and the industry is ready to rise to the challenge. Communications teams must be able to demonstrate their value to organizations utilizing data analysis, artificial intelligence and human expertise,” said Putney Cloos, Chief Marketing Officer of Cision.

“The numbers clearly show the C-suite not only understands and respects PR’s value as a business mover, but it actually expects communications to deliver in ways it never has before,” said Gideon Fidelzeid, Editorial Director at PRWeek. “Of course, with great accomplishments come greater challenges and responsibilities, but I’d put my money on PR and the brands they support thriving in this new era of communication.”

Additional Takeaways:

  • Global Growth: More than four times as many respondents say their teams are bigger compared to last year.
  • Bullish Budgets: Nearly 68% of respondents report budget increases from last year and nearly 67% expect increases next year.
  • Social Media: Reliance on both earned (48%) and paid (47%) segments has increased the most year on year.
  • Content Challenge: Key tasks like aligning metrics to revenue (50%), converting data into actionable insights (50%), and overreliance on media impressions (49%) are the top areas where respondents globally continue to struggle.

Read the 2023 Global Comms Report: A Seminal Moment

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ATIF Holdings Limited Releases New Year’s Letter to Shareholders

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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ATIF Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ATIF, hereinafter referred to as the “Company” or “ATIF”)  issued this year’s New Year’s Letter to Shareholders, which was authored by ATIF’s President, Mr. Jun Liu. The following is the full text:

Dear ATIF Shareholders:

Thank you for your continued support and trust in ATIF. We are pleased to report that the Company has thus far laid the foundation for building a multifaceted business segment. I am as excited to deliver this message to you today in this letter as we were when ATIF was first formed..

The past three years have presented us with unprecedented challenges. The recurrence of the Covid-19 pandemic, macro policy regulation of the market, and delays in making decisions on large integrated projects have impacted ATIF’s growth in many ways. However, during these three years, we actively responded to market changes and worked hard to plan accordingly with the aim of fully upgrading our Internet financial information service platform IPOEX.com, which we plan to build into an industry-leading integrated platform with equity crowdfunding and asset securitization functions. To support the company’s development initiatives, we have established two core cornerstones, a strong technical development and a team of network experts, to strengthen IPOEX.com in providing more diversified financial services to SMEs.

Since its inception, ATIF has been committed to providing business advisory and financing services to outstanding companies around the world to access the U.S. capital markets. Following this, we successfully listed on NASDAQ in 2019 and received the “Top 10 Best Listed Companies of 2019” from the Golden Bauhinia Awards, the highest award for the financial and securities industry in Hong Kong.

Today, we are ready to move forward and make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead of us. We are confident because our business model has enabled us to advise several active companies that have all successfully entered the capital market. We believe the following initiatives will enable ATIF to grow our operations and deliver value to our loyal shareholders.

Our IPO advisory services have gradually shifted from Asia to North America, with the U.S. market becoming the primary service market for our business. We are actively preparing to organize financial forums to help ATIF identify potential SME candidates for business promotion while also expanding our audience in the US. At the same time, we will seek to expand our international business footprint, with the U.S. market as our main base for growth, and explore various countries and regions such as the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia for IPO coaching.

In FY2022, we have signed approximately six clients who plan to list on the U.S. stock exchange. Our clients cover a wide range of industries, including new photovoltaic energy, alternative fuel vehicles, smart parking, logistics and shipping, freight storage, micro lodging, etc. We have a diversified resource structure and a bright future for different industries.

Conclusion

For 2023, our team and I are full of confidence. Access to capital is a key driver of growth for any business and coupled with providing practical and effective advice, our aim remains to provide the best and most effective service to our SME clients. We are very much looking forward to ATIF’s growth in the new year and expect that the IPOEX platform will provide multidimensional data and vital financial services to our clients, driving the IPOEX platform to become a strong and influential brand in the future.

Capital market price ups and downs have their own fluctuation laws, we sincerely hope that shareholders actively hold and pay attention to it for a long time. We will adhere to the development of long-term thinking and firmly believe that the future will be better! Our team and I would like to sincerely thank you for your continued support.

Finally, as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of ATIF Holdings Limited, I would like to express my gratitude to:

  • our shareholders and investors who have steadfastly supported ATIF’s growth over the years;
  • those who have contributed to the development of ATIF over the years; and
  • the hard-working ATIF employees .

Jun Liu

President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

ATIF Holding Limited

About ATIF

ATIF Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ATIF) is a Los Angeles-based financial company that provides professional and compliant IPO and M&A advisory services to companies through a combination of business, financial, counseling and consulting services. ATIF has extremely professional and skilled business and financial services experience, and has successfully provided dozens of companies with full U.S. IPO counseling and consulting services to date. ATIF owns a comprehensive financial services network platform www.IPOEX.com, developed by a strong team of technology development and network experts, which provides SMEs with one-stop services across digital finance, business consulting, asset securitization and digitization. ATIF was awarded the “Golden Bauhinia Award”, the highest award in the financial and securities industry in Hong Kong, for “Top 10 Best Listed Companies”.

Forward-Looking Statements

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