If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Cole Maggiore would have found it hard to believe that China is so prosperous and powerful.
He said nothing more to Paul Martin, who would naturally be shocked when he arrived in China.
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On the evening of August 8th at 8 PM, the world-renowned opening ceremony of the 29th Olympic Games in Beijing was solemnly held at the National Stadium (Bird's Nest).
The opening ceremony was attended by more than 91,000 spectators and heads of state and dignitaries from many countries.
The area outside the stadium was packed with people, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
Under the night sky, the National Stadium, shaped like the "Bird's Nest," is brightly lit and dazzling.
China has been preparing meticulously for a long time in order to host this Olympic Games.
The grand cultural performance at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games showcased China's 5,000-year-old glorious civilization to the world, from the four great inventions of papermaking, movable type printing, the compass, and gunpowder, to calligraphy, Kunqu Opera, Peking Opera, and traditional Chinese painting, and from the Maritime Silk Road to the modern "starry sky." Almost none of the most exquisite and moving aspects were omitted.
Such a unique and ingenious design with Chinese style is simply a visual feast showcasing the charm of civilization, giving people a strong sense of awe and allowing the world to better understand China!
The Olympic Movement, with its more than two thousand years of history, and the splendid Chinese culture, with its more than five thousand years of heritage, complement each other and jointly compose a magnificent new chapter in human civilization.
At this moment, the more than 90,000 people at the opening ceremony and the global audience watching the live broadcast were all deeply moved.
Foreigners who don't know much about China were especially shocked and dumbfounded.
While marveling at the brilliance and greatness of Chinese culture, I couldn't help but be deeply attracted.
"This is the profound heritage of a country with five thousand years of history and civilization. It's truly breathtaking!" an American viewer exclaimed with immense envy.
The United States has only been a nation for a little over two hundred years, and for most of that time it has oppressed other nations, a history filled with violence and bloodshed. Any truly righteous American would feel ashamed!
At this moment, seeing the vast and splendid culture of China, how could Americans not feel envious, even though only a small part of Chinese culture has been revealed...
The internet overseas was in an uproar at this time.
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games was breathtaking and spectacular, showcasing China's 5,000 years of glorious civilization, which is truly awe-inspiring!
Many foreigners have considered studying in China.
Learn about Chinese history and culture...
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In the audience, Paul Martin looked complicated, and couldn't help but feel ashamed of his previous biased views.
"Today I saw a different China! After thirty years of development, China is completely different from what it used to be; it's even more developed than Britain!!!"
"China's glorious and splendid civilization is truly awe-inspiring and enviable!"
"This is a great country, a country that inspires both envy and awe!"
Upon hearing this, Paul Martin's friend Cole Maggiore nodded repeatedly. His experiences over the past few days had given him a rough understanding of China. No other country in the world could rise so rapidly in such a short period of time and achieve such remarkable success!
However, saying "rise" doesn't seem quite right!
To be precise, it should be "revival"!
Throughout China's five-thousand-year history, China has been the world's leading power for most of its history!
The Roman Empire in Europe was powerful, but its downfall was precisely due to the Han Dynasty's campaign against the Xiongnu in the north, which forced the Xiongnu to migrate westward. Then, a remnant of the Xiongnu seized the territory of the Germanic tribes. The Germanic tribes, unable to defeat the remnants of the Xiongnu, went and destroyed the Roman Empire. Although the Roman Empire was already very corrupt at that time, even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse. This shows how powerful China was in history!
By the Tang Dynasty, China's GDP accounted for 58% of the world's total, while the second-ranked Eastern Roman Empire accounted for only 9%.
By the Song Dynasty, China's total economic output accounted for more than 60% of the global total.
Today, China has once again achieved a great rejuvenation, and its GDP has become the world's largest, reaching a staggering $22 trillion, more than double that of the United States' $10.6 trillion!
What's even more alarming is that China is still developing rapidly with an economic growth rate as high as 15%.
However, the United States suffered a decline in national power and economic downturn due to the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis, while European and Western countries were also severely affected, and their economies became sluggish.
Global financial centers, high-end manufacturing centers, and technology centers are all shifting to China.
I'm asking you, do you admit defeat or not!
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With the explosive popularity of the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony, Wujiang Group became one of the biggest winners.
Wujiang Group was the largest sponsor of the 2008 Olympic Games and obtained the title sponsorship and in-depth cooperation rights for Douyin advertising.
Inside the Bird's Nest Stadium, you can see many Douyin (TikTok) advertising banners, including those for the overseas version of TikTok.
The host will also emphasize and recommend that everyone use Douyin or TikTok to watch the live stream.
It can be said that this Olympics directly propelled Douyin's popularity to its peak.
Even after the opening ceremony ends, many highlights will continue to circulate on Douyin, allowing people who didn't have time to watch the entire ceremony to catch up on its highlights during their free time or spare moments.
As Douyin (TikTok) becomes increasingly popular, people are gradually recognizing its commercial value.
After all, having fans and traffic means you can make money; that's a well-known fact.
Although live-streaming e-commerce has not yet taken off, you can still make money by receiving gifts and participating in PK battles during live streams, or by posting short videos.
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