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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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Lily and Lime Named Winner Of The Knot Best Of Weddings 2026

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  • 20th Annual Best of Weddings Awards Recognizes Top Wedding Wedding Professionals Across U.S.

California, US, 1st February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Lily and Lime is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a 2026 ­­winner of The Knot Best of Weddings. This marks the 9th year Lily and Lime have been named as The Knot Best of Weddings award winner. This accolade represents the top local wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples on The Knot, a leading all-in-one wedding planning resource offering a comprehensive suite of digital tools to help couples throughout their planning journey. 

In its twentieth annual year, The Knot continues its long-standing tradition of supporting the expertise and outstanding service of local wedding professionals with The Knot Best of Weddings 2026. As a trusted source for couples searching for top wedding vendors across the country, this prestigious award honors those vendors on The Knot deemed by couples as reliable, dependable, and consistently delivering quality service. 

To determine the winners, The Knot assessed thousands of user reviews for 200,000+ wedding professionals within its Vendor Marketplace across various categories—planners, venues, officiants, musicians, DJs, florists, photographers, caterers, hair and makeup artists, and more—to find the top vendors of the year. Vendors who have received at least 7 reviews on The Knot with an average score of 4.5+ in 2025 received The Knot Best of Weddings Award. These winners represent the top wedding professionals that best embody what matters to couples in their wedding planning journey.

The Knot supports local wedding professionals through The Knot Vendor Marketplace, where couples can search, compare, and connect to book any of the hundreds of thousands of local wedding professionals across the country all in one place. Each vendor Storefront  features insightful reviews, real wedding photos, and details about the vendor and their services. The Knot Best of Weddings award gives couples the confidence to book the best vendors to bring their wedding visions to life. In combination with years of trusted content, The Knot’s innovative technology helps all couples seamlessly plan a wedding that’s authentically them.

Wedding professionals who win The Knot Best of Weddings are members of WeddingPro, The Knot Worldwide’s business-to-business wedding brand. As the largest wedding Vendor Marketplace and community for wedding professionals, WeddingPro connects small businesses with millions of engaged couples each year on The Knot and WeddingWire, as well as with hundreds of thousands of pros in the industry. Through its online marketplaces, performance insights, educational programs, and community-building events, WeddingPro is dedicated to giving wedding professionals access to the largest community of couples, a network of pros and data-backed guidance to help them grow their businesses.

For more information about Lily and Lime, please visit us on The Knot here.

About Lily & Lime

Founded in 2016, Lily & Lime is a nationwide wedding photography and videography company built around the needs of modern couples. With a network of seasoned photographers and videographers, Lily & Lime has worked with thousands of couples, capturing weddings of all styles and sizes.

The company was created in response to a common challenge in the wedding industry: a booking process that felt overly complex and unnecessarily expensive. Lily & Lime set out to simplify the experience while preserving the quality, artistry, and care couples expect for their wedding day. This approach, centered on transparency, ease, and consistency, has earned widespread recognition, including nine The Knot Best of Weddings awards, induction into the The Knot Hall of Fame, and seven WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards.

By offering a streamlined, transparent process from booking to final gallery delivery, Lily & Lime helps couples navigate their wedding planning journey with greater ease and confidence.

About The Knot

The Knot is a leading all-in-one wedding planning resource offering a comprehensive suite of digital tools to help couples throughout their planning journey. Powering wedding celebrations through technology, the brand offers The Knot Vendor Marketplace, which connects couples with more than 200,000 local wedding professionals, and personalized wedding websites, invitations, and registry services. The most trusted authority on wedding planning, The Knot reaches a majority of engaged couples in the US through TheKnot.com; a leading wedding planning app with the most 5-star reviews on iOS and Android, The Knot Wedding Planner; The Knot national wedding magazine; and The Knot book series. Since its inception, The Knot has inspired approximately 25 million couples to plan a wedding that’s authentic to them. Visit The Knot online at TheKnot.com and follow on social media: @TheKnot on TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest and Threads and Facebook.com/TheKnot.

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Suha Atiyeh on How Photography Should Serve the Experience, Not Control It

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  • A Perspective on Creative Presence in Contemporary Photography

Washington DC, US, 1st February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, In an era where photography is increasingly shaped by trends, presets, and performance metrics, Suha Atiyeh offers a counterpoint rooted in restraint, attentiveness, and human connection. Based in Washington, DC, Suha Atiyeh approaches photography as a practice of observation rather than orchestration. Her work reflects a belief that meaningful images are created when the photographer supports the experience unfolding in front of the lens, instead of directing or interrupting it.

This philosophy has resonated with clients and collaborators who value authenticity over spectacle. Suha Atiyeh argues that when photography becomes overly controlled, the emotional and contextual truth of a moment is often diminished. The role of the photographer, in her view, is not to dominate the environment but to respond to it thoughtfully.

Reconsidering Control in Modern Photography

Contemporary photography culture often prioritizes precision, visual uniformity, and technical dominance. While these elements have their place, Suha Atiyeh believes that an excessive focus on control can distance both the subject and the photographer from the experience itself. When every detail is premeditated, the image may be technically sound but emotionally hollow.

Suha Atiyeh encourages a different approach, one that allows space for unpredictability. By relinquishing the need to manage every variable, photographers can remain present and responsive. This presence enables images to reflect not only what something looked like, but how it felt to be there.

Photography as an Act of Participation

For Suha Atiyeh, photography is not a detached act of documentation. It is a form of participation that requires emotional intelligence, patience, and humility. Rather than imposing a narrative, the photographer becomes part of the environment, observing subtle shifts in expression, movement, and atmosphere.

This mindset places trust at the center of the creative process. When subjects feel unobserved rather than scrutinized, they are more likely to exist naturally within the frame. Suha Atiyeh notes that some of the most resonant images emerge when subjects forget about the camera altogether.

Letting the Experience Lead

Suha Atiyeh emphasizes that photography should adapt to the experience, not reshape it for the sake of an image. This principle applies across genres, whether documenting people, spaces, or transitional moments. By allowing experiences to unfold without interruption, the resulting images retain a sense of honesty that cannot be manufactured.

This approach also challenges the idea that every moment needs to be optimized for visual impact. According to Suha Atiyeh, restraint is often more powerful than embellishment. A quiet moment, when handled with care, can communicate depth more effectively than a highly stylized scene.

Moving Away from Performative Imagery

The rise of social platforms has influenced how photography is consumed and created. Images are often evaluated by their immediate visual appeal rather than their lasting emotional resonance. Suha Atiyeh cautions against allowing this dynamic to dictate creative choices.

Instead of producing images designed for rapid consumption, Suha Atiyeh advocates for work that rewards prolonged viewing. Photography that serves the experience invites the viewer to slow down, observe, and connect with what is happening within the frame.

A Practice Grounded in Awareness

Suha Atiyeh’s perspective reflects a broader commitment to intentional creativity. Her process prioritizes listening, adaptability, and respect for context. Technical skill remains important, but it functions as a foundation rather than the focal point.

By centering the experience, Suha Atiyeh positions photography as a collaborative and responsive art form. This philosophy challenges photographers to reconsider their role, shifting from controller to witness.

About Suha Atiyeh

Suha Atiyeh is a Washington, DC based photographer whose work is guided by an experience-first philosophy. With a focus on authenticity, presence, and emotional awareness, Suha Atiyeh creates images that reflect real moments without excessive intervention. Her approach emphasizes observation over direction and values connection over control. Through a thoughtful and restrained creative process, Suha Atiyeh continues to contribute to conversations around intentional photography and the evolving role of the photographer in contemporary visual culture.

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Urobicon, a UBR01-Based Bladder Technology, Gains Attention Across Europe

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Seoul, South Korea, 1st February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Urobicon, a bladder care solution developed on the proprietary UBR01-based technology platform, is gaining growing attention across Europe as an advanced approach to everyday urinary wellness.

Built around a technology-driven formulation concept, Urobicon focuses on supporting bladder environment stability and urinary function through a multi-layered system rather than a single-ingredient approach.

At the core of Urobicon is UBR01, a specialized bladder support technology designed to help maintain tissue condition, support urinary flow dynamics, and promote consistent bladder performance in daily life.

Urobicon combines multiple functional components into an integrated platform, creating a comprehensive support structure for individuals experiencing frequent urination, sensations of incomplete emptying, or general urinary discomfort.

Across multiple European markets, wellness retailers and online platforms report rising interest in Urobicon, with growing demand among consumers seeking technology-inspired alternatives to conventional approaches.

Many users have shared positive experiences, including improved urinary comfort, greater daily convenience, and enhanced confidence following consistent use.

Urobicon is increasingly being recognized as a next-generation bladder care solution built on a technology-centered philosophy, offering a non-invasive option for ongoing urinary support.

As Urobicon expands into North America and Asia, industry observers believe the UBR01 platform may help shape a new standard in technology-inspired bladder wellness solutions.

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