ISABEL Cervera arrived in China’s capital city of Beijing in September 2020 to take the position of director of Instituto Cervantes de Pekin(Cervantes Institute of Beijing),the only official Spanish institution in Be...ISABEL Cervera arrived in China’s capital city of Beijing in September 2020 to take the position of director of Instituto Cervantes de Pekin(Cervantes Institute of Beijing),the only official Spanish institution in Beijing offering Spanish lessons for learners at different levels.Amidst the challenging situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic that has ravaged the whole world,Cervera,along with her team,adapts to the new circumstances on the go.展开更多
Hidden in the hinterland of Xinjiang,the little known county-level city of Kuche is an example of what can be achieved by combining hardwork and vision to eliminate poverty and bring vitality and prosperity to the liv...Hidden in the hinterland of Xinjiang,the little known county-level city of Kuche is an example of what can be achieved by combining hardwork and vision to eliminate poverty and bring vitality and prosperity to the lives of local people.展开更多
LOCATED on the edge of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,at one of the farthest points in China from the sea,stands a city that began to embrace its great economic takeoff just 10 years ago.The city is not a fictitious...LOCATED on the edge of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,at one of the farthest points in China from the sea,stands a city that began to embrace its great economic takeoff just 10 years ago.The city is not a fictitious place from a fairytale,but a real city,located along the Belt and Road,has a vision to create a land and sea corridor that allows commercial,cultural,and idea exchanges,as it once did when it was part of the ancient Silk Road.展开更多
In April 1899,125 years ago,the first 790 Japanese arrived at the port of Callao,the-principal seaport of Peru in South America,aboard the Sakuramaru,after a long journey from the port of Yokohama in Japan.This milest...In April 1899,125 years ago,the first 790 Japanese arrived at the port of Callao,the-principal seaport of Peru in South America,aboard the Sakuramaru,after a long journey from the port of Yokohama in Japan.This milestone was the beginning of Nikkei culture in Peru,a term to refer to Japanese emigrants and their descendants overseas-primarily in the Americas.展开更多
From academia to cybersecurity,an insider's perspective on China's rise as a tech powerhouse Bertha Alvarado Banuet was born in Mexico City,capital of Mexico,and recalled that her first visit to China was a fa...From academia to cybersecurity,an insider's perspective on China's rise as a tech powerhouse Bertha Alvarado Banuet was born in Mexico City,capital of Mexico,and recalled that her first visit to China was a family trip when she was around 8 years old.Although she was just a child,this experience planted the initial seed of interest.展开更多
This is a special year for Chilean Nattaly Rojas.After a decade and a half in China,the young woman is about to return to her homeland with a wealth of experience and learning.Rojas'interest in China began when sh...This is a special year for Chilean Nattaly Rojas.After a decade and a half in China,the young woman is about to return to her homeland with a wealth of experience and learning.Rojas'interest in China began when she was studying Spanish-English translation in Santiago,capital of Chile.Discovering that the multitudes of Spanish-English translators had saturated the market and become less valued,she decided to take the road less traveled and began studying Chinese.展开更多
Located in the southern province of Guangdong,Shenzhen is a young and modern city where skyscrapers soar into the clouds,with intense heat and humidity that can be felt with every breath.Just over 40 years ago this bu...Located in the southern province of Guangdong,Shenzhen is a young and modern city where skyscrapers soar into the clouds,with intense heat and humidity that can be felt with every breath.Just over 40 years ago this bustling metropolis was a small fishing port.Today,it stands at the forefront of China's economic and technological development.It is here that architect Josée Antonio Vigara Alvarez de Perea settled down more than 10 years ago.展开更多
At just 28,Heitor Santos has managed to make his way in an industry with a great-prospect for futuregrowth,serving as a link between Brazil,his country of origin,and China,where he currently resides.Like many expats,S...At just 28,Heitor Santos has managed to make his way in an industry with a great-prospect for futuregrowth,serving as a link between Brazil,his country of origin,and China,where he currently resides.Like many expats,Santos'connection with China developed gradually and,at first,with little idea of what the future would hold.It all began when he was a senior-year student of biological sciences at the University of Pernambuco in the Brazilian city of Recife.The university had a special cooperation program with the Confucius Institute,giving students the opportunity to study Chinese for free for one year.展开更多
China and Chile are located on opposite sides of the world.However,many Chinese havetasted Chilean wine or Chile's sweet and juicy cherries.The latter are highly prized by consumers nationwide,as they flock to sup...China and Chile are located on opposite sides of the world.However,many Chinese havetasted Chilean wine or Chile's sweet and juicy cherries.The latter are highly prized by consumers nationwide,as they flock to supermarkets in the leadup to the Spring Festival or lunisolar New Year,which fell on February 10 this year,to buy cherries,either for their own consumption or as gifts.展开更多
A Chilean businessman explores life and business opportunities in China As one Chilean proverb goes:"Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly."This popular saying largely sums up Go...A Chilean businessman explores life and business opportunities in China As one Chilean proverb goes:"Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly."This popular saying largely sums up Gonzalo Matamala’s experience in China.Throughout the past 15 years,he has forged a unique bond with the country and helped open new markets for a variety of Chilean export products.展开更多
Arriving in Beijing less than two months ago was a dream come true for Rocio Elias.After having previously lived in Nanjing,capital of Jiangsu Province,in 2017,this is the second time living in China for the young Mex...Arriving in Beijing less than two months ago was a dream come true for Rocio Elias.After having previously lived in Nanjing,capital of Jiangsu Province,in 2017,this is the second time living in China for the young Mexican,who used to work for Chinese technology giant Huawei and who is a graduate of the College of Mexico(Colmex).展开更多
Spanish doctor carves out career in traditional Chinese medicine ‘It all started with an'I do'!"Cristóbal Minguez,a native of the Basque region in north Spain,said of his first encounter with China....Spanish doctor carves out career in traditional Chinese medicine ‘It all started with an'I do'!"Cristóbal Minguez,a native of the Basque region in north Spain,said of his first encounter with China.The year was 2005,when a friend asked him if he wanted to take a trip to China.Although the adventure was a brief one,barely two weeks,it would become a turning point not only in his career,but in his life."The last day,right before returning to Spain,I emptied out my backpack and stuffed it with souvenirs,"he recalled."But what I didn't know was that something else had made its way into that bag,a seed that was about to sprout".展开更多
An extensive musical journey has taken Ivet Curbelo onto multiple stages and into many genres,offering Chinese audiences nationwide a chance to enjoy her melodies.
From television presenter of culture news,to blogger and teacher,Andrea Mella's different professional roles have given her a deeper knowledge of China and its culture,while at the same time helping to foster coop...From television presenter of culture news,to blogger and teacher,Andrea Mella's different professional roles have given her a deeper knowledge of China and its culture,while at the same time helping to foster coopera-tion between China and Latin America.展开更多
For Mauricio Belmonte,China is an invaluable source of learning In one of the diplomatic complexes facing the Liangma River in Beijing is the Embassy of Bolivia,where Mauricio Belmonte welcomed me with a warm smile an...For Mauricio Belmonte,China is an invaluable source of learning In one of the diplomatic complexes facing the Liangma River in Beijing is the Embassy of Bolivia,where Mauricio Belmonte welcomed me with a warm smile and the soft and slow cadence so typical of the highland nation.展开更多
An Argentinian’s love affair with a county in southeast China You never know what fate has in store for you,which is especially true in the case of Viviana Cardozo who,after more than 15 years in China,has become qui...An Argentinian’s love affair with a county in southeast China You never know what fate has in store for you,which is especially true in the case of Viviana Cardozo who,after more than 15 years in China,has become quite the celebrity in Fujian Province,southeast China.展开更多
Jorge Hidalgo has worked as a lecturer,diplomat and businessman throughouthis career For Jorge Hidalgo,China has become his second home and a place where he has made his way through the worlds of diplomacy,business an...Jorge Hidalgo has worked as a lecturer,diplomat and businessman throughouthis career For Jorge Hidalgo,China has become his second home and a place where he has made his way through the worlds of diplomacy,business and academia to strengthen the country’s ties with his native Ecuador.Destiny It has been two decades since Hidalgo first set foot on Chinese soil."I think it was destiny,"he said.It all started thanks to a scholarship from the Andean University,where he had obtained his master’s degree in international relations with a specialization in economics and finance,to go study Chinese economics at Beijing’s prestigious Renmin University of China.Since then,his path has been marked by a myriad of experiences in the academic,diplomatic and business realms.展开更多
Moving to China was not only a professional turning point for Liubin Lima,but also a challenge that led him to explore new horizons to win the hearts and smiles of the public.For the Cuban artist and performer,China d...Moving to China was not only a professional turning point for Liubin Lima,but also a challenge that led him to explore new horizons to win the hearts and smiles of the public.For the Cuban artist and performer,China did not even appear on his radar when he was young."I saw it as something impossible and far away,he said.展开更多
文摘ISABEL Cervera arrived in China’s capital city of Beijing in September 2020 to take the position of director of Instituto Cervantes de Pekin(Cervantes Institute of Beijing),the only official Spanish institution in Beijing offering Spanish lessons for learners at different levels.Amidst the challenging situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic that has ravaged the whole world,Cervera,along with her team,adapts to the new circumstances on the go.
文摘Hidden in the hinterland of Xinjiang,the little known county-level city of Kuche is an example of what can be achieved by combining hardwork and vision to eliminate poverty and bring vitality and prosperity to the lives of local people.
文摘LOCATED on the edge of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,at one of the farthest points in China from the sea,stands a city that began to embrace its great economic takeoff just 10 years ago.The city is not a fictitious place from a fairytale,but a real city,located along the Belt and Road,has a vision to create a land and sea corridor that allows commercial,cultural,and idea exchanges,as it once did when it was part of the ancient Silk Road.
文摘In April 1899,125 years ago,the first 790 Japanese arrived at the port of Callao,the-principal seaport of Peru in South America,aboard the Sakuramaru,after a long journey from the port of Yokohama in Japan.This milestone was the beginning of Nikkei culture in Peru,a term to refer to Japanese emigrants and their descendants overseas-primarily in the Americas.
文摘From academia to cybersecurity,an insider's perspective on China's rise as a tech powerhouse Bertha Alvarado Banuet was born in Mexico City,capital of Mexico,and recalled that her first visit to China was a family trip when she was around 8 years old.Although she was just a child,this experience planted the initial seed of interest.
文摘This is a special year for Chilean Nattaly Rojas.After a decade and a half in China,the young woman is about to return to her homeland with a wealth of experience and learning.Rojas'interest in China began when she was studying Spanish-English translation in Santiago,capital of Chile.Discovering that the multitudes of Spanish-English translators had saturated the market and become less valued,she decided to take the road less traveled and began studying Chinese.
文摘Located in the southern province of Guangdong,Shenzhen is a young and modern city where skyscrapers soar into the clouds,with intense heat and humidity that can be felt with every breath.Just over 40 years ago this bustling metropolis was a small fishing port.Today,it stands at the forefront of China's economic and technological development.It is here that architect Josée Antonio Vigara Alvarez de Perea settled down more than 10 years ago.
文摘At just 28,Heitor Santos has managed to make his way in an industry with a great-prospect for futuregrowth,serving as a link between Brazil,his country of origin,and China,where he currently resides.Like many expats,Santos'connection with China developed gradually and,at first,with little idea of what the future would hold.It all began when he was a senior-year student of biological sciences at the University of Pernambuco in the Brazilian city of Recife.The university had a special cooperation program with the Confucius Institute,giving students the opportunity to study Chinese for free for one year.
文摘China and Chile are located on opposite sides of the world.However,many Chinese havetasted Chilean wine or Chile's sweet and juicy cherries.The latter are highly prized by consumers nationwide,as they flock to supermarkets in the leadup to the Spring Festival or lunisolar New Year,which fell on February 10 this year,to buy cherries,either for their own consumption or as gifts.
文摘A Chilean businessman explores life and business opportunities in China As one Chilean proverb goes:"Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly."This popular saying largely sums up Gonzalo Matamala’s experience in China.Throughout the past 15 years,he has forged a unique bond with the country and helped open new markets for a variety of Chilean export products.
文摘Arriving in Beijing less than two months ago was a dream come true for Rocio Elias.After having previously lived in Nanjing,capital of Jiangsu Province,in 2017,this is the second time living in China for the young Mexican,who used to work for Chinese technology giant Huawei and who is a graduate of the College of Mexico(Colmex).
文摘Spanish doctor carves out career in traditional Chinese medicine ‘It all started with an'I do'!"Cristóbal Minguez,a native of the Basque region in north Spain,said of his first encounter with China.The year was 2005,when a friend asked him if he wanted to take a trip to China.Although the adventure was a brief one,barely two weeks,it would become a turning point not only in his career,but in his life."The last day,right before returning to Spain,I emptied out my backpack and stuffed it with souvenirs,"he recalled."But what I didn't know was that something else had made its way into that bag,a seed that was about to sprout".
文摘An extensive musical journey has taken Ivet Curbelo onto multiple stages and into many genres,offering Chinese audiences nationwide a chance to enjoy her melodies.
文摘From television presenter of culture news,to blogger and teacher,Andrea Mella's different professional roles have given her a deeper knowledge of China and its culture,while at the same time helping to foster coopera-tion between China and Latin America.
文摘For Mauricio Belmonte,China is an invaluable source of learning In one of the diplomatic complexes facing the Liangma River in Beijing is the Embassy of Bolivia,where Mauricio Belmonte welcomed me with a warm smile and the soft and slow cadence so typical of the highland nation.
文摘An Argentinian’s love affair with a county in southeast China You never know what fate has in store for you,which is especially true in the case of Viviana Cardozo who,after more than 15 years in China,has become quite the celebrity in Fujian Province,southeast China.
文摘Jorge Hidalgo has worked as a lecturer,diplomat and businessman throughouthis career For Jorge Hidalgo,China has become his second home and a place where he has made his way through the worlds of diplomacy,business and academia to strengthen the country’s ties with his native Ecuador.Destiny It has been two decades since Hidalgo first set foot on Chinese soil."I think it was destiny,"he said.It all started thanks to a scholarship from the Andean University,where he had obtained his master’s degree in international relations with a specialization in economics and finance,to go study Chinese economics at Beijing’s prestigious Renmin University of China.Since then,his path has been marked by a myriad of experiences in the academic,diplomatic and business realms.
文摘Moving to China was not only a professional turning point for Liubin Lima,but also a challenge that led him to explore new horizons to win the hearts and smiles of the public.For the Cuban artist and performer,China did not even appear on his radar when he was young."I saw it as something impossible and far away,he said.
