CGTN-Hangzhou Asian Games: Main media center to start trail operation on Sept. 9
The main media center at the Hangzhou Asian Games will soon open its doors to reporters from around the world. Chen Yilin takes a tour of the facility. Covering nearly 50-thousand square meters, the Main Media Centre will be the "home base" for journalists during the Hangzhou Asian Games.CHEN YILIN, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province "This room will be my main working area. There are nearly 400 seats. The big screen over there will show the game schedules and the medal board."But this center is more than just a working site.CHEN YILIN, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province "It might be surprising to see a makeup area at a media center. Well, all these products are made by a high-end Chinese makeup brand. The company has also designed four special products for journalists at the Hangzhou Games."QIAN SHENQIAO, Director, Public Affairs, Mao Geping Cosmetics "This is the first time that our brand has joined an international sports event. We can provide makeup services to reporters and athletes. We've also released a set of cosmetics featuring the Hangzhou Asian Games. For example, the design of this eyeshadow plate is inspired by the night view of West Lake in Hangzhou."CHEN YILIN, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province "If you've spent long hours writing or interviewing, you can give Ba Duan Jin a try. It's a traditional form of Chinese exercise."The exercise is based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM. All the staff here are from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University.ZHU WENPEI, Acting Director, TCM Culture Center, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University "We want to not only show about the culture of TCM, but I also want to send an information that TCM is connected with sports and health. These three have a very close relationship."Reporters can try Chinese Tuina massage. Next to it is a dedicated rest area, where eight deep-sleeping boxes will run 24-hours-a-day.The main media center also includes dining services and cultural displays. It will start the trial operation on September 9. And it'll be home to thousands of journalists from around the world during the Hangzhou Games.CYL, CGTN, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.