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NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + Uniphore raises $260 million to boost AI leadership

NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.

 

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + Uniphore raises $260 million to boost AI leadership

Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on October 22nd

  • Stocks are down Wednesday morning after the DOW closed at a record yesterday thanks to strong earnings from NYSE-listed firms Coca-Cola and 3M. The stocks jumped more than 4% and 7%, respectively.
  • Uniphore has closed its $260 million Series F round, backed by tech giants including Nvidia, AMD, Databricks, and NYSE-listed Snowflake. The company said the funds will be used to accelerate innovation on its AI and data platform
  • NYSE’s International Day kicks off Thursday. The annual event brings together global business leaders for a day of panel discussions, networking sessions, and a cocktail reception.

Opening Bell
Noah Holdings (NYSE: NOAH) celebrates its 15th anniversary of listing

Closing Bell
University of Wisconsin – Madison Business School celebrates its 125th anniversary

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Co-Founders of Naxos Music Group and Classical Music Museum Limited Dispute Purported Acquisition of Naxos Music Group

HONG KONG, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Klaus Heymann and Takako Nishizaki, Co-Founders of Naxos Music Group (NMG), are shareholders of the holding company of NMG, a leading producer and distributor of classical music worldwide. Naxos One Holding Limited (Naxos One) is the other shareholder of the holding company of NMG. Classical Music Museum Limited (Classical Music), a holding company focused on classical music investments, holds interests in NMG through its shareholdings in Naxos One. Today, the Co-Founders and Classical Music issued a statement disputing the validity of a purported acquisition by Kuke Music Holding Limited (NYSE: KUKE) (Kuke Music) of NMG, as described in a newsletter issued by NMG on September 30, 2025.

The statement reads:

“The newsletter issued by NMG on September 30, 2025 does not contain the whole truth and hence may mislead the general public. It appears that the purported acquisition comprises Kuke Music’s purported purchase of shares of Naxos One from Desun Holding Limited (Desun) and Naxos One’s purported issuance of new shares to Kuke Music (the Purported Acquisition).”

The Co-Founders commented, “We have never given our consent to the Purported Acquisition in circumstances where certain information requested by us was not provided. More importantly, Classical Music, the indirect shareholder of NMG, is currently in disputes with both Naxos One and Desun regarding the Purported Acquisition. Amongst other matters, these disputes involve Naxos One’s purported issuance of new shares to Kuke Music.” 

Mr. Heymann continued, “Further, on August 4, 2025, due to Beijing Kuke Music Co., Limited (Kuke Beijing)’s long-term arrears in paying NMG’s licensing fees, the board members of NMG’s holding company unanimously resolved to terminate NMG’s collaboration with Kuke Beijing for hosting and marketing of NMG’s digital services in China, effective September 30, 2025. The board members included Mr. Yu He, the de facto controller and director of Kuke Music at the time of the resolution, and the Chairman, General Manager and Legal Representative of Kuke Beijing at all material times, and Mr. Yu Long, the de facto controller and director of Kuke Music at all material times. During the relevant meeting, Mr. Yu He, both in his own capacity and on behalf of Mr. Yu Long, agreed that NMG would terminate its cooperation with Kuke Music on September 30, 2025. Mr. Yu He has since resigned as director of the holding company of NMG on September 7, 2025. Libraries such as Naxos Music Library, Naxos Spoken Word Library, Naxos Video Library, as well as subscription and download services of NMG’s content on www.kuke.com should no longer be available in Mainland China from October 1, 2025 onwards.”

According to public records, multiple creditors of Kuke Beijing have obtained monetary judgments against it in Mainland China, the subject matter of which includes contractual disputes. Kuke Beijing is also under various restrictive orders issued by the courts in Mainland China with regard to its spending. Kuke Beijing’s current financial status is unknown. In addition, according to public records, Mr. Yu He is also subject to a number of asset-freezing orders made by courts in Mainland China; similarly, he is subject to various restrictive orders issued by the courts in Mainland China with regard to his spending.

The statement also warns that any continuation of use of NMG’s digital services in Mainland China or elsewhere through Kuke Beijing, Kuke Music or companies controlled by or associated with them, whether directly or indirectly, may constitute infringement of the rights of NMG. Users should be cautious and should take independent legal advice if in doubt.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
naxosshareholders@christensencomms.com

Step into the prehistoric age: T-REX Glamping now open at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts

The world’s first dinosaur-themed glamping retreat invites families to sleep, dine, and dream among prehistoric giants.

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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dinosaurs have been spotted stomping through Dubai, and they’ve taken over Dubai Parks™ and Resorts! T-REX Glamping is officially open, unveiling the world’s first dinosaur-themed glamping retreat, a stay unlike anything else in the region. The retreat invites explorers and dinosaur enthusiasts to discover a new kind of family escape in the UAE, where premium experiences meets prehistoric adventure.

Step into the prehistoric age: T-REX Glamping now open at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts
Step into the prehistoric age: T-REX Glamping now open at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts

More than just a place to stay, T-REX Glamping is an adventure that brings the prehistoric age to life. With 57 tents, each stay is based on a different prehistoric era. Guests can choose Jurassic Signature Tents with garden views and BBQs, Premium Tents with private pools. Each stay blends the charm of the outdoors with the comfort of a boutique escape. It’s the ultimate sleepover, where bedtime stories meet dino-sized dreams.

The adventure doesn’t stop at the tents. Families can dig, discover, and uncover hidden fossils at the Excavation Site, watch the past come alive at the Lava Watchpoint, or take a dip in the Dinosaur Footprint Pool. As night falls, families can gather around the fireside or watch a movie under the stars, while little explorers enjoy hours of play at the dedicated Kids’ Academy. Dining is just as imaginative, withtheRoaring Dinosaur Café and Splashing Raptor pool bar serving prehistoric-inspired meals and drinks that make every bite part of the adventure. From sunrise to starlight, daily entertainment ensures there is always something new to discover.

Every stay also includes complimentary access to all four theme parks at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts; MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai, LEGOLAND® Water Park, and Real Madrid World, plus entry to RIVERLAND™ Dubai and selected activities.

From dinosaur footprints guiding the way to fire-lit nights and surprises around every corner, T-REX Glamping promises a bucket-list worthy adventure, blending daytime exploration with nights of prehistoric wonder to create one of the UAE’s most complete family getaway.

For more information and bookings, please visit: https://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/en/t-rex_glamping.

 

Step into the prehistoric age: T-REX Glamping now open at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts
Step into the prehistoric age: T-REX Glamping now open at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts

 

Step into the prehistoric age: T-REX Glamping now open at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts
Step into the prehistoric age: T-REX Glamping now open at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts

 

Step into the prehistoric age: T-REX Glamping now open at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts
Step into the prehistoric age: T-REX Glamping now open at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts

 

Internet Watch Foundation and Public Interest Registry Extend Online Safety Initiative to Disrupt Criminal ‘brands’ Selling Child Sexual Abuse

A new sponsorship programme aims to help domain registrars ‘disrupt’ criminal businesses

Criminals running commercial child sexual abuse websites will be targeted under a new safety initiative which aims to disrupt their ability to buy domain names for their sites.

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom , Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Public Interest Registry (PIR), the US non-profit that operates the .ORG Top-Level Domain, and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) have announced a new partnership which will empower Domain Name Registrars to disrupt sites dedicated to the commercial distribution and exploitation of online child sexual abuse material.

A registrar is an accredited organisation which sells domain names to the public. Through the expanded partnership with PIR and IWF, all registrars will now be able to access IWF’s powerful tools to disrupt the distribution of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) online at no cost. This will help registrars spot when criminal organisations which commercialise child sexual abuse imagery are attempting to set up “brands” with websites registered and used under different top-level domains and notify them when CSAM has been identified.

Domains specifically registered and used for the commercial distribution of child sexual abuse imagery are a deliberate abuse of the Domain Name System (DNS).

By signing up to the program, registrars will be alerted to the existence of dedicated commercial websites. This proactive approach could further disrupt the criminal abuse by making it more difficult for criminal organisations to register sites online.

Kerry Smith, Chief Executive at the Internet Watch Foundation, said: “In a world where so much is available to buy online, it is truly appalling to think that children’s distress and suffering are seen as commercial opportunities and commodities by organised criminals.

Indeed, there are recognisable brands within this world which trade in online child sexual abuse, making money from the hurt inflicted on real children.

This is where registrars can have such a big impact and help disrupt some of these awful businesses which prolong suffering, and fuel the demand for this content. PIR’s sponsorship will have an outsize impact in bringing powerful tools to more registrars.”

Jon Nevett, President and CEO of Public Interest Registry, said: “With today’s announcement, we are excited to evolve PIR’s partnership with the Internet Watch Foundation. Building on the success we have had with registries, expanding access to IWF’s services at no cost to the registrar community will be an important step in continuing to identify and remove harmful videos and images of CSAM and creating a safer Internet for all.”

Under the sponsorship, registrars will be able to sign up for free access to the IWF Domain Alerts program which provides real-time alerts if child sexual abuse content is detected on a domain they manage to allow for fast removal of content before it is further spread online.

This is an extension of an existing sponsorship which began in February 2024 which saw PIR sponsor other registries and registry service providers with free access to two important IWF services, Domain Alerts and the TLD (Top-Level Domain) Hopping List.

The increased access to these services helped ensure faster, more streamlined disruption to child sexual abuse imagery identified by the IWF and enable quick action to be taken to stop criminals hopping from one domain to another to keep their content online.

Since the initiative began in 2024, 30 registries – amounting to nearly 60 TLDs and more than 53 million domains – have benefitted from the sponsorship, greatly increasing the use of IWF services in this area.

Now, PIR is extending that sponsorship with the IWF to cover domain name registrars in addition to the existing sponsorship for registries which will continue.

Registrar access to these tools will become available in early 2026. To learn more about how your business can get involved, visit iwf.org.uk/membership. Interested Domain Name Registrars can contact the membership team directly at members@iwf.org.uk.

The public is given this advice when making a report to iwf.org.uk/report:

  • Do report images and videos of child sexual abuse to the IWF to be removed. Reports to the IWF are anonymous.
  • Do provide the exact URL where child sexual abuse images are located.
  • Don’t report other harmful content – you can find details of other agencies to report to on the IWF’s website.
  • Do report to the police if you are concerned a child may be in immediate danger.

Do report only once for each web address – or URL. Repeat reporting of the same URL isn’t needed and wastes analysts’ time.

Notes to editors:

The IWF is the largest hotline in Europe dedicated to finding and removing child sexual abuse material from the internet.

Contact:  Josh Thomas, Press Manager, josh@iwf.org.uk +44 (0) 7377 727058

Parents and carers are encouraged to T.A.L.K to their children about the dangers.

  • Talk to your child about online sexual abuse. Start the conversation – and listen to their concerns.
  • Agree ground rules about the way you use technology as a family.
  • Learn about the platforms and apps your child loves. Take an interest in their online life.
  • Know how to use tools, apps and settings that can help to keep your child safe online.

What we do:

We make the internet a safer place. We help victims of child sexual abuse worldwide by identifying and removing online images and videos of their abuse. We search for child sexual abuse images and videos and offer a place for the public to report them anonymously. We then have them removed. We’re a not for profit organisation and are supported by the global internet industry.

For more information please visit www.iwf.org.uk.

The IWF is part of the UK Safer Internet Centre, working with Childnet International and the South West Grid for Learning to promote the safe and responsible use of technology.

The IWF works globally to stop child sexual abuse imagery on the internet. If you ever stumble across a sexual image or video of someone you think is under 18, please report to the IWF. Reporting can be done anonymously and confidentially – we don’t need your details, just your help.

About Public Interest Registry

Public Interest Registry (PIR) is a nonprofit that operates the .ORG top-level domain—one of the world’s largest generic top-level domains with more than 11 million domain names registered worldwide. .ORG is open to everyone, providing a global platform for organizations, associations, clubs, businesses and individuals to bring their ideas to life. PIR has been a champion for a free and open Internet for two decades with a clear mission to be an exemplary domain name registry, provide a trusted digital identity and help educate those who dedicate themselves to improving our world. PIR was founded by the Internet Society (internetsociety.org) in 2002 and is based in Reston, Virginia, USA. Visit www.pir.org for more information.

Media contact: pir@berlinrosen.com

 

Guidepoint Unveils AI Moderation: Accelerate Expert Insights at Enterprise Scale

NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Guidepoint, a leading global expert network, today announced the launch of AI Moderation, a groundbreaking solution for gathering critical insights at scale. By enabling clients to conduct expert interviews without attending live calls, AI Moderation is able to increase the breadth and depth of perspectives gathered more efficiently and faster than ever before.

Guidepoint’s AI Moderation enables clients to extract high value knowledge at scale:

  • Increase Team Efficiency – Conduct dozens of interviews simultaneously without logistical constraints of coordinating and attending live calls
  • Start immediately – Launch consultations to deliver insights within hours, not days
  • Go truly global – 24/7 availability across time zones and geographies
  • Standardize quality – Consistent prompts and structured interviews deliver quality at scale

“Speed and quality shouldn’t be tradeoffs,” said Albert Sebag, CEO at Guidepoint. “With AI Moderation, our clients capture more perspectives, more quickly, with a level of consistency that’s hard to achieve in traditional workflows. It rapidly becomes a force multiplier alongside our live 1-to-1 expert calls.”

AI Moderation plugs directly into Guidepoint’s ecosystem. Clients can seamlessly combine live interviews and AI Moderation within the same project, enhancing the speed and efficiency of research initiatives while maintaining the same rigorous compliance and quality expectations. They can then synthesize their findings via AskGP, Guidepoint’s conversational AI assistant, turning unstructured conversations into active intelligence in one integrated flow.

Guidepoint AI Moderation is already proven to provide value under real-world conditions. Guidepoint has successfully facilitated thousands of interviews for early-adopter clients in addition to producing “AI-Guided” transcripts for its own content Library, using the same AI interviewer solution now broadly available to clients.

For more information on how you can leverage AI Moderation, contact a Guidepoint representative at sales@guidepoint.com.

About Guidepoint
Guidepoint connects clients with vetted subject matter experts from its global professional network. Guidepoint’s broad range of services empowers clients to access new industries, get up to speed on trending topics, conduct in-depth exploration of critical subjects, and validate qualitative insights. Guidepoint’s multinational client base includes top consulting firms, hedge funds, private equity firms, and Fortune-ranked public companies.

For more information, visit www.guidepoint.com.

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Next-Gen Powerhouse: nubia Z80 Ultra Launches Globally, Delivering Elite Gaming and Revolutionary Photography via Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — nubia, a global leader in smartphone innovation, introduces the nubia Z80 Ultra. The overseas version of this exceptional smartphone will be officially launched on November 6th. The nubia Z80 Ultra promises users an unparalleled experience and will be available for purchase starting from November 18th.

“Innovation has always been the core of nubia’s brand identity and the driving force behind our progress, creating a versatile smartphone that excels in both photography and gaming.” Ni Fei, President of Nubia Technology Co., Ltd.

Unrivaled Power and Endurance: Performance, Gaming, and Photography

The nubia Z80 Ultra is built for both immersive entertainment and sustained power, driven by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform for exceptional performance, seamless multitasking, and high-quality gaming via the REDMAGIC-inspired CUBE Gaming Engine. This experience is visually enhanced by the customized BOE X10 1.5K ultra-clear full-screen display, which maximizes visual clarity for immersive content consumption. Complementing this is a versatile dual focal-length system featuring 5th-generation 35mm and 18mm lenses for capturing stunning photos and videos in any setting. Finally, boasting a powerful 7200 mAh battery, along with 80W wired and 80W wireless charging capabilities (accessible with the original nubia 80W wireless charging kit), ensures users stay connected and powered up throughout the day, eliminating concerns about running out of battery.

Featuring a unique design in black, white, and blue, it offers a personalized touch thanks to its physical button shutter, providing enhanced control when taking photos, while the professional-grade AI imaging model simplifies photography by optimizing settings for different scenarios, making it easier for users to achieve stunning results. The nubia Z80 Ultra is tailored to enhance everyday experiences, whether in photography, entertainment, or performance.

Dual Focal Lengths for Dynamic Mobile Photography with a Full-Screen Display

The nubia Z80 Ultra smartphone revolutionizes mobile photography and display technology with its advanced features designed to enhance the user experience. The device is equipped with a stunning BOE X10 1.5K Under-Display Camera full-screen display, delivering vibrant colors and exceptional clarity for an immersive visual experience, whether streaming videos or browsing photos.

Its 3000Hz instant touch sampling rate ensures lightning-fast response times and precise touch control. With a remarkable brightness of 2000 nits, visibility is guaranteed even in bright sunlight, while the integration of a Synaptics touch chip enhances navigation and interaction accuracy.

The nubia Z80 Ultra empowers users with versatile, professional-grade photography thanks to its 1/1.3-inch Light & Shadow Master 990 sensor, which ensures unparalleled image quality and captures every detail with precision, even in challenging low-light conditions. Designed for versatility, the system features customized 18mm optics for expansive ultra-wide-angle shots, an ultra-clear macro lens for stunning close-ups, and a seamless zoom range from 18mm to 85mm to easily frame any subject. Finally, the inclusion of 21 filters offers endless creative possibilities, allowing users to effortlessly personalize their photography.

Maximum Gameplay: AI Super Frame Stabilization, Long Battery Life, and Upgraded Cooling System

Driven by the powerful Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform, the nubia Z80 Ultra is equipped with an upgraded UFS 4.1 storage and LPDDR5X RAM, designed to optimize gaming performance, ensuring that users can enjoy demanding titles without compromise.

With the advanced CUBE Gaming Engine, derived from the renowned REDMAGIC series, the nubia Z80 Ultra maximizes power efficiency while delivering sustained high-frame-rate gameplay. Gamers will appreciate the device’s support for Super Resolution and Super Frame Rate, delivering stunning visuals at up to 2K resolution, and an impressive 144Hz refresh rate. The incorporation of AI Super Frame Stabilization guarantees smooth graphics even in fast-paced moments, enhancing the all-around gaming experience.

The nubia Z80 Ultra is engineered for endurance and durability, integrating an advanced composite liquid metal and oversized 3D Ice Steel VC cooling system. This technology boosts cooling area coverage by 35% for efficient heat dissipation, ensuring optimal, sustained performance during intense gaming without overheating or excessive power consumption. Furthermore, the phone is built to last with IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, and its magnetic NFC smart case provides both seamless connectivity for on-the-go gamers and the option to customize the design to express your unique personality.

Redefining Smartphone Aesthetics: Available in Three Colors, Featuring the New Retro Kit 2.0

The nubia Z80 Ultra embodies “performance aesthetics” with its unique natural curvature and four-sided curved bonding process, ensuring a comfortable and secure grip. The device boasts a robust crystal fiber body, a distinctive luminous red ring around the main camera, and a handy customizable shortcut key, available in black, white, and blue (the collector’s Starry Night Edition). Complementing this design is the newly upgraded Retro Kit 2.0, developed in collaboration with Fotorgear. Crafted from tech nano-leather, titanium-toned aluminum alloy, and premium full-grain leather, the kit provides a superior grip and refined texture. Its custom smart controls, tactile mechanical buttons, and programmable dials optimize the photography workflow from assembly to storage, transforming the act of shooting into a cherished ritual.

The nubia Z80 Ultra stands out as an all-around smartphone for photography enthusiasts who desire professional-grade results at their fingertips. The nubia Z80 Ultra emerges as the premier choice for serious gamers in search of unparalleled performance and reliability. Paired with the Retro Kit 2.0, this exceptional device not only pays homage to classic design but also embodies the spirit of modern innovation. The nubia Z80 Ultra is truly redefining the future of smartphone technology.

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For more information on the nubia Z80 Ultra and to explore our full range of innovative devices, please visit the nubia Official Website.

Fibocom (0638.HK) Officially Listed on HKEX Main Board as the First “A+H” Wireless Communication Module Company

HONG KONG, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fibocom (300638.SZ | 0638.HK), a global leading provider of wireless communication modules and edge AI solutions, commenced trading today on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), making history as the first Chinese wireless communication module company to achieve a dual A+H listing.


The listing ceremony began at 9:30 AM, with Chairman Zhang Tianyu and CEO Ying Lingpeng jointly striking the gong, symbolizing Fibocom’s official launch on the Hong Kong market. Attended by key industry figures, strategic partners, and honored guests, the event celebrated this historic milestone for the company.

Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman Zhang Tianyu emphasized:

” Today’s listing is a milestone and a new beginning. Leveraging this achievement, we will continue to innovate, maintain our leadership in wireless module solutions, expand investments in edge AI and robotics, and grow our global presence, delivering superior products and services while creating greater value for customers. While strengthening the foundation of ‘Connecting Everything,’ we have fully embarked on a strategic upgrade toward ‘Intelligent Connectivity of Everything.’ Looking ahead, Fibocom is committed to deeply embedding AI into every scenario and device, achieving a transformative leap from simple connectivity to intelligent connectivity.”

Fibocom’s listing on HKEX marks a significant milestone in our global growth journey. We will continue expanding our international market presence, deepening collaborations with strategic partners worldwide, and maintaining our leadership in the wireless communication module sector. Harnessing our capabilities in communication, AI, and V2X, we remain committed to delivering innovative products and solutions across diverse industries, solidifying our position as the preferred global partner for module and edge AI solutions.

About Fibocom

Fibocom, founded in 1999, is China’s first wireless communication module company listed on both the A-share and H-share markets (300638.SZ, 0638.HK). As a global leading provider of wireless communication modules and AI solutions, Fibocom leverages wireless communication and artificial intelligence as its core technologies to provide integrated hardware and software solutions that empower industry applications. These solutions accelerate the transformation from “Connect Everything” to “Intelligent Connectivity” across diverse industries.

Fibocom’s one-stop solutions encompass cellular communication, AI, automotive, and GNSS modules, as well as AI toolchains, supporting industry-side and mainstream large model integration, and providing AI Agent, global connectivity, and cloud services, driving the digital intelligence upgrades in industries such as robotics, consumer electronics, low-altitude economy, intelligent transportation, smart retail, and smart energy.

National Treasure Returns to “Hunan”:The Zidanku Chu Silk Manuscripts(Volumes Ⅱ and Ⅲ)Incorporated into the Collection of Hunan Museum


CHANGSHA, HUNAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – On the morning of October 13, a ceremony for the transfer and incorporation of the Zidanku Chu Silk Manuscripts (Volumes Ⅱ and Ⅲ), namely The Five Elements Decree and The Offence and Defense Divination, into the collection of Hunan Museum was grandly held.

National Treasure Returns to "Hunan":The Zidanku Chu Silk Manuscripts (Volumes Ⅱ and Ⅲ) Incorporated into the Collection of Hunan Museum

Present at the ceremony were guests from both China and the United States, including Rao Quan, Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism and Director of the National Cultural Heritage Administration; Liu Hongbing, Member of the Standing Committee of the Hunan Provincial Party Committee and Director of the Publicity Department of the Hunan Provincial Party Committee; Jiang Difei, Vice Governor of Hunan Province; Tang Wei, Vice Director of the National Cultural Heritage Administration; and Chase Robinson, Director of he Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in the United States. All of them witnessed this historic moment together.

During the ceremony, Tang Wei, Vice Director of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, read out the Official Consignment Letter for the Zidanku Chu Silk Manuscripts. Chase Robinson, Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art, delivered a speech. Liu Hongbing, Member of the Standing Committee of the Hunan Provincial Party Committee and Director of the Publicity Department of the Hunan Provincial Party Committee, and Rao Quan, Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism and Director of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, delivered speeches respectively.

At the end of the ceremony, Director Rao Quan and Minister Liu Hongbing handed over the Inventory of the Zidanku Chu Silk Manuscripts. This move marked the official return of the treasure works Order of The Five Elements Decree and The Offence and Defense Divination, which had been lost overseas for 79 years, to their homeland and their incorporation into the collection of Hunan Museum.

The Zidanku Chu Silk Manuscripts are the earliest silk manuscripts with the significance of classic works ever discovered in China. They systematically record contents such as astronomy, calendar, cosmology, and military divination in the pre-Qin period, and are indispensable precious material materials for the study of archaeology, philology, document studies, and the history of thought. The successful return of Order of The Five Elements Decree and The Offence and Defense Divination this time is a model case of China’s recovery of lost cultural relics through international cooperation, and their return and incorporation into the collection can be regarded as another major landmark achievement. This move not only supplements a crucial material chapter to the genealogy of Chinese civilization, but also the successful practice itself is a direct embodiment of the country’s cultural confidence and soft power. It sends a clear message to the world about China’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its civilizational heritage, while providing a successful “Chinese approach” for the repatriation of such cultural assets.

As the original excavation site of the silk manuscripts, Hunan is the most ideal home for these treasures. Their return will enable Hunan Museum to combine the only existing original fragment of the Zidanku silk manuscript in China (which is in its collection) with other cultural relics of the Chu and Han dynasties to build a more systematic and in-depth research, interpretation, and exhibition system for Chu culture. With this as the core, the museum is committed to building a world-class academic highland for Chu culture research.

The return of the silk manuscripts is not only a “repatriation through time and space” of the memory of civilization, but also a harmonious echo of cultural exchanges between China and the United States. Hunan Museum stated that it will take this as a prologue to expand international cooperation, allowing these thousand-year-old ancient scrolls to shine with the glory of the times in their homeland and jointly writing a new chapter in the inheritance of civilization with the world.

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