The most memorable is Hangzhou - the world-renowned "City of Asian Games" Hangzhou, and the "Memory of Jiangnan"

Hangzhou, September 22 (Xinhua) - "The hub city of the East", this is the impression of Hangzhou written by British author George Staunton. In 1793, he visited China with a British envoy and was deeply impressed by Hangzhou. He praised the city for connecting the land and sea Silk Road, which was as prosperous and prosperous as London at that time.

230 years later, Hangzhou, known as the "City of Paradise," has transformed from an ancient and beautiful traditional city into a modern and international metropolis that blends history and reality, is open and inclusive, and has unique charm. With a long history and rich cultural heritage, the beauty of mountains and rivers creates a lush greenery, and rapid progress leads to innovative development. Hangzhou is a city of culture, greenery, and innovation.

The 19th Asian Games is about to open. This "City of Asian Games" is attracting the attention of the world. It is demonstrating the endless charm of Chinese culture, the positive results of Chinese path to modernization exploration, and the unity and progress of the Asian family and the prosperity of multiculturalism.

Humanistic Hangzhou: The Deep Foundation of the "City of Asian Games"

"To compare West Lake to Xizi, it is always appropriate to wear light makeup and heavy makeup." In the eyes of ancient literati, Hangzhou was considered "sunny" and "rainy", with a charming and charming appearance that captivated people.

This is a photo of West Lake in Hangzhou taken on June 11, 2023. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Weng Xinyang

As one of the ancient capitals of China that have inherited a thousand years of culture, Hangzhou has a profound historical and cultural heritage. The Su Causeway and Bai Causeway are engraved with the leisurely memories of literati and literati; The millennium old Song city records the ancient and modern changes of the charm of the Song Dynasty; Liangzhu Site, Looking Back at the Civilization Source of the Water Continent; By the Dayun River, witnessing the prosperity and rebirth of water transportation

"Read the poems written by Bai Juyi, walk on the bridge passed by Su Dongpo, taste the tea tasted by Lu You, and appreciate the flowers appreciated by Liu Yong." To be a cultural figure and to run the city with culture. From the integration of cultural and tourism in internet famous towns to national cultural heritage projects such as the Chinese painting series and the Hangzhou National Version Museum, contemporary Hangzhou showcases its unique urban temperament and attractiveness to the world.

"This is an ancient and beautiful city with a profound cultural heritage, and its residents are also hospitable and hospitable." Palestinian Youth and Sports Supreme Council Chairman Jabril Rajub couldn't conceal his longing for Hangzhou. He looks forward to hosting an exciting sports event in Hangzhou, leaving a glorious mark in the history of the Asian Games.

The Hangzhou Asian Games are permeated with rich historical and cultural elements everywhere. On the "Tide" emblem, the fan-shaped design reflecting the cultural significance of Jiangnan and the surging tide of the Qiantang River are both static and dynamic. The "Lake and Mountain" medal lines embedded with broken bridges and the three ponds imprinting the moon are dynamic, and the "firewood" torch represented by jade cong symbolizes the inheritance of Chinese civilization's firewood

Lebanese Olympic Committee President Pierre Jarkh is very fond of the mascot of the Hangzhou Asian Games, "Jiangnan Memory". "China can always showcase its long history and culture in a creative way." In the "Jiangnan Memories" combination, three robots carrying profound heritage and full of vitality represent the World Heritage Site of Liangzhu Ancient City, West Lake, and the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal, respectively.

Joining hands with the largest sports event in contemporary Asia, Hangzhou, this cultural city, will leave a rich and colorful chapter in the history of the Asian Games. As stated by International Olympic Committee member and Thai Olympic Committee Vice President Patama, "This Asian Games will perfectly showcase the beauty and characteristics of Chinese culture, allowing audiences from all countries to appreciate China's cultural heritage.".

Green Hangzhou: Beautiful Scenery of the "City of Asian Games"

In the concise and atmospheric meaning of ancient poetry, Hangzhou is a city full of greenery and picturesque scenery.

Tourists experience the "Qu Shui Xun Mei" project in Xixi Wetland, Hangzhou. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Weng Xinyang

Located by the banks of Xizi Lake and Qiantang River, Hangzhou is surrounded by mountains and rivers, surrounded by forests and wetlands. Guided by the concept of "green mountains and clear waters are as valuable as gold and silver", the development and construction of Hangzhou in the new era respect and conform to nature. Through major projects such as the comprehensive protection of West Lake, West Creek Wetland, and Grand Canal, West Lake has been able to recreate the scenery of clear water, green shores, and beautiful scenery, making wetlands the "green lungs" of the city.

"Hangzhou is very beautiful, the whole city is green!" said Jigme Tingle, the head of the Bhutan delegation participating in the 19th Asian Games.

Nowadays, Hangzhou citizens see greenery when they go out. The lush West Lake attracts tourists from all over the world, the tranquil greenway along the Grand Canal is refreshing, and birds chirp in the Xixi National Wetland Park... In recent years, taking the opportunity of hosting the Asian Games, Hangzhou has added more than 10 million square meters of greenery every year, with a total of over 4700 kilometers of greenway built.

During the Asian Games, over 2000 official service new energy vehicles will shuttle through multiple scenarios such as the race track and the Asian Games Village shuttle, providing a green and intelligent Asian Games travel experience; The "all-around" fast charging station in Hangzhou Asian Games Village can charge up to 60 degrees Celsius in 15 minutes, meeting the energy needs of vehicles traveling 400 kilometers... "This will set an example for the upcoming Asian Games." Venold Divari, Acting Director General of the Asian Olympic Council, was deeply impressed by Hangzhou's environmental protection concept and green atmosphere.

Not only electric vehicles, but also the dazzling fireworks commonly seen in large-scale events will be "green" at the Hangzhou Asian Games. The Asian Games will change "physical fireworks" to "digital fireworks", and the main torch will use green fuel, conveying the concept of green conservation everywhere.

From the introduction of the "Waste Free Asian Games" action plan, to the integration of green and low-carbon technology into venue design and operation, and the widespread use of recyclable and renewable materials, Hangzhou is committed to creating the first carbon neutral Asian Games.

Heather Dewar, a British correspondent for the Hangzhou Asian Games Information Service System, excitedly said, "This Asian Games is intelligent and green."

Innovating Hangzhou: Contemporary Vitality of the "City of Asian Games"

In describing the ancient charm of Hangzhou, there is also a broad and energetic spirit of ambition.

This is the Hangzhou Future Science and Technology City captured on April 20, 2023. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Weng Xinyang

Hangzhou is a historic city and also an innovative city, full of rich Chinese cultural charm and a broad perspective towards the world. Last September, the World Intellectual Property Organization released the 2022 Global Innovation Index report in Geneva, Switzerland, which showed that among the top 100 technology clusters in the world, Hangzhou's Innovation Index entered the top 20 for the first time, ranking 14th, setting a record high ranking.

In recent years, Hangzhou has vigorously implemented the innovation driven development strategy and built a globally influential "Internet plus" innovation and entrepreneurship center. The number of high-tech enterprises in Hangzhou continues to rise, and the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem continues to be optimized, leading the way in fields such as digital economy, artificial intelligence, and smart cities. Hangzhou, which focuses on innovation, attracts the attention of the world. In the past decade, Hangzhou has consistently been listed as the "most attractive Chinese city in the eyes of foreign talents", welcoming talents from all over the world with open arms.

Nowadays, this city, which combines ancient culture and modern vitality, is showcasing the charm of its innovative city through the Asian Games. At the Asian Games, a series of intelligent applications will bring convenience to the competition. Cloud computing enables the Asian Games to be broadcasted on the cloud for the first time, with faster and richer image transmission; The "Asian Games Metaverse" platform allows viewers to "participate" in competitions in a virtual world; Deploy "5G-A" to increase 5G network capacity by 10 times from the Olympic Sports Center to the Landscape Avenue of the Asian Games Village

"As long as you pass through the security checkpoint, your photo will be directly displayed on the screen without scanning barcodes or other identification." The Asian Games identity registration card recognition system left a deep impression on Vinold Divari. He said that digital technology has greatly enhanced the competition, and compared to previous Asian Games, the Hangzhou Asian Games is likely to be the smartest.

During the Asian Games, Hangzhou will be connected to five Asian Games co host cities, including Ningbo, Wenzhou, Jinhua, Shaoxing, and Huzhou, through the Fuxing intelligent high-speed train painted with "Rainbow Rhyme Purple". Under the beautiful and exquisite appearance, innovative train customization technology solutions alleviate the bumpy feeling of trains crossing hills and mountains; The carriage is fully covered with 5G+WiFi network, equipped with an automatic air pressure and temperature control system... A series of China's latest high-speed rail technologies showcase the vitality of innovative China and the charm of mobile China.

Xu Weihua, the commander of the Information Technology Command Center of the Hangzhou Asian Games Games Headquarters and the vice mayor of Hangzhou, said that the Hangzhou Asian Games will show the world the new advantages of "digital Hangzhou" and "digital China" through the "scientific and technological Asian Games".

Humanistic Hangzhou, Green Hangzhou, Innovative Hangzhou, Asian Games Hangzhou... Hangzhou welcomes the Asian Games with open arms, showcasing ancient and modern, splendid and green, romance and vitality to the world. In his poem, Bai Juyi once said, "When I remember Jiangnan, I remember Hangzhou the most." Now, Hangzhou will also bring the best insights to all participants of the Asian Games, leaving a unique memory of China for the world.