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Global Times: 75 years on, China, a staunch force for peace and progress, defies the discourse of ‘a strong nation must be hegemonic’

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BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The upcoming October 1 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and it beckons with anticipation. The city of Beijing has been geared up as a vibrant giant flower basket gracefully rose in Tian’anmen Square and workers wove a colorful tapestry of flowers decorations along Chang’an Avenue to welcome guests from across China and the world. Children laughed with their joyous giggles weaving through the air, and adults captured cherished moments with cameras in hand, sending heartfelt blessings to the homeland.

Over the past 75 years, China has transformed from a poor and backward country into a moderately prosperous society in all respects. Today, China ranks among the world’s leading economic powers and is the largest manufacturing, goods trading, and foreign exchange reserve country globally.

Over the past 75 years, China’s circle of friends has also expanded, with diplomatic relations established with a total of 183 countries as of September, contributing to global stability. In September, leaders from China and Africa successfully convened the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, setting forth plans to enhance China–Africa cooperation in the new era. And more events are anticipated to be held between China and other members of the Global South nations in the upcoming months to address development and other global challenges.

Firm commitment to peace, stability

While delivering a speech at the conference marking the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence in June this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that “China’s resolve to stay on the path of peaceful development will not change. We will never take the trodden path of colonial plundering, or the wrong path of seeking hegemony when one becomes strong. We will stay on the right path of peaceful development.”

Chinese civilization is characterized by its unique continuity, inclusiveness, and openness. Since ancient times, China has upheld the principles of valuing harmony and being kind to others. The Chinese nation has consistently pursued diplomatic engagement and trade rather than aggression and expansion, said Wang Yiwei, a professor at China’s Renmin University in Beijing, told the Global Times.

Moreover, historically, China has endured significant suffering from colonialism. These experiences have left an indelible mark on the Chinese psyche, fostering deep sympathy for other groups that face exploitation and oppression. From the challenging early years following the founding of the PRC to its subsequent development, China has continuously strived to support other developing regions, advocating for a more equitable global order, said Wang Yiwei.

From working with African countries under the Belt and Road Initiative and the Global Development Initiative, China is expanding cooperation with other countries worldwide, particularly developing nations and those in the Global South, to promote global development, said Wang Youming, senior research fellow and director at Department for Developing Countries Studies, China Institute of International Studies.

According to the latest data released by China Central Television, currently, China is a major trading partner for over 150 countries and regions. The scale of goods traded has surged from $1.13 billion in 1950 to $5.9 trillion in 2023, with the share of its total volume of imports and exports in the international market increasing from less than 1 percent in 1978 to 12.4 percent in 2023.

A force to safeguard global stability

The development over the past 75 years has significantly enhanced China’s national strength, making it an indispensable cornerstone for maintaining global security, analysts said.

Since 2008, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has sent 46 escort task groups to the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia, providing escort for some 7,300 Chinese and foreign vessels and conducting diverse tasks including anti-terrorism, anti-piracy, joint search and rescues as well as evacuations.

Moreover, China has actively participated in UN peacekeeping operations. China is a main contributor to both UN peacekeeping assessments and the UN’s regular budget, and the largest troop-contributing country among the permanent members of the UN Security Council.

In recent years, the PLA has earnestly implemented the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, built an 8,000-strong standby peacekeeping force, and sent more than 50,000 peacekeepers to UN peacekeeping missions in over 20 countries and regions. More than 1,700 PLA peacekeepers are, as of May 2024, performed their duties in 6 mission areas, including South Sudan, Lebanon and the Abyei region, making positive contributions to world peace and common development.

Lawrence Freeman, a political economic analyst for Africa, told the Global Times at the security and defense forum in Beijing in September that China’s major initiatives, which are to modernize and develop the economy, expand agriculture, and improve the standard of living, are essential goals that all human beings on this planet, regardless of ethnicity, religion or geographic location, strive for.

Advocating for multilateralism

For the past 75 years ago, China has remained a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development and a guardian of the international order. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the PRC, China is also voicing its commitment to promoting the establishment of a new type of international relations centered on cooperation and mutual benefit, and fostering a community with a shared future for mankind, making new contributions to global development, analysts said.

On Monday, while attending the UN Summit of the Future, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi talked about China’s proposals in addressing global challenges.

“All countries, regardless of their size and strength, are equal members of the international community … We need to strengthen the authority of international rule of law, reject the law of the jungle where the strong bully the weak, oppose acts of hegemonism such as unilateral sanctions, protect the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries, promote greater democracy in international relations, and uphold international fairness and justice,” said Wang Yi.

For the past decades, China has put forward a series of important proposals and initiatives, including Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, the concept of building a community with a shared future for humanity, and three major global initiatives, contributing Chinese wisdom and solutions to maintaining world peace and security and receiving positive responses and support from leaders of various countries, Wang Youming said.

In the face of international issues such as the Russia–Ukraine conflict and the Israel-Palestine conflict, China’s initiatives demonstrate their vitality, said the expert, noting that China is also seeking to resolve disputes through dialogue and political means, said Wang Youming.

Moreover, China’s pragmatic cooperation with other countries has encouraged the international community to focus on development issues and fosters high-quality growth for the future, offering Chinese solutions to bridge the development gap for Global South countries, promoting the development of the Global South and injecting positive impetus to global stability, according to the expert.

Analysts also noted that in response to unprecedented global changes, China and developing countries in the Global South are joining forces with a proactive approach, committed to maintaining genuine multilateral mechanisms to achieve common development and share progress with more nations.

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The Price is Right Live™ is going on sale Friday, Oct 4, 2024 for the SPRING 2025 Tour

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Over 60 venues will play host to The Price is Right Live™ interactive stage show this Spring, with more to come! Tickets will go on sale Friday, Oct 4 at 9am (EST) at https://priceisrightlive.com

BOULDER CITY, Nev., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Price is Right Live™ is going on sale Friday, Oct 4, 2024 for the SPRING 2025 Tour Over 60 venues will play host to The Price is Right Live™ interactive stage show this Spring, with more to come!

Tickets will go on sale Friday, Oct 4 at 9am (EST) at https://priceisrightlive.com

THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE™ is making its way across America in a live, interactive stage show this spring. “Come on Down” and be a part of this family friendly stage show (non-televised) offering fans a chance to make dreams come true and relive feelings of nostalgia, while experiencing the same thrilling excitement of winning big, up close, locally and in-person.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE™ will be performing at over 60 venues starting on January 9, 2025 giving randomly selected contestants a chance to play everyone’s favorite games like Plinko™, Cliffhangers™, The Big Wheel™ and even the fabulous Showcase. The show features an array of fantastic prizes, from appliances and electronics to dream vacations and even a brand-new car. Lucky audience members can even win prizes right from their seat.

Special packages will be available for those who consider themselves a Superfan of America’s legendary Game Show; including special gifts, seating and even the chance to spin The Big Wheel™. Check our website for details and packages available.

Playing to packed houses for more than 20 years, THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE™ has entertained millions of guests and given away more than 15 million dollars in cash and prizes. If you’re a fan of “The Price Is Right”™ on TV, you’ll no doubt love this exciting, live (non-televised), on-stage version of the show!

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How an Iraqi Youngster Made a Chinese Small Town Famous: The Story of Ejina

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Guanghua Review from cctv.com Relates the Story Behind the Viral Travel Vlogger and His Hit Series on #ChinaTravel

ALXA LEAGUE, China, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — China’s influencer economy has opened up a new way of life for foreigners residing in the country, giving them opportunities to explore Chinese cuisine, travel, and culture from fresh perspectives. This trend has struck a chord with Chinese fans of the influencers, fueling the popularity of #ChinaTravel. One prime example is “Lao Wang in China“, an Iraqi food vlogger whose social media presence has attracted over 20 million followers. Recently, Lao Wang guest-starred on CCTV digital media’s Beauty in China, embarking on a live-streamed cultural journey in Ejina Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

As expected, it was a hit. Ejina, as a travel destination, garnered massive traffic and discussion on both official and social media platforms, further boosting Lao Wang’s popularity among Chinese audiences.

Beauty in China is a live-streaming digital media program that explores the natural and cultural landscape and brings daily life experiences to viewers. Lao Wang and fellow journalists act as local tour guides and cultural experience officers, offering immersive experiences on platforms like Weibo, WeChat Channels, and Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. From tasting local specialties in the Ejina Populus Euphratica Forest to exploring the vibrant nightlife in a historic neighborhood, Lao Wang’s unique collaboration with Chinese media has allowed viewers from China and beyond to rediscover this small town in northwest China.

 

As a seasoned travel vlogger, Lao Wang showcased his culinary expertise in the program. He shared his first impression of the Inner Mongolian breakfast, commenting, “Once tasted, it’s unforgettable.” He sampled various Ejina delicacies in the Populus Euphratica forest, including milk tea, milk skin, dried camel meat, and camel yogurt, constantly praising each dish. He also revealed, “Every place I visit deeply resonates with me. I want to document each day of my extraordinary life and share the kind, authentic China with my hometown.”

The table filled with unique camel delicacies highlighted Ejina’s camel industry. Dubbed “China’s Camel Town”, Ejina Banner boasts a modern camel processing facility that produces nearly 2 tons of camel milk each day, according to local media reports. A range of camel-related by-products has also been developed, including dried camel meat, camel meat and sand onion pies, braised camel ribs, butterfly-shaped camel hoof dishes, and camel yogurt.

Trailing behind CCTV’s cameras and following Lao Wang’s lead, Ejina has rightly earned its place in the limelight. The captivating destination not only includes the ancient city of Heishui, buried beneath the sands, but also showcases majestic Populus Euphratica trees that proudly pierce through the desert vistas. Juyan Lake truly embodies the poetic imagery from an ancient Chinese verse: “The evening sun and a lonely wild duck fly together, while the autumn water reflects the hues of the sky.” Lao Wang found himself deeply moved by the warmth and hospitality of the Inner Mongolians, coupled with the delightful camel-infused delicacies they offered.

The program featuring a foreign young man’s journey through breathtaking landscapes and exquisite cuisine in collaboration with leading Chinese media has sparked lively discussions across social media platforms. It has also given countless local followers a fresh perspective of their hometown, which has now gone viral. Eager to showcase their pride, they have rallied behind the young man, exclaiming, “Welcome all to the enchanting Ejina!”

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CobbleStone Software Offers Rapattoni Corporation a Powerful Solution for Their Contract Management Needs

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Read on to get an insight on how Rapattoni Corporation transformed its contract management processes by implementing CobbleStone Contract Insight.

PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CobbleStone Software – a recognized Leader in contract lifecycle management (CLM) according to the SPARK Matrix™ Report – shares a real story on how a large organization took its contract management to new levels after incorporating CobbleStone Contract Insight®.

“Our case studies serve as testimonials of real clients that have experienced a significant transformation within their CLM processes by using the industry-leading tools and features that CobbleStone Contract Insight offers,” – Bradford Jones, VP of Sales & Marketing at CobbleStone

Rapattoni Corporation is an application service provider that specializes in software and services for the real estate industry. For over five decades, Rapattoni Corporation has been providing quality software and services for real estate associations.

As with any continuously evolving organization, Rapattoni Corporation required software that could keep up with its growth. While looking for a change from their previous CLM software provider, Rapattoni discovered CobbleStone Software. Thus, it started a journey that led to streamlined processes, powerful AI-backed features, and scalability to grow with the company.

Some features that stood out to Rapattoni that can scale with organization growth include ad-hoc reports, dashboards, report designer, workflows, and document templates.

According to Rapattoni’s Mackenzie M., since implementing CobbleStone Contract Insight, “We have been able to simplify several of our processes, and we have been able to provide more detailed information to our executive team about what is going on in the sales pipeline with less employee time.”

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