Digital technology can bring new vitality to history and traditional culture, said an expert from Chinese internet giant Tencent.
A sub-forum of the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting was held on Friday in Beijing, focusing on the exchange of cultural inheritance among civilizations. More than 140 Chinese and foreign guests from over 20 countries and regions around the world attended the event.
The sub-forum set up two round-table discussions, where Chinese and foreign guests engaged in dialogue and exchanges on topics such as "exchange and mutual learning among civilizations and cultural heritage", "challenges and solutions facing cultural heritage", and "digital technology development empowering cultural innovation".
The guests said that building a global network for dialogue and cooperation among civilizations is of great significance to building a community with a shared future for mankind and enriching new forms of human civilization.
He Xinghuang, general manager of Tencent culture and content department, highlighted the role of digital technology in the innovative development of human history and culture.
"Digital technology can bring new vitality to history and culture. For example, we have used digital technology to bring a digital rebirth to the bronze ware from Sanxingdui. The digitalization of the central axis of Beijing, which dates back for more than 700 years, brings a panoramic reproduction through digital technology. We also scanned and reproduced the cultural relics from the Palace Museum, giving them a digital immortality. This will make it convenient for our friends at home and abroad to see their most glorious appearance even many years later," he said.
"Digital technology can push forward the new development of the cultural industry including, for example, online literature, film and TV shows, animation, games, e-sports. The success of 'The Three-Body Problem' pushed Chinese science fiction narratives to a new height. The animated fantasy film 'Nezha 2' topped the global animation film box office list, and the popularity of 'Black Myth: Wukong' set off a global Chinese cultural boom," he said.
Digital technology brings new vitality to history, traditional culture: expert
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
