Shenyang has been striving in recent years to cultivate new economic drivers to strengthen global communications and enrich its cultural attractiveness. One prominent recent example: The Nov 7 announcement of an artificial intelligence industrial park project, funded by a 5 billion yuan ($768.32 million; 639.01 million euros; ￡568.52 million) investment from Zhongnan Gaoke Group, to…
Exhibition to further understanding and friendship includes photos, performances, lectures and meetings The history, traditions and modern accomplishments of Hunan province were presented at a promotional event – called “Culture China – Hunan Culture Enters Germany” – in Dusseldorf, Germany, from Oct 29 to Nov 1. Culture China is a program developed by the Overseas…
Shenyang warmly welcomes visitors to winter conference The 18th World Winter Cities Association for Mayors Conference kicked of on Sept 12 in Shenyang, drawing global attention to cities with long winters in some of the globe’s northernmost regions. Themed “Better Winter City, Better Life”, the conference showcased practical methods for improving people’s daily lives in…
The construction of a robot industrial production facility in Shenyang was announced on Oct 16. Located in Hunnan district within the area of the free trade zone, the facility covers an area of 42.5 hectares, with a total investment of more than 5 billion yuan ($768.32 million; 639.01 million euros; ￡568.52 million). The facility has…
An exhibition featuring a range of qipao gowns opened on Sept 19 south of the Shenyang Palace Museum, driving the second Shenyang International Qipao Cultural Festival. The exhibition, named “Shengjing 1639”, which started with a brilliant qipao show and singing and dancing performance, attracted the international audience. A total of 1,636 women dressed in qipao…
Top international designers are taking part in the Maison and Object Design Pavilion that recently opened at WF Central, a Beijing shopping center A little bit of Parisian savoir-faire has found its way to Beijing, as the Maison and Object Design Pavilion recently opened at WF Central, a shopping center in the capital. The pavilion,…
Situated at the crossroads of the ancient Silk Road, the region’s popularity is growing due to historical sites, relics The city of Jiuquan in Northwest China’s Gansu province is looking to promote regional tourism by leveraging cultural and travel resources in and around Dunhuang. At a recent forum held by the government of Jiuquan, the…
The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, is showcasing porcelain artifacts from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), a period considered among the best in Chinese ceramic-making. The ongoing exhibition in Beijing, titled Imperial Ceramics and Porcelain of the Great Ming: Comparison of Excavated and Extant Ceramic Pieces from Jiajing (1522-66), Longqing (1567-72) and Wanli…
A growing number of travelers are discovering a winter wonderland Travelers to the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region this winter can expect a slew of new events, discounts and travel options designed to make the Silk Road region a sought-after destination during the colder months. More than 130 activities geared toward tourists will be staged from…
As of 21 August and until 5 June 2025, Ukrainian honey imported into the EU will take place within the tariff quota from the Deep… Read More »Emergency brake triggered for honey imports from Ukraine