Development zones promote innovation,reform and opening up This year is the 40th anniversary of the establishment of China’s first group of national economic and technological development zones(NETDZs).When they were...Development zones promote innovation,reform and opening up This year is the 40th anniversary of the establishment of China’s first group of national economic and technological development zones(NETDZs).When they were first introduced in 1984,14 such zones were scattered throughout the eastern coastal region.Today their number reaches 229,located in 31 provincial-level regions.The eastern region leads the count with 103,followed by the central region’s 55,the western region’s 50,and the northeastern region’s 21.展开更多
Recent years have seen a growing number of local officials choosing to promote their areas as influencers In the digital age,online celebrities attract public attention and influence followers more easily on issues su...Recent years have seen a growing number of local officials choosing to promote their areas as influencers In the digital age,online celebrities attract public attention and influence followers more easily on issues such as what to buy and where to go.The latest trend spreading among civil servants:becoming social media influencers to promote their hometowns.展开更多
On July 3,10 and 17,Zheng Shanjie,Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission(NDRC),chaired three entrepreneur sympo-siums,welcoming the top executives of at least 14 private companies,and listened as t...On July 3,10 and 17,Zheng Shanjie,Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission(NDRC),chaired three entrepreneur sympo-siums,welcoming the top executives of at least 14 private companies,and listened as they elaborated on their operational status,the difficulties they face and their suggestions.展开更多
There was an outpouring of grief across China on October 30 when fans of legendary wuxia （master of martial arts） novelist Jin Yong heard of his passing at age 94.
A video featuring a Chinese emperor dancing, rapping, taking selfles and texting imperial concubines via instant messaging services Weghat and QQ recent- ly went viral online. The commotion was a result of a partnersh...A video featuring a Chinese emperor dancing, rapping, taking selfles and texting imperial concubines via instant messaging services Weghat and QQ recent- ly went viral online. The commotion was a result of a partnership between Chinese Internet giant Tencent and Beijing＇s Palace Museum. otherwise known as the Forbidden City, announced in early July.展开更多
Chinese pinyin, the commonly used system for Romanizing standard Chinese, is a special form of the language. Compared with Chinese characters, pin,in boasts an advantage in the process of spreading Chinese culture aro...Chinese pinyin, the commonly used system for Romanizing standard Chinese, is a special form of the language. Compared with Chinese characters, pin,in boasts an advantage in the process of spreading Chinese culture around the world.展开更多
LU Liping, a farmer in northwest China＇s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. has been farming his fam- ily field for over 20 years. ＂The land is only 0.53 hectare. So increasing the yield is crucial.＂ the 55-year-ol...LU Liping, a farmer in northwest China＇s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. has been farming his fam- ily field for over 20 years. ＂The land is only 0.53 hectare. So increasing the yield is crucial.＂ the 55-year-old said. In winter, when outdoor farming is impossible, farmers are often given agricultural classes. Today, dates, black peanuts, purple corn and purple potatoes. foods loved by urban residents, bring Lu a consider- able income. In September. he started an agri-tourism business, getting another source of income.展开更多
This year is the 40th anniversary of the establishment of China's first group of national economic and technological development zones(NETDZs).When they were first introduced in 1984,14 such zones were scattered t...This year is the 40th anniversary of the establishment of China's first group of national economic and technological development zones(NETDZs).When they were first introduced in 1984,14 such zones were scattered throughout the eastern coastal region.Today their number reaches 229,located in 31 provincial-level regions.The eastern region leads the count with 103,followed by the central region's 55,the western region's 50,and the northeastern region's 21.展开更多
According to traditional Chinese culture,young people should show respect and obedience toward their seniors—family members,scholars or specialists—and the advice or instructions they give.In the digital age,Chinese...According to traditional Chinese culture,young people should show respect and obedience toward their seniors—family members,scholars or specialists—and the advice or instructions they give.In the digital age,Chinese“experts”have a tendency to express their opinions on anything and everything,from global affairs to professional and personal lifestyles,across the country’s social media platforms.展开更多
Officials-turned-influencers stir up public interest in local tourism In the digital age,online celebrities attract public attention and influence followers more easily on issues such as what to buy and where to go.Th...Officials-turned-influencers stir up public interest in local tourism In the digital age,online celebrities attract public attention and influence followers more easily on issues such as what to buy and where to go.The latest trend spreading among civil servants:becoming social media influencers to promote their hometowns.展开更多
Night economy gathers steam When night falls, Jinli Ancient Street, a cultural and tourist landmark in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, bustles with visitors, making it even more boisterous than in the daytim...Night economy gathers steam When night falls, Jinli Ancient Street, a cultural and tourist landmark in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, bustles with visitors, making it even more boisterous than in the daytime.Gleaming with lights from the small shops and stalls lining the street, the place is attracting people from across the country.展开更多
Around 2015,securinga place ina kindergarten within easy reach of their home required many parents queue for hours or even pitch tents and queue all night.Such scenes are now a thing of the past,as changing patterns o...Around 2015,securinga place ina kindergarten within easy reach of their home required many parents queue for hours or even pitch tents and queue all night.Such scenes are now a thing of the past,as changing patterns of population growth have decreased demand and led to a restructuring of the sector.Closures and mergers are taking place nationwide.展开更多
Though Chinese novelist Gao Xiaosheng passed away in 1999, his status as a household name remains intact, thanks to the to the novellas that he started to write from 1979. His creation Chen Huan she ng a simple and ho...Though Chinese novelist Gao Xiaosheng passed away in 1999, his status as a household name remains intact, thanks to the to the novellas that he started to write from 1979. His creation Chen Huan she ng a simple and honest Chinese farmer, has been given a new lease of life by the Changzhou Farce Troupe from east China's Jiangsu, Gao's home province, highlighting the theme of change and development in the rural areas in the past decades.展开更多
Avideo featuring a Chinese emperor dancing, rapping, taking selfies and Ltexting imperial concubines via instantmessaging services WeChat and QQ recently went viral on the mobile platforms. The commotion was a result ...Avideo featuring a Chinese emperor dancing, rapping, taking selfies and Ltexting imperial concubines via instantmessaging services WeChat and QQ recently went viral on the mobile platforms. The commotion was a result of a partnership between Chinese Intemet giant Tencent and Beijing＇s Palace Museum, otherwise known as the Forbidden City, announced in earlyJuly.展开更多
Traditional Tibetan medicine is in need of more research and protectionEvery summer, Tso-Ngon Tibetan Medicine Hospital in Xining. capital of northwest i China＇s Qinghai Province, arranges forexperienced doctors to ...Traditional Tibetan medicine is in need of more research and protectionEvery summer, Tso-Ngon Tibetan Medicine Hospital in Xining. capital of northwest i China＇s Qinghai Province, arranges forexperienced doctors to conduct checkups in and outside the province. They usually open temporal/medical camps at places used for re- ligious ceremonies and gatherings by the area＇s ethnic Tibetan people. Local residents form long queues as they wait for their medical diag- nosis and treatment In remote or poor areas, the doctors＇ services are free of charge.展开更多
Movie director Guo Ke was scrolling through Weibo,the popular Chinese microblogging site,five years ago when something caught his eye.It was a blog about a 92-year-old woman,Wei Shaolan,who was living in Guangxi Zhuan...Movie director Guo Ke was scrolling through Weibo,the popular Chinese microblogging site,five years ago when something caught his eye.It was a blog about a 92-year-old woman,Wei Shaolan,who was living in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China.Wei was a survivor of the brutal sex slavery that thousands of women in East Asia were forced into by the invading Japanese during World War II,展开更多
Every year, Open Denmark Day, a public event held by the Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing. receives thousands of visitors.Now in its fifth" year, the event aims to present all facets of Denmark to the Chinese peop...Every year, Open Denmark Day, a public event held by the Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing. receives thousands of visitors.Now in its fifth" year, the event aims to present all facets of Denmark to the Chinese people and to quench their curiosity with regards to what the country has to offer. "Never before in history have so many citizens from our two countries visited each other, never before have we had so many student exchanges and never before have our countries employed so many Chinese and Danish citizens in their businesses," said Friis Ame Petersen, Danish Ambassador to China, at the event on May 9.展开更多
China greets its Lantern Festival holding a bouquet of red roses behind its back This year, the traditional Chinese holiday Yuanxiao Festival, or the Lantern Festival, coincided with the Western holiday ofValentine＇s...China greets its Lantern Festival holding a bouquet of red roses behind its back This year, the traditional Chinese holiday Yuanxiao Festival, or the Lantern Festival, coincided with the Western holiday ofValentine＇s Day. As the holiday approached, chocolates and lanterns were stockpiled in supermarkets,展开更多
Spokespersons discuss their trials and tribulations Jiao Yang remembers having had butterflies in her stomach when she held her first press conference in 2003.Jiao,the first spokesperson of the Shanghai Municipal Gove...Spokespersons discuss their trials and tribulations Jiao Yang remembers having had butterflies in her stomach when she held her first press conference in 2003.Jiao,the first spokesperson of the Shanghai Municipal Government,was a greenhorn at that time.And to make her nervousness worse,there were almost no examples she could follow,as China’s spokesperson system was in its infancy.Finally,Jiao wrote several drafts of her opening speech and then carried them to the podium.展开更多
Since its introduction to the region in the seventh century, Buddhism has become deeply rooted in the culture of the local people of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, particularly among the Tibetan ethnic group. All practiti...Since its introduction to the region in the seventh century, Buddhism has become deeply rooted in the culture of the local people of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, particularly among the Tibetan ethnic group. All practitioners and believers consider themselves followers of the teachings of the Buddha, Sakyamuni.展开更多
文摘Development zones promote innovation,reform and opening up This year is the 40th anniversary of the establishment of China’s first group of national economic and technological development zones(NETDZs).When they were first introduced in 1984,14 such zones were scattered throughout the eastern coastal region.Today their number reaches 229,located in 31 provincial-level regions.The eastern region leads the count with 103,followed by the central region’s 55,the western region’s 50,and the northeastern region’s 21.
文摘Recent years have seen a growing number of local officials choosing to promote their areas as influencers In the digital age,online celebrities attract public attention and influence followers more easily on issues such as what to buy and where to go.The latest trend spreading among civil servants:becoming social media influencers to promote their hometowns.
文摘On July 3,10 and 17,Zheng Shanjie,Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission(NDRC),chaired three entrepreneur sympo-siums,welcoming the top executives of at least 14 private companies,and listened as they elaborated on their operational status,the difficulties they face and their suggestions.
文摘There was an outpouring of grief across China on October 30 when fans of legendary wuxia （master of martial arts） novelist Jin Yong heard of his passing at age 94.
文摘A video featuring a Chinese emperor dancing, rapping, taking selfles and texting imperial concubines via instant messaging services Weghat and QQ recent- ly went viral online. The commotion was a result of a partnership between Chinese Internet giant Tencent and Beijing＇s Palace Museum. otherwise known as the Forbidden City, announced in early July.
文摘Chinese pinyin, the commonly used system for Romanizing standard Chinese, is a special form of the language. Compared with Chinese characters, pin,in boasts an advantage in the process of spreading Chinese culture around the world.
文摘LU Liping, a farmer in northwest China＇s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. has been farming his fam- ily field for over 20 years. ＂The land is only 0.53 hectare. So increasing the yield is crucial.＂ the 55-year-old said. In winter, when outdoor farming is impossible, farmers are often given agricultural classes. Today, dates, black peanuts, purple corn and purple potatoes. foods loved by urban residents, bring Lu a consider- able income. In September. he started an agri-tourism business, getting another source of income.
文摘This year is the 40th anniversary of the establishment of China's first group of national economic and technological development zones(NETDZs).When they were first introduced in 1984,14 such zones were scattered throughout the eastern coastal region.Today their number reaches 229,located in 31 provincial-level regions.The eastern region leads the count with 103,followed by the central region's 55,the western region's 50,and the northeastern region's 21.
文摘According to traditional Chinese culture,young people should show respect and obedience toward their seniors—family members,scholars or specialists—and the advice or instructions they give.In the digital age,Chinese“experts”have a tendency to express their opinions on anything and everything,from global affairs to professional and personal lifestyles,across the country’s social media platforms.
文摘Officials-turned-influencers stir up public interest in local tourism In the digital age,online celebrities attract public attention and influence followers more easily on issues such as what to buy and where to go.The latest trend spreading among civil servants:becoming social media influencers to promote their hometowns.
文摘Night economy gathers steam When night falls, Jinli Ancient Street, a cultural and tourist landmark in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, bustles with visitors, making it even more boisterous than in the daytime.Gleaming with lights from the small shops and stalls lining the street, the place is attracting people from across the country.
文摘Around 2015,securinga place ina kindergarten within easy reach of their home required many parents queue for hours or even pitch tents and queue all night.Such scenes are now a thing of the past,as changing patterns of population growth have decreased demand and led to a restructuring of the sector.Closures and mergers are taking place nationwide.
文摘Though Chinese novelist Gao Xiaosheng passed away in 1999, his status as a household name remains intact, thanks to the to the novellas that he started to write from 1979. His creation Chen Huan she ng a simple and honest Chinese farmer, has been given a new lease of life by the Changzhou Farce Troupe from east China's Jiangsu, Gao's home province, highlighting the theme of change and development in the rural areas in the past decades.
文摘Avideo featuring a Chinese emperor dancing, rapping, taking selfies and Ltexting imperial concubines via instantmessaging services WeChat and QQ recently went viral on the mobile platforms. The commotion was a result of a partnership between Chinese Intemet giant Tencent and Beijing＇s Palace Museum, otherwise known as the Forbidden City, announced in earlyJuly.
文摘Traditional Tibetan medicine is in need of more research and protectionEvery summer, Tso-Ngon Tibetan Medicine Hospital in Xining. capital of northwest i China＇s Qinghai Province, arranges forexperienced doctors to conduct checkups in and outside the province. They usually open temporal/medical camps at places used for re- ligious ceremonies and gatherings by the area＇s ethnic Tibetan people. Local residents form long queues as they wait for their medical diag- nosis and treatment In remote or poor areas, the doctors＇ services are free of charge.
文摘Movie director Guo Ke was scrolling through Weibo,the popular Chinese microblogging site,five years ago when something caught his eye.It was a blog about a 92-year-old woman,Wei Shaolan,who was living in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China.Wei was a survivor of the brutal sex slavery that thousands of women in East Asia were forced into by the invading Japanese during World War II,
文摘Every year, Open Denmark Day, a public event held by the Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing. receives thousands of visitors.Now in its fifth" year, the event aims to present all facets of Denmark to the Chinese people and to quench their curiosity with regards to what the country has to offer. "Never before in history have so many citizens from our two countries visited each other, never before have we had so many student exchanges and never before have our countries employed so many Chinese and Danish citizens in their businesses," said Friis Ame Petersen, Danish Ambassador to China, at the event on May 9.
文摘China greets its Lantern Festival holding a bouquet of red roses behind its back This year, the traditional Chinese holiday Yuanxiao Festival, or the Lantern Festival, coincided with the Western holiday ofValentine＇s Day. As the holiday approached, chocolates and lanterns were stockpiled in supermarkets,
文摘Spokespersons discuss their trials and tribulations Jiao Yang remembers having had butterflies in her stomach when she held her first press conference in 2003.Jiao,the first spokesperson of the Shanghai Municipal Government,was a greenhorn at that time.And to make her nervousness worse,there were almost no examples she could follow,as China’s spokesperson system was in its infancy.Finally,Jiao wrote several drafts of her opening speech and then carried them to the podium.
文摘Since its introduction to the region in the seventh century, Buddhism has become deeply rooted in the culture of the local people of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, particularly among the Tibetan ethnic group. All practitioners and believers consider themselves followers of the teachings of the Buddha, Sakyamuni.
