Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon Inviting the Nigerians to Enjoy the Tea Culture

On June 20,Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon held by China Cultural Centerattracted dozens of students of the Chinese class of the cultural center and their relatives and friends.All of them sat together,sharing tea fragrance and tea culture.The event was held in the form of salon,using the way of sitting on the floor to create a relaxed and warm atmosphere,allowing guests to immerse themselves in the Chinese tea culture.

Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon Held in Two Places in the UK

May 21,2024 marks the 5th.International Tea Day.On May 23,the Chinese Embassy in the UK held the 2024 Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon.At the event,guests were treated with three Hubei speciality teas,namely Enshi Yulu green tea,Yihong black tea,and Green Brick team,introduced to the history and culture of Chinese tea.

Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon Held in Panama

On June 12,the Chinese tea tasting activity Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon was successfully held in Panama,which was co-sponsored by the Chinese Embassy in Panama,China International Culture Association and the People's Government of Yangzhou.

Chinese Culture,Classical Philosophy,and the Cultivation of Life

This paper explores the intricate relationship between Chinese culture and the nation’s rise,emphasizing the indispensable role of cultural education in fostering a robust national spirit and civilization.Drawing from classical Chinese texts and contemporary philosophical insights,the study examines how cultural virtues and educational practices can lead to societal harmony,national rejuvenation,and global contributions.The analysis highlights the enduring relevance of Confucian principles and their potential to address modern challenges,advocating for a renewed focus on cultural education to achieve a prosperous and peaceful world.Additionally,it underscores the necessity of integrating traditional values with modern educational practices to create a holistic approach that fosters ethical leadership and global cooperation.

Anticancer Activity of Rice Callus Suspension Cultures from Aromatic Varieties and Metabolites Regulated in Treated Cancer Cell Lines

Tissue culture techniques were used to produce large amounts of bioactive compounds with medicinal potential, overcoming space and time constraints for cancer prevention. Rice callus suspension cultures(RCSC) and seed extracts prepared from aromatic rice varieties were used to evaluate the cytotoxic impact on human colon and lung cancer cell lines, as well as a normal control cell line, using Taxol as a positive control. RCSC and seed extracts from two Indian aromatic rice varieties were applied at different concentrations to treat the cancer cell lines and normal lung fibroblasts over varying time intervals. Apoptosis was assessed in 1:5 dilutions of the A549 and HT-29 cell lines treated with RCSC for 72 h, using propidium iodide staining and flow cytometry. RCSC showed a more potent cytotoxic effect than seed extracts with minimal effect on the normal cell line, in contrast to Taxol. Confocal microscopy and flow cytometry further confirmed the apoptotic effect of RCSC. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry-based metabolic profiling identified metabolites involved in cytotoxicity and highlighted altered pathways. RCSC is proposed as an alternative source for the development of novel anticancer drugs with reduced side effects.

Investigation of the Acceptability of Cultured Meat in University Students

Background: Over the past 20 years, cultured meat has drawn a lot of public attention as a potential solution to issues with animal husbandry, including inadequate use of natural sources, improper animal welfare practices, and possible risks to public health and safety. The novel method of producing meat through culture reduces the need for animals to produce muscle fiber, thereby obviating the necessity for animal slaughter. Apart from its ethical advantages, cultured meat presents a possible way to fulfill the expanding need for food among growing populations. The purpose of this research was to find out whether Turkish students would be willing to pay for and accept cultured meat. Technique: Method: 371 university students who willingly consented to fill out a questionnaire and provide demographic data make up the research sample. Questions from previous studies on the acceptability of cultured meat were compiled to create the survey. The research’s data collection took place in March and April of 2022. The research was completed in June 2022 after the data had been processed and analyzed. Results: The results showed that the majority of participants were female and had omnivorous eating habits. Based on the results of the Bonferroni correction test, students with a higher intention to purchase and consume cultured meat were those who received economics and business education. Students with two years of university education had a higher overall survey score than those with four years of education (p < 0.05). Furthermore, it is discovered that there is a negative correlation between the participants’ ages and their Factor 2 (using cultured meat as an alternative to industrial meat) and Factor 3 (consuming and purchasing it) section points (r = -109, p = 0.036) (r = -0.121, p = 0.019). In conclusion, university students generally have a negative outlook on health-related issues, such as eating cultured meat as an alternative.

The Philosophy of He(和):Examined from the Perspectives of Technology and Culture

Pre-modern Chinese crafts,such as iron smelting,cookery,medicine,and the production of vehicles,bows,and arrows indicate the traditional Chinese view of technology as being organic,holistic,and comprehensive.This view of technology is guided by the concept of he(和)and employs the means and methods of he,thus achieving the purport of he.In Chinese,the character he(和)possesses positive connotations.It originated from the meaning of"to season;to add flavoring to"(调和)and that of flavors being"perfectly harmonious"(和美).From this sensory experience,he gradually extended to the abstract levels of materiality,humanity,sociality,"order"(wei位),and "power,situation,force"(shi势).Finally,he was elevated to the supreme level of"qi of great harmony"(taihe zhi qi太和之气),which is comparable to the concept of dao(道).The philosophy of he has exerted wide impact on such areas as technology,art,national character,cultural psychology,and behavior patterns,and has become an integral part of China's inherent culture.The paradoxes and deviations of he hold their own profound philosophical implications that merit further exploration.As humanity confronts significant challenges,such as how we can coexist with others,with technology,and with nature,the ancient Eastern wisdom embodied in he continues to possess practical characteristics and value.

Effects of Different Culture Conditions and Growth States on the Structure and Hemostatic Properties of Coscinodiscus sp.

As a renewable marine inorganic material,Coscinodiscus sp.has significant potential in the field of rapid hemostasis.However,the low yield of Coscinodiscus sp.seriously limits the application.In this study,two new culture modes were adopted to increase the production of Coscinodiscus sp.,the effect of changes in culture conditions and growth status on the hemostatic activity of diatoms was detected.To prevent Coscinodiscus sp.from sinking in culture,the suspension culture mode was realized by adding0.5%agar.The semi-continuous high nutrient concentration culture mode increased the cell density of Coscinodiscus sp.to 11000cells mL^(-1)and shorten the culture cycle to 5 d.In terms of coagulation activity,the addition of frustules reduced the in vitro coagulation time by half and the activation time of coagulation by 70%.The hemolysis rate and cytotoxicity of frustules harvested in the two culture modes did not change significantly.The results showed that suspension culture mode and high nutrient concentration culture mode only changed the growth state of Coscinodiscus sp.,while the hemostatic performance remained stable.

Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon Held in Auckland,New Zealand

On May 18,the 2024 Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon,co-sponsored by.China International Culture Association,the Department of Culture and Tourism of Hubei Province and China Cultural Center in Auckland,and organized by Asia New Zealand Foundation,New Zealand Tea Culture Institute and New Zealand Multicultural Exchange and Experience Center,was held at Lake.House Arts Center in Auckland.

Current status and challenges for cell-cultured milk technology: a systematic review

Cellular agriculture is an innovative technology for manufacturing sustainable agricultural products as an alternative to traditional agriculture.While most cellular agriculture is predominantly centered on the production of cultured meat,there is a growing demand for an understanding of the production techniques involved in dairy products within cellular agriculture.This review focuses on the current status of cellular agriculture in the dairy sector and technical challenges for cell-cultured milk production.Cellular agriculture technology in the dairy sector has been classified into fermentation-based and animal cell culture-based cellular agriculture.Currently,various companies synthesize milk components through precision fermentation technology.Nevertheless,several startup companies are pursuing animal cell-based technology,driven by public concerns regarding genetically modified organisms in precision fermentation technology.Hence,this review offers an up-to-date exploration of animal cell-based cellular agriculture to produce milk components,specifically emphasizing the structural,functional,and productive aspects of mammary epithelial cells,providing new information for industry and academia.

Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon Held at China Cultural Center in Berlin

On April 23,China Cultural Center in Berlin,together with the Bureau of Culture and Tourism of Qingdao City and the People's Government of L aoshan District,Qingdao City,held Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon 2024 Qingdao,presenting the guests with a gathering of men of letter integrating appreciating tea,watching exhibition,enjoying piano music,learning tea art and tasting refreshments.

MACS-W:A modified optical clearing agent for imaging 3D cell cultures

Three-dimensional(3D)cell cultures have contributed to a variety of biological research fields by filling the gap between monolayers and animal models.The modern optical sectioning microscopic methods make it possible to probe the complexity of 3D cell cultures but are limited by the inherent opaqueness.While tissue optical clearing methods have emerged as powerful tools for investigating whole-mount tissues in 3D,they often have limitations,such as being too harsh for fragile 3D cell cultures,requiring complex handling protocols,or inducing tissue deformation with shrinkage or expansion.To address this issue,we proposed a modified optical clearing method for 3D cell cultures,called MACS-W,which is simple,highly efficient,and morphology-preserving.In our evaluation of MACS-W,we found that it exhibits excellent clearing capability in just 10 min,with minimal deformation,and helps drug evaluation on tumor spheroids.In summary,MACS-W is a fast,minimally-deformative and fluorescence compatible clearing method that has the potential to be widely used in the studies of 3D cell cultures.

Embracing a path of harmonious coexistence between humans and rivers River Ethics:The Flow of Harmony

Since time immemorial,humans have made their homes alongside waterways,and mighty rivers have been the cradles of human civilization.However,as society has evolved at an ever-accelerating pace,our relationship with these life-giving streams has shifted dramatically,from one of reverence to exploitation.Now,the profound water crisis has compelled humanity to reexamine its connection with rivers.

Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon Held in Toronto

On June 23,hosted by the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Toronto and co-organized by the Culture and Arts Center of Guofeng Art Museum,the Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural.Salon was successfully held in Toronto.Through this event,the Chinese and Canadian people have enhanced friendship and deepened mutual understanding in the exchange of tea culture,injecting new vitality into the stability and development of bilateral relations.

Tea of Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon·Tang Dynasty Tea Ceremony Activity Held at China Cultural Center in Stockholm

An immersive Tang-dynastystyle tea ceremony interactive experience was performed before a full house at China Cultural Center in Stockholm in the afternoon of June 25,accompanied by the melodious tunes of Guzheng and bamboo flute.

Tea for Harmony Pu'er Intangible Cultural Heritage Yaji Held in Laos

From April 22 to April 26,the Workshop on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage for Laos,hosted by China Cultural Center in Laos as the supporting unit together with the International Training Center for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO and the Ministry of Information,Culture and Tourism of Laos,was held in Pu'er,Yunnan,China,which was attended by 20 cultural officials from the Ministry of Information.

Mutual Learning of Civilizations and Cultural Integration Tea for Harmony Opens A New Chapter of Dialogue and Exchanges Between China and the World

As a crucial project of the"Cultural Silk Road"program,the Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon event was successfully held in47 countries globally for the first time in 2023.In order to continue to do a goodjob in promoting China's tea culture and to make fulluse ofthe platform role of Chinese Embassies and Consulates(Delegations),China Cultural Centers and China National Tourist Offices,the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China held the 2024 Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon event worldwide around the International Tea Day on May 21,2024.

Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon Held in Mauritius

On May 8,the Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural.Salon for Dignitaries and Celebrities was successully held at China Culture.Center in Mauritius.More than 100 people attended the ceremony,including Chinese Ambassador to Mauritius Zhu Liying and his wife Ying Qunhua,Mauritius Vice President Marie Cyril Eddy Boissezon,Mauritian Ambassador to China Marie Roland Alain Wong Yen Cheong and friends from all walks of life.

Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon Held inthe UAE

On June 6,Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon was held at Houseof Artisans in Abu Dhabi,which was sponsored by the Chinese Embassyin the UAE,China International Culture Association and the Bureauof Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi,and organized by China Cultural Center in the UAE,House of Artisans and Houseof Arabic Coffee in Abu Dhabi.

Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon Held by China Cultural Center in Copenhagen

On June 11,2024,China Cultural Center in Copenhagen held Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon incelebration of the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Center.In the celebration,the 4 Chinese and Danish music performers,i.e.,Li Kaiwei,He Xing,Liam Larsen and Kamil Kolakowski from the Royal Danish Academy of Music,jointly contributed a number of classic songs well known in China and Denmark.The piano and flute ensemble,The Same Song,was sung at the opening ceremony of the Center,which brought the time back to 10 years ago.In the 10th anniversary celebration,this melody of China-Denmark communication spanning 10 years was played once again.