China Media Group (CMG)'s ultra-high-definition broadcast vehicles have begun their journey from Beijing to Harbin, where they will provide coverage for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Asian Winter Games, along with several key sports events.
Set to open on February 7 in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang Province, the Games will mark China's first major international winter sports event since the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. This year's edition will feature record participation, with over 1,500 athletes from 34 countries and regions.
The first batch of the fleet, distinguished by their iconic "Chinese Red" color, departed from CMG's headquarters on Guanghua Road on Friday. These vehicles, previously deployed during the Beijing Winter Olympics and the 2023 National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Sanya, are equipped with cutting-edge technology to ensure broadcasts meet Olympic standards.
In Harbin, the fleet will cover a range of winter sports events, including figure skating, short track speed skating, halfpipe events, cross-country skiing, and biathlon, in addition to the opening and closing ceremonies.
The 1,300-kilometer journey from Beijing to Harbin is expected to take three days, with a total of 30 vehicles being sent to the Games. Some of these vehicles also served in covering the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, continuing CMG's tradition of delivering top-tier international sports broadcasts.
CMG's broadcast vehicles head to Harbin for Asian Winter Games
China remains a popular destination for global investment, Morgan Stanley's China chief economist Xing Ziqiang said in a recent interview in Beijing.
At the start of the new year, foreign enterprises are accelerating their business expansion in China, seizing opportunities in its thriving economy.
As a leading foreign economist specializing in China's economy, Xing focuses on helping global investors better navigate and invest in the Chinese market.
"The structural adjustments in China are full of highlights, whether it's the internationalization of the renminbi, the booming bond market, or the new quality productive forces, all of which have already achieved a certain scale, produced benefits, and fostered an ecosystem. These developments offer diversified opportunities that are of great interest to foreign investors," said Xing.
Since the beginning of the year, Xing's team has already outlined a nationwide research plan.
They plan to visit cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, as well as inland cities like Hefei and Chengdu, to conduct on-the-ground assessments of businesses.
At a tech park in Beijing's Haidian District, Xing expressed amazement at the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence.
"It was truly eye-opening to see so many practical applications of new quality productive forces being integrated with users and taking root in real-world scenarios. In this global wave of technological revolution, many AI models in China are well integrated into people's everyday life. Once these technologies reach the application stage, China consistently delivers numerous breakthroughs. Global investors have always viewed China as an indispensable hub for global investment," said Xing.
China remains popular destination for global investment: economist
