A total of 526 drones circle the exhibition Center in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou Province on Thursday night as the city holds the China International Big Data Industry Expo till May 29. Photo:…
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Global Times Drone art
US Huawei ban agitates allies
The tremendous pressure from the Trump administration on Chinese tech giant Huawei is hurting the high-tech industry, including the deployment of 5G, and Washington's continuing ideological battle sho…Fire breaks out in Nanjing's Qinhuai District
A fire engulfed the top floors of a building in Nanjing City's Qinhuai District. No casualties have been reported so far.-- Delivered by Feed43 serviceItalian officials, experts call for single but nuanced EU policy towards China
Italian government officials and experts call on the European Union (EU) to reduce restrictions on member states willing to enhance trade cooperation with China.-- Delivered by Feed43 serviceChinese VP's Pakistan visit to enhance close ties: FM spokesperson
Vice President Wang Qishan's upcoming visit to Pakistan will help deepen all-weather strategic cooperation and forge a closer community with a shared future between China and Pakistan, a Foreign Minis…Premier Li stresses tax, fee cuts to stimulate market vitality
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Friday stressed tax cuts and fee reductions to stimulate market vitality, ensure employment and achieve a steady and healthy economic development.-- Delivered by Feed43 s…China hands over 104 mln USD hospital to Kenya
China on Friday handed over a 10.5 billion Kenyan shillings (104 million US dollars) hospital to Kenyan authorities.-- Delivered by Feed43 serviceTaiwan further lowers GDP growth forecast for 2019
Taiwan's statistical authority on Friday lowered its forecast for the island's 2019 economic growth to 2.19 percent.-- Delivered by Feed43 service
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Peoples Daily
Op-ed: China never “backtracks” and will never stop efforts for development
...Tariffs to help medical equipment makers grow
...Belt and Road drawing more international students to Chinese universities
...As long as it continues with reforms, China’s capital market will see spring
...Foreign fruit vendors see opportunity as produce prices soar in China
...China-US trade imbalance is a "pseudo-proposition" - interview with Gao Yan, chairwoman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
...Chinese firms can handle US blockades
...China enjoys great market potential in rural areas
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South China Morning Post
Is the trade war winter coming for American shows and actors in China?
While the rest of the world tuned in to watch the final episode of the hit US drama Game of Thrones this week, fans in China were left disappointed.Tencent Video, the exclusive distributor for the sho…Trump’s Huawei ban is a more severe threat to global economy than trade war tariffs, economists say
US President Donald Trump’s ban on Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies, and its implications for 5G development, poses a more serious threat to the global economy than higher tariffs, according…Sino-Canadian ties ‘at freezing point’, says Chinese ambassador
Relations between China and Canada have hit an all-time low and Ottawa should rethink its approach to Beijing, the Chinese ambassador to Canada said on Thursday.In a speech to business leaders in Toro…Trade war-hit town near Shanghai see positives from US-China tensions as it seeks two-way investment flows
Tongxiang, a town in the Chinese coastal province of Zhejiang, has been hit hard by the increase in US tariffs on Chinese imports this month, but local government officials are now banking on the trad…China’s biggest chip maker, SMIC, to withdraw from New York Stock Exchange as trade spat with US spills over to technology sector
China’s biggest maker of semiconductors is to withdraw from the New York Stock Exchange, bringing to an end its 15-year listing in the US, as the increasingly ferocious trade war with the US spills ov…US’ Emory University fires scientists over undisclosed funding ties to China
Atlanta-based Emory University has sacked two US government-funded scientists for allegedly failing to disclose their sources of overseas funding and research ties in China.The university said on Thur…Chinese tourist grabs and hurts mandarin ducks at revered beauty spot
A Chinese tourist at one of eastern China’s most revered beauty spots has come under fire for harming two protected mandarin ducklings, which are now feared to have died.The tourist ignored repeated w…China will increase support, subsidies for tech firms, official says
China will increase its support and subsidies for technology firms amid rising protectionism from the United States, a senior official said on Friday.Vice-minister for industry and information technol…Chinese man hailed as hero for chasing and stopping runaway truck on motorway
A motorist in eastern China has been praised after stopping a runaway unmanned heavy truck on a motorway.The government in Zhejiang province’s Wencheng county was considering giving Liu Wenzhong a Sam…China says scientists will begin work on trials for African swine fever virus vaccine
Chinese scientists will begin work on clinical trials of a vaccine for African swine fever, state media said on Friday, as the disease continued to spread through the world’s biggest pig herd.State-ow…Chinese ‘gay fiction’ website told to stop publishing obscene content
A Chinese website known for hosting self-published e-books, including works of homoerotic fiction, has been accused by an industry watchdog of “spreading obscene information” and ordered to close seve…China denounces US’ Mike Pompeo for ‘rumours’ about Huawei links to Beijing
China on Friday denounced US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for fabricating rumours after he said the chief executive of China’s Huawei Technologies was lying about his company’s ties to the Beijing g…
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Sinking project at Tin Wing light rail station to resume after Hong Kong government nearly doubles acceptable subsidence level
A sinking property development project above a Yuen Long light rail station has been given the go-ahead to resume construction after the government nearly doubled the level of subsidence it was willin…Ex-official accused of accepting bribe never revealed his personal dealings with gaming tycoon Stanley Ho’s sister-in-law, former boss tells Hong Kong court
A former Hong Kong official accused of accepting a sweetener from gaming tycoon Stanley Ho Hung-sun’s sister-in-law did not declare his personal dealings with her while he handled sensitive applicatio…Capping rents in Link Reit public shopping malls shot down by Hong Kong government officials who say it is incompatible with Basic Law
Hong Kong officials shot down a proposed bill to cap rent for shops in public housing estates on Friday, saying it was not in line with the Basic Law.The finding came three months after Regina Ip Lau…Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam voices ‘strong objection’ to Germany granting asylum to Mong Kok riot fugitives Ray Wong and Alan Li
Hong Kong’s leader has made a strongly worded official complaint to Germany’s top diplomat in the city, nearly three days after the news broke that the European nation had granted asylum to two local…Hong Kong man, 65, lured to Tseung Kwan O shopping centre staircase for sex, but has HK$17,000 necklace stolen while trousers down
Police launched a citywide manhunt on Friday for two Mandarin-speaking women who lured a local man to the stairs of a Hong Kong shopping centre with the promise of sex and stole his HK$17,000 (US$2,16…Elderly and disabled Hong Kong residents protest against ‘cosmetic’ government plan to improve conditions at care homes
About 60 senior citizens and activists on Friday protested against a proposal to update rules for elderly and disabled care homes, saying the plan does little to correct the dire conditions in Hong Ko…Prosecutors seek to bring case against activist acquitted of assaulting police officer with tuna sandwich to Hong Kong’s top court
Hong Kong prosecutors on Friday sought to take the case against an activist acquitted of assault over a tuna sandwich he threw at then leader Leung Chun-ying to the top court, arguing they had not bee…Striking A Balance Between Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation
[Sponsored Article] Standing in the heart of Central, Tai Kwun – Centre for Heritage and Arts celebrates its first anniversary tomorrow (25 May). In just one year, this historic site has firmly establ…Croupier and security guard pepper-sprayed as Macau casino robbers net HK$3 million in chips at Four Seasons Hotel
Two robbers made off with HK$3 million in gaming chips from a Macau casino after using pepper spray to attack a croupier and a security guard on Friday.The robbery took place at the Four Seasons Hotel…Hong Kong justice minister Teresa Cheng denies wrongdoing over arbitration cases from her private practice
Hong Kong’s justice minister has denied any wrongdoing over her role in two international arbitration cases since taking up her government post.It took Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah a wh…11 EU representatives meet Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to protest against controversial extradition bill as government gathers 100 officials to build united front
Eleven representatives from the European Union urged Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor to fine-tune the city’s controversial extradition bill, as they handed her a formal protest note to put…How Hong Kong activists helped fund Chinese dissidents caught in Tiananmen Square crackdown
For several years after the June 4, 1989 military crackdown crushed student-led protests at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, a group of Hong Kong supporters supplied more than HK$11 million to Chinese diss…
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Shanghai Daily: Business Mechanism for debt-to-equity swap planned
China will set up a proper pricing mechanism for debt-to-equity swap programs and develop new approaches to pursuing swaps to promote market-oriented and law-based debt-to-equity swap.Computer shares drag down stocks in China
Shanghai stocks extended losses yesterday, falling by over 1 percent after sharp drops in computer shares and the communications sector.Ctrip enjoys 50% jump in Q1 profit
Online travel agency Ctrip.com enjoyed a 50 percent profit growth year on year in the first quarter, thanks to an increase in young customers and overseas expansion.Escalating trade tensions deal a blow to talks
THE United States should show sincerity and correct their wrong practices if the country wants to continue Sino-US trade talks, China’s commerce ministry said yesterday. China’s stance on talks has al…25,000 jobs at risk as British Steel collapses
British Steel, the country’s second-largest steel producer, has collapsed after failing to secure emergency government funding, jeopardizing some 25,000 jobs, Britain’s Official Receiver said yesterda…Stocks drop below key 2,900 points
China stocks retreated below 2,900 points yesterday, dragged down mainly by the non-ferrous metal sector and iron and steel firms.Chinese cosmetic brands find approval
Chinese brands are among the fastest-growing in the skin-care and makeup sector in terms of consumer penetration and purchasing frequency, according to a study from Kantar Worldpanel.Portugal set to issue panda bonds
Portugal plans to become the first eurozone nation to issue panda bonds — yuan-denominated bonds issued by a non-Chinese entity — by raising some 240 million euros (US$268 million) next week, the nati…Many Uber and Lyft cars are defective
One out of six Uber and Lyft drivers in the New York City and Seattle areas are driving vehicles with outstanding recalls, according to Consumer Reports.Chedi’s sanctuary of tranquility
AN alternative term for a Buddhist stupa is Chedi. It is mainly used in Thailand and typically refers to a place of meditation and naturally invokes peacefulness of mind. And that is what won’t fail y…Hikvision may be the latest target of US
THE foreign ministry said yesterday that China opposes the United States smearing Chinese companies, after media reports that the US administration is considering Huawei-like sanctions on Chinese vide…Tax break for chip design, software firms
CHINA is making preferential tax treatment available to more chip design and software firms in an effort to support domestic industries amid escalating trade tensions with the United States. In line w…
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Taipei Times - Taiwan News
Lai defends primary poll proposal
Taiwanese wins top US award for 5G research
Taipei schools lag in pets survey
Rice growers to receive aid after heavy rain
INTERVIEW: Hong Kong bookseller calls for culture change
Court sentences men for tying up women, burglary
Activists demand climate action from government
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Macau Daily Times
Comment on Sport | Macau’s lower football leagues to run foreigner-less by Sean Kilker
The MFA have NOT had any meetings with the clubs concerned and to say so is frankly an untruth. How can foreigners aged above 40 have any chance to playin Division 1,2 or 3 it is a complete joke. In a…Comment on Education | UM student builds light aircraft, completes initial test flight by segc m'sila
Thank you very nice websiteComment on USA Hockey’s deal with top women help their careers by Moses Brodin
Nowadays with enough time and patience, most any game can be waded through. HE SAID WHILE RUNNING A DARK SOULS CLIP. That had to be intentional trolling, right? Telling people who can't beat Souls gam…Comment on Gaming | Australia billionaire mulls end of empire with Wynn’s on-off bid by Steven
Wynn does not have enough monies to do this deal, it is a defense mechanism to protect Wynn from being purchased in parts or in entirety. There will be others looking at Australia , not at that price.Comment on Football | English field invasions see players punched, pushed by Monet
Remember Monica Seles - Hamburg 1993!!!! If he had a knife or pen stab him in the neck!!! The players & owners wouldn't be asking for three points taken away from the other team!! Monica was never the…Comment on Macau Matters | A Tale of Several Pizzas by Roberto Bugiolacchi
Dear Sir, to read that Pizza Huts that have been acceptable stand-bys for many years made my heart bleed... Their industrial bread-like base is just ... salted bread (when it's not filled with 'cheese…Comment on Janet Tracy | A story of engagement with the community by Susan Taylor
A simply wonderful story! Looking forward to getting to know Janet better in her Bucks County, Pa home!
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SupChina
China’s greatest propaganda film: Zhou Enlai’s historical musical ‘The East is Red’
The story behind the Chinese Communist Party’s best propaganda musical. Zhou Enlai 周恩来, the PRC’s first premier, is remembered fondly by many Chinese. He was Mao Zedong’s right-hand man and a skille…China Twitter: 100 accounts you should follow
SupChina’s guide to the best of China Twitter in English. Twitter, at its worst, is messy and toxic, a place of snark, mistruth, vitriol, half-formed punditry, and hair-trigger replies to @RealDonal…The latest American attacks on Huawei and other Chinese companies
“U.K.-based chip designer ARM has told staff it must suspend business with Huawei,” as the company “believes it is affected by the Trump administration’s ban,” reports the BBC, although it is unclear…U.S. firms are hurting
The American Chamber of Commerce in China has released its Second Joint Survey on the Impact of Tariffs. Findings include: The negative impact of tariffs is clear and hurting the competitiveness of Am…People’s Daily attacks ‘arrogant’ America, dials up rhetoric
This Chinese-language opinion piece appeared on page three, the main opinion page, of the May 22 edition of the People’s Daily. The author is Zhōng Shēng 钟声, a pseudonym that is a homophone for “voic…What happened at SupChina’s third annual Women’s Conference
More than 350 people gathered at the Harmonie Club of New York on Monday for the third annual SupChina Women’s Conference, which was held to empower women from all walks of life. More than 20 high-pro…Stressed by high rent in Beijing? Win a Nobel prize, move to Tongzhou
Tongzhou District in Beijing, the capital’s sub-center that lies in the eastern suburbs near Hebei Province, has announced plans to offer rent reductions to those recognized as “talent” by the municip…
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Brookings Institution
Charts of the Week: China’s Belt and Road Initiative
In this edition of Charts of the Week, a focus on China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). CHINA'S MULTIPLE LINKS TO EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES Theodore Pelagidis comments on a recent EU-China summit, wh…India 2024: An interdependent China and India
China today looms large in India’s consciousness, with implications for India’s neighbourhood and connectivity initiatives, trade policy, and incoming investment. The next government will need to focu…Democrats need to place China at the center of their foreign policy
As the 2020 presidential campaign gets under way, Democrats are beginning to think about what type of foreign-policy message they need to defeat President Donald Trump. A recent conference organized b…A primer on how Chinese law might enforce a US-China trade deal
As recently as early May, optimism ran high that the United States and China were nearing an agreement to resolve their escalating trade dispute. But talks have hit an impasse, with both sides announc…The China challenge and critical next steps for the United States
Until a few years ago, my views of China were pretty similar to a lot of people in the business world. As a former entrepreneur and venture capitalist, I looked at China—a rapidly modernizing country…
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China Military - Official PLA News
Figure: "Hurt Locker" on the peacekeeping battlefield
Editor's note: May 29 is the “International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers” and the day to pay tribute to all men and women who have served and continue to serve in UN peacekeeping operations. So…Chinese peacekeeping engineers kick off supply route construction for South Sudan
Recently, the completion ceremony of upgrading the main supply route from Ajakuac to Mvolo undertaken by the 9th Chinese peacekeeping engineer contingent to South Sudan was held in Tonj, South Sudan.…China decommissions five ships of PLA HK Garrison
The picture shows Landing Ship 7593 (Hong Kong Garrison). HONGKONG, May 24 (ChinaMil) -- According to the Official Weibo account of PLA Hong Kong Garrison, the officers and sailors assigned to a Navy…Chinese Defense Minister meets with Cambodian guest
Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe (R) meets with visiting General Sao Sokha, deputy commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and commander of the N…The 18th Chinese peacekeeping force to Lebanon set out
KUNMING, May 24 (ChinaMil) -- The 18th Chinese peacekeeping force to Lebanon started their expedition to the mission area in South Lebanon on Wednesday morning from Kunming Changshui International Air…
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Huffington Post - China
Trump Unveils $16 Billion Bailout For Farmers Hurt By Trade War With China
It's a good time to be a farmer, the president declared Thursday.Trump Accidentally Launched His Own War On Christmas And Consumers Will Suffer
New tariffs are already leading to higher prices for holiday lights and decorations -- and more increases could follow.GOP Senator Says Trump's Trade War Has Farmers On 'Verge Of Financial Collapse'
Jerry Moran of Kansas urged Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to find a better response than unreliable government aid.Trump vs. China: What About The 1 Million People In Internment Camps?
The president hasn't used new powers on human rights sanctions granted by Congress or mentioned a crisis that experts describe as akin to ethnic cleansing.Here's How Trump's New China Tariffs Will Hit Your Wallet
There will be price hikes at Target, Costco, Home Depot and Walmart,” predicted one analyst.
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China Economic Review
Let the battle commence
In the history books and blogs of the future, May 2019 could well be viewed as a turning point, certainly in the history of China-US relations, and possibly of China itself. The importance of the Chin…China’s Hikvision shares slump amid US tensions
Chinese manufacturer and the world’s largest supplier of video surveillance products, Hikvision Digital Technology Co Ltd, opened 10% lower on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange after reports stated the US m…China to dominate global battery supply chain
Over the past few years, Chinese companies have become some of the world’s largest producers of lithium, a lightweight metal that is a key material for batteries used in electric cars and mobile phone…Beijing’s next super project: An undersea tunnel
China’s National Development and Reform Commission has submitted plans for approval to build the longest underwater tunnel on earth under the Bohai Sea, embarking on another ambitious super project to…Next round of US tariffs a month away; Mnuchin
The United States is at least a month from enacting its proposed tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese imports as it watches the impact on American consumers, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on…Global companies suspend Huawei business
Global technology companies from Japan, UK and US are cutting off ties with China’s Huawei Technologies Co after the Trump administration put the world’s largest telecom equipment maker on a trade bla…
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New York Times - China
Latest Arena for China’s Growing Global Ambitions: The Arctic
In a warming Arctic, China is drilling for gas, testing new shipping lanes and partnering with the region's military powerhouse, Russia.The Week in Tech: Geopolitics Are Shaping Your Next Smartphone
When President Trump took his latest swipe at Huawei, he set in motion a chain of events that could affect your next smartphone.DealBook Briefing: $16 Billion in Bailouts Says the Trade War Is Here to Stay
Aid for farmers hurt by the trade war with Beijing signals that a protracted fight lies ahead.China’s Supply of Minerals for iPhones and Missiles Could Be a Risky Trade Weapon
The country dominates production of the rare earths used in myriad technologies, but tangled global supply chains make it hard to hit the U.S. directly.Trump Gives Farmers $16 Billion in Aid Amid Prolonged China Trade War
The Trump administration announced an aid package for farmers on Thursday to mollify an important political constituency hurt by a trade clash with China.DealBook Briefing: The Huawei Backlash Goes Global
More companies around the world are realizing that they have little choice but to turn their backs on the Chinese company.
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China Internet Watch
Meituan’s annual transacting users grew by 26.4% to 412 million in Q1 2019
Meituan Dianping’s total revenues increased by 70.1% year-over-year to RMB19.2 billion in Q1 2019 from RMB11.3 billion in Q1 2018 and decreased by 3.2% quarter-over-quarter from RMB19.8 billion. Total…Online discount retailer Vipshop’s active customers close to 30 million in Q1 2019
Vipshop, China’s leading online discount retailer for brands, announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. Total net revenue of Vipshop for Q1 2019 increased b…Most-chosen and fastest-growing beauty brands in China 2019
Kantar Worldpanel China reported strong growth in the Chinese beauty market, with skincare and makeup categories increasing 13% and 17% respectively during 2018, outperforming total FMCG. 1. Most-Chos…China pan-entertainment market exceeded 500 billion yuan in 2018
Influenced by the booming short video and live streaming, the spotlight seems to turn back to traditional offline entertainment services, such as movie theatre, concert, and music festivals. The numbe…Internet users and market overview: China vs. the U.S.
The compound annual growth rate for the number of internet users in China for the decade grew at 8.9%, faster than the average growth level of GDP, comparing to 2.6% in the US. The penetration of the …Tencent testing a new social shopping feature on WeChat
During the night of May 11, WeChat quietly made a major update to the Goodies Circle, which was praised by the industry as the shopping version of Moments. Within the Search entrance of Wechat appeare…
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China Digital Times
30 Years Ago: Changes at Top Are Hinted
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the nationwide, student-led democracy movement in China, and the subsequent June 4th military crackdown in Beijing. To commemorate the student“Speaking of Forbidden Histories” as June 4th Approaches
With the 30th anniversary of the June 4, 1989 military crackdown on protesters approaching, many participants and observers are working to keep memories of the events alive amid30 Years Ago: Shortages Begin to Cripple Beijing
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the nationwide, student-led democracy movement in China, and the subsequent June 4th military crackdown in Beijing. To commemorate the studentPhoto: Yangshuo, by Rod Waddington
© josh rudolph for China Digital Times (CDT), get_post_time('Y'). | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Download Tools to Circumvent the Great FirewallAustralia a “Laboratory” for Beijing’s Global Influence
Concerns over the implications of China’s increasing economic, cultural, and political influence in Australia have been rising in recent years. Points of concern include30 Years Ago: Protesters Again Stop Troop Advance
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the nationwide, student-led democracy movement in China, and the subsequent June 4th military crackdown in Beijing. To commemorate the student
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CKGSB Knowledge
Aiming for the Top: Can China Escape the Middle Income Trap?
First coined by two World Bank experts in 2007, the middle-income trap phenomenon—the existence of which is disputed by some economists—describes how growth in developing countries tends to stagnate w…The Future Depends on Your Risk Attitude
In addition to the “black swan”, a term which refers to improbable and unforeseeable events, is the “gray rhino”, an expression coined by Michele Wucker to describe highly probable threats that have a…Stretched to the Breaking Point: The WTO is Becoming Dysfunctional
The WTO is the world’s primary trading system, comprised of 164 member-economies scattered across all of the world’s five continents, and it is obviously in the interests of the world that it works ef…After Ofo: How the Bike-sharing Firm’s Collapse Changed China’s Tech Sector
Right up until the moment his company imploded, Ofo founder Dai Wei insisted he was building a corporate empire to rival Google. But the young entrepreneur has now come to resemble a modern-day Ozyman…Your Move, US: What the China-EU Deal Means for the Trade War
Europe is not used to getting its way in trade negotiations with China. But that is exactly what appeared to happen at the EU-China Summit recently. In the days leading up to the meeting in Brussels,…Ray Williams on How to Make Your Teams More Productive
In his 23 years of executive coaching, Ray Williams, president of Ray Williams Associates in Vancouver, B.C., has advised many executives on how to improve the performance of their teams. He took time…
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China Power
Tracking the Type 002 – China’s third aircraft carrier
The construction of China's third aircraft carrier – the Type 002 – appears to be underway at Jiangnan Shipyard. Satellite imagery collected in April 2019 shows significant new activity since ChinaPow…How web-connected is China?
The internet has fundamentally transformed China. Internet-based technologies help drive China’s ongoing development, but they have also been used to clamp down on political dissidence. Learn more abo…Is China the world’s top trader?
In 2017, China exported $2.3 trillion and imported $1.8 trillion in goods. This amounted to 12.4 percent of global trade and left China with a trade surplus of over $400 billion. Learn more about inte…Do Chinese films hold global appeal?
Chinese movies earn billions of dollars annually, but it is domestic sales that overwhelmingly drive the success of the industry. It remains to be seen if China can attract foreign audiences to its fi…Analysis of Jiangnan Shipyard
Since opening, Jiangnan has continuously engaged in the construction, maintenance, and modification of a wide range of commercial and People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels. Analysis conducted b…How is China modernizing its navy?
Beijing has undertaken sweeping efforts to modernize its navy. Between 2014 and 2018, China launched more naval vessels than the number of ships currently serving in the individual navies of Germany,…
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China History Podcast
CHP-222-The History of Tang Poetry Part 5
This is the Du Fu episode. Along with Li Bai, discussed last episode, he’s considered the greatest poet in Chinese history. That’s of course a matter of opinion. We’ll take a brief look at the rough r…CHP-221-The History of Tang Poetry Part 4
Li Bai is showcased in this fourth installment of Laszlo’s not very deep dive into the history of Tang poetry. We’re still in the High Tang period of Chinese poetry. This episode will focus more on Li…CHP-220-The History of Tang Poetry Part 3
Finally in this part 3 episode Laszlo gets to the Tang poetry part of the series. After finishing up some of the good stuff that came out of the Six Dynasties, we’ll get a first look at the Early and…CHP-219-The History of Tang Poetry Part 2
In Part 2 Laszlo will finish up an overview of pre-Tang poetry and show where everything went from the Classic of Poetry and Songs of Chu. Fu rhapsodies, Yue Fu poetry and the works from the Jian’an…CHP-218-The History of Tang Poetry Part 1
In this first of a series introducing the history of the development of Chinese poetry, Laszlo focuses on the two most important works from Pre-Qin China. These were the Classic of Poetry and the Son…CHP-217-The History of the Hokkien People Part 2
Laszlo continues his shallow dive into the Hokkien people with a focus on the history of the Hokkien diaspora who populated many cities and towns throughout Southeast Asia.CHP-216-The History of the Hokkien People Part 1
We’re back in ancient times once again, this time looking at the homeland of the Hokkien people. As we’ve done with other groups of Southern Chinese (Teochew, Toi San, Hakka) this time Laszlo provides…CHP-215-V.K. Wellington Koo Part 2
In this longer than expected Part 2 episode we look at Wellington Koo’s role in the Paris Peace Conference and all the drama that surrounded this historic event from one hundred years ago. Then we’ll…
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Reddit /r/China
Major Chinese chipmaker delisting from the NYSE, but says it has nothing to do with trade war
submitted by /u/MrSerious1 [link] [comments]"Huawei is no longer able or allowed to work on standards for Wi-Fi, USB and SD cards. "Temporarily restricted" by Wi-Fi Alliance, voluntarily withdrew from JEDEC (USB etc) and no longer a member of SD Associaton (which technically means no more SD slots)" - Roland Quandt
submitted by /u/dusjanbe [link] [comments]Huawei CFO house arrest contrasts with Canadians detained in China
submitted by /u/the_siloviki [link] [comments]'It's kind of heavy-handed': Top US official accuses China of destabilising Pacific region
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-24/us-official-warns-australia-of-destabilisation-by-china/11148164 submitted by /u/Musicalnotez4488 [link] [comments]People's Bank of China Hiring Blockchain Developers, Country Considers Bitcoin Mining Ban
submitted by /u/crypt0sparta [link] [comments]Local Uyghur Restaurant Owner Speaks Out: 'I Should Fight For My Father'
submitted by /u/Anonyonise [link] [comments]Professors fired from Emory University for hiding grants from China and their works for Chinese universities while receiving federal grants from the US government
submitted by /u/kinbergfan [link] [comments]'Memory is a crime’: Hong Kong singer Anthony Wong pens new song to commemorate Tiananmen Massacre
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The Beijinger
WineTail Wine and Cocktail Bar's Selection Towers Over the Wangjing Scene
It's no tall tale: Wangjing is home to one of the capital's best wine and cocktail bars, and another notch for the northeastern neighborhood that has certainly been flourishing as of late (spurned on…Beijing Beats: Timmy Trumpet, Air Max '97, Julius Steinhoff; Tape vs. Vinyl, Psytrance, and Rooftop Parties
Beijing Beats brings you the best in Beijing nightlife each weekend so that you can soothe the woes of a long and stressful week with some out-of-body gyrating and some experiences you'd rather forge…5 Things to Taste, Smell, Touch, Hear, and See, May 24-26
Beijing can be an overstimulating place to live, to say the least. Let’s be real: sometimes even our sixth sense (the one that tells you when that stick of chuan'r will make you sick for the next two…Iconic "Giant Piano From 'Big'" Toy Store FAO Schwarz Opens in Beijing This Saturday
Back in November last year we brought you news of the planned opening at Beijing’s China World Shopping Mall of FAO Schwarz, the iconic New York toy store. Now, only a few months late, the store is f…Noise Pollution: Silent Speech, Sainkho Namtchylak, Dong Zi, Boys Age, Joyce Jonathan
What a glorious week it’s been (knock on wood)! There’s really nothing more I want to do on days like these except sit outside a music venue with a cold drink in hand, cooling off in the breeze with…Your Guide to Beijing’s Open Mic and Amateur Performance Nights
Whether you're a seasoned performer or just looking to expand your nascent talents, there are plenty of opportunities to hone your singing/public speaking/party trick chops in front of entertainment-…Burger and Craft Beer Joint Beer Boom Gets Off to a Promising Start by Gongti
Will Beer Boom be a boon for Sanlitun? Or will it go bust? Such questions are sure to reverberate in your mind as you stop by the recently opened Gongti burger and craft beer joint. You can’t deny th…"Clean Air Should Not Be a Luxury" According to Makers of the World's Most Cost-Effective Air Purifier
How much would you pay for clean air? RMB 100? RMB 1,000? RMB 1,000,000? For most people, when faced with the frightening statistics about air pollution and the damage it is wreaking on our health, t…
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SinoSplice
“X” and “SH” are not the same, Pam!
I enjoyed this: “Meme artist” unknown, but I found the meme on the Chinese Language subreddit. Obligatory educator nag: the “x” and “sh” sounds in pinyin are not the same sound, even if they may sound…Are Chinese Hospitals Going Smart?
The average person in China doesn’t go to a doctor’s office when they get hurt or sick; they go straight to a hospital. Then they have a pretty horrible (often all-day) ordeal ahead of them, involving…Don’t Waste Time Studying What You Can Simply Acquire
One of my clients recently shared this article and asked my thoughts: Learning Chinese: from gruesome, to good, to great. I’d sum up the three main pieces of advice for getting Chinese to “great” as f…Learning a Language Is Like Learning Jazz
I’m not going to plug every single podcast “You Can Learn Chinese Podcast” we do, but then not every podcast we do has Dr. David Moser! For this one, I took over the interviewing responsibilities and…Come on, drink it! (says the hippo)
I spotted this new bubble milk tea shop recently: The name is 喝嘛, which is just the verb 喝 meaning “to drink,” combined with the particle 嘛, used to “express the self-evident.” This is a command, thou…Neiwai’s Clever Logo
There’s a Chinese women’s clothing brand called NEIWAI (内外), literally, “inside-outside,” and it has one of the cleverest examples of characterplay that I’ve seen in a while [image source]: It might t…
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China Law Blog
US-China Tariff Updates: What You Can (and Should NOT) do NOW
With the United States and China both announcing yet another round of increased and new tariffs, we wanted to summarize what has happened in the earlier rounds of tariffs and highlight a few items and…The Huawei Export Ban Moves to Europe Because There is no Place to Hide
As I previously wrote in an update to The Huawei Sales Ban: Brrrrr., Huawei’s response (so far) to the U.S. Entity List export ban has been one big “So What?” Huawei claims to have no worries because…Four Essential Principles of Emerging Market Success
About 15 years ago — before this blog and China became such a big part of my legal practice, I thought of myself as an “emerging market lawyer.” Back then, my work and that of my law firm consisted mo…National Security Telecom Purchase Ban: Say What?
For more than a decade, China has blocked American tech companies from fully participating in China’s Internet boom. If you know China’s Internet-related laws for foreign companies and you have repres…The Huawei Sales Ban: Brrrrr.
As we have made clear on this blog and in our recent public discussions on the trade war, the real economic threat posed by the US-China trade war is not tariffs. The real threat has always been the U…China Employee Offer Letters: Check Yours NOW
China employers often want to extend an offer letter to their potential new hires to prove they are serious about bringing them on board. Some candidates expect or may even request an “official” offer…
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China Hush
How has Digital Changed Business Environment in China?
China ranks third among the largest digital and technology investments and is also the largest e-commerce market in the world with nearly 40% of total e-commerce transactions worldwide. China is home…An Old Hotelier Remembers 1980s Tibet
Alec Le Sueur had never been to China before when he agreed to work at the Holiday Inn Lhasa as the sales and marketing manager, but he had been fascinated by Tibet after reading books about it by Spe…Chinese Poker: a beginner’s guide
Every single day millions of people all around the world settle down for a game of poker -in casinos, in bars and, more and more today, online too. There are also a huge number of different types of…What are the Most Popular Card Games in Asia?
It’s often been said that the 21st century will belong to Asia. Sports wise we’ve already seen the football world cup hosted by South Korea and Japan in 2002, the Olympics in Beijing in 2008 and the R…Two Chinese Smartphones Worth Checking Out
We love our smartphones, and they are steadily replacing more of our gadgets like digital cameras and alarm clocks, in fact, research has shown that making an actual phone call is way down on the lis…China’s ongoing love affair with gambling
It was recently reported that Macau’s gambling industry is seven times bigger than Vegas. That’s quite a large sum of money, especially when you consider that Vegas makes $6.5 billion a year – Macau,…
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Youngs China Biz
INTERNET: Grindr Case Bodes Poorly for China Tech in US
Bottom line: The US decision to force a sale of gay dating app Grindr by its Chinese owner reflects a new environment where Washington is almost certain to veto China purchases of local firms with acc…INTERNET: Loss Shakes Baidu to the Core
Bottom line: Baidu’s first-ever loss since going public reflects a long-anticipated decline for its core search business, which could mark the start of a longer-term decline due to lack of a strong ne…INTERNET: Money Losers Meituan, Luckin Search for Profits
Bottom line: Meituan’s opening of its delivery unit to more customers looks smart but will require execution to succeed, while shares of money-losing Starbucks challenger Luckin will move steadily dow…IPOs: Money-Burners DouYu, Luckin Look to Wall Street for Cash
Bottom line: Live streaming gamer DouYu should get relatively strong demand for its $500 million New York IPO, while a smaller listing plan by younger coffee specialist Luckin is likely to die on the…E-COMMERCE: Is Amazon Leaving China, or Not?
Bottom line: Amazon’s withdrawal from selling domestic goods to local buyers in China was inevitable due to its lack of a standout service and cut-throat competition from Alibaba and the money-losing…E-COMMERCE – Profit-Seeking JD.com in Overhaul Frenzy
Bottom line: A steady stream of layoff and cost-cutting reports around JD.com appear to show it’s trying to sharpen its operations to achieve sustained profits starting in the second half of this year…
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China Marketing Blog
The Dynamics Reinforcing the Importance of Food Branding in China
Food exports to China have been growing for some years now. Chinese consumers are known to pay a premium for ... The post The Dynamics Reinforcing the Importance of Food Branding in China appeared fir…The Trade War’s Impact on Foreign Brands in China
“After 5,000 years of trials and tribulations, what kind of battle have the Chinese not been through?” asks the anchor ... The post The Trade War’s Impact on Foreign Brands in China appeared first on…The Globally-Relevant Lessons You’re Learning from China
The experience and knowledge that you’re likely to be getting from marketing to Chinese consumers – and from resources such ... The post The Globally-Relevant Lessons You’re Learning from China appear…Reaching Mainstream Chinese Consumers Through Gaming
To many readers, video gaming may seem like pastime reserved for a small tribe of socially-awkward folk with Vitamin D ... The post Reaching Mainstream Chinese Consumers Through Gaming appeared first…The Investment Driving China’s Consumption Behaviour
It’s been a relatively lean few months for positive news about China’s economy, but things appear to be starting to ... The post The Investment Driving China’s Consumption Behaviour appeared first on…ECargo and China Skinny to Partner on China Market Entry Education Program
Acting on an identified gap in China market entry education offerings, ASX listed online to offline (O2O) solutions provider, eCargo ... The post ECargo and China Skinny to Partner on China Market Ent…
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China Solved
China Negotiator ep. 7: This Means War! The Tradewar in 3 Charts.
While the US public is mixed on the China trade war, the Chinese population acts like they’ve been preparing for a long time. These 3 Hofstede charts: Individuality, Power Distance and Long Term Orien…US-China Trade War. Hope Be Best. Plan 4 Worst.
Hope Be Best; Plan 4 Worst. It’s May, 2019 and you’re in a trade war. We have almost NO (good) information, and all signs point to confrontation. Risk averse response – disengage. ====================…5 Phases of China Negotiation Grief
====================== Written by an American for Westerners negotiating in China, The Fragile Bridge” dispenses with politically correct euphemisms and ivory tower pseudo-psychology. The Chinese wa…3 Degrees of Separation
3 Degrees of Separation: China Negotiator Ep.5. Divergence isn’t coming — IT’S HERE. The US and China have already started to disengage economically — and it will lead to the rise of spheres of inf…The China Negotiator ep.4: You’ve Been Re-Rated.
The China Negotiator ep.4: You’ve Been Re-Rated. US negotiators have to manage their brand overseas – the new trade policy can make them look sketchy ====================== Written by an American fo…China Negotiator: So You’re a Strategic Competitor, Part 3: OWN IT!
Americans negotiating across borders have had their reputation “re-rated” this year. If you are not comfortable being “the strategic competitor”, then you have to re-brand yourself. ==================…
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China Briefing
Manufacturing in India, Relocating to Vietnam – China Outbound
In this week's China Outbound, we look at manufacturing and supply chains moving to India and Vietnam amid the US-China trade war. The post Manufacturing in India, Relocating to Vietnam – China Outbou…The Greater Bay Area and 2047: Death or New Life for Hong Kong?
Despite the financial incentives, many Hongkongers view the Greater Bay Area as a scheme to speed up their integration into the mainland. We discuss both perspectives. The post The Greater Bay Area an…Human Resources and Payroll in China 2019-2020 – New Publication from China Briefing
Human Resources and Payroll in China 2019-20 (7th Edition) is out now and available for download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store. The post Human Resources and Payroll in China 2019-2020 –…Beijing to Raise Monthly Minimum Wage from July 1
Beijing's monthly minimum wage for full-time employees is set to rise on July 1, 2019. The post Beijing to Raise Monthly Minimum Wage from July 1 appeared first on China Briefing News.Hong Kong and Australia Sign New FTA
Hong Kong and Australia have formalized their trade relationship, with a new FTA and Investment Agreement signed on March 26, 2019. The post Hong Kong and Australia Sign New FTA appeared first on Chin…Top Investment Destinations in India, Outsourcing Trends in Vietnam – China Outbound
In this week's China Outbound, we look at Indonesia's FTA with the EU Free Trade Association, India's top investment destinations, and outsourcing trends in Vietnam. The post Top Investment Destinatio…
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China Bystander
China Will Shun Trilateral Arms Control
CHINA WILL HAVE no truck with US efforts to include it in the nuclear arms control agreements that the United States and Russia have traditionally struck bilaterally. It is not that joining successor…China-US Trade: Storm Before The Calm Before The Storm
US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMPis far from alone among his compatriots in taking a harder line against China. There is now agreement across the political spectrum in the US about the course the president ha…Huawei’s 5G Coins It In Despite Washington’s Objections
HUAWEI’S FIRST-QUARTER results suggest that the United States’s campaign against the world’s biggest telecoms equipment maker is having limited effect, especially outside the advanced economies. The c…China’s First-Quarter Growth Lays Base For Hitting 2019’s Target
FIRST-QUARTER GROWTH came in slightly better than expected at 6.4% (consensus estimates were for 6.3%), and unchanged from the final quarter of 2018, confirming that the targeted stimulus applied sinc…IMF Sees No Reasons For China’s Economy Not To Stop Slowing
The IMF’s CHANGE in its forecasts for China’s growth this year and next go in opposite directions to those for the global economy as a whole. In the new edition of its World Economic Outlook, The Fund…US-China Trade Talk Progress Seems Real If Ill-Defined
VICE-PREMIER LIU HE will be back in Washington next week for a further round of trade talks with the United States. This follows a lightning round in Beijing on Thursday and Friday with US Treasury Se…
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China Dialogue
Will China help countries unlock the circular economy?
Can China be a global leader on the circular economy, as it has purported to become on climate change? It’s a question posed by a new report from UK thinktank Chatham House, which highlights the oppor…Melting Arctic permafrost could supercharge global warming
We know that Arctic ice is melting. The latest estimate showed it happening so fast that, unless things change, by 2039 there will probably be no ice coverage at all during the Arctic summer. This has…The Green New Deal puts climate back on the agenda
The weeks after the Democratic Party won back control of the House of Representatives saw the longest government shutdown in US history, as President Trump unsuccessfully demanded money to pay for a w…China can help avert an extinction crisis
Earth’s biodiversity is under dire threat. The way we live our lives and treat other animals has thrown ecosystems out of balance, creating a problem so severe that scientists warn two-thirds of wild…Ending illegal logging requires China to act
Floating like pearls in the blue ocean, the islands of the Pacific seem exotic and mysterious locations. Some, such as Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, are covered in luxuriant forests and ho…Will China seize the biggest green opportunity of the coming decade?
To help them prosper in the twenty-first century, a group of about 70 advanced and emerging economies in Asia, Africa and Europe has planned infrastructure investments worth an estimated US$6 trillio…
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Sinocism
Fighting while embracing; Huawei; Black Mirror meets blacklist
"Economic bullying"; More additions to the Entity List?; Huawei's week gets worse; German asylum for HK fugitives
No reprieve for Huawei; Protracted war; PRC buying Ukrainian military tech
Xi does rare earths and the Long March monument in Jiangxi; Huawei; 70th anniversary activities
Target Huawei; No new trade talks scheduled?; Canadian hostages formally arrested
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iLook China
China does not need MAGA Man’s United States
A Chinese-owned pork producer in the United States is eligible for federal payments under President Donald Trump's $12 billion farm bailout.Seventy-five percent of the world’s indigenous people live in China
When the U.S. media criticizes China for allegedly cracking down on China’s Uyghur Muslim minority in northwest China, there is seldom any mention of the other recognized indigenous groups in China.Healthcare in China
In 2003, China’s government started to take serious steps to reform the health care system that had collapsed in the late 1970s.Why is China automating jobs?
China still has the lowest robot to human worker density in Asia and less than half of the robot density in the United States.How do you Define Freedom: Part 2 of 2
More than 130-million Chinese are free to visit other countries annually.
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China Whisper
5 New Chinese Social Subcultures that You Might Not Have Come Across Yet
Social labels in China are a very interesting social phenomenon – simply because there are so many of them! Many of these labels have made their way into Chinese language textbooks. At some point,...…The 10 Best China Travel Agencies
Whether you are visiting mainland China for the first or the umpteenth time, you will need the services of China travel agencies. You realize that this is a humongous country, with so many tourist...…Top 8 Social Media In China
Because the traditional Western Social Media are banned in China, you are probably asking yourself which Chinese Social Network platform is good to leverage visibility in China right? Chinese people a…10 China-Based B2B Marketplaces to Grow Your 2019 Business
As the ever-expanding market, China promises limitless business prospects for foreign businesses to discover new markets, evaluate growth aspects and sustain their profits for more extended periods. C…5 Best Places to Buy China Train Tickets Online
Finally, when the time comes to make your dream trip to China, or to go see a Chinese woman that you have been dating online, you will want to use the best means of... The post 5 Best Places to Buy Ch…
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Welcome To China
China’s Top 50 eCommerce Sites
Trade war or not, ecommerce in China is on a continuing boom and it’s hard not to pay attention to the innovation that’s taking place especially in automation of freight and warehousing, and the mass…Public Holiday Dates in China for 2019
Here’s the main holiday dates for China 2019 and the dates to join in on amazing festivals (or hide under the bed and avoid the crowds and transport chaos :)) Date English name Local name Pinyin Rem…60+ Books on China That You Should be Reading
Here is a reading list of the must-read China books in selected genre including The Four Chinese Classics, Culture, Geopolitics, Politics, Corporate and Business, Economics, Personal Perspectives, Soc…China’s Secret World Wonders and World Heritage Sites
Did you know that China has some 52 sites listed under UNESCO World Heritage? Ranging from ancient wonders to natural wonders, you’ll be amazed once more by some that you will know, and some that many…40+ China Podcasts – History, Politics, Business, Geopolitics, Culture, and Language
Want to learn more about China? Learn to speak Chinese? How about listening to the latest views of China watchers, political figures, and current affairs in China? Well, here is my pick of the top 40+…
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Travel China Cheaper
Understanding New Rules for Buying China Train Tickets
What are the rules for buying train tickets in China? If you’re curious about how many days in advance you can purchase China train tickets or what is required to make the purchase, you’ll find all th…How to Access Google in China (& All Google Services)
Is it possible to access Google in China in 2019? Even though Google has been blocked in China since early 2011, I still remain a regular user of all Google services, so I can tell you from experience…Health Insurance for China | 7 Serious Misconceptions
How does health insurance for China work? What are hospitals like in China? If you are traveling or moving to China anytime soon, it is good to have a general understanding of how health insurance for…What is a Realistic Travel Budget for China?
Is traveling to China cheap or expensive? Perhaps you’re wondering how much to budget for travel to China? Here I’ll give you both a frugal and more comfortable snapshot on how much you need to save i…How to Use Google Maps in China (plus Best Alternatives)
Is it possible to use Google Maps in China to navigate while traveling? Although all Google products are currently blocked in China, there are still some creative ways to use Google Maps in China. The…
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Chengdu Living
Podcast #32: Health & Fitness in Chengdu
Joined by Andrew, local competitive powerlifter and Brazilian jiu jitsu purple belt, we discuss development of the fitness lifestyle in Chengdu, and how to be healthy in a Chinese megacity. The post P…20 Photos from the 2019 ART CHENGDU Exhibition
Take a peek at Chengdu's second annual ART CHENGDU contemporary art fair through 20 photos taken at last week's event. The post 20 Photos from the 2019 ART CHENGDU Exhibition appeared first on Chengdu…Chinese Pinyin Primer – What You Need to Know About The Chinese Alphabet
Mastering the romanization of Chinese characters, or pinyin, is a fundamental starting step for all Chinese learners: take the first steps with this post, authored by Chengdu-based Mandarin Blueprint.…Podcast #31: Kickstarting Augmented Reality in Chengdu
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by an entrepreneur in the midst of an Chengdu-based augmented reality Kickstarter campaign. The post Podcast #31: Kickstarting Augmented Reality in Chengdu ap…Podcast #30: Motorcycling in Chengdu and Across China with Carl
This episode of the podcast, the first in a Haus Guests series with Berlin Haus, is all about motorcycling around Chengdu and across China. The post Podcast #30: Motorcycling in Chengdu and Across Chi…
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Vision China
China Is Constructing a Third Aircraft Carrier
New satellite images of the Jiangnan shipyard in Shanghai have revealed that China may be constructing its third aircraft carrier. If true, this might well be the first full-sized carrier of the Chine…Pompeo Warns UK on Huawei
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has asked the UK government to give priority to the interests of the nation and its allies when dealing with Huawei. He warned that allowing the company to build Br…Top 6 Facts You Need to Know About the Chinese Economy
China has been the big economic story of the past two decades. It is already the world’s second largest economy with a GDP of around US$14 trillion and is expected to pass the U.S. to take the number…The Ancient Chinese Philosophy of Huang-Lao
One of the most influential schools of thought in Chinese culture has been Huang-Lao, which literally translates as “Yellow Emperor Old Master.” The ideology was very popular during the early Han peri…Chinese Industries Hit Hard by Unrelenting New US Tariffs
After U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced that tariffs on US$200 billion worth of Chinese imports will be increased to 25 percent, many businesses in the Asian country became worried about…
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Lonely Planet - Thorn Tree China Forum
Off the beaten path suggestions between Chongqing and Beijing
Hi, Currently I'm in western Sichuan. I landed in HK, crossed the border in shenzhen and went my way up to chongqing. Left for a week trip to western Sichuan. Once back to Chongqing I'll have 5 days t…Travel during golden week
Hi. We are traveling to China for two weeks in October. We are planning to visit both Beijing and Shanghai during our stay in China. We are arriving October the 2nd, and have now learned that this is…Travelling Solo around China and Tibet
Hi!I'm a woman who is thinking about going to China in a solo trip.I'm wondering how difficult it easy is to move around.I have 3 and a half weeks and the idea is to start in Pekin and start going sou…Chinese visa after visiting Tibet
Hello everyone, I visited Tibet last year via Nepal. An agency organised the permits and I had no problem. However, I have no records of this trip, on my passport, e-mail or even boarding pass. Now I…Guizhou travel
Hi All, I was wondering how long it takes to get from Guiyang to Xingyi i.e. what is the shortest and/or cheapest way to get there (by bus or train). I'll be coming from Fenghuang and presuming it wil…
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Wild China
What is the 798 Art District in Beijing?
Featured Image by drnan tu on Flickr When people think of Beijing, many things likely come to mind: the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven. But how many people think of the city’s art scene…The Complete Guide to Dining in China
Dining in a foreign country can be one of the more interesting, and sometimes challenging, experiences while abroad. This can be particularly true in China, where the primary form of social engagement…Stories from the Road: Ken and Cathy’s China Adventure
“She liked my white hair – she kept patting it and I patted hers back.” That was Madame Chen, 83 years old, and owner of a pickle factory in Weishan, Yunnan. We sat and chatted (with our guide interpr…Introducing Our Newest Journey Across Yunnan
While the fabled city of Shangri-La is said to be hidden somewhere deep in the mountains of Tibet, the real-life city actually lies in the southwestern province of Yunnan. Our newest journey was desig…Earth Day: Track pandas and monkeys as part of new conservation efforts
Featured Image by Aaron Berkovich, WildChina Explorer Grant Applicant 2016. 49 years ago, Earth Day was established as a worldwide event to recognize the importance of political action and civic parti…
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