China Media Group (CMG) on Tuesday launched a multimedia series highlighting the modernization endeavors in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, a city cluster and one of the most open areas in China with economic vitality.
The Greater Bay Area is composed of nine cities in Guangdong Province -- Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing, and two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao.
Among the multimedia series is a 100-episode program titled "Comprehensively Deepening Reform and Standing at the Forefront of the Greater Bay Area", which will provide an in-depth, panoramic look at the pioneering spirit and progress of the Greater Bay Area in advancing China's modernization.
Additionally, Putonghua or Mandarin Chinese speech and performance activities for primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong were also launched, aiming to deepen Hong Kong youths' understanding of the profound history connecting the city to the motherland.
At the event, the CMG also premiered a special song titled "Blooming into the Future" to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland.
The song's unique musical appeal and penetrating power showcase the thriving and integrated development of the Greater Bay Area, further inspiring Macao residents' patriotic enthusiasm and joint pursuit of prosperity with the Chinese mainland.
With the ever deepening integration of "thoughts + art + technology" in its communication endeavors, the CMG will cooperate closely with the nine cities and the two special administrative regions in the Greater Bay Area to showcase the area's special charm.
China Media Group launches multimedia series on modernization efforts in Greater Bay Area
Beijing's consumer gold market has been running hot during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, despite recent rises in the gold price on international markets.
Last week, the main contract for gold futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange (COMEX) has risen to over 2,600 U.S. dollars per ounce.
At a gold shop in Beijing's Xicheng District, the price of pure gold jewelry went up to about 737 yuan (about 104 U.S. dollars) per gram, but many shoppers are still looking to buy gold jewelry especially during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday and the end-of-summer wedding season.
"It is now more than 700 yuan (about 98.7 U.S. dollars) per gram, but when we were here about two months ago, it was only just above 600 yuan (about 84.6 U.S. dollars) per gram," said a customer.
"I'm getting married, so I came to have a look. Even if the price goes up, we still have to buy it," said another customer.
"I had nothing to do during the holidays, so I came here to take a look [at the gold jewelry]. I just bought a lucky charm bead and now I want to take a look at the bracelet," said another customer.
At the shop's gold investment counter, many consumers have been making inquiries about gold bars, which has long been considered a safe investment, although experts recommend caution in the rising gold market.
At the shop's gold investment counter, many consumers have been inquiring about gold bars, which have long been considered a safe investment. However, experts recommend caution in the rising gold market.
"Many investors will buy gold bars for medium- to long-term investment based on their expected price as part of their overall family asset allocation. We suggest that investors be more rational in their decisions," said Li Yang, a senior gold investment analyst.
Beijing consumer gold market remains hot despite rising prices
