China Media Group (CMG)'s 8K ultra-high-definition (UHD) live broadcast vans, deployed to cover the 60th founding anniversary of the Xizang Autonomous Region, were put into use on Tuesday after completing their setup and technical testing.
These broadcast vans were independently developed and designed by CMG's National Key Laboratory of UHD Video Technology, boasting the world's most powerful functions and the most flexible field broadcast vehicle system.
A fleet of them left Beijing on July 31 and arrived in Lhasa on Aug 6 after traveling 3,837 kilometers.
Positioned at the Potala Palace Square, they have undergone two full-scale rehearsals and several specialized drills to optimize the camera setup and shot composition, so as to ensure a successful coverage of the celebrations.
A total of 24 camera positions have been set up on-site, including three high-angle positions, with various equipment such as four jibs, a lifting tower, a Steadicam, and a micro-subjective camera installed at these locations.
CMG, the nation's flagship broadcaster, has assembled a broadcast team of over 300 professionals from various departments for this momentous occasion.
CMG's 8K UHD live broadcast vans start operation in Xizang
As much as 37 percent of Americans saw their debt increase during this year's holiday shopping season, with average debt rising to 1,223 U.S. dollars from 1,181 dollars last year, according to the latest holiday debt survey of LendingTree, the nation's online loan marketplace.
The survey, conducted earlier this month among more than 2,000 U.S. consumers, found that rising tariffs and higher prices have put additional pressure on household budgets.
In a statement, LendingTree's chief consumer finance analyst Matt Schulz said the strain becomes more pronounced during the holiday season, as many consumers are reluctant to change long-standing shopping traditions, even as costs rise, leading to higher debt levels.
According to the survey, 63 percent of borrowers expect it will take three months or longer to repay their holiday-related debt, while about 41 percent said they are still paying off debt from last year. Schulz warned that if borrowers need six months to a year or more to repay their balances, the situation becomes more serious due to high credit card interest rates.
Data from Bankrate show that the average U.S. credit card interest rate currently exceeds 20 percent.
Meanwhile, U.S. consumers have grown increasingly pessimistic about their financial situation. Data released on Tuesday by The Conference Board showed that the U.S. Consumer Confidence Index fell for the fifth consecutive month in December, dropping to 89.1, the lowest level since April, amid deepening anxiety over jobs and income.
Over one-third of Americans rack up holiday debt: survey
