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2021 BRICS Think Tank International Symposium Held in Xiamen: Grasp important development directions and promote practical cooperation in multiple fields

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On June 10th, the 2021 BRICS Think Tank International Symposium, co-sponsored by the China Council for the BRICS Think Tank Cooperation and the Xiamen Municipal People’s Government, with the theme of “Joining Hands to Build an Innovation Center to Create a Model of BRICS Cooperation” was held in Xiamen. More than 200 think tank experts, scholars and industry representatives from the BRICS countries discussed the construction of the BRICS innovation center through online and offline methods, and jointly sought practical cooperation among the BRICS countries.

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Xiamen is the venue for the ninth meeting of the leaders of the BRICS countries. In December last year, the innovation center of the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution was officially launched here. This year is the first year for the construction of the BRICS Innovation Center.

In the keynote speech at the opening ceremony, Guo Yezhou, Chairman of the China Council for BRICS Think Tank Cooperation and Vice Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, shared some ideas and thoughts on the construction of the BRICS Innovation Center by the China Council. He addressed that to build the BRICS Innovation Center, we must adhere to true multilateralism, uphold the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, strengthen unity, collaboration and strategic docking, and create a win-win and shared cooperation platform. We must persist in open innovation, tap the potential of the BRICS countries in the new generation of information technology, deepen industrial cooperation, integrate innovative resources, and create a pioneering zone for innovation cooperation. It is necessary to adhere to the “three-wheel drive”, focus on the three major areas of policy coordination, talent training, and project development, and create a key link for pragmatic cooperation. It is also important to adhere to sustainable development and realize the “carbon peak and carbon neutral” roadmaps respectively through cooperation and create a new benchmark for green development.

On behalf of the Xiamen Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, Zhao Long, member of the Standing Committee of the Fujian Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Xiamen Municipal Party Committee, expressed warm congratulations on the convening of the seminar and extended a warm welcome to the guests attending the meeting in Xiamen. He mentioned that Xiamen hopes to work with the BRICS think tanks to uphold the BRICS partnership spirit of “openness, tolerance, cooperation, and win-win”, be a good “staff” to study and put forward constructive and operable policy recommendations; be a good “promoter” to tell the story of BRICS cooperation, and spread the voice of BRICS development; be a good “liaison” to sow the seeds of friendship, build bridges of cooperation, and promote the continuous deepening of exchanges and expansion of cooperation among BRICS countries.

Huang Haikun, the vice governor of Fujian Province, expressed that to build the BRICS innovation center in Xiamen is a major historical mission given to Fujian and Xiamen by the Party Central Committee and the State Council. He hopes that everyone can give full play to the role of think tanks in gathering talents, gather the wisdom of BRICS, and work together to build the Xiamen BRICS Innovation Center into a landmark and exemplary cooperation platform for the BRICS countries under the framework of the new industrial revolution partnership.

Anil Kishola, Deputy President of the New Development Bank, announced in his speech that the New Development Bank will actively support the construction of the BRICS innovation center, share best practices and experience, and help the BRICS cooperation and innovation base construction.

Jin Xin, Secretary-General of the China Council for BRICS Think Tank Cooperation and Director of the Research Office of International Department Central Committee of CPC, presided over the opening ceremony. The leaders of the relevant departments of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the leaders of the BRICS think tanks Brazil, Russia, India, and South Africa also gave speeches or video speeches at the opening ceremony. Xiamen City leaders Chen Qiuxiong, Huang Wenhui, Huang Yanqiang, Huang Xiaozhou, Lin Jian and Huang Guobin attended the opening ceremony.

At the seminar held that day, participants from the BRICS think tanks, business, and financial circles conducted in-depth discussions on topics such as promoting the construction of the BRICS innovation center, promoting investment and trade facilitation, and promoting financial innovation cooperation.

A number of guests pointed out that the new round of technological revolutions and industrial changes such as artificial intelligence, big data, and quantum communications have brought new opportunities and new key links to BRICS innovation cooperation. The construction of the BRICS innovation center should take digitization, intelligence, and networking as important development directions, and strive to promote pragmatic cooperation in the fields of digital economy, smart manufacturing, and green and low-carbon.

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Exhibition Dunhuang – A Great Cultural Treasure Opens at Hunan Museum

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Changsha, China, 22nd Jul 2026 – On the morning of June 30, the grand special exhibition “Dunhuang – A Great Cultural Treasure” officially opened at the Hunan Museum. Zhang Xiaogang, Deputy Director of the Dunhuang Academy, Li Lihui, Deputy Curator of the Hunan Museum, and Su Xing, Deputy Curator of the Dunhuang Museum, attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches. Representatives of cultural and museum institutions from inside and outside Hunan, the curatorial team, and journalists from major mainstream media witnessed the launch of the exhibition together.

Rooted in decades of landmark research achievements of the Digital Dunhuang project by the Dunhuang Academy, this major exhibition features more than 200 sets of precious exhibits, including full-scale replicated cave grottoes, high-quality copies of murals and painted sculptures, as well as unearthed relics and ancient documents from Dunhuang. It fully presents the splendid civilization of Dunhuang shaped by over a thousand years of integrated, inclusive and innovative development of diverse civilizations. Hosted in Hunan during the peak summer cultural tourism season, the exhibition enables a cross-temporal dialogue between the desert Silk Road civilization and Hunan’s cultural heritage, creating an ideal environment for cultural communication and widespread public attention.

Regarded as a high-standard landmark exhibition with exquisite collections among all Dunhuang touring exhibitions to date, it breaks the conventional popular and scenario-based display modes of ordinary Dunhuang shows. Centered on three core highlights—the rarity of national treasure-level cultural relics, the uniqueness of exclusive copies crafted by master artists, and the irreplaceable authenticity of original manuscripts from the Library Cave—the exhibition assembles top-tier treasures to deliver a cultural feast integrating scarcity, visual appeal and academic value.

The exhibition gathers over 20 Grade One Cultural Relics of China, including the Northern Wei embroidered Buddhist painting (a cultural relic prohibited from overseas exhibition), Han Dynasty bamboo slips inscribed with the character “Dunhuang”, and the Stele Recording Li Kerang’s Renovation of Mogao Grottoes niches, alongside other national treasures. A large number of original artifacts unearthed from Dunhuang’s Library Cave are also on display, boasting irreplaceable primary historical research value.

Technology breathes new life into the thousand-year-old Dunhuang culture. A VR immersive interactive experience titled “Journey into Dunhuang” is set up at the end of the exhibition hall. Visitors wearing VR headsets can freely explore cave spaces in 360 degrees, observe intricate textures of murals in high definition, and listen to historical stories and cultural connotations behind the artworks. Digital technology injects new vitality into ancient grotto art and realizes in-depth integration of traditional cultural relics and modern technology.

Running through the peak summer visiting period, the exhibition will further boost publicity and promote the charm of Dunhuang culture through featured educational activities, digital displays and original cultural and creative merchandise. More than a cross-temporal encounter between Silk Road civilization and Hunan culture, this exhibition serves as a vivid practice of inheriting, innovating and promoting fine traditional Chinese culture. It allows citizens and tourists to appreciate the millennial aesthetic heritage of Dunhuang, experience the profound grotto art, and feel the glorious integration of Silk Road civilizations through immersive viewing. (Report by Li Xiao)
 

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GoElite Launches Initiative to Help Students Prepare for DHS Final Rule Ending Duration of Status

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Efforts to assist international students on F-1 Student Visas include hosting a free live legal information session with experienced immigration attorneys and university Designated School Officials (DSOs)

United States, 22nd Jul 2026 — GoElite, the global education platform that connects international students with top universities and hybrid programs, today announced an educational initiative aimed at helping international students on F-1 student visas prepare for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’s) final rule ending “Duration of Status” (D/S) for F-1 students. The program includes the publication of educational resources and the hosting of a free live legal information session with experienced immigration attorneys and university Designated School Officials (DSOs). The goal is to enable students to understand the upcoming regulatory changes, their potential impact, and the steps they can take to remain compliant.

“By providing timely, expert-backed guidance, we aim to help F-1 students better understand the rule changes and make informed decisions before they take effect,” said a spokesperson for GoElite. “U.S. immigration policy can be confusing, even for professionals in the field. For this reason, we are focused on making student immigration as manageable as possible.”

The US federal government’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) completed its Final Duration of Status Rule review on June 17 of this year. The review has been published in the Federal Register, so it is now in effect.

In addition to the current resource program, GoElite is about to launch a new website, extensionofstay.com, which is dedicated to helping international students extend their stays in the U.S. after the new rule takes effect.

To join GoElite’s free Extension of Stay seminar to understand the new Duration of Status rule and prepare for the changes ahead, go to: https://goelite.com/events/extension-of-stay

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GoElite is an international education and immigration support organization dedicated to helping international students navigate the U.S. education system and immigration process. Through partnerships with accredited universities, immigration attorneys, and higher education professionals, GoElite provides educational resources, events, and guidance that help students make informed academic and immigration decisions.

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BYORA Group Launches Botanical Home Care Development Platform, Led by Flagship Brand Oracolewood

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The Australian consumer products group brings botanical ingredient development, fragrance creation and household care product design into one connected model.

Australia, 22nd Jul 2026 — BYORA Group Australia Pty Ltd, operating as BYORA Group, announced the launch of its Botanical Home Care development platform, a Group-wide model designed to support the creation of household care products and future consumer brands.

The platform brings together botanical ingredient selection, fragrance development, formulation, packaging design, manufacturing partnerships and international supply-chain collaboration. Its first commercial focus is fabric care, led by Oracolewood, BYORA Group’s flagship botanical fabric care brand.
Rather than positioning botanical home care as a broad lifestyle concept alone, BYORA Group said the platform will focus on turning specific botanical and fragrance ideas into practical everyday products, including laundry washes, laundry scent boosters, garment care products and fabric fragrance mists.

Oracolewood Leads the First Phase
As the first brand developed within the platform, Oracolewood combines fabric care with a more considered approach to fragrance.
Its product direction draws on botanical ingredients, essential-oil-led fragrance development and layered scent profiles. These range from white floral and sandalwood compositions to clean cotton, white musk, rose, aromatic woods and green botanical notes.
Through products across laundry care, garment care and fabric fragrance, Oracolewood is designed to bring a more refined sensory experience to everyday clothing and household fabrics, while maintaining practical performance for regular use.
BYORA Group said Oracolewood will remain the principal brand through which the Group develops and tests its botanical fabric care approach before extending the model into additional household care categories.

A More Connected Product Development Model
Under the new model, fragrance creation, formulation, packaging and manufacturing will no longer be treated as separate stages.
Instead, product concepts will be developed around a shared direction from the beginning. A botanical or fragrance idea may therefore influence not only the formula, but also the product format, packaging materials, visual identity and intended household ritual.
This approach is intended to give BYORA Group and Oracolewood greater consistency across product development while allowing individual collections and fragrance profiles to maintain their own character.
The Group will continue working with international ingredient suppliers, fragrance partners and manufacturing specialists as it expands the Oracolewood range and evaluates future household care categories.

Next Stage of Development
Following the launch of the platform, BYORA Group will focus on expanding the Oracolewood fabric care portfolio, developing additional fragrance directions and strengthening its product development and manufacturing partnerships.
Further announcements relating to new Oracolewood products, market expansion and future BYORA Group household care projects will be released separately as they are confirmed.

Company Information
BYORA Group Australia Pty Ltd is an Australian consumer products company focused on botanical home care. Based in Melbourne, BYORA Group develops household care brands through botanical ingredient development, fragrance creation, product design and international manufacturing collaboration.
Oracolewood is BYORA Group’s flagship botanical fabric care brand, with products spanning laundry care, garment care and fabric fragrance.

 

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