China's STAR Composite Index closes higher Wednesday

The STAR Composite Index, which reflects the performance of stocks on China's sci-tech innovation board, closed 3.6 percent higher at 1,890.25 points on Wednesday.

The STAR 50 Index, which tracks the 50 largest stocks listed on the board that also meet certain liquidity requirements, closed 4.14 percent higher at 1,616.19 points.

The sci-tech innovation board, commonly known as the STAR Market, was inaugurated in June 2019 at Shanghai Stock Exchange. It is designed to support companies in the high-tech and strategic emerging sectors.

China Media Group (CMG) has completed the recording of its annual Mid-Autumn Festival Gala in Huainan, a city in east China's Anhui province, showcasing traditional Chinese cultural charm powered entirely by clean energy.

Set along the banks of the Huaihe River and deeply rooted in the region's rich cultural heritage, the gala is designed to deliver an audiovisual feast featuring classical Chinese romanticism. It is scheduled to air nationwide on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Friday, Sept 26.

The main stage, located in the lake area of Huainan People's Park, blended rippling water and moonlight to create a serene and beautiful atmosphere.

Organizers adopted a customized "one program, one lighting design" approach, seamlessly integrating lighting with artistic performance to accentuate the gala's vibe.

The entire production was powered completely by clean, green energy.

"We keep a close eye on how much electricity the equipment was using second by second, and patrolled more than 30 spots around the set to ensure that the power supply stays steady and reliable," said Shi Lei, deputy director of the digital smart distribution network department at State Grid Huainan Power Supply Company.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. Around China, people celebrate the day by gathering for moon-gazing, eating mooncakes, and lighting colorful lanterns.