GUIYANG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 October 2024 – During the past seven-day National Day holiday, roadside concerts under the wall of Wenchang Pavilion in Yunyan District, Guiyang City of southwest China’s Guizhou Province, attracted numbers of tourists and residents to watch performances. Different from regular concerts, roadside concerts in Guiyang, mainly performed by local bands and music enthusiasts, offered a stage for ordinary people to show themselves and attracted a lot of tourists and residents to watch performances on bustling streets and in tourist attractions.

Pakistani student Manha Abdellah, who currently studies clinical medicine at Guizhou Medical University, participated in a roadside concert and sang two songs, including a medley with other international students. Abdellah’s Chinese song performance won applause and cheering from audiences.

Roadside concerts, accessible to everyone without any entry fee, provided a platform for non-professional performers to showcase their talents and for the audience to enjoy performances spontaneously, Abdellah said.

“The audience was very warm and enthusiastic, especially when I mentioned I was from Pakistan. They cheered loudly, reflecting the strong friendship between China and Pakistan,” said Abdellah, adding that the audience’s warm reception made the experience very enjoyable.

Abdellah was just one of the foreigners who performed on the stage of roadside concerts. Over the past year, many foreign students and music enthusiasts took part in performances at roadside concerts in Guiyang, which become an important platform for global exchanges.

Besides Yunyan District, other downtown areas have also been the birthplace of roadside concerts.

Guanshanhu District has invited professional bands to perform on the stage of roadside concerts, and sometimes invited students, teachers and representatives of relative industries according to different themes and topics.

Besides roadside concerts, it also gave full play to the advantages of many venues, attracting well-known Chinese artists such as JJ Lin and Zhou Shen to hold concerts, well-known music festivals and livehouse performances.

Data shows that Guanshanhu District has held nearly 20 concerts by virtue of its resources of business districts, parks, fields and hills.

According to the cultural, sports, radio, film and tourism bureau of Guanshanhu, music has enriched the cultural life of its citizens, improved the life quality and provided a stage for music enthusiasts to enjoy music and reunite its people together.

In Qingzhen City, roadside concerts helped revitalize its resources and become a magnet for tourists. Since Sept. 2023, more than 20 roadside concerts have been held in the scenic spot of Shiguang Guizhou, leaving a deep impression on singers, citizens and tourists.

But back to the year of 2021, this scenic spot saw few tourists as a result of poor management, and about 40 percent of the leaseholders refused to rent the shops and stores again. It was listed as an efficient cultural and tourism project in the province.

In the past three years, local authorities gave a hand to the scenic area to attract tourists. They re-analyzed target customer groups and introduced new stores, improving services in an all-round way.

Chen Long, investment and planning director of the scenic spot, said that during the first half of 2024, it received 1.42 million tourists, and the comprehensive income reached about 78.97 million yuan (about 11.20 million U.S. dollars). It has witnessed its letting rate increasing to more than 85 percent, and been successfully declared as a tourism and leisure district in the province.

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NANNING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 October 2024 – In an exciting new chapter for Cambodia, the Bay of Lights, a 934-hectare development in the Kingdom, has successfully unlocked a vibrant new market by making its debut at the 21st China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Attended by over 220,000 visitors, CAEXPO provided a pivotal platform for Bay of Lights to showcase its innovative offerings and forge significant partnerships. More than 100 Memorandum of Understandings were signed during the expo, cementing the event’s role as a catalyst for economic cooperation and growth.

The CAEXPO is an annual international trade event that serves as a critical platform for promoting economic cooperation and fostering trade relations among China and the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The expo underscores the importance of initiatives like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement 3.0, as highlighted by the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, during his opening remarks.

Bay of Lights is strategically positioned as a gateway to the combined markets of China and ASEAN, providing access to more than 2 billion consumers. By leveraging the business matching services at the China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), Bay of Lights aims to increase its visibility and strengthen its credibility among investors and trade delegates. This initiative aligns with the project’s broader goal of tapping into two of the world’s most dynamic economic regions.

The city of Sihanoukville, Cambodia—where Bay of Lights is rooted—has transformed into the Kingdom’s fastest-growing business hub, experiencing an impressive 18% annual growth in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from 2018 to 2023. Infrastructure enhancements, such as the $2 billion airport expansion and new expressways, are furthering accessibility and economic development. These developments position Bay of Lights to capitalize on regional growth and investment trends.

As Bay of Lights continues to make strides in its ambitious journey, the partnerships formed at the 21st China-ASEAN Expo are set to drive unprecedented economic growth and innovation, cementing the project’s role as a cornerstone of regional development.
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Bay of Lights

Bay of Lights is a pioneering development reshaping the skyline of Sihanoukville, Cambodia. With an investment of USD 16 billion, this sprawling 934-hectare beachfront project has been meticulously master-planned to feature nine distinctive districts supporting the initiative’s six core pillars: Financial Services, Tourism, Education, Entertainment & Lifestyle, Health & Wellness, as well as Art & Culture. Driven by a vision to create a world-class financial and tourism hub, Bay of Lights design encourages a sense of connectivity between diverse sectors and stimulating economic growth. Connect with us to discover investment opportunities at Bay of Lights.

MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 October 2024 – As the global higher education landscape continues to evolve, the University of Macau (UM) has launched a series of forward-thinking initiatives designed to cultivate world-class talent. These innovative programs, firmly aligned with the world’s top academic standards, aim to equip students with the skills and competencies essential for thriving in today’s increasingly interconnected world.

Expanding Global Reach through Strategic Collaborations

In a bold move to foster global competence, UM has established strategic partnerships with leading universities across mainland China, Europe, and beyond. Notable collaborations include dual bachelor’s degree programs with Zhejiang University, and “1+3” master’s and PhD dual degree programs with Imperial College London, University of Bristol, and University of Edinburgh.

UM has also partnered with Queen’s University Belfast on a “3+2” dual bachelor’s degree program in food science and nutrition, opening new doors for students to gain international exposure. These initiatives reflect UM’s commitment to creating a global network of knowledge exchange and innovation, enhancing students’ employability and positioning them as global leaders in their fields.

“The partnerships we’ve established with universities and industry partners worldwide are key to enhancing our research capacity and equipping students with the skills needed for global competitiveness,” said Yonghua Song, rector of UM.

Strengthening Global Standing through Research Excellence

UM’s reputation as a research powerhouse has grown significantly, driven by its unique “3+3+3+3” strategic research layout, which prioritises disciplines with both local importance and international relevance. This approach has earned UM a place among the top 1% in the Essential Science Indicators (ESI) database for 14 subjects, including engineering, computer science, and economics.

UM’s sustained commitment to research excellence has cemented its position as a key player in global academic rankings:

• 180th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings
• 245th in the QS World University Rankings
• 262nd in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities Rankings
• 14th in the THE Young University Rankings
• 36th in the THE Asia University Rankings

These rankings underscore UM’s growing influence on the global academic stage and its status as an invaluable partner in cutting-edge research.

Innovating Education: The “4-in-1” Collaborative Model

A cornerstone of UM’s educational philosophy is its innovative “4-in-1” collaborative education model, which integrates discipline-specific learning, general education, research and internship education, and community and peer education. This holistic model, inspired by the residential college systems at Oxford and Cambridge, ensures that UM graduates are not only academically proficient but also well-rounded individuals equipped with moral values, critical thinking skills, and a global perspective.

“By enhancing our ‘4-in-1′ model and residential college system, we aim to foster students’ all-round development, independent thinking, and social responsibility,” said Song.

Building a World-Class Faculty

UM’s success in cultivating talent extends to its faculty, with 80% of its academic staff recruited from outside Macao. Through initiatives such as the UM Talent Programme and the UM Macao Fellow scheme, the university has attracted experts from prestigious academic institutions worldwide, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing future leaders and contributing to the development of Macao, China, and the global community.

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About Macau University

Founded in 1981, the University of Macau (UM) is an international public comprehensive university in Macao, with a multicultural campus and a system of whole-person education underpinned by faculties and residential colleges in an international education setup. 80 percent of its faculty members are from outside Macao. With English as the main medium of instruction, the university is committed to producing creative and socially responsible graduates with a global mindset and international competitiveness.

Website: https://www.um.edu.mo/