BEIJING, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Once hailed by Marco Polo as a "great eastern port" teeming with merchants and goods, Quanzhou, a world heritage city in southeast China's Fujian Province, today continues to captivate visitors with its living heritage, vibrant street life and enduring openness.
In 2024, Quanzhou received more than 100 million tourist visits, up 16.8 percent year on year. Travelers come not only to trace history, but also to experience a city where daily life and cultural legacy remain closely intertwined.
From tusun jelly made of coastal marine worms to festive spring rolls known as runbing, Quanzhou's cuisine reflects both maritime traditions and folk customs.
On Oct. 31, the city was designated a "Creative City of Gastronomy" by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Covering just over six square kilometers, Quanzhou's ancient city remains home to generations of residents. Local authorities have adopted a "micro-renovation" approach, preserving original neighborhoods while improving living conditions and visitor access.
Intangible cultural heritage is another highlight. Quanzhou is regarded as a cradle of traditional Chinese operas such as Liyuan Opera, Gaojia Opera, and string-puppet theater. Performances at the Marionette Theatre of Quanzhou are often sold out within minutes, drawing audiences from across the country. Many young performers have joined the troupes, ensuring the vitality of these art forms.
In Xunpu Village, the once-local custom of wearing elaborate floral headdresses has gone viral nationwide, while oyster-shell houses testify to centuries-old overseas trade.
Today, Quanzhou is home to thousands of foreign merchants engaged in textiles, trade and e-commerce. With improved multilingual services and visa facilitation, the city is welcoming a growing number of international visitors, once again reviving its role as a global port of cultural exchange.
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Xinhua Silk Road: Quanzhou builds global connections through living heritage
The latest Android update for the Wacom MovinkPad series enhances creative workflows by connecting ibisPaint X, Wacom Canvas, and Wacom Shelf, while introducing a complimentary 180-day ibisPaint Prime Membership.
TOKYO, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wacom today released a new Android update for the Wacom MovinkPad series that introduces ibisPaint X as a pre-installed app and deepens the integration between Wacom Canvas, Wacom Shelf, and ibisPaint X — one of the world's most popular illustration platforms — enabling creators to move seamlessly between sketching, editing, and managing their artwork.
Wacom's MovinkPad series continues the company's vision of portable, all-in-one creative pads for drawing anywhere. The series includes the Wacom MovinkPad 11, introduced in mid-2025, and the Wacom MovinkPad Pro 14, launched in October. These standalone pen displays combine Wacom's signature pen technology with a built-in Android environment to deliver a complete, PC-free drawing experience.
On both devices, users will be able to open sketches created in Wacom Canvas directly in ibisPaint X or view ibisPaint X project files within Wacom Shelf. Wacom Shelf now supports IPV, the native ibisPaint X format, in addition to JPG, HEIC, PNG, CLIP, BMP, WEBP, and TIFF, allowing users to browse and organize their creations more intuitively. These improvements reflect Wacom Canvas and Wacom Shelf optimization for ibisPaint X, designed to make creative workflows even smoother.
With over 500 million downloads worldwide, ibisPaint X stands as one of the most recognized digital art apps globally.
ibisPaint X will be added with the latest Android update on the Wacom MovinkPad 11, while MovinkPad Pro 14 users can update ibisPaint X, Wacom Canvas, and Wacom Shelf through Google Play.
"With the integration of ibisPaint X, the Wacom MovinkPad series will expand to enable even more diverse creative experiences," said Koji Yano, Senior Vice President, Creative Experience Unit at Wacom. "By connecting Wacom's creative ecosystem with vibrant art communities around the world, we believe we can offer new opportunities and possibilities for creative expression to even more people."
The update also introduces a complimentary 180-day ibisPaint Prime Membership for all Wacom MovinkPad users — both new and existing — giving them access to the full range of Prime features available through ibisPaint X. The Prime Membership removes ads, expands cloud storage to 20 GB, and adds access to vector tools, exclusive Prime Materials, apply Canvas Papers, Prim Fonts, and advanced filters such as Tone Curve and Gradation Map — letting users explore every detail of ibisPaint X right away.
"With ibisPaint now available on the Wacom MovinkPad series, users can enjoy a more intuitive and liberating creative experience than ever before," said Yuka Inoue, Section Manager at ibis inc. "We believe this freedom—to draw whenever and wherever inspiration strikes—will further expand the possibilities of artistic expression. We're also truly delighted to support creators on their creative journeys."
This update reflects Wacom's ongoing commitment to supporting everyone who loves to draw — from beginners exploring digital art to experienced illustrators seeking a portable, all-in-one device that adapts to their style and workflow.
To learn more about the Wacom MovinkPad series, visit: https://www.wacom.com/products/portable-pads
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Wacom Enhances MovinkPad Series with ibisPaint X Integration and 180-Day Prime Membership
