THE Fifth Hobq International Desert Forum, held at the end of Juty, saw ZhangJianlong, head of China＇s State Forestry Administration, outlining the strategies China has taken to tackle desertification over the last 4...THE Fifth Hobq International Desert Forum, held at the end of Juty, saw ZhangJianlong, head of China＇s State Forestry Administration, outlining the strategies China has taken to tackle desertification over the last 40 years.展开更多
IN 2000, throughout March and April, Beijing was engulfed in one of the worst spells of sand- storms in history. I can still vividly recall how people in northern China had been literally gritting their teeth for the ...IN 2000, throughout March and April, Beijing was engulfed in one of the worst spells of sand- storms in history. I can still vividly recall how people in northern China had been literally gritting their teeth for the previous two decades. A clarion call of sorts： sandstorms were no longer a distant threat; the enemy was at the gate. Fifteen years later, the situation has dramatically improved. A substantial number of strategies to tackle desertifi- cation have been implemented in China. Some of these initiatives have had im- pressive results, and Kubuqi appears to be a highly regarded reference both in China and abroad.展开更多
IN 2000,throughout March and April,Beijing was engulfed in one of the worst spells of sandstorms in history.I can still vividly recall how people in northern China had been literally gritting their teeth for the previ...IN 2000,throughout March and April,Beijing was engulfed in one of the worst spells of sandstorms in history.I can still vividly recall how people in northern China had been literally gritting their teeth for the previous two decades.A clarion call of sorts:sandstorms were no longer a distant threat;the enemy was at the gate.Fifteen years later,the situation has dramatically improved.A substantial number of strategies to tackle desertification have been implemented in China.展开更多
A two-year contest with 48 winemakers from 17 nations has solidified Ningxia as China’s most promising wine region.This unprecedented contest was held in the Helan Mountain’s East Foothill wine region in Ningxia Hui...A two-year contest with 48 winemakers from 17 nations has solidified Ningxia as China’s most promising wine region.This unprecedented contest was held in the Helan Mountain’s East Foothill wine region in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region,in August.A panel of experts led by Ma Huiqin,展开更多
Amild mid-April Saturday morning marked the third day that parents, edueators, and professionals hadgathered at an international hotel in Beijing＇s Chaoyang District to listen to Dr. Ben Furman＇s advice, and to prac...Amild mid-April Saturday morning marked the third day that parents, edueators, and professionals hadgathered at an international hotel in Beijing＇s Chaoyang District to listen to Dr. Ben Furman＇s advice, and to prac- tice, under his guidance, their newly acquired parenting skills.展开更多
Victor Sikonina was born to a Chinese father from Guangdong in south China who immigrated to Madagascar to work in the fishery industry. Life came full circle for the 75-year-old in 2002 when he was appointed Madagas...Victor Sikonina was born to a Chinese father from Guangdong in south China who immigrated to Madagascar to work in the fishery industry. Life came full circle for the 75-year-old in 2002 when he was appointed Madagascar＇s Ambassador to China. Sikonina, who is also Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China, talks to ChinAfrica reporters Jacques Fourrier and Cui Xiaoqin about China-Madagascar and China-Africa cooperation.展开更多
AHMED al-Saeed, 33, has already lived many lives： as an army officer, teacher, translator, tour guide, linguistic advisor, publisher and TV host. It is probably not a coincidence that he comes from Egypt. a country w...AHMED al-Saeed, 33, has already lived many lives： as an army officer, teacher, translator, tour guide, linguistic advisor, publisher and TV host. It is probably not a coincidence that he comes from Egypt. a country where cats, believed to have many lives as well, have been worshipped since time immemorial.展开更多
Rapid development and mass urbanization in China in the last 30 years have brousht about massive transfor mation in the social fabric of the country. As China enters the ＂new normal＂ of ecofriendly and sustainable d...Rapid development and mass urbanization in China in the last 30 years have brousht about massive transfor mation in the social fabric of the country. As China enters the ＂new normal＂ of ecofriendly and sustainable development in an innovative and service-oriented economy, a slow return to traditions and to the charms of country life is now transforming villages.展开更多
Israeli winemakers are starting from scratch in the Chinese market The fact that an Israeli wine master class was held in China for the first time is testament to the Chinese market’s formidable power of attraction.C...Israeli winemakers are starting from scratch in the Chinese market The fact that an Israeli wine master class was held in China for the first time is testament to the Chinese market’s formidable power of attraction.Chinese wine distributors,sommeliers,importers and experts were invited to taste some of Israel’s best vintages at the Israeli Embassy in Beijing on March 28.展开更多
Creating a more balanced partnership for global growth The 2017 Xiamen BRICS Summit has ended with a strong pledge to enhance practical cooperation and boost development of BRICS countries.In the Xiamen Declaration,BR...Creating a more balanced partnership for global growth The 2017 Xiamen BRICS Summit has ended with a strong pledge to enhance practical cooperation and boost development of BRICS countries.In the Xiamen Declaration,BRICS leaders have committed to＂promote exchanges of good practices and experiences on development, and facilitate market inter-linkages as well as infrastructure and financial integration to achieve intercon- nected development＂展开更多
In 2000, throughout March and April. Beijing was engulfed in one of the worst spell of sandstorms in history. It was at that time that many Chinese people became acutely aware of the threat of worsening land deg- rada...In 2000, throughout March and April. Beijing was engulfed in one of the worst spell of sandstorms in history. It was at that time that many Chinese people became acutely aware of the threat of worsening land deg- radation in the country＇s north. Fifteen years later, however, the situation has dramatically improved. In this process, a substantial number of strategies to tackle desertification have been implemented in China, some of which began as far back.as 1977 when the Rrst UN Conference on Desertiflcation was held in Nairobi, Kenya.展开更多
In the midst of a concrete jungle in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China＇s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, lies a hidden gem, going by the not inauspicious name of Silver Heights. Silver Heights is not only one of t...In the midst of a concrete jungle in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China＇s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, lies a hidden gem, going by the not inauspicious name of Silver Heights. Silver Heights is not only one of the highest Chinese wineries （1,200 meters above sea level） but also is one of the few, true, family-run wineries in the country. Its success began with a passion for wine and came to fruition thanks to years of painstak- ing work by two generations of the founding family.展开更多
Most people might think that introducing Krav Maga to the Chinese would be like carrying coals to Newcastle. After all,China is famous for the diversity of its martial arts styles, and household names such as Bruce Le...Most people might think that introducing Krav Maga to the Chinese would be like carrying coals to Newcastle. After all,China is famous for the diversity of its martial arts styles, and household names such as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chart have greatly contributed to the worldwide promotion of the kungfu phenomenon. How could an Israeli self-defense and fighting system created only a few decades ago appeal to the Chinese？展开更多
Shapowei is a hidden gem nestling off the old harbor and the sheltered dock I next to Xiamen University. Once strewnwith decrepit buildings and disused factories, the heart of old Xiamen would have become a shadow of ...Shapowei is a hidden gem nestling off the old harbor and the sheltered dock I next to Xiamen University. Once strewnwith decrepit buildings and disused factories, the heart of old Xiamen would have become a shadow of its former self had it not been rediscovered. Shapowei＇s heart is now pulsing vigorously, thanks to a new generation of enterprising individuals, including many of the more than 10.000 registered foreign residents in Xiamen.展开更多
Nowhere in Beijing are mixed-race couples more conspicuous than in the Sanlitun neighborhood, once known for its seedy bars, now home to top international brands and trendy restaurants. Hidden behind a pillar near the...Nowhere in Beijing are mixed-race couples more conspicuous than in the Sanlitun neighborhood, once known for its seedy bars, now home to top international brands and trendy restaurants. Hidden behind a pillar near the Apple Store, and holding a professional 300- mm lens, Mr. Zhang is taking photographs of mixed couples. ＂It＇s a hobby. I come here every weekend;＂ he explains unabashedly in his broad Beijing ac- cent ＇＂ome of us have a blog and we post the best pictures,＂ he says, pointing out a group of amateur photographers in the distance.展开更多
Wandering through a maze of alleyways just a stone＇s throw away from the crowded Sanqiutian Wharf on Kulangsu Island in Xiamen, Fujian Province, the surrounding peace and tranquility is broken only by the whisper of ...Wandering through a maze of alleyways just a stone＇s throw away from the crowded Sanqiutian Wharf on Kulangsu Island in Xiamen, Fujian Province, the surrounding peace and tranquility is broken only by the whisper of banyan tree leaves in the gentle breeze, Rows of impressive, century-old villas stand guard over the visitors who respectfully pass by. Some of the villas were abandoned or deserted for decades, and it was only a few years ago that young, creative entrepreneurs started to restore these decayed buildings to their former glory, converting them into quaint inns, trendy restaurants or art galleries.展开更多
In February 2016, China officially submitted Kulangsu as the nation＇s nominee in 2017 for inscription onto the UNESCO＇s World Heritage List. After a year of unprecedented effort and despite a devastating typhoon cau...In February 2016, China officially submitted Kulangsu as the nation＇s nominee in 2017 for inscription onto the UNESCO＇s World Heritage List. After a year of unprecedented effort and despite a devastating typhoon causing great damage, Kulangsu was finally inscribed on the World Heritage List as a ＂Historic International Settlement＂ at the 41 st session of the World Heritage Committee in Krakow, Poland, on July 8.展开更多
When memory fades and blurs the boundary between reality and fantasy, larger-than-life characters may emerge. Han Guangle is one of them. In his late 60s-he doesn＇t even know his real age-- Hart is the epitome of ecc...When memory fades and blurs the boundary between reality and fantasy, larger-than-life characters may emerge. Han Guangle is one of them. In his late 60s-he doesn＇t even know his real age-- Hart is the epitome of eccentricity, a modernday Beau Brummel who cuts a striking figure in his antique shop amid the midday hustle and bustle of Kulangsu＇s commercial alleyways. His life took some strange twists and turns, with Kulangsu as the backdrop,展开更多
As I walk out of the busy Birmingham New Street train station on this unusually shiny Saturday afternoon, I can make out thefamiliar sound of Chinese smartphone chat- ter next to me. Ni zai nar Cnere are you73 screams...As I walk out of the busy Birmingham New Street train station on this unusually shiny Saturday afternoon, I can make out thefamiliar sound of Chinese smartphone chat- ter next to me. Ni zai nar Cnere are you73 screams a young Chinese woman trudging through the crowd, apparently exhausted and displeased. Outside, a group of equally youthful Chinese is waiting at the taxi rank with oversized bright suitcases and bulging rucksacks. They are about to embark on one of the most thrilling adventures of their lives, the student experience abroad.展开更多
文摘THE Fifth Hobq International Desert Forum, held at the end of Juty, saw ZhangJianlong, head of China＇s State Forestry Administration, outlining the strategies China has taken to tackle desertification over the last 40 years.
文摘IN 2000, throughout March and April, Beijing was engulfed in one of the worst spells of sand- storms in history. I can still vividly recall how people in northern China had been literally gritting their teeth for the previous two decades. A clarion call of sorts： sandstorms were no longer a distant threat; the enemy was at the gate. Fifteen years later, the situation has dramatically improved. A substantial number of strategies to tackle desertifi- cation have been implemented in China. Some of these initiatives have had im- pressive results, and Kubuqi appears to be a highly regarded reference both in China and abroad.
文摘IN 2000,throughout March and April,Beijing was engulfed in one of the worst spells of sandstorms in history.I can still vividly recall how people in northern China had been literally gritting their teeth for the previous two decades.A clarion call of sorts:sandstorms were no longer a distant threat;the enemy was at the gate.Fifteen years later,the situation has dramatically improved.A substantial number of strategies to tackle desertification have been implemented in China.
文摘A two-year contest with 48 winemakers from 17 nations has solidified Ningxia as China’s most promising wine region.This unprecedented contest was held in the Helan Mountain’s East Foothill wine region in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region,in August.A panel of experts led by Ma Huiqin,
文摘Amild mid-April Saturday morning marked the third day that parents, edueators, and professionals hadgathered at an international hotel in Beijing＇s Chaoyang District to listen to Dr. Ben Furman＇s advice, and to prac- tice, under his guidance, their newly acquired parenting skills.
文摘Victor Sikonina was born to a Chinese father from Guangdong in south China who immigrated to Madagascar to work in the fishery industry. Life came full circle for the 75-year-old in 2002 when he was appointed Madagascar＇s Ambassador to China. Sikonina, who is also Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China, talks to ChinAfrica reporters Jacques Fourrier and Cui Xiaoqin about China-Madagascar and China-Africa cooperation.
文摘AHMED al-Saeed, 33, has already lived many lives： as an army officer, teacher, translator, tour guide, linguistic advisor, publisher and TV host. It is probably not a coincidence that he comes from Egypt. a country where cats, believed to have many lives as well, have been worshipped since time immemorial.
文摘Rapid development and mass urbanization in China in the last 30 years have brousht about massive transfor mation in the social fabric of the country. As China enters the ＂new normal＂ of ecofriendly and sustainable development in an innovative and service-oriented economy, a slow return to traditions and to the charms of country life is now transforming villages.
文摘Israeli winemakers are starting from scratch in the Chinese market The fact that an Israeli wine master class was held in China for the first time is testament to the Chinese market’s formidable power of attraction.Chinese wine distributors,sommeliers,importers and experts were invited to taste some of Israel’s best vintages at the Israeli Embassy in Beijing on March 28.
文摘Creating a more balanced partnership for global growth The 2017 Xiamen BRICS Summit has ended with a strong pledge to enhance practical cooperation and boost development of BRICS countries.In the Xiamen Declaration,BRICS leaders have committed to＂promote exchanges of good practices and experiences on development, and facilitate market inter-linkages as well as infrastructure and financial integration to achieve intercon- nected development＂
文摘In 2000, throughout March and April. Beijing was engulfed in one of the worst spell of sandstorms in history. It was at that time that many Chinese people became acutely aware of the threat of worsening land deg- radation in the country＇s north. Fifteen years later, however, the situation has dramatically improved. In this process, a substantial number of strategies to tackle desertification have been implemented in China, some of which began as far back.as 1977 when the Rrst UN Conference on Desertiflcation was held in Nairobi, Kenya.
文摘In the midst of a concrete jungle in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China＇s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, lies a hidden gem, going by the not inauspicious name of Silver Heights. Silver Heights is not only one of the highest Chinese wineries （1,200 meters above sea level） but also is one of the few, true, family-run wineries in the country. Its success began with a passion for wine and came to fruition thanks to years of painstak- ing work by two generations of the founding family.
文摘Most people might think that introducing Krav Maga to the Chinese would be like carrying coals to Newcastle. After all,China is famous for the diversity of its martial arts styles, and household names such as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chart have greatly contributed to the worldwide promotion of the kungfu phenomenon. How could an Israeli self-defense and fighting system created only a few decades ago appeal to the Chinese？
文摘Shapowei is a hidden gem nestling off the old harbor and the sheltered dock I next to Xiamen University. Once strewnwith decrepit buildings and disused factories, the heart of old Xiamen would have become a shadow of its former self had it not been rediscovered. Shapowei＇s heart is now pulsing vigorously, thanks to a new generation of enterprising individuals, including many of the more than 10.000 registered foreign residents in Xiamen.
文摘Nowhere in Beijing are mixed-race couples more conspicuous than in the Sanlitun neighborhood, once known for its seedy bars, now home to top international brands and trendy restaurants. Hidden behind a pillar near the Apple Store, and holding a professional 300- mm lens, Mr. Zhang is taking photographs of mixed couples. ＂It＇s a hobby. I come here every weekend;＂ he explains unabashedly in his broad Beijing ac- cent ＇＂ome of us have a blog and we post the best pictures,＂ he says, pointing out a group of amateur photographers in the distance.
文摘Wandering through a maze of alleyways just a stone＇s throw away from the crowded Sanqiutian Wharf on Kulangsu Island in Xiamen, Fujian Province, the surrounding peace and tranquility is broken only by the whisper of banyan tree leaves in the gentle breeze, Rows of impressive, century-old villas stand guard over the visitors who respectfully pass by. Some of the villas were abandoned or deserted for decades, and it was only a few years ago that young, creative entrepreneurs started to restore these decayed buildings to their former glory, converting them into quaint inns, trendy restaurants or art galleries.
文摘In February 2016, China officially submitted Kulangsu as the nation＇s nominee in 2017 for inscription onto the UNESCO＇s World Heritage List. After a year of unprecedented effort and despite a devastating typhoon causing great damage, Kulangsu was finally inscribed on the World Heritage List as a ＂Historic International Settlement＂ at the 41 st session of the World Heritage Committee in Krakow, Poland, on July 8.
文摘When memory fades and blurs the boundary between reality and fantasy, larger-than-life characters may emerge. Han Guangle is one of them. In his late 60s-he doesn＇t even know his real age-- Hart is the epitome of eccentricity, a modernday Beau Brummel who cuts a striking figure in his antique shop amid the midday hustle and bustle of Kulangsu＇s commercial alleyways. His life took some strange twists and turns, with Kulangsu as the backdrop,
文摘As I walk out of the busy Birmingham New Street train station on this unusually shiny Saturday afternoon, I can make out thefamiliar sound of Chinese smartphone chat- ter next to me. Ni zai nar Cnere are you73 screams a young Chinese woman trudging through the crowd, apparently exhausted and displeased. Outside, a group of equally youthful Chinese is waiting at the taxi rank with oversized bright suitcases and bulging rucksacks. They are about to embark on one of the most thrilling adventures of their lives, the student experience abroad.
