Famine,civil war,fundamentalism,piracy and corruption are words that have become synonymous with the east African state of Somalia. Events that have occurred in the last three decades have resulted in the country bein...Famine,civil war,fundamentalism,piracy and corruption are words that have become synonymous with the east African state of Somalia. Events that have occurred in the last three decades have resulted in the country being deemed as a "failed state" by the UN. Once standing as the example of democracy after its 1960 independence, its lengthy war with Ethiopia over the disputed Ogaden region and a foreign invasion by the United States has led to political展开更多
I'm used to watching the World Cup in North London,sandwiched between my father and brother on the couch.But here in China(thanks to some Euro-centric scheduling and an unforgiving time difference)I found myself p...I'm used to watching the World Cup in North London,sandwiched between my father and brother on the couch.But here in China(thanks to some Euro-centric scheduling and an unforgiving time difference)I found myself packed into smoky bars in the early hours,keeping spirits high with beer and tactical cappuccinos.展开更多
WALK around any Chinese city and one of the most common sights you will see are people chatting into cellphones or busy focusing on their handsets, often to the exclusion of all else.
How one African entrepreneur’s ambition cooks up a taste of Africa and the Caribbean in Beijing CHINA’S African community has blossomed from a few international students to a burgeoning community of traders and entr...How one African entrepreneur’s ambition cooks up a taste of Africa and the Caribbean in Beijing CHINA’S African community has blossomed from a few international students to a burgeoning community of traders and entrepreneurs in the last decade.Whilst focus has mainly been on the traders who busily ship goods between the Middle Kingdom and the continent,展开更多
The rise of Sina Weibo has China talking AS Li Yangyang,a 19-year-old university student in Beijing,comes home after a hard day of hitting the books,she immediately logs on the Internet with a sole purpose in mind, up...The rise of Sina Weibo has China talking AS Li Yangyang,a 19-year-old university student in Beijing,comes home after a hard day of hitting the books,she immediately logs on the Internet with a sole purpose in mind, updating her microblog on Sina Weibo (literally meaning microblog). "Not a day goes by where I do not update my page.I am always eager to展开更多
China’s online trading entrepreneurs rush to meet growing demand of netizen shoppers AS the sun rises over the Beijing Zoo area, many would be mistaken in thinking that the animals will be the only ones reacting to t...China’s online trading entrepreneurs rush to meet growing demand of netizen shoppers AS the sun rises over the Beijing Zoo area, many would be mistaken in thinking that the animals will be the only ones reacting to the change of light.While most Beijing residents are still asleep,an entire workforce is already on the go,seven days a week.These展开更多
WITH hundreds of thousands of people in China＇s cities flocking to the cinema each weekend to check out the latest releases, it is not surprising that the country is now the third largest film producer in the world, ...WITH hundreds of thousands of people in China＇s cities flocking to the cinema each weekend to check out the latest releases, it is not surprising that the country is now the third largest film producer in the world, after India and the United States.展开更多
Michel Humbert brings energy,innovation and investment to Yantai DESPITE being well known is certain circles for the legend of the Eight Immortals,who in Chinese mythology set across the high seas in order to attend a...Michel Humbert brings energy,innovation and investment to Yantai DESPITE being well known is certain circles for the legend of the Eight Immortals,who in Chinese mythology set across the high seas in order to attend a celestial conference,Yantai still remains an undiscovered gem to most foreign travelers. One foreigner has now made it his mission to put Yantai on the global map by heading up the Yantai Investment Develop-展开更多
As the property market opens up to Westerners,some are now embracing the quaint traditional courtyard housing of Beijingers WHEN Hans Gottlieb,a marketing specialist from Hamburg,Germany,decided to relocate to Beijing...As the property market opens up to Westerners,some are now embracing the quaint traditional courtyard housing of Beijingers WHEN Hans Gottlieb,a marketing specialist from Hamburg,Germany,decided to relocate to Beijing with his work,he realized that he was fulfilling one of the greatest dreams.A keen Sinophile from a young age,he knew that if he wanted this展开更多
Andre Pectin fruit products boost Yantai’s economic development THE city of Yantai in east China’s Shandong Province has long been famed in history for its extensive coastline, its breathtaking scenery and its abund...Andre Pectin fruit products boost Yantai’s economic development THE city of Yantai in east China’s Shandong Province has long been famed in history for its extensive coastline, its breathtaking scenery and its abundance of fruit. Being one of the first ports to open up to Europeans during the 19th century,the city is no stranger to progression,展开更多
The international trade in China＇s currency sets the pace for the country＇s role in global finance THROUGHOUT its long history, money matters have always been a major concern for China.The nation that invented paper...The international trade in China＇s currency sets the pace for the country＇s role in global finance THROUGHOUT its long history, money matters have always been a major concern for China.The nation that invented paper notes in the 10th century places great emphasis on all things financial. ＂Money is of real concern to us Chinese,＂ said Wang Yajie,展开更多
NBA China is bringing the Chinese and African communities closer together and slam dunking the market WITH Yao Ming being the Chinese ambassador for sport worldwide, the fast-paced economic growth of China has spawned...NBA China is bringing the Chinese and African communities closer together and slam dunking the market WITH Yao Ming being the Chinese ambassador for sport worldwide, the fast-paced economic growth of China has spawned one of the most profitable industries in the nation.NBA China, with its dominance in the sporting industry’s merchandise and broadcasting, is steadily having an impact on the buying trends of China’s residents.展开更多
Remote ischaemic conditioning(RIC)refers to a process whereby periods of intermittent ischaemia,typically via the cyclical application of a blood pressure cuff to a limb at above systolic pressure,confers systemic pro...Remote ischaemic conditioning(RIC)refers to a process whereby periods of intermittent ischaemia,typically via the cyclical application of a blood pressure cuff to a limb at above systolic pressure,confers systemic protection against ischaemia in spatially distinct vascular territories.The mechanisms underlying this have not been characterised fully but have been shown to involve neural,hormonal and systemic inflammatory signalling cascades.Preclinical and early clinical studies have been promising and suggest beneficial effects of RIC in acute ischaemic stroke,symptomatic intracranial stenosis and vascular cognitive impairment.Through systematic searches of several clinical trials databases we identified 48 active clinical trials of RIC in ischaemic stroke,intracerebral haemorrhage and subarachnoid haemorrhage.We summarise the different RIC protocols and outcome measures studied in ongoing clinical trials and highlight which studies are most likely to elucidate the underlying biological mechanisms of RIC and characterise its efficacy in the near future.We discuss the uncertainties of RIC including the optimal frequency and duration of therapy,target patient groups,cost-effectiveness,the confounding impact of medications and the absence of a clinically meaningful biomarker of the conditioning response.With several large clinical trials of RIC expected to report their outcomes within the next 2 years,this review aims to highlight the most important studies and unanswered questions that will need to be addressed before this potentially widely accessible and low-cost intervention can be used in clinical practice.展开更多
Every expat who lives in China’s main-land might need to go to Hong Kong sooner or later. Those with money tend to take the easier option of a flight, but as I had spent most of my money,
As any black readers will know;looking for a job in China can be a bitter・sweet experience.For every recruiter that loves the fact that you are a native English speaker;there is another who takes one look at your phot...As any black readers will know;looking for a job in China can be a bitter・sweet experience.For every recruiter that loves the fact that you are a native English speaker;there is another who takes one look at your photo and imagines that you came fresh from a refugee camp.展开更多
My China story begi ns,as do many others,in the arrivals lounge at Beijing Capital Airport.Ifs also where my story differs.I had been in the country all of ten minutes when a customs official,addresslng me as"Sir...My China story begi ns,as do many others,in the arrivals lounge at Beijing Capital Airport.Ifs also where my story differs.I had been in the country all of ten minutes when a customs official,addresslng me as"Sir;"asked me to"step this way"and follow him into a small darkened room.展开更多
Africa has been on the receiving end of several waves of inward migration.First came the Arabs,who hotfooted their way there over a thousand years ago,spreading Islam and instigating one of the bloodiest and underrepo...Africa has been on the receiving end of several waves of inward migration.First came the Arabs,who hotfooted their way there over a thousand years ago,spreading Islam and instigating one of the bloodiest and underreported slave trades in history Then came the Europeans,who arrived by the boatload packing muskets,bottles of brandy and the Bible,and enslaving some 12 million African men and women along the way.See a pattern emerging?展开更多
文摘Famine,civil war,fundamentalism,piracy and corruption are words that have become synonymous with the east African state of Somalia. Events that have occurred in the last three decades have resulted in the country being deemed as a "failed state" by the UN. Once standing as the example of democracy after its 1960 independence, its lengthy war with Ethiopia over the disputed Ogaden region and a foreign invasion by the United States has led to political
文摘I'm used to watching the World Cup in North London,sandwiched between my father and brother on the couch.But here in China(thanks to some Euro-centric scheduling and an unforgiving time difference)I found myself packed into smoky bars in the early hours,keeping spirits high with beer and tactical cappuccinos.
文摘WALK around any Chinese city and one of the most common sights you will see are people chatting into cellphones or busy focusing on their handsets, often to the exclusion of all else.
文摘How one African entrepreneur’s ambition cooks up a taste of Africa and the Caribbean in Beijing CHINA’S African community has blossomed from a few international students to a burgeoning community of traders and entrepreneurs in the last decade.Whilst focus has mainly been on the traders who busily ship goods between the Middle Kingdom and the continent,
文摘The rise of Sina Weibo has China talking AS Li Yangyang,a 19-year-old university student in Beijing,comes home after a hard day of hitting the books,she immediately logs on the Internet with a sole purpose in mind, updating her microblog on Sina Weibo (literally meaning microblog). "Not a day goes by where I do not update my page.I am always eager to
文摘China’s online trading entrepreneurs rush to meet growing demand of netizen shoppers AS the sun rises over the Beijing Zoo area, many would be mistaken in thinking that the animals will be the only ones reacting to the change of light.While most Beijing residents are still asleep,an entire workforce is already on the go,seven days a week.These
文摘WITH hundreds of thousands of people in China＇s cities flocking to the cinema each weekend to check out the latest releases, it is not surprising that the country is now the third largest film producer in the world, after India and the United States.
文摘Michel Humbert brings energy,innovation and investment to Yantai DESPITE being well known is certain circles for the legend of the Eight Immortals,who in Chinese mythology set across the high seas in order to attend a celestial conference,Yantai still remains an undiscovered gem to most foreign travelers. One foreigner has now made it his mission to put Yantai on the global map by heading up the Yantai Investment Develop-
文摘As the property market opens up to Westerners,some are now embracing the quaint traditional courtyard housing of Beijingers WHEN Hans Gottlieb,a marketing specialist from Hamburg,Germany,decided to relocate to Beijing with his work,he realized that he was fulfilling one of the greatest dreams.A keen Sinophile from a young age,he knew that if he wanted this
文摘Andre Pectin fruit products boost Yantai’s economic development THE city of Yantai in east China’s Shandong Province has long been famed in history for its extensive coastline, its breathtaking scenery and its abundance of fruit. Being one of the first ports to open up to Europeans during the 19th century,the city is no stranger to progression,
文摘The international trade in China＇s currency sets the pace for the country＇s role in global finance THROUGHOUT its long history, money matters have always been a major concern for China.The nation that invented paper notes in the 10th century places great emphasis on all things financial. ＂Money is of real concern to us Chinese,＂ said Wang Yajie,
文摘NBA China is bringing the Chinese and African communities closer together and slam dunking the market WITH Yao Ming being the Chinese ambassador for sport worldwide, the fast-paced economic growth of China has spawned one of the most profitable industries in the nation.NBA China, with its dominance in the sporting industry’s merchandise and broadcasting, is steadily having an impact on the buying trends of China’s residents.
文摘Remote ischaemic conditioning(RIC)refers to a process whereby periods of intermittent ischaemia,typically via the cyclical application of a blood pressure cuff to a limb at above systolic pressure,confers systemic protection against ischaemia in spatially distinct vascular territories.The mechanisms underlying this have not been characterised fully but have been shown to involve neural,hormonal and systemic inflammatory signalling cascades.Preclinical and early clinical studies have been promising and suggest beneficial effects of RIC in acute ischaemic stroke,symptomatic intracranial stenosis and vascular cognitive impairment.Through systematic searches of several clinical trials databases we identified 48 active clinical trials of RIC in ischaemic stroke,intracerebral haemorrhage and subarachnoid haemorrhage.We summarise the different RIC protocols and outcome measures studied in ongoing clinical trials and highlight which studies are most likely to elucidate the underlying biological mechanisms of RIC and characterise its efficacy in the near future.We discuss the uncertainties of RIC including the optimal frequency and duration of therapy,target patient groups,cost-effectiveness,the confounding impact of medications and the absence of a clinically meaningful biomarker of the conditioning response.With several large clinical trials of RIC expected to report their outcomes within the next 2 years,this review aims to highlight the most important studies and unanswered questions that will need to be addressed before this potentially widely accessible and low-cost intervention can be used in clinical practice.
文摘Every expat who lives in China’s main-land might need to go to Hong Kong sooner or later. Those with money tend to take the easier option of a flight, but as I had spent most of my money,
文摘As any black readers will know;looking for a job in China can be a bitter・sweet experience.For every recruiter that loves the fact that you are a native English speaker;there is another who takes one look at your photo and imagines that you came fresh from a refugee camp.
文摘My China story begi ns,as do many others,in the arrivals lounge at Beijing Capital Airport.Ifs also where my story differs.I had been in the country all of ten minutes when a customs official,addresslng me as"Sir;"asked me to"step this way"and follow him into a small darkened room.
文摘Africa has been on the receiving end of several waves of inward migration.First came the Arabs,who hotfooted their way there over a thousand years ago,spreading Islam and instigating one of the bloodiest and underreported slave trades in history Then came the Europeans,who arrived by the boatload packing muskets,bottles of brandy and the Bible,and enslaving some 12 million African men and women along the way.See a pattern emerging?
