The 6th International Ancient Capitals Forum Kicks off in Luoyang, Focusing on the Sustainable Development of Ancient Capitals

LUOYANG, China, Oct. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 17, the 6th International Ancient Capitals Forum kicked off in Luoyang City, Henan Province. The event was attended by more than 150 participants, including government officials, experts and scholars, and international organization representatives from 30 countries such as the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Brazil, Egypt, Jordan, Cambodia, Singapore, and Thailand.

Under the theme of "Ancient Capitals•New Vitality: Sustainable Development of Global Ancient Capital Cities", the forum comprises two sub-topics: Urban Renewal and Cultural Inheritance in Ancient Capitals, along with Industrial Development and New Economic Drivers in Ancient Capitals. Guests immersed themselves at the digital cinema at Dahehui, and engaged in the elegant gathering activity for cultural and creative products of intangible cultural heritage featuring Luoyang palace lanterns, Luoyang embroidery, pressed peony flowers, fried tea of the Tang Dynasty, and tri-colored murals. They also paid on-site visits to tourist attractions such as Luoyi Ancient City, Yingtianmen Scenic Area, and Longmen Grottoes. Through a series of engaging activities, they gained an in-depth understanding of Luoyang's initiatives and achievements in cultural heritage protection and utilization, jointly delving into innovative pathways and global cooperation mechanisms for the sustainable development of ancient capitals.

Luoyang, as one of the cradles of Chinese civilization and the eastern starting point of the Silk Road, boasts a profound historical and cultural heritage. In recent years, the city has boosted tourism development through archaeological excavations and protection projects, staying committed to building itself into a world-class tourist destination. Attending guests noted that hosting this forum will contribute to the transformation of Luoyang's practical experience into shareable solutions, thereby exploring new pathways for the sustainable development of ancient capitals worldwide through international cooperation.

The International Ancient Capitals Forum has been successfully held for five sessions. It has gradually evolved into a pivotal platform for fostering exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.

 

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The 6th International Ancient Capitals Forum Kicks off in Luoyang, Focusing on the Sustainable Development of Ancient Capitals

Code Name: BlueSpot, a Go AI, is disclosed ahead of the handicap-match events in the 10th-anniversary year of the historic AlphaGo–Lee Sedol match.

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Issued by Code Name: BlueSpot Operations

Code Name: BlueSpot, the Go AI that embodies novel technology, is introduced today at the dawn of the 10th-anniversary year of the historic AlphaGo–Lee Sedol match.

As the milestone year begins to unfold, planning is underway for a Handicap-Adjustment Series as the main event—a series of public matches between BlueSpot and top-tier professional Go players. The intent is straightforward: to offer a clear perspective on the current discourse around AI—particularly the "AI bubble" narrative and its underlying assumptions—and to place demonstrable performance above private, unverifiable claims.

As a preliminary step, an Open Test—not a closed evaluation—in handicap-adjustment format is being prepared for the first half of 2026 (targeting March). It will be live-streamed online, feature multiple professional players drawn from a disclosed ranking range, and proceed under official refereeing. The venue will be announced in late January; final venue arrangements are underway across a small set of East Asian host locations.

BlueSpot is presented at this stage only as a code name. Further details will be disclosed with the main event. For the latest updates, visit https://codenamebluespot.com (Short link: https://cblue.spot).

 

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10 Years Since AlphaGo, Code Name: BlueSpot Disclosed Ahead of Handicap-Match Events