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      Major transport projects completed with more to come in 2025

      2024-12-28 01:28 Last Updated At:04:17

      China has smoothly launched and completed a batch of major transport projects this year, with another batch to come next year, as the Ministry of Transport has expanded its investment in transport infrastructure, said an official of the ministry in Beijing on Friday

      Wu Chungeng, chief planner with the ministry, said that this year has witnessed remarkable progress in transport infrastructure development, including the completion and operation of two cross-sea mega projects enhancing connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.

      One is the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, which forms part of the region's "one-hour traffic circle," while the other is the Huangmaohai Cross-Sea Passage, which is an extension of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

      This year has also seen the opening of the Chizhou-Huangshan High-speed Railway in east China's Anhui Province, and the full operation of the Yinshan-Kunming Expressway, which serves as a vital north-south corridor in China's highway network, according to Wu.

      Additionally, the construction of waterway transport projects, including the Pinglu Canal in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and the Xiaoyangshan North Operation Area container terminal in Shanghai, has been stepped up, he said.

      Meanwhile, the waterway improvement project of the Jingjiang section waterway in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River started construction this year, he added.

      Wu said the ministry is formulating plans for new transport projects in 2025 to improve the national comprehensive transport network, the Yangtze River Economic Belt's transport network, the new western land-sea corridor, intercity connectivity and commuting efficiency, inland waterway systems, and coastal port facilities.

      The ministry will also guide local governments to speed up preparations, including securing funding and resources and streamlining approval process, for the implementation of major projects, he said.

      Major transport projects completed with more to come in 2025

      Major transport projects completed with more to come in 2025

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      Chinese blockbuster movies are a hit in South Africa

      2025-02-26 02:06 Last Updated At:04:17

      Recent Chinese blockbuster movies, which smashed box office records in China during the Spring Festival season, are now finding new and enthusiastic audiences in South Africa.

      An event titled "Following movies to travel China" hosted by the China Media Group (CMG) was held at Nelson Mandela Square, in Johannesburg on Sunday, attracting local residents and movie enthusiasts to show their appreciation for Chinese films.

      Epic fantasy film "Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force" has set the record for the highest box office take for a Chinese-language film in Africa in the past decade and, since its premier here on Jan 30, has become the most popular foreign language film and in the top eight for all films at the South African box office in that time.

      "After watching the movie, I want to visit China, because the scenery, the landscapes in China is just amazing. And how rapidly fast the technology is growing, I want to learn more about the rapidly-growing technology, and you see how China's influence in South Africa is also growing, and that's one of the main reasons why I do want to go and visit China," said a moviegoer named Sidny.

      "I am really excited to see this movie coming out, definitely would love to buy a ticket, bring some of my friends. I really love the Asian community. I watch a lot of animation. It's just an interesting land, an interesting space to explore the culture, the people, really, really different as well. It's a movie that I would love to watch, definitely," said Eugene Nkundlande, another moviegoer .

      With the release of Chinese films such as the animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" and action comedy "Detective Chinatown 1900", African audiences are increasingly interested in Chinese culture and tourism, sparking their curiosity about Chinese history, culture and society.

      "From a very young age, I have always enjoyed watching Chinese movies, films. I grew up watching Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, and those are the icons that sparked my interest in wanting to learn and know more about the culture. And also, the Chinese film have also really played a huge role in that, because now, they make me to understand it even more, because of the way in which they visualize it, so I understand the visuals that they are using and also, their storytelling is very brilliant and they are ranking even top over the Hollywood blockbuster, and it's a really great experience," said Pretty Zungu, a teacher in Johannesburg.

      Chinese blockbuster movies are a hit in South Africa

      Chinese blockbuster movies are a hit in South Africa

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