CGTN America launches ‘Together For A Shared Future’ media action

BEIJING, Jan. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — CGTN America launches the “Together For A Shared Future” media action. The program includes the video messages of high-profile guests, expectations from a senior IOC member and Olympic athletes on the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, as well as celebrations of Chinese New Year of Tiger in Washington, D.C.

China Media Group President and Editor-in-Chief Shen Haixiong delivered an online video message introducing the world to a state-of-the-art 5G livestreaming studio.

CGTN America launches 'Together For A Shared Future' media action

In his video message, Shen invites media colleagues from all over the world to use the studio, built on the high-speed train being used during the Games.

He says China is ready for the Games and “let us be together for a shared future.”

China’s Ambassador to the U.S., Qin Gang, also shared a special video message to ice hockey fans, saying that people love the sport because the game reflects “the sportsmanship of mutual respect” and “fair play”.

Ambassador Qin Gang also said that the Beijing Winter Olympics is using the best ice-making technology in the world, and will produce “zero-carbon emissions”.

Dick Pound, International Olympic Committee senior member, along with other Olympic figures, also shared their excitement for the upcoming competition in China.

Several American Olympic players, including three-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist Shawn White, said they were very hopeful for the upcoming Games, showing a great eagerness to compete in Beijing on the world stage.

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games coincide with the Chinese New Year. CGTN America launched a celebration of Sport, Unity and Happiness for the upcoming Year of the Tiger at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Fans were treated to giveaways, including stuffed tigers and pandas.

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US legislators demand probe into Israel’s beating to death of 80-year-old man

US Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell have called for a thorough investigation into the death of 80-year-old Omar Abdelmajid As’ad, a Palestinian-American man who was beaten to death by Israeli occupation forces during a raid into the village of Jiljilya in the occupied West Bank last week.

“Two days ago, Israeli troops stopped a car driven by 80-year-old Palestinian-American Omar Abdulmajeed Asaad. They dragged him from the car, beat him, and left him on the ground to die. This is outrageous! I call on Secretary Blinken to investigate,” said Tlaib in a tweet.

Dingell also tweeted, “My heart is with Omar Abdalmajeed As’ad’s family as they grieve this awful loss with real uncertainty. The circumstances surrounding his death are gravely concerning, and we need a full and thorough investigation to get answers now.”

Yesterday, US Congresswoman Marie Newman said she was “deeply disturbed by reports of Israeli troops dragging, beating and leaving an 80-year-old Palestinian-American on the ground, where he later died of a heart attack… I echo the State Department in demanding a full investigation into this incident.”

Source: Palestinian News & Information Agency

Weather: Rain, thunderstorms, cold atmosphere

The low pressure and polar front that affected Palestine on Friday is expected to continue today causing the temperature to plummet to 5°C below the seasonal average and paving the way to rainy and very cold conditions, particularly in the mountains, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Heavy rain and occasional hail fall and thunderstorms are highly expected in all areas. Gusty westerly to northwesterly winds are expected and sea waves are high.

A significant drop in temperature is expected during the night, with temperature reaching as low as 0°C in the mountains and high areas.

Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 8°C and a low of 1°C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 7°C and a low of 0°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 16°C and a low of 7°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 13°C and a low of 5°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

Monday’s temperature is set to further drop to 6°C below the seasonal average. A chance of frost is expected in most areas in the early morning hours and in the evening and night hours.

Temperature is expected to rise on Tuesday but remains 4°C below the seasonal average, said the PMD, which warned people against flash floods in low areas and valleys, gusty wind, slippery roads, low horizontal visibility during the low pressure and against frost formation on Monday morning.

Rain and thunderstorms are expected in most areas of the country on Wednesday, along with gusty winds.

Source: Palestinian News & Information Agency