As APEC nears, Shenzhen extends a 'cultural invitation'
共迎APEC，深圳递出“文化请柬”
With 100 days until the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, a CCTV report highlights Shenzhen's preparations through cultural infrastructure and artistic exports. The piece spotlights the Shenzhen International Art Museum, which has drawn over 200,000 visitors since May, and the Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum, a UNESCO Versailles Prize nominee. It also touts the global success of the original dance drama 'Wing Chun,' framing these as evidence of the city's cultural soft power.
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The report frames Shenzhen's cultural build-up as a strategic component of hosting APEC, which it calls 'China's year.' It presents high-quality public cultural services (高品质公共文化服务) as a tool for international…
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