Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant falls to the floor after getting fouled by Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant falls to the floor after getting fouled by Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 27 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 110-100 on Wednesday night in the nightcap to the NBA’s Christmas slate of games.
The Nuggets blew out Phoenix 117-90 on Monday night in Denver, but the Suns put up much more of a fight despite playing without Devin Booker (groin) and Grayson Allen (concussion protocol).
Phoenix led by seven after three quarters and stretched it to 99-81 by the midpoint of the fourth quarter. The Suns pushed the lead to 15 and held off the Nuggets down the stretch to end a three-game losing streak.
Nikola Jokic had 25 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Nuggets. Michael Porter Jr. added 22 and Russell Westbrook had 17.
Jamal Murray had 13 points, six rebounds and six assists after missing the game Monday game with a sprained ankle.
The Suns led by nine early after making six of their first seven 3-pointers, but the teams traded shots the rest of a hot-shooting first half.
Takeaways
Nuggets: Denver got back Murray, but couldn’t match the intensity of Monday’s blowout. Jokic scored seven points after halftime and the Nuggets shot 8 of 29 from 3-point range.
Suns: Phoenix might have been missing two of its best shooters, but still 11 of 36 from 3-point range. Monte Morris gave the Suns a nice lift off the bench with 11 points and three assists.
Key moment
The Suns took advantage of Jokic resting late in the third quarter and early in the fourth, stretching the lead to 12 before he returned.
Key stat
The Suns are at their best when they get out in transition and outscored the Nuggets 15-6 on the break.
A police officer in front of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. PHOTO: AP
PHNOM PENH (AFP) – A court in Cambodia sentenced the head of an opposition party to two years in jail on Thursday for inciting social disorder, in the latest criminal case against government opponents.
The court in Phnom Penh found Nation Power Party president Sun Chanthy guilty of the charge, which has been used repeatedly against critical voices in Cambodia.
Rights groups have long accused Cambodia’s government, headed by Prime Minister Hun Manet, of using legal cases as a tactic to silence opposition voices and legitimate political dissent.
As well as the prison term, the court also fined Sun Chanthy KHR4 million – about USD1,000 – and removed his right to vote or stand for election.
The charges related to social media posts by Sun Chanthy including a video clip in which he criticises the Cambodian government during a meeting with supporters in Japan.
Defence lawyer Choung Choungy said the ruling was an “injustice” to his client and they were considering whether to appeal.
“It is very serious (punishment) as what Sun Chanthy said in Japan wasn’t a mistake but constructive criticism for the development,” he said.
Hun Manet assumed power in 2023 after his father Hun Sen stepped down following nearly four decades of rule.
Rong Chhun, an adviser to the Nation Power Party, which was founded last year, is facing similar incitement charges and could be jailed for up to six years if convicted.
A police officer in front of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. PHOTO: AP pen
The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) held a joint roadblock operation with enforcement agencies at several locations nationwide on Wednesday that also involved personnel from the Land Transport Department (LTD), Royal Customs and Excise Department (RCED) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
Lamunin Police station conducted a joint roadblock at the areas of Bukit Barun, Jalan Lamunin led by ASP Ivy Han. Seria Police station also conducted a similar operation at Mumong Highway heading to Seria led by ASP Muhd Zulfadli
The operations successfully uncovered several offences under the Road Traffic Act, including driving without a licence and the use of unauthorised tinted windows.
Additionally, personnel from the RCED discovered contraband items, such as cigarettes, in possession.
The operation is part of a series of initiatives conducted during the year-end holidays, aimed at ensuring road safety for all users and enhancing crime prevention efforts.
Meanwhile, the RBPF reminds the public to always adhere to traffic regulations and laws to ensure everyone’s safety.
Additionally, members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and ensure their homes are secure before leaving for extended periods. – James Kon
KOTA KINABALU (BERNAMA) – Sabah stands on the brink of a transformative year, with the recent appointment of Tun Musa Aman as the 11th Yang Dipertua Negeri and the 17th State Election looming on the horizon.
The former Chief Minister’s installation as Governor on Dec 17, following the presentation of his instrument of appointment by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, marks a significant leadership milestone for the state.
The longest-serving Chief Minister’s extensive political experience is anticipated to bring a stabilising influence during this critical period.
As 2025 approaches, Sabah’s political arena is abuzz with alliances being forged and campaign strategies taking shape.
These dynamics will undoubtedly set the tone for the election, a pivotal event expected to shape the state’s trajectory for years to come.
Political parties, particularly those within the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition led by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, have started to sharpen their strategies ahead of the polls, which must be held by the last quarter of 2025.
The Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) president has expressed his desire to partner with Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the polls, aiming to further the development of Sabah and enhance the well-being of its people through the ‘Sabah Maju Jaya’ (SMJ) initiative.
Hajiji said he is committed to collaborating with Prime Minister and PH chairman, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and is ready to engage in discussions with other parties that share the same goals of upholding the rights of the people of Sabah.
Sabah PH, meanwhile, is preparing for the election under new leadership, with Datuk Ewon Benedick, the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) president, taking on the role as chairman.
Ewon, who was appointed to the position on Dec 1, has already signalled his intention to engage with other PH component parties in Sabah — DAP, PKR and Amanah—before charting the next steps for the coalition in the lead-up to the election.
Sabah has 73 elected members in the State Legislative Assembly and six appointed representatives.
Currently, the Sabah government consists of 46 GRS members, seven PH members, one from Barisan Nasional (BN), and one from Perikatan Nasional (PN).
As the political dynamics intensify, both GRS and PH are actively looking to strengthen their positions for the election.
BN, under the leadership of Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, is also in discussions with PH about potential cooperation.
While Ahmad Zahid has hinted at formalising a collaboration, the political landscape remains fluid, with Sabah BN chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin signalling openness to working with other parties, including Warisan.
Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has also expressed his party’s willingness to collaborate with BN, having met with both Ahmad Zahid and Bung Moktar to explore the possibility of cooperation. However, nothing has been sealed yet.
On the issue of integrity, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the party’s state leadership, under Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, has briefed top leaders about corruption allegations involving eight Sabah assemblymen.
This follows an investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), which recently recorded statements from 15 individuals, including the eight assemblymen concerned.
As such, the DAP Central Executive Committee (CEC) has granted full mandate to the state party leadership to review the party’s position within the state government administration and take further action, given that Sabah DAP has a deeper understanding of the issues in the state.
At the same time, local issues are expected to dominate the election campaign.
From the management of illegal immigrants to the rising cost of living, poverty and crucial developments surrounding the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), these issues are likely to be central to political discourse.
However, progress on MA63 has been notable, with the federal and state governments working together to resolve longstanding issues, with 11 out of 13 MA63 claims already addressed.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof recently announced that seven of these 11 claims were successfully addressed under Anwar’s administration.
This includes the Sabah and Sarawak Public Works Departments (JKR) as Technical Departments, the transfer of regulatory authority over gas supply, and amendments to the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) Act 1995 [Act 533] to appoint representatives from the Sabah and Sarawak state governments as permanent members of LHDN.
Fadillah, who is the chairman of the MA63 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) Technical Committee, said the resolutions also address claims related to the administration of the judiciary in Sabah and Sarawak, as well as special guidelines for the return of reserve land for federal purposes.
Also drawing attention is Anwar’s announcement of the government’s proposal to increase the Special Grant for Sabah and Sarawak to RM600 million next year, as revealed during the presentation of Budget 2025 last October.
From leadership transitions to grassroots concerns, Sabah prepares for a year of monumental decisions. All eyes are on the state as it navigates this defining moment in its political history.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday night.
Curry scored 38 with eight 3s, hitting one under pressure from the baseline with 12 seconds left and another with 2:49 remaining only for James to answer from long range on the other end.
Reaves recorded a triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the Lakers, who lost big man Anthony Davis to a sprained left ankle late in the first quarter.
Takeaways
Lakers: D’Angelo Russell was out with a sprained left thumb. Center Jaxson Hayes played some 3-on-3 against the coaching staff and is progressing from a sprained right ankle that has sidelined him since mid-November.
Warriors: Golden State lost for the 11th time in 14 games. … Green was hit with his eighth technical late in the second quarter, putting him halfway to the 16 mark that would bring an automatic one-game suspension.
Key moment
With James running right at him, Curry coolly sunk a 3 at the 10:59 mark of the second quarter before James hit from deep 17 seconds later.
The two superstars also battled on Christmas in 2015, 2016 and 2018 after the Warriors and James’ former Cavaliers faced off in the NBA Finals.
Key stat
Curry became the seventh player in NBA history with at least 11 starts on Dec. 25, joining James, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Dwyane Wade, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant.
James earned his 11th win on Dec. 25, passing former teammate Wade’s holiday record.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in San Francisco. PHOTO: AP
Lisa has garnered worldwide fame both as a member of Blackpink and as a solo artiste. PHOTO: THE KOREA HERALD
SEOUL (ANN/THE KOREA HERALD) – Lisa, the globally renowned member of Blackpink, is gearing up to release her first solo album, “Alter Ego,” on February 28. The highly anticipated album will feature seven distinct versions, according to her agency, Lloud Company.
Fans can look forward to a range of formats, including a jewel case, a vinyl record, and five different photobook editions, ensuring a wide array of collectable options.
The singer has been forging her own path since establishing her independent management company earlier this year, alongside securing a partnership with RCA Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music.
This marks a pivotal moment in her career as she continues to cement her status as a solo artist.
Lisa has already given listeners a taste of her evolving musical style by releasing three singles over the past months: “Rockstar,” “New Woman (feat. Rosalia),” and “Moonlit Floor.” These tracks have garnered impressive accolades, with “Rockstar” reaching No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Global Excl. US chart. Meanwhile, “New Woman” achieved a position of No. 97 on the Billboard Main Songs chart.
In addition to her album release, Lisa is set to perform twice as a solo artist at next year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April. She will be joined by her Blackpink bandmate Jennie, who will also take the stage for her solo act.
Lisa’s “Alter Ego” marks a new chapter in her artistic journey, showcasing her growth as a performer and solidifying her place as a powerhouse in the global music scene.
Fans and music enthusiasts alike are eagerly counting down the days to February, ready to embrace the star’s latest offering.
Lisa has garnered worldwide fame both as a member of Blackpink and as a solo artiste. PHOTO: ANN/THE KOREA HERALD
Currency traders stand near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index. PHOTO: AP
HONG KONG (AFP) – Asia’s stocks rose in thin Boxing Day trade on Thursday, extending a “Santa Rally” with key markets Hong Kong and Sydney still shut for the holidays.
Japan’s Nikkei index was up 0.5 per cent at the break, boosted by a Christmas Eve tech rally on Wall Street and gains for top-selling automaker Toyota.
China’s plans for a massive bond issuances in 2025 also bolstered investor sentiment.
“Even though many in the region are still shaking off a bit of a holiday hangover, with several markets closed for Boxing Day, Asian stocks opened higher, riding a favourable wave from China’s financial bond juggernaut,” said Stephen Innes from SPI Asset Management.
London Stockton, an analyst at Ned Davis Research, noted that the “Santa Claus rally could still be alive, with strong seasonality into the end of the year”.
Stock markets have traditionally fared well in the last five trading days of the year and the first two in the new year, a trend known as the “Santa Claus rally”.
Among a number of possible reasons advanced by experts include the festive holiday mood and purchasing ahead of the end of the tax year.
Innes said remarks from Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda in which he refrained from signalling a potential interest rate hike next month also “influenced bullish regional sentiments”.
Japanese market heavyweight Toyota gained more than five per cent after reports in the Nikkei business daily said it aimed to double its return on equity – a key measure of a company’s financial performance.
In thin corporate news on Thursday, Japan Airlines reported a cyberattack that led to delays of at least nine domestic flights and halted ticket sales for passenger flights.
However it said that it had isolated the cause of the failure.
Markets had been closed across Europe and North America for Christmas. Dow Jones closed up 0.9 per cent on the eve, while the tech-heavy S&P 500 rallied 1.1 per cent.
Currency traders stand near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index. PHOTO: AP
(ANN/CHINA DAILY) – Zhejiang University has become a trailblazer in healthcare innovation by introducing OmniPT, the first AI-powered universal pathology assistant used in clinical practice in China.
This groundbreaking tool is now operational at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine in Hangzhou, marking a significant milestone in the integration of artificial intelligence into cancer diagnostics.
OmniPT leverages advanced vision and language models to facilitate seamless human-computer interaction, assisting pathologists in diagnosing high-incidence cancers such as gastric, colorectal, and cervical cancers.
By enhancing diagnostic precision and reducing errors, this AI-driven system promises to improve treatment outcomes and efficiency in cancer care.
OmniPT has achieved a number of breakthroughs in laboratory tests, including in cancer classification, grading, vascular and neural invasion identification and the discovery of markers that indicate the future course of the disease, the hospital said.
Analyses and predictions by OmniPT have been 80 to 90 per cent accurate across cancer types.
Most patients and their families are unfamiliar with the details of pathology examinations — work performed on tissue samples or cells in a lab, and pathologists generally do not interact directly with patients.
When biological samples from a patient are sent to a lab, experts go through an intense process to understand the pathological changes and the nature of the disease in the specimen at hand.
The role of the pathologist is to help reach an accurate diagnosis through the application of rigorous empirical standards. China, however, faces a severe shortage of pathology professionals.
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“Many people may know that paediatricians are in short supply, but pathologists are even more rare. Currently, our country needs 150,000 to 200,000 pathologists, but there are only about 30,000 officially registered,” said Zhang Jing, chair of the pathology department and vice-president of the Yuhang branch of the hospital.
Apart from this massive gap, there are also regional imbalances. While cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou may be facing less severe shortages, the situation is dire in remote areas, he added.
Additionally, the long training period only complicates the situation as young pathologists often lack the required depth of experience.
Against this backdrop, OmniPT, developed by Professor Song Mingli’s team from Zhejiang University’s College of Computer Science and Technology in collaboration with the First Affiliated Hospital, is facilitating fast, accurate clinical diagnosis.
By leveraging human-computer interaction and centering on the needs of pathologists, OmniPT significantly improves diagnostic efficiency and quality, and helps alleviate the shortage of professionals.
“It serves as an assistant to pathologists by handling repetitive tasks so that they can focus on final judgment,” Zhang said.
He provided an example of counting mitosis, which is a critical task when diagnosing gliomas, a kind of tumor that can be found in the brain or spinal cord.
“It can take at least 30 minutes to an hour to count a single pathology slide under a high-power microscope,” he said.
“OmniPT, however, can complete this task in less than 10 seconds. Its computational capabilities allow it to analyse the findings in far greater detail than manual work. When it encounters 10 uncertain mitotic figures, it reports to a pathologist like me to make the final judgment,” Zhang added.
In collaboration with the hospital, Song’s team has focused on clinical needs. OmniPT accelerates the evaluation of samples on slides, particularly details that might be overlooked by fatigued doctors. OmniPT handles more than 90 percent of repetitive tasks, leaving only a small fraction for pathologists to assess.
“It assists us, but it doesn’t drive us. We drive it. By leveraging AI in our interactions, we can solve challenging problems in pathology — particularly for people in remote regions or those with less experienced doctors. It greatly improves efficiency, reduces costs and helps us avoid errors,” Zhang said.
(ANN/THE JAPAN NEWS) – PlayStation, Sony Group’s home video game console brand, marks its 30th anniversary since the release of its first model in 1994. Known for its high-quality graphics, the series has sold over 500 million units.
However, PlayStation now faces rising prices and intensifying competition from the expanding gaming PC market, putting the brand’s strategies for growing its user base to the test.
“Even within Sony, no one thought [PlayStation] would be a success,” said Ken Kutaragi, a former executive vice president of Sony Corp. who is known as the father of PlayStation, during a presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2024 in September. As he recalled, even game studios initially showed indifference to the console.
The first-generation PlayStation went on sale on Dec. 3, 1994 in Japan. Kutaragi and others, through the console, worked on transforming gaming devices, which were then regarded as toys for children, into a form entertainment.
Along with Sega Corp.’s Saturn, which was released at about the same time, the PlayStation was valued as “a next-generation console with the processing speed, image quality and sound quality comparable to high-end PCs.” What made the console distinctive was its vivid graphics.
Sony presented an image the device being enjoyable even for adults, which helped to widen its demographic. Sequels to masterpiece game titles, such as “Resident Evil,” still continue to be released.
PlayStation ports of games originally designed for other companies’ consoles, such as “Final Fantasy” and “Dragon Quest,” were also made available, ensuring the game console’s popularity remained firm.
Sony has equipped every new console in the PlayStation series with the latest technology in an aim to differentiate it from other gaming devices and be the “high-end game console.”
The PlayStation 2, which entered the market in 2000, was equipped with the ability to play DVDs, which had yet to become widely used at that time. The PlayStation 5, the latest model, supports 8K resolution.
As the PlayStation brand grew, Sony Group shifted its focus from household appliances to the entertainment industry, such as through gaming and music. In the business year ending in March 2024, sales in its gaming business accounted for 32 per cent of the group’s overall sales.
However, Sony is also facing some challenges regarding future growth in the PlayStation brand. For its core users, who generally seek high-quality graphics and high processing speeds, gaming PCs have turned out to be the main competitor.
There are also concerns that rising prices may cause users to defect. While the first-generation PlayStation was priced about JPY40,000, the PlayStation 5 sells for JPY79,980.
The age demographic of PlayStation users has increased. While Nintendo Co’s Switch has many users in their late teens, many PS5 users are in their early 40s, which could lead to a declining number of users in the future.
“It’s getting difficult for beginners and children to start with PlayStation,” said Tadashi Miyokawa, editor-in-chief of famitsu.com, a site for gamers. “It may be necessary to expand the breadth of users.”
An artisan demonstrates erhu making at the Meicun Erhu Industrial Park in Wuxi, Jiangsu province. [Photo by Hu Xiao/For China Daily]
(ANN/CHINA DAILY) – At Lihu Lake Scenic Spot in the city of Wuxi, China, a small island is evolving into a “lake-centre utopia,” where music and nature blend harmoniously. The island now features a record store, music bookstore, rehearsal studio, and an open-air performance space, creating a unique destination for music lovers.
Nearby, the former residence of Abing, the blind musician famed for his iconic erhu composition The Moon Reflected in the Second Spring, sits next to the historic Chong’an Temple.
In the city centre, the Wuxi Opera Art Centre offers a glimpse into the region’s rich musical heritage with its collection of manuscripts, photos, and regular performances. Wuxi’s commitment to music is evident throughout.
Wang Lina, director of the project, says that her company, Living Water Culture, has been hosting musical events since 2014, organising more than 300 performances a year in Wuxi. The Living Water Music Festival recently won the 2024 best music festival brand award at the Hangzhou International Music Performance Industry Expo’s awards ceremony.
According to Wang, the lake-centre project is positioned as a hub for music lovers and musicians.
“The record store sells an international selection, and promotes music labels from Wuxi and around the country. Right beside it is a rehearsal and recording studio. We’ve collaborated with musicians and producers, Chinese and foreign, to encourage bands from around the country to record here and have their music mixed in Berlin,” she says. “Further along is our music bookstore. We hope it’ll become a popular spot that local youth enjoy visiting.”
The project is one of many public venues Wuxi has been busy setting up, as it invests in cultural infrastructure, and enhances its reputation as a city of music.
Wuxi has had a celebrated history of folk music. The Meicun Erhu Industrial Park, which is located in a subdistrict of Xinwu, is known for making erhu in a way that merges craftsmanship and industrial production. Next door to it, the Meicun Erhu Cultural Park focuses more on promoting the instrument’s heritage.
An artisan demonstrates erhu making at the Meicun Erhu Industrial Park in Wuxi, Jiangsu province. PHOTO: ANN/CHINA DAILY SOURCE
Huang Jianhong, chairman of the Meicun Erhu Industry Association, says that manufacturing began in the 1950s with two master craftsmen, Lu Linsheng and Wan Qixing, who created pioneering brands and laid the foundation for a thriving industry.
Since the 1990s, as more companies began to emerge, Meicun has gradually become known for producing mid- to high-end instruments.
Huang is Wan’s son-in-law, and started learning the craft from him in 1995 when he was 27.
“At the time, there were only three people in our workshop. We were fully booked making instruments all year round without any days off,” Huang says. “But I saw the potential of the craftsmanship, and focused on refining our technique and gradually expanding scale.”
Over the decades, the craftsmen improved the timbre of their instruments through extensive experimentation with various aspects including the raw materials, wood treatments and structure, each aspect requiring years of testing and refinement.
According to Huang, the industrial park houses nearly 20 companies, most of which are dedicated to hand-making premium erhu. They produce around 50,000 instruments a year, exporting around 5,000.
The “lake-center utopia” project at the Lihu Lake Scenic Spot in Wuxi includes a record store with a collection of world music. PHOTO: ANN/CHINA DAILY SOURCE
“While each company operates independently in developing and promoting their own brands, the Meicun Erhu Industry Association helps standardize and monitor overall quality. We aim to guide manufacturers in creating instruments of the highest quality,” he adds.
In addition to making instruments, Wuxi has a trove of professional and amateur groups. Over the past three years, the Wuxi Chinese Orchestra has performed some 600 concerts, and the Wuxi Symphony Orchestra, which held its inaugural performance on Jan 1 this year, has already participated in 50 performances.
The training of new generations of musicians and performers is also a major focus, in order to cater to an increasingly vibrant music scene. Institutions dedicated to this include the Jiangnan Vocational College of Media Arts.
At the college’s school of music and dance, an advanced class is dedicated to students with a strong foundation in their particular musical field. Teaching is a combination of training and performing, preparing the students for competitions, and allowing them to participate in performances.
One exemplary production is the Legend of Taihu Lake, a musical drama that has been performed around 300 times.
Following a modern-day protagonist who travels back in time, it explores the mythology, history and culture of Wuxi and nearby regions through a variety of performing genres, including dance, martial arts, acrobatics and folk singing.
“As part of their education, students not only learn traditional music but also engage with modern music. Through fusion, they create new pieces built upon the foundation of traditional music, enriching the scene,” says Lu Liming, executive dean of the college.
“Education is also a contributing factor to the city’s development. It leads to the training of talented musicians whose work and performances display Wuxi’s musical heritage, burnishing the city’s image.”
It is also indispensable to the music industry, completing a chain that includes composition, performance and training, injecting fresh vitality into Wuxi’s economic development, Lu adds.
Most companies in the Meicun Erhu Industrial Park are dedicated to producing mid- to high-end handmade erhu. PHOTO: ANN/CHINA DAILY SOURCE
