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Based on the 12-episode large-scale documentary "The Forbidden City," produced by CCTV with an investment of tens of millions, and with the joint efforts of many experienced producers from CCTV and the National Geographic Channel in the United States, "Decoding the Forbidden City" has finally been released. Today, the National Geographic Channel in the United States is broadcasting this documentary, and the English summary is selected from the website on April 23, 2007. As a condensed version of "The Forbidden City," "Decoding the Forbidden City" presents a unique cultural perspective, a new narrative style, and a fluent storytelling approach, systematically explaining the transformation process of the Forbidden City from a world-renowned imperial palace to a national museum. It also fully reveals the little-known stories behind the towering palace walls and the invaluable collections, scientifically analyzing the succession of ancient Chinese history and culture. In particular, the narration by the renowned Hollywood actress and Chinese-American, Joan Chen, serves as the crowning touch. It can be said that "Decoding the Forbidden City" is not only a concise chronicle of the Forbidden City but also a highly anticipated audio-visual masterpiece!