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^{Twenty diplomats of 18 countries, visited QI-ANXIN on the morning of March 30.} 

BEIJING, April 1, 2022 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/–

Twenty diplomats of 18 countries visited QI-ANXIN on the morning of March 30.

The diplomatic delegation had in-depth exchanges and discussions with Chairman Qi Xiangdong and President Wu Yunkun of QI-ANXIN Group on the company’s achievements in ensuring network security for the 2022 Beijing Winter Games. QI-ANXIN shared the solutions, products and services for building national-level cybersecurity systems in the fields of energy, finance, industrial control and critical information infrastructure. Afterwards, the delegation visited the company’s cybersecurity operation center, industrial control laboratory and forensic laboratory.

“We are very happy to come to QI-ANXIN for communication today. Network protection has become an important part of national defense, and I hope we can take this opportunity to increase our understanding of cybersecurity technology and China’s hi-tech companies like QI-ANXIN in this field,” said by the diplomat on behalf of the 20-member delegation.

One of the diplomats asked in detail about the challenges faced and innovative technologies adopted by QI-ANXIN in securing the network for the Winter Games. Chairman Qi Xiangdong expressed his willingness to share the company’s successful experience in cybersecurity for the 2022 Beijing Winter Games and provide cybersecurity services and capabilities to partner countries.

Nowadays, global countries face a number of challenges to cyber security. According to the Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2021 released by Interpol, the top five cyber threats Africa currently facing are: online scam, digital extortion, business email compromise, ransomware and botnets. A report released by UAE cybersecurity firm DarkMatter shows that three-quarters of oil and gas companies in the Middle East have some forms of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and that the financial, oil & gas, public utilities and transportation infrastructure sectors are frequently subject to cyber-attacks.

It is known that QI-ANXIN has carried out network security business in Europe, South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and provided cybersecurity services and solutions for some large Chinese enterprises “going global” and overseas branches of major Chinese commercial banks. In 2021, QI-ANXIN participated in the cybersecurity construction of critical infrastructure sectors and important government agencies in Indonesia, Algeria, Angola, Ethiopia and other countries.

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) — Tommy Hilfiger, owned by PVH Corp has announced that applications for the fourth edition of the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge are open.

The global programme echoes Tommy Hilfiger’s sustainability vision to Waste Nothing and Welcome All, amplifying and supporting new voices in the world of social entrepreneurship who are shaping scalable and disruptive innovations to create a more inclusive future of fashion.

“The Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge aims to bring together entrepreneurs from all walks of life, investing knowledge and resources to unlock the unique power of their innovations,” said Tommy Hilfiger.

“As an entrepreneur myself, I always wanted to build a global lifestyle brand that is inclusive of everyone — a philosophy that continues to live through this challenge. I truly believe that by coming together we can drive a future of meaningful and long-lasting change.”

In line with Tommy Hilfiger’s commitments towards inclusion, diversity, and acknowledging the gap in equity and equal opportunities, individuals from historically underrepresented communities, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), people with disabilities and women, are strongly encouraged to apply this year.

Applications can be submitted by April 29, 2022, according to a statement.

Tommy Hilfiger is inviting fans of the brand to participate in the first phase of the challenge as Digital Judges. They will help the brand narrow down all applications to the Top 50. Interested applicants are invited to apply until April 20, 2022.

The top 50 applicants will then be narrowed down to six finalists through an internal procedure. Each finalist will be invited to further develop their business plan with the support of dedicated Tommy Hilfiger and external experts ahead of the final event.

With training from an experienced pitch coach, each finalist will then present their concept to a jury panel and internal Tommy Hilfiger associate audience at the global Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge final event in early 2023.

More information about the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge, including how to apply, is available at https://responsibility.pvh.com/tommy/fashion-frontier-challenge/.

— BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — Marking the 50th anniversary of the normalisation of China-Japan diplomatic ties, a well-planned exhibition of cultural relics titled ‘Terracotta Warriors and Ancient China – Legacy of Qin and Han Civilizations’ will open in Kyoto, Japan on March 25.

This is according to the Shaanxi History Museum (Shaanxi Cultural Relics Exchange Center) in Xi’an, China, in a statement.

More than 120 pieces (groups) of cultural relics, including the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the Qin Dynasty, have arrived in Japan by sea and will be exhibited in Japan soon, marking a new chapter in cultural exchanges between China and Japan.

The exhibits were gathered from 17 cultural and museum institutions including the Shaanxi History Museum and the Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum of China.

There are more than 120 pieces (groups) of cultural relics, including stone artifacts, bronzes, gold vessels, jade articles, Qin bamboo slips and other precious cultural relics from the Western Zhou Dynasty, the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Qin and Han Dynasties, with a time span of more than 1,000 years from the Western Zhou Dynasty to the late Eastern Han Dynasty.

The exhibition Terracotta Warriors and Ancient China – Legacy of Qin and Han Civilizations will open in Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art on March 25, and will then tour Shizuoka, Nagoya and Tokyo. The entire exhibition will last nearly a year.

As the first stop of the exhibition, Kyoto has deep roots with Chinese culture and the ancient capital Xi’an. Local citizens and tourists are looking forward to this feast of cultural relics from Shaanxi, a province with rich cultural resources in China.

Xi’an, the hometown of the Terracotta Warriors and known as Chang’an in ancient times, is one of the four ancient capitals of civilisation in the world. As a capital with the longest time and the most dynasties in China, Xi’an has retained its splendid ancient civilisation.

— BERNAMA

· Consumers are traveling to see the people and places they love, celebrate important life events, embark on wish list trips, experience in-person events, and to seek greater wellness and self-care
· 86% of respondents are planning to spend more or the same on travel in 2022 compared to a typical pre-pandemic year^¹

NEW YORK, March 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — American Express (NYSE:AXP) released the American Express Travel: 2022 Global Travel Trends Report^¹ today, which shows people are looking forward to more trips than last year and planning to spend more or the same on travel in 2022 compared to a typical pre-pandemic year. The report, based on data from the United States, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Japan, India and the United Kingdom, reveals consumers are traveling to see the people and places they love, celebrate important life events, embark on wish list trips, experience in-person events, and to seek greater wellness and self-care. In Q4 2021, global Card Member bookings made through American Express Travel were up 24% compared to 2019 and have continued to strengthen in 2022.

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“The pandemic has made all of us, including travelers, assess what is truly important,” said Audrey Hendley, President of American Express Travel. “The Global Travel Trends Report shows that tourists are making up for lost time and being thoughtful about who they travel with, the places they visit, the brands they support, and how they spend their money as the travel industry moves forward.”

Top insights from the American Express Travel: 2022 Global Travel Trends Report^¹ include:

· The world is ready to travel: 74% of respondents agree they are willing to book a trip for 2022 even if they might have to cancel or modify it later^¹. This is up from 56% last year^².
· Spending on travel is outpacing pre-pandemic levels: 86% of consumers expect to spend more or the same on travel in 2022 compared to a typical pre-pandemic year^¹.
· Tourists want to travel more frequently: 62% of respondents plan on taking 2-4 trips in 2022 and 76% of respondents agree they plan to travel more with family in 2022 than they did in 2021.
· Tourists are seeking out brands that prioritize supporting local communities: 81% of respondents want to visit destinations where they can immerse themselves in the local culture and want the money they spend while traveling to go back to the local community.
· Dream destinations are becoming a reality: 55% of respondents want to book a once-in-a-lifetime vacation this year; especially true for Millennials (67%) and Gen Z (65%).
· As entertainment returns so do trips tied to in-person events: 56% of respondents stated they held off on traveling for major entertainment events last year but have plans to return to these types of events this year.

As travel momentum continues to grow, American Express Travel offers exclusive access and value, unique programs and benefits, and access to best-in-class travel expertise through American Express Travel Consultants who back Card Members with any type of trip.

The full American Express Travel: 2022 Global Travel Trends Report can be found here.

^¹Survey Methodology: This Amex Trendex online poll was conducted by Morning Consult between February 3- 11th, 2022 among a national sample of 2,000 US and 1,000 travelers in Australia, Canada, India, Japan, Mexico, the UK, and the US who have a household income of at least $70K and defined as adults who typically travel by air at least once a year. Results from each market’s survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.

^²Survey Methodology: This Amex Trendex online poll was conducted by Morning Consult between January 15-24, 2021 among a national sample of 1,000 travelers in Australia, Canada, India, Japan, Mexico and the U.K., and 2,000 in the U.S. $70k+ USD household income (HHI) equivalent in Australia, Canada, Japan, the U.K. and the U.S., $50k+ USD equivalent HHI in Mexico, and $20k+ USD equivalent household income in India. Travelers defined as adults who traveled by air at least once in 2019. Results have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points in the U.S.; plus or minus 3 percentage points in the other countries.

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–BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The 2021-2022 golden tourism season of Changjiang Li Autonomous County is in full swing and will conclude at March-end.

According to a statement, the tourism season consists of a series of tourism and cultural activities themed ‘climbing mountains in winter and appreciating flowers in spring’.

Changjiang County is located in the west of China’s Hainan Free Trade Port and is known as ‘China’s Kapok town’. It has become a popular springtime destination on Hainan Island for its gorgeous Kapok.

Also, Changjiang County has recently been awarded the title of ‘Hainan Forest City’, according to The Convergent Media Center of Changjiang County.

In Changjiang, visitors can appreciate the kapok flowers next to the Changhua River and visiting the Bawangling Forest is a must, as well as mountain climbing at the Nature Reserve. The series of attractions has become a signature experience for those travelling in Changjiang in winter and spring.

Every year from February to March, the picturesque scenery of mountains and kapok woods along the Changhua River form what’s called ‘The Ten-Mile Natural Gallery’. The Changhua River banks are transformed by a gorgeous kapok red.

The well-known Bawangling Forest Nature Reserve also adds brilliance to the Changjiang scenery. Here, visitors can not only climb cliffs, trek in jungles, trace the river’s source and explore caves, but also appreciate the Hainan gibbon, rarer even than the giant panda.

In addition to the unique beautiful natural scenery, Changjiang also boasts the rich customs of Li villages. The Hongshui Village of Wangxia Town is a Li ethnic group village which still retains the ancient boat house, known as the ‘living fossil of Li culture’.

— BERNAMA