A flag-raising ceremony was held on Wednesday morning at the Golden Lotus Square in Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) to mark the first day of 2025.
As China's national anthem resonated through the square, the country's national flag and the flag of the Macao SAR were hoisted to the top of the masts.
When the two flags reached the top, enthusiastic applauses and cheers erupted from the crowd, who wish the motherland prosperity and Macao an even brighter future.
Macao holds New Year's flag-raising ceremony
As technologies like 5G, VR, and AI become more widely applied in the consumption sector, digital innovations are injecting new vitality into economic growth.
In major sports parks across Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province, new projects featuring scientific innovation such as smart running tracks and AI fitness gyms have added new excitement and enjoyment to traditional sports activities.
Some parks have also launched multiple drone delivery services, as consumers can simply tap their phone screens, and within just a few minutes, their desired products can "fly" right to them.
"It feels great since my order arrived quite fast," said a resident surnamed Dai.
Cultural and tourism landmarks have unveiled innovative ways to engage visitors with the help of new technologies.
In Anyang City, central China's Henan Province, the Yinxu Museum at the Yin Ruins, the site of the last capital of the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC), has adopted the naked-eye 3D technology to present the ancient artifacts to the audience in a refreshing visual format of archaeology experiences.
"By employing high-precision 3D data modeling of cultural relics, along with advanced technologies such as high-definition imaging and enhanced micro-tracing, we aim to vividly convey the rich information hidden within these artifacts, truly bringing our museum's collections to life," said Zhao Qingrong, deputy curator of the Yinxu Museum.
For museums in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, they utilize wearable devices to create immersive panoramic films for visitors.
"This VR headset provides a strong immersive sensory experience, allowing us to easily engage in the virtual environment," said tourist Zhai Xiao.
Digital innovation injects vitality to consumption
