Government measures improve lives in rural areas Increased poverty relief efforts, along with better rural infrastructure, mean that millions of rural poor in China can now access safe drinking water, move out of unsafe housing and receive better education and medical care. According to the State Council Leading Group Office of Poverty Alleviation and Development,…
The Chinese Academy of Sciences will enhance science cooperation and services to support countries and regions participating in the Belt and Road Initiative on common global issues, officials said on Nov 5. Measures will include expanding joint research and consultation services related to major scientific challenges, such as tackling climate change, natural disasters, health and…
A construction team from Wuhan, Hubei province, has helped bring clean drinking water to nearly 8 million Africans over the past 20 years. The team, which has provided supplies of pure underground water, began to dig the first well in February 1998. Today, more than 4,700 wells have been built in the northern provinces of…
Harmonica, a South Korean classical music band, has been winning hearts in Shanghai with its moving performances. But one would not be able to find an album at record stores. This group of musicians can’t be found in conventional theaters, either. Instead, they ply their trade in public, along the streets of Shanghai. “I still…
Yu Hanyi, 26, and his wife, Liu Liyuan, 29, have been particularly concerned about the weather in Shanghai the past few weekends. Typhoon activity in the region has brought heavy rain to the city, and rain means that the couple has to drop their performances – one on Saturday afternoon, the other on Sunday night…
Exhibitions on the 120th anniversary of Feng Zikai’s birth provide insight into the celebrated painter’s life Feng Zikai – writer, painter, music educator and translator – is among modern China’s most celebrated cultural figures, writing essays drawn from his daily experiences and providing insights in an approachable, delightful manner. His ink paintings laud the beauty…
It’s finding a whole new audience and creating new revenue streams for ethnic communities Traditional Tibetan clothing, with its uniquely bright colors, robe-like design and use of yak’s wool, is carving a path to the wider world by adopting modern, fashionable elements. Jeans and nipped-waist designs are in. The baggy robe is out. The cross…
Editor’s Note: Traditional and fusion cooking styles, regional and international ingredients and a new awareness of healthy eating are all factors contributing to an exciting time for Chinese cuisine. We explore the possibilities. Pumpkins are a neglected vegetable, yet they are very tasty and adapt well to all sorts of cooking methods. They can be…
New app claims to be first to offer currently playing movies A new app enables film lovers to view movies currently showing in cinemas without having to physically visit the theater. The app, Smart Cinema, which was launched in May, claims to be the first of its kind in the world. It made a splash…
European chambers of commerce head wants to cement greater partnerships with Chinese counterparts, expand free trade European businesses want partnerships with their Chinese and American counterparts to support free trade and globalization, says Christoph Leitl, president of the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Eurochambres). Eurochambres was established in 1958 in the wake…