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South China Morning Post
01-06-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
China teacher helps shy boy engage with peers by using lucky draw, sparks cheers, laughter
A primary teacher in China who hand-picked an introverted boy in a rigged lucky draw in a bid to help him integrate with his peers has won plaudits on mainland social media. Advertisement A video clip of the incident at an primary school in Luoyang, central Henan province in mid-May has received 6.3 million likes and been forwarded a million times on one leading short video platform alone. The unidentified teacher told her primary two students to draw lots to decide whether they could play outside for the rest of the class or continue with lessons. The shy youngster walks up to the front of the class to draw lots as his classmates give him encouragement. Photo: She said that if a student selected a blank lot, the class could go outside to play. The viral footage shows the teacher calling out the name of a shy boy, who was sitting in a corner of the classroom, to be the class representative. The boy appears to be in a daze for a few seconds before standing up from his seat and walking towards the podium in the front of the classroom while being encouraged by his classmates. Advertisement He was at first nervous at first, but as his classmates continued to encourage him, he grew more relaxed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Luoyang's historical legacy: where ancient art meets modern innovation
BEIJING, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: On May 19, Chinese President Xi Jinping toured the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, central China's Henan province, to learn about local efforts to enhance the protection and utilization of historical and cultural heritage and promote the high-quality development of the cultural and tourism sector. The Longmen Grottoes trace their origins to the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534), when Emperor Xiaowen relocated the capital to Luoyang. Excavation continued through successive dynasties -- including the Eastern Wei Dynasty (534-550), the Western Wei Dynasty (535-556), the Northern Qi Dynasty (550-557), the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and the Song Dynasty (960-1279). The grottoes stand as a testament to the craftsmanship and devotion of countless artisans. Today, the site encompasses more than 2,300 caves and niches, over 2,800 inscriptions, and nearly 110,000 Buddhist statues -- bearing witness to a profound cultural legacy. Drawing on the artistic traditions of Indian cave temples and building upon the elegance of the Yungang Grottoes in north China's Shanxi province, the Longmen Grottoes bring together the style of Northern Wei sculptures and the majestic aesthetic of Tang Dynasty carvings. The result is a harmonious convergence of artistic traditions -- a brilliant expression of Eastern aesthetics that continues to captivate global audiences. In recent years, China has made significant strides in preserving and revitalizing grotto temples. From structural reinforcement and environmental management to digital preservation and monitoring, a range of innovative practices have been made. At the Longmen Grottoes, high-resolution 3D scanning and printing techniques are being used to virtually reconstruct scattered artifacts and restore damaged sculptures, seamlessly integrating fragments through digital technology. A smart digital twin platform brings cultural relics to life online, allows visitors to interact with virtual replicas. The focus has expanded beyond preservation -- heritage is being reimagined as a dynamic narrative, shared through immersive storytelling and innovation. The grottoes, however, are just one piece of Luoyang's broader cultural preservation. Renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage, the city is captivating global visitors with its history and creative approaches to cultural expression. It has made great strides in transforming the deep historical legacy into a vibrant contemporary experience. Drawing from over 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, 4,000 years of urban history, and 1,500 years as an imperial capital, Luoyang is positioning itself as a "City of Museums in the East," with more than 100 museums and memorial halls chronicling its evolution. Digital technology is reviving the past in vivid detail. Scenes of ancient canal transport along a grand canal built during the Sui and Tang dynasties are being reimagined through interactive digital displays. Mobile applications allow users around the world to virtually explore the Longmen Grottoes, while technologies like virtual reality bring Buddhist niches back to life. Meanwhile, creative experiences such as overnight stays in museums that combine immersive role-play with cutting-edge technology are redefining how people engage with cultural heritage. In Luoyang, cultural tourism has become not just popular, but fashionable. Ancient cities and historic streets, long viewed as vessels of history, are increasingly recognized as valuable resources in the cultural economy. Across China, cultural tourism is becoming a powerful driver of economic growth. In Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu province, the integration of industry, urban lifestyles, and traditional culture is producing tangible results. In Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province, a modern identity has taken root -- where centuries-old charm meets digital-age influencers and innovation. By enriching cultural offerings and reimagining the tourism experience, Chinese cities are composing modern chapters in the grand narrative of their historical legacies. The story of Luoyang -- and of many ancient capitals -- is far from over. It is being told anew, with creativity, technology, and a renewed sense of purpose. View original content: SOURCE People's Daily Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
South China Morning Post
20-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China's Xi doubles down on self-reliance, rallying officials to bolster manufacturing
President Xi Jinping says self-reliance in advanced manufacturing is the right path for China and the bedrock for its future economic development, sending a clear message on Beijing's commitment to extending made-in-China advantages as external uncertainties weigh on the economy. Advertisement His comments came on Monday while visiting a state-owned producer of bearings in Luoyang city, Henan province, where he rallied officials to dial up efforts to develop the manufacturing sector. 'China has always adhered to the path of developing the real economy. From the past reliance on imported matches, soap and iron, to now becoming the world's largest manufacturing country with the most complete industrial categories,' Xi was quoted by Xinhua as saying. 'We have taken the right path,' he told workers at the factory of the state-owned Luoyang Bearing Group, whose history dates back to the 1950s and whose products were used in key national projects such as the Three Gorges Hydropower Station and manned spaceships. 'We must continue to empower manufacturing sectors, insist on self-reliance and try to grasp core technologies.' Xi added that China also needs to promote production-education-research integration, as well as the cultivation of a high-calibre labour force. 01:22 China rolls out world's largest fleet of driverless mining trucks powered by Huawei tech China rolls out world's largest fleet of driverless mining trucks powered by Huawei tech The reinforced emphasis on manufacturing and tech upgrades comes at a time when China is locked in a trade and tech rivalry with the United States, and against the backdrop of intensifying geopolitical complexities.
