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CGTN: Ringing in 2025, China vows to bring more smiles to its people

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BEIJING, Dec. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CGTN publishes an article on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s annual New Year address. Through looking back China’s achievements in improving people’s well-being and promoting friendship and cooperation with other countries, the article highlights Xi’s important remarks and showcases China’s commitments to providing a better life for people and deepening solidarity and cooperation among the Global South.

On New Year’s Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his annual New Year address from his office in Beijing.

Xi described 2024 as an “extraordinary year,” during which the country marched forward in great strides in the pursuit of Chinese modernization.

The address also featured a promise to bring more smiles to the Chinese people and to strive to create a better future for the world in the year ahead.

‘Real benefits’ to people

Xi said the concerns of the people about jobs and incomes, elderly and child care, education and medical services are always on his mind.

During his tours around China in 2024, Xi visited ordinary people to learn about their lives, from their incomes and housing conditions to healthcare, children’s education and elderly care services.

According to China’s Ministry of Finance, 70 percent of government expenditure in 2024 went toward ensuring the people’s well-being.

A batch of effective measures were released throughout the year to improve people’s lives. Renovations of over 50,000 old urban residential communities began in 2024. Tens of millions of people across China benefited from a multi-billion-dollar consumer goods trade-in program. And the lowering of mortgage interest rates helped 50 million households, equivalent to around 150 million people.

In the first three quarters of 2024, nationwide per capita disposable income stood at 30,941 yuan (around $4,178), an increase of 5.2 percent over the previous year.

Facing the challenges of an aging population, with more than one-fifth of China’s citizens now aged over 60, the central government in 2024 allocated 300 million yuan to support elderly meal assistance programs nationwide while additional initiatives led to the installation of 358,000 in-home care beds.

“Of all the jobs in front of us, the most important is to ensure a happy life for our people,” Xi said in his address.

‘A major responsible country’

“In a world of both transformation and turbulence, China, as a responsible major country, is actively promoting global governance reform and deepening solidarity and cooperation among the Global South,” Xi said in his address.

In 2024, China’s unwavering commitment to embracing the world through high-level opening up and win-win cooperation brought broad opportunities for other countries in their pursuit of modernization.

China’s major trading partners increased from over 140 countries and regions to more than 150 in the 12 months to December 31, and citizens of 54 countries can now enjoy China’s 240-hour transit visa exemptions.

China interacted with partners and friends from the Global South throughout 2024. At the gathering marking the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles and Peaceful Coexistence, Xi put forward eight measures to support Global South cooperation, covering training, youth exchange, economic development, free trade, agricultural cooperation, digital economy, green development and ecological conservation.

Meanwhile, China established five cooperation frameworks with Arab states in innovation, finance, energy, economy and trade, and people-to-people exchanges. It also deepened the synergy of development strategies with Latin American and Caribbean countries, and further upgraded cooperation with Pacific island countries.

Also, the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation saw the announcement of an all-weather China–Africa community with a shared future for the new era. Thus, China pledged to jointly advance modernization with Africa by implementing 10 partnership actions over the next three years.

From pushing for the adoption of the first UN Security Council ceasefire resolution in Gaza in March and the signing of the Beijing Declaration on strengthening Palestinian unity in July to launching the “Friends for Peace” group on the Ukraine crisis with other Global South countries, China’s pursuit of peaceful solutions through dialogue and consensus stood out in 2024 amid rising geopolitical tensions and escalating global instability.

“China will work with all countries to promote friendship and cooperation, enhance mutual learning among different cultures, and build a community with a shared future for mankind,” Xi vowed.

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BE OPEN Art launches the first regional competition of 2025 to support emerging artists of South Asia

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LUGANO, Switzerland, Jan. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BE OPEN Art, an online gallery set up by Elena Baturina’s humanitarian think-tank BE OPEN, continues to run BE OPEN Regional Art, the regional competition for emerging artists aimed to support those whose art best represents their regional, cultural and ethnic identities, for the third year now.

In 2025, the BE OPEN expert community will continue selecting those artists who best represent the artistic tradition of a certain region to feature in the BE OPEN Art gallery and offer them greater visibility.

The first stage of the third year of the programme run will cover the countries of South Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. The stage will traditionally last three months, and the regional winner for South Asia will be announced and awarded 500 euro in early April. And from this stage on, not only each regional winner selected by the public will be awarded a money prize, but the Founder’s favourite as well.

In the meantime, artworks by 20 emerging artists from the listed countries will be posted at the online gallery every month, and a public vote will select the Regional Artist of the Month. At the end of the stage, one of the monthly winners will become the Artist of the Region, based on the amount of votes by the public and the BE OPEN art community members.

The regional competition runs alongside the regular ongoing work of BE OPEN Art, whose experts every month select 20 new artists for the gallery, using online voting to name the Artist of the Month and the Artist of the Year. 

Aiming to support emerging talent, BE OPEN Art selects artists at an early stage of their career who emphasize social consciousness and aesthetical solutions to the wrongs of the contemporary world. The project sees its mission in looking for new influencers in the art scene, and invites everyone to contribute.

BE OPEN is a global initiative to foster creativity and innovation, a think-tank whose mission is to promote people and ideas today to build solutions for tomorrow. It is a cultural and social initiative supported by Austria-based international philanthropist and businessperson Elena Baturina.

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JSAUX Debuts at CES 2025, Showcases Innovative FlipGo Portable Monitor

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HONG KONG, Jan. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tech brand JSAUX will make its first appearance at CES Las Vegas from January 7-10, 2025, at LVCC South Hall 1, booth #32344. Visitors can explore JSAUX’s latest innovations, including the FlipGo Horizon portable monitor and cutting-edge accessories for iPhone.

JSAUX’s Journey to Success

Since its founding in 2016, JSAUX has grown into a global leader in gaming accessories, serving 20 million customers in over 100 countries. Its success is built on:

Comprehensive Ecosystem: JSAUX offers an extensive lineup of gaming accessories for devices like Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go, filling market gaps with solutions like docking stations, cases, and power cables.Proven Quality: With a return rate below 4%, JSAUX products are trusted for their durability and reliability.E-commerce Excellence: A robust online presence and engaged communities on platforms like Discord and Reddit enable real-time feedback and strong customer loyalty.Innovation & Recognition: With 143 patents and accolades like the iF and Red Dot Design Awards, JSAUX delivers groundbreaking products, including the FlipGo monitor, which raised over $1M on Kickstarter.

Featured Products at CES

FlipGo Horizon: A next-gen portable monitor with two 15.6″ screens that enhance productivity. The screens are magnetically attachable, rotatable for horizontal or vertical use, and foldable for easy portability.

BANG!CASE: Designed for iPhone 14-16 Pro models, this case features the BANG!Button, a Bluetooth-powered action button for instant app access. Its retro-futuristic transparent design and orange accents blend style and functionality.

GAMEBABY: A nostalgic iPhone case turning the device into a 90s-style handheld console. The detachable lower portion serves as a d-pad controller for gaming, reattaching seamlessly to protect the phone.

Future Innovations

JSAUX is also developing accessories for the next-generation Nintendo Switch, building on its success with Steam Deck and ROG Ally accessories. The goal remains clear: to provide gamers with a seamless, fully compatible experience.

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PIXIE LEGENDS: The First Fairy-Themed Trading Card Game Brings Enchantment to Kids Everywhere

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PIXIE LEGENDS: A magical fairy trading card game offering screen-free fun, imaginative play, and enchanting adventures for kids.

TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — PIXIE LEGENDS, a brand-new fairy-themed trading card game, has launched, offering young girls and kids everywhere a captivating entry into the world of collectible card games. Designed specifically for children who love fairy tales, princesses, and magic, PIXIE LEGENDS provides a fresh alternative to the TCG (trading card game) landscape, historically dominated by themes more tailored to boys.

Bringing Screen-Free Fun and Magical Adventures for Young Girls

PIXIE LEGENDS was inspired by the creator’s vision to give young girls their adventure in the TCG world. Featuring a collection of fairy and fantasy characters from mystical worlds like Water, Nature, the Moon, and more, PIXIE LEGENDS encourages creativity, social interaction, and imagination—all while remaining screen-free.

✨ A Game of Collecting, Strategy, and Play ✨

PIXIE LEGENDS isn’t just a beautiful card game; it’s designed to be versatile and accessible for players of all ages. Kids can enjoy the game in various modes:

Fairy War Game – Battle with friends, using the cards’ powers to determine who holds the ultimate deck.Quartets Game – Gather and trade cards to create sets of themed fairy characters.Collection Mode – Trade, collect, and organize PIXIE LEGENDS cards in a special fairy-themed album, helping kids develop social skills and trading techniques.

✨ Pixie Worlds and Magical Characters ✨

PIXIE LEGENDS introduces children to five unique, colorful worlds filled with diverse fairies, each with its traits, strengths, and magical abilities:

Green World: Guardians of Nature who communicate with plants and animals.Blue World: Mystical Water Fairies who command the oceans and interact with marine life.Yellow World: Powerful Warrior Fairies symbolizing strength, courage, and love.Purple World: Fairies of Spiritual Energy, Fortune, and Cosmic Power.Silver World: Fairies who command the Weather and Moon, harnessing the forces of the skies.

Each card is crafted with beautiful artwork and classified by rarity, encouraging young players to explore the thrill of collecting common and rare characters.

✨ A Healthy, Screen-Free Activity ✨

PIXIE LEGENDS provides a refreshing, screen-free way for kids to socialize and play, especially when screen time is a concern for many parents. With its emphasis on collection, trading, and imaginative play, PIXIE LEGENDS helps children develop critical social and cognitive skills while fostering friendships and shared interests.

✨ Perfect for Birthdays and Playdates ✨

PIXIE LEGENDS isn’t just a game—it’s a magical experience perfect for girls’ birthdays and after-school playdates. Its enchanting fairy theme makes it an ideal centerpiece for birthday parties, where kids can bond over card battles, trades, and collections, creating lasting memories. For after-school activities, PIXIE LEGENDS offers an engaging, screen-free way for girls to socialize, fostering creativity and collaboration as they explore magical realms together. Parents love how it turns gatherings into moments of fun, learning, and imagination!

✨ Special Launch Offer ✨

To celebrate the release of PIXIE LEGENDS, customers can enjoy special launch prices on all PIXIE LEGENDS products, available exclusively on the official website at [insert website link]. This limited-time offer is the perfect opportunity for families and young collectors to begin their magical journey into the enchanting world of PIXIE LEGENDS.

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✨ About PIXIE LEGENDS ✨

PIXIE LEGENDS was created by a team dedicated to enriching children’s play experiences. It provides a unique product that resonates with young girls who love fantasy, fairies, and adventure. With PIXIE LEGENDS, kids can collect, trade, and play in a world of imagination that celebrates creativity, connection, and magic.

For more information on PIXIE LEGENDS or to schedule an interview with the founder, please contact:

Neriad Hakak

CEO

FairiesAndBeyond.com

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Neriad Hakak, eCommerce and So, 1 9496681585, info@fairiesandbeyond.com, FairiesAndBeyond.com

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