The second season of "Whispers of the Brush: Classics of Chinese Calligraphy," a joint cultural production by China Media Group (CMG) and the China Calligraphers Association, is set to debut.
A launch ceremony for the program was held in Beijing on Monday.
This new season features masterpieces from the rich history of Chinese calligraphy, including 18 famous works from regions like Henan, Shaanxi, Shandong, and Gansu.
Through expert commentary, time travel scenario interpretation, on-site interaction, and cutting-edge technologies like Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Artificial Intelligence, the program brings these representative works to life.
It offers a dynamic exploration of the roots of Chinese civilization and enduring legacy, providing audiences with an engaging journey through its artistic heritage.
Building on the success of its first season, the second season of the program innovatively integrates modern art forms such as music, dance, and drama. It also uses various technological tools to arouse the public's yearning for and pursuit of calligraphy art.
Season 2 of Chinese calligraphy-themed program set to debut
Season 2 of Chinese calligraphy-themed TV program makes debut
The Chinese capital of Beijing marked a significant milestone in expanding its trade connections with Central Asia on Wednesday morning, with the launch of its first ever freight train to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.
The train, carrying 90 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) filled with exports, departed from Beijing's railway logistics center and will arrive in Tashkent in 14 days.
The cargoes carried by the train, valued at over 16 million yuan (about 2.2 million U.S. dollars), are mainly goods such as fresh air ventilators, compressors, engines, and thermostats, which are all made in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. This has also been a significant step toward the region's outward-oriented economic development.
"For the launch of this freight train, we have developed a customized transportation plan based on the needs of enterprises. As for organizing the transportation, we have prioritized planning, empty container allocation, loading and transportation, and customs clearance in a bid to establish a fast channel for the train's operation," said Zhang Shusheng, manager of the marketing department of Beijing's railway logistics center.
The opening of the train route will provide important support for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region to strengthen economic ties with Central Asian countries and build high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.
The Central Asia freight trains connect major destinations in five Central Asian countries with various Chinese cities including Tianjin, Xi'an, Jinan, Hefei, and Lianyungang. Since July 2020, 32 dedicated freight train routes between China and Central Asia have been established.
Beijing launches first direct freight train to Central Asia
