Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2024 wows audience from across China

The Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2024 took place on Sunday in China's Macao Special Administrative Region, bringing a memorable evening to the audience from across the country with a vibrant array of performances by renowned singers, filmmakers and Olympic champions.

Established in 2021, the concert has become a prominent cultural event in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), generating enthusiastic responses and fostering deeper cultural and social exchanges between the three regions.

This year's cultural program was filled with heart-touching elements to showcase the high morale of Chinese people in the joint pursuit of dreams, the notable achievements of the GBA and the enduring allure of traditional Chinese culture.

During the event, Olympic gold medalists from the mainland, including table tennis star Fan Zhendong and diving sensation Quan Hongchan delivered an enchanting performance with choral music featuring several patriotic songs such as "I love you China." They then joined hands with representatives of Hong Kong and Macao athletes to send their best wishes to the 15th National Games to be jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao next year.

The artistry of live music captivated audience of all ages as performers put a modern twist on some classic TV drama theme songs. American singer Richard Marx was also invited to perform one of his biggest hits --"Right Here Waiting."

"We participated in the performance of more than ten songs, which showcased the beauty of Chinese music and culture, and a thriving Macao and the Greater Bay Area," said Nie Xin, artistic director of the Macao Cross-Genre Fusion Orchestra.

"Today, I am very excited to see actors, singers and athletes from across the country. I also feel that our motherland is becoming more and more prosperous and stronger. As a Macao resident, I feel very proud," said a local resident Li Jinchao.

Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2024 wows audience from across China

Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2024 wows audience from across China

Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2024 wows audience from across China

Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2024 wows audience from across China

China's commissioning of "five essentials for aircraft carriers" marks a a significant achievement of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy’s accelerated transformation and development, said Jiang Bin, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, at a press conference in Beijing on Saturday.

The "five essentials" refer to stealth carrier-based fighters, multirole catapult-assisted carrier-based fighters, fixed-wing carrier-based early warning aircraft, fixed-wing electronic warfare aircraft, and anti-submarine helicopters.

"The package, or what media have dubbed the 'five essentials for aircraft carriers,' is a vital link in forming the systematic combat capability of aircraft carrier formations and a significant achievement in the PLA Navy’s accelerated transformation and development. Building a strong PLA Navy embodies the Chinese nation's long-cherished aspiration of striving to be a strong naval power and serves as an important guarantee for realizing national rejuvenation. In the new era, under the firm leadership of the CPC Central Committee, the Central Military Commission and President Xi, the modernization of the PLA Navy has become increasingly solid and powerful. From the air to the sea, from coastal waters to the open ocean, the types and functions of various weapons platforms have been continuously improved, achieving leapfrog development and innovative breakthroughs, providing stronger guarantees for safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests," he said.

Spokesman confirms commissioning of 'five essentials' for carriers