Group 1: Event Highlights - The second Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) National Television Festival opened in Xi'an on July 16, co-hosted by the National Radio and Television Administration and the Shaanxi Provincial Government [5][7] - The festival aims to enhance cooperation in the audiovisual field among SCO member states, promoting cultural exchange and mutual understanding [5][7] Group 2: Regulatory Updates - The National Radio and Television Administration announced the results of the second batch of standardized pilot projects for basic public broadcasting services at the county level, with all 86 participating counties passing the evaluation [10] - A notification was released regarding the evaluation results for the 2024 public service advertising support projects, aimed at improving the quality of public service advertisements [10][11] - A notice was issued about the issuance of licenses for domestic online dramas from April to June 2025, with a total of 357 works and 6,120 episodes approved [12] Group 3: Industry Developments - The National Radio and Television Administration held a meeting to promote the implementation of standards for smart TV source selection convenience [14][16] - The 32nd Beijing International Radio, Film and Television Exhibition (BIRTV2025) is scheduled to take place from July 22 to 26, 2025, focusing on themes of multimedia, ultra-high definition, and strong intelligence [18][19] - Liaoning Province is advancing the construction of high-definition television, aiming for basic HD coverage by the end of the year [20] Group 4: Emergency Broadcasting Initiatives - The National Radio and Television Administration convened a meeting to discuss emergency broadcasting services for flood relief, emphasizing the need for a robust emergency broadcasting system [9][25] - Various provinces, including Shanxi and Yunnan, are conducting training sessions to enhance the operational capabilities of emergency broadcasting systems [19][22][23]