China Media Group (CMG)'s first production base dedicated to producing TV programs about China's high-quality development was launched on Tuesday in Guangzhou in south China's Guangdong Province.
The new production base, called the "Window of Southern Guangdong", will support the deepening partnership between the CMG and the province. It will enable the creation of a series of high-quality TV programs and key projects, further promoting the high-quality development of the broader Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
At the unveiling ceremony, the CMG Guangdong Station inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation with the province's commerce and cultural and tourism departments, aiming to launch various activities with local characteristics that will promote consumption.
The station will also cooperate with the Guangzhou Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau to produce a documentary capturing images of Guangzhou, which will chronicle the city's vigorous efforts in driving the transformation of its old neighborhoods, and present the touching stories behind these changes.
CMG unveils Guangzhou base to produce content on high-quality development
On his second official visit to China, Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai expressed admiration for China's remarkable ability to balance preserving its cultural heritage with embracing innovative transformation.
Salwai paid an official visit to China from July 7 to 12. During his trip, he toured the southern province of Guangdong and explored the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai. His visit included tours of high-tech companies, a ride on a high-speed train, and a performance of traditional Cantonese opera.
In an interview with China Central Television Network (CCTV) aired on Friday, Salwai recounted his journey starting with a warm welcome that included enjoying Beijing Roast Duck, also known as Peking Duck -- a culinary delight introduced to him by the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu.
"Many had to say. Peking Duck. Because we had it here on our arrival, so it was very tasty. And I understand that the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu brought us to one of the traditional restaurants, small but beautiful," he said. The prime minister sees China's preservation of its culture as a vital lesson in understanding one's roots and the journey to the present day, acknowledging China's efforts to integrate cultural preservation with modernization.
"It's going to be my second official visit to China. I'm always impressed to see big changes and especially innovations made by China and especially the cities. Because a big impression is to see how China continues to maintain and keep its culture. Because I think it's the basis of everything -- to know where you come from and to understand where we are today. I feel that China is doing a lot to maintain its culture, but at the same time, doing, innovating to transform its culture,” Salwai said.
He also emphasized the importance of learning from China's sustainable development strategies.
"Today, it comes from a long way, some hardship, the government, and also the people of China. So, I'm impressed to see what is done, especially how China associates infrastructure development with nature. That's meant to keep, continue to keep the environment. It takes effort with the climate change by maintaining the ecosystem. I think it's something that, for a small country like Vanuatu, is important to learn. So, we are here. I'm here with my delegation to learn," Salwai said.
Vanuatu's PM commends China's cultural preservation, innovation amid fast growth
