Group 1 - The central theme of the upcoming events is to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War and the World Anti-Fascist War, with a focus on cultural and artistic expressions [1] - A grand cultural gala will be held on the evening of September 3 in Beijing, organized by multiple central departments and local authorities [2] - The National Radio and Television Administration plans to showcase a variety of classic anti-war themed audiovisual works across national television and online platforms, including a new "Revisit Classics" channel launching in July 2024 [2] Group 2 - The popularity of micro-short dramas has surged, with user numbers reaching 662 million by the end of last year, and nearly 60% of internet users engaging with this format [2] - The integration of micro-short dramas with anti-war themes is expected to diversify and modernize the portrayal of historical narratives, with new titles like "Horseback Cradle" and "Angry Sting" set to premiere in September and October [2][3] - Various local and online platforms are organizing diverse audiovisual activities, such as the "Hot Blooded National Soul" thematic exploration in Heilongjiang Province, aimed at creating engaging content that resonates with younger audiences [3]

Group 1 - The fourth Shandong Network Audio-Visual Conference will be held from May 27 to 29 in Yantai, focusing on the theme "Audio-Visual New Era: Empowering Future" [1] - The conference aims to integrate various resources and promote high-quality development of the network audio-visual industry in Shandong province [1] - A total of nine activities will be organized, including an opening ceremony, a network audio-visual showcase night, a main forum, and a micro-short drama forum [1] Group 2 - The conference will invite experts from universities, research institutions, industry organizations, and major audio-visual platforms to discuss industry trends and innovative technologies [2] - The event will emphasize the advantages of micro-short dramas in empowering various industries and achieving integrated development [2] - The conference will showcase outstanding network audio-visual programs created in the past five years, promoting a clear direction for the development of quality content [1][2]