BEIJING, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A report by CRI Online:

The vivid charm of Huizhou’s century-old intangible cultural heritage comes alive on screen! One Man One Land, an online film focusing on China’s Huizhou intangible cultural heritage, is officially released. With the most simple lens language, it unlocks the cultural veins of Huizhou villages and tells the warmth and perseverance of eastern rural life.

Set against the backdrop of the “Forty Peers’ Shrine Festival”, a century-old intangible cultural heritage inherited in Jixi County, Anhui Province, the film tells a heartwarming story of Li Yan, a live-in son-in-law. Tasked with a crucial mission at the key moment of the shrine festival ritual, he grows from initial timidity and hesitation to bravely taking on the important role of the ritual organizer, ultimately achieving self-growth and responsibility. The creative team filmed on location in Huizhou’s villages, faithfully restoring traditional rituals such as board dragon making, New Year pig sacrifice and community gift distribution. It perfectly blends the mortal fireworks of Huizhou villages with the solemnity of the century-old folk customs, presenting the unique lingering charm of Huizhou’s rural areas at a glance.

Without deliberate dramatic conflicts, the film narrates gently with delicate images, embodying the traditional eastern humanistic spirits of benevolence, righteousness, courage, propriety, wisdom and faith in every rural detail. The authentic performances of the villagers make the warmth of clan inheritance and the sincerity of neighborhood companionship even more touching. They also bring the century-old folk customs out of books, turning them into a vivid living heritage passed down from generation to generation, and fully demonstrating the profound heritage of Huizhou culture.

As an outstanding cultural film rooted in eastern rural China, it reflects the bigger picture through small details, recording the protection and inheritance of traditional folk customs in Chinese villages. More than a window to explore Huizhou culture, it breaks the boundaries of regions and cultures with a heartwarming human story, letting the world see the perseverance of eastern rural China and feel the endless vitality and unique charm of China’s intangible cultural heritage.

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BEIJING, March 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

More and more travelers to Southwest China’s Yunnan province are choosing to stay there longer and longer, and run their own businesses, attracted by the province’s distinctive industries and comfortable living environment, said Wang Ning, secretary of the Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee and a deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature.

The province welcomed 53 million tourist visits during this year’s Spring Festival holiday. Over the past year, about 5.5 million tourists, known as “sojourners” locally, have chosen to stay in Yunnan for more than two weeks at a time, official statistics showed.

“What delights us even more is that a growing number of people are settling in Yunnan to pursue entrepreneurship. Attracted by Yunnan’s unique charm, they aspire for a better life,” Wang said, adding that Yunnan’s charm lies in its “purity, beauty, novelty and uniqueness”.

“Pure nature nourishes simple hearts, which nurture pure dreams. The sea of clouds on Ailao Mountain, the tea forests in Jingmai Mountain and the blue waves of Fuxian Lake, as well as the conversations by the fire pit, the smiling faces at the market and the mutual help in the villages, all help people reconnect with their original dreams and the very purpose they started with,” he said.

Besides, Yunnan’s picturesque landscapes, magnificent scenery and rich culture provide an endless source of inspiration for entrepreneurs, he said. Time-honored crafts, such as the Yi embroidery of Chuxiong, the purple pottery of Jianshui and the silverware of Heqing, have been revitalized by many young entrepreneurs at their workshops.

Wang added that every year Yunnan witnesses new changes that bring new opportunities. In just three to four years, the output of the province’s coffee industry has grown from less than 10 billion yuan ($1.45 billion) to nearly 100 billion yuan. Many sojourners in Yunnan have gone on to open coffee shops, run coffee plantations and sell coffee via livestreaming.

Yunnan’s climate, which is neither severely cold in winter nor unbearably hot in summer, is a huge draw, “offering great potential for the health and wellness tourism and outdoor sports”, he added.

The province also occupies a unique geographical location as a frontier opening up to South Asia and Southeast Asia. The China-Laos Railway has been reporting large passenger and cargo volumes.

“Everyone with a dream and the courage to explore can find their own place in Yunnan,” Wang said.

In recent years, the province has become a magnet for entrepreneurs and expatriates seeking a blend of culture and business opportunities.

After 10 years of the fast pace in Shanghai, Zhang Yu and his wife moved to Dali in Yunnan in 2019, as he believed that as a place welcoming all, Dali was diverse, inclusive and gave newcomers a strong sense of belonging, along with beautiful mountains, waters, ancient towns and ethnic customs.

In April that year, the couple rented a courtyard near Dali Ancient City and converted it into an apartment with rooms available for renting. Their business later expanded to eight courtyards and about 100 rooms, each equipped with a kitchen, stove and refrigerator.

“In the beginning, we just wanted to cover our daily expenses. Later, we found that Yunnan has a very good business environment,” Zhang said.

Chen Yuxin used to sojourn in Dali every year while working in Beijing. In 2023, she moved the headquarters of her company, Wonder Wander Coffee, to Dali to better connect with the source of the products.

Chen said that she has hired many good locals, and is invited to tea parties hosted by the local government routinely to share resources and solve problems. Her company has been growing fivefold every year.

“I met a British couple who had sojourned in Dali for a year. With their help, I’m promoting Yunnan coffee beans in London,” she added.

French traveler and cook Vincent Aguesse has lived in Kunming, the provincial capital, since 2015, married a local woman and opened a French restaurant.

For him, Yunnan’s wild mushrooms are the most unique gift of the land and climate. Every August and September, he combines fresh wild mushrooms with French cooking techniques to create fusion dishes, including chicken braised with wild chanterelles in white wine.

“Food has helped me get to know, adapt to and integrate into life in Yunnan. But my exploration of this land has only just begun,” he said.

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Winners at Southeast Asia’s premier furniture trade show prove Malaysian talent creativity, innovation on par with international standards

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF), Southeast Asia’s largest and leading export-oriented furniture trade show today celebrated Malaysia’s finest emerging furniture designers at its MIFF 2026 Award Ceremony, with winning designs cited as prime examples of outstanding innovation and creativity.

Held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), the awards, comprising MIFF’s flagship FDC (Furniture Design Competition) and two exhibitor prizes – the BPA (Best Presentation Award) and FEA (Furniture Excellence Award), recognise creative excellence in exhibitors and emerging talent at the region’s most global furniture trade show.

Since its launch in 2010, the MIFF FDC has emerged as a vital platform to unveil and grow young, talented designers looking to leave their mark and help shape the future of Malaysia’s furniture design ecosystem. As with the previous editions, MIFF FDC 2026 is instrumental in enhancing industry collaboration and highlighting the creative spirit of design.

The MIFF awards were presented by Ministry of Plantations and Commodities Deputy Secretary General YBhg. Dato’ Razali Mohamad before an international audience of furniture manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, industry influencers and media.

The main MIFF FDC 2026 award went to Jessica Antonius of Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), who received a prize of RM5,000 for ROEL. The second prize of RM3,000 was presented to Doo Jade Qi of Malaysian Institute of Art, for her GLORB and the RM2,000 third prize was awarded to Teh Jian Yin of The One Academy Penang for REKA REKA SERIES. Prathiin Saravanamuthu of Universiti Sains Malaysia received a Special Mention Award for STACKABLOCK.

MIFF FDC 2026 challenged designers under 40 to create bedroom furniture for children aged 5 to 9 years, that balanced imagination with practicality. Themed ‘Playful. Practical. Purposeful: Furniture for Generation Alpha’, winning designs featured a blend of functionality and originality sought after by generation Alpha and their Millennial parents.

Ten finalists from an initial twenty were selected by a regional panel of judges led by Dr. Eric Leong, with the 10 then taking into account on-site and social media public votes – a first for the event – to determine the three main winners. Judging criteria included creativity, functionality, ergonomics, safety, sustainability and presentation.

Aside from cash prizes, winners received trophies and certificates, with all finalists also presented with certificates of participation. All in all, MIFF FDC 2026 received 138 entries from 37 design institutions and private firms vying for top honours.

The Best Mentor Award of RM2,000 went to Ooi Aik Khong from the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), with the lecturer taking home the award again after winning in 2021. APU also claimed a second consecutive Best Institution Award.

The MIFF 2026 Best Presentation Award, where winners are judged on booth design, creativity, construction and presentation, went to Chuanheng Furniture Products Sdn Bhd. Foshan Linsy Home Co., Ltd. took second place and Zhin Sheng Furniture Sdn Bhd, third place. ELK-Desa Furniture Products Sdn Bhd received the Informa Better Stands, whilst xOrdinary received the Special Mention Award, with chief judge Enrico Cleva of EC & CO, Italy, highly commending all winners and entries.

MIFF 2026’s top Furniture Excellence Award, Platinum Award went to Eastern Decorator Sdn Bhd. Luxury Sleep Products Sdn Bhd took Gold Award and Instyle Sofa Sdn Bhd, the Silver Award. The Judges’ Commendation Award in the Household and Office categories were presented to Best-Beteck Furniture Sdn Bhd and Heshan Zonman Furniture Limited, respectively. The entries, in a category that encourages aesthetic, creative and visionary designs, were judged by a panel led by Zilahi Imre of Fast Forward Editorial SRL, Romania.

MIFF General Manager, Ms Kelie Lim said: “My heartiest congratulations to our winners for their outstanding concepts and execution. It bodes well for the industry that we have such inspired designers committed to design excellence and innovation, which complements the overall creations and creativity that are a trademark of MIFF exhibitors and manufacturers. MIFF has been at the forefront of ensuring the sustainable growth of Malaysian furniture for more than 30 years, and we will continue to nurture more emerging talent to ensure there is no lack of exceptional designers bold enough to envision a brighter future for the industry.”

MIFF 2026’s awardees today take their place of pride among past winners who have promoted the domestic industry on a global scale through original, design-oriented products while encouraging the creation of quality furniture with a distinctive Malaysian identity that meets the evolving demands of the international supply chain.

Now into its 32^nd edition, MIFF 2026, from 4-7 March, launched at two venues: MITEC and the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL). With its signature ‘1 Fair, 2 Venues, 17 Halls’ concept, the event spans 100,000 square metres of total exhibition space, assembling close to 700 exhibitors and 20,000 buyers from 140 countries and regions.

For a look at MIFF 2026’s award-winning designs and more information on the rapid progress of Malaysia’s furniture industry, visit MIFF at www.miff.com.my and MIFF FDC at www.mifffdc.com. For the latest news and insights, follow Furnish Now by MIFF on Facebook or contact the MIFF team at info@miff.com.my.

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About MIFF (www.miff.com.my)
MIFF is the largest and leading export-oriented furniture trade show in Southeast Asia, showcasing the widest collection of Made-in Malaysia wooden furniture, home furniture, and office furniture. Since 1995, MIFF is a one-stop platform connecting a wider community of 20,000+ buyers from 140 countries and regions. MIFF is organised by Informa Markets, which is a part of Informa PLC, a leading B2B information services group and the largest B2B event organiser in the world.

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SHANGHAI, March 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Jiahui International Cancer Center (JICC) has stabilized a U.S. patient with advanced non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and Parkinson’s disease using ivonescimab, a novel immunotherapy currently available only in China.

The 70‑something patient had exhausted all standard lines of treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States. His doctors recommended ivonescimab, the first approved PD‑1/VEGF bispecific antibody for solid tumors. After a video consultation in late November scheduled within a week of their initial inquiry, the family chose Jiahui International Cancer Center in Shanghai for its multidisciplinary expertise and U.S.‑trained Medical Oncology Chief Dr. XUAN Linli.

During treatment, the patient developed immune‑related complications requiring ICU care. The cancer center rapidly coordinated oncology, neurology, critical care, and expert input from ivonescimab principal investigator Dr. Zhou Caicun. His condition has since stabilized, with ongoing care focused on disease control.

As a tertiary international hospital partnered with Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Jiahui provides seamless international patient pathways, from remote consultations to travel coordination and continuous family updates.

The patient’s daughter said, “We are deeply grateful for the dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts of the entire Jiahui team: the doctors, nurses, kitchen and cleaning staff, the international team and front desk, and the care aides. My father would especially like to express his heartfelt thanks to Ms. Cui, who has cared for him every day since his admission. Beyond her attentive bedside care, she has offered him encouragement, comfort, and hope.”

China’s breakthrough oncology innovations are creating new options for patients worldwide. JICC continues to draw growing inquiries and referrals from North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, establishing Shanghai as a global hub for advanced cancer care.

The full story: https://jiahui.com/en/news/181

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International Patient Services

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WhatsApp: +852 4619 1904

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UGREEN, a leading global consumer electronics brand, officially announces Indonesian actor and musician Iqbaal Ramadhan as its Brand Ambassador for Indonesia. The partnership connects UGREEN’s vision of empowering people through technology with Iqbaal’s creative energy that flows between music, film, and art.

For UGREEN, “Activate Your Beat” is more than a message — it is the expression of a brand philosophy: to create technology that keeps life in motion. The company’s expansion across product categories and innovations has always aimed to inspire users to unleash their creativity and live with confidence.

“I always carry something that shows personality,” said Iqbaal with a grin. “For example, my T6 Magic Wireless Earbuds — they can actually express themselves on their little screen. It’s fun, creative, and personal, which is exactly how I see UGREEN as a brand. If I had to describe UGREEN in three words, they would be active, thoughtful, and creative. That’s what ‘Activate Your Beat’ means to me — finding your rhythm and letting technology keep it alive.”

Through this collaboration, UGREEN highlights how technology can serve as a creative companion rather than just a tool. The MagFlow Series Power Bank and Wireless Charger keep Iqbaal powered throughout his hectic schedule, while the T6 Magic Wireless Earbuds immerse him in music whether he’s creating or relaxing between takes. The NAS DXP4800 Plus Smart Storage System safely houses his recordings and video files, ensuring that inspiration is always within reach. Together, they represent a seamless ecosystem designed to keep users’ creativity flowing — no matter where life takes them.

UGREEN continues to expand in Indonesia, focusing on smarter and more human-centered technology — empowering users to stay powered, inspired, and in rhythm. Because in every beat, there is potential waiting to be activated.

To learn more about UGREEN’s products and the “Activate Your Beat” campaign, visit here.

About UGREEN

UGREEN is a global-leading consumer technology company. Since its founding in 2012, UGREEN has upheld its core values of being user-centric, sincere, and dedicated. With a global presence under the renowned “UGREEN” brand, its business covers over 180 countries and regions, serving more than 300 million users.

UGREEN is committed to empowering users worldwide to unlock their full potential, delivering on the brand slogan of “More For You”.

For more information, please contact: pr@ugreen.com 

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