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    Arts festival brings a Latin flavor to Beijing

    The music of Latin America and the Caribbean wowed audiences in Beijing across 22 performances held between May 23 and 26. Featuring a variety of music styles, such as reggae, rock and folk, the performances were part of the ongoing…

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    Higher electricity consumption generating economic momentum

    Electricity consumption, one of the best indicators for economic activity, showed the Chinese economy is maintaining stable growth, especially through contributions from emerging sectors in the high-tech and service industries, industry insiders said. The National Energy Administration said total electricity…

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    Blueprint for schools of future

    Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University’s new college takes shape in Taicang, Jiangsu province, Alywin Chew reports in Shanghai. The Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University held the groundbreaking ceremony for its new Entrepreneur College in Taicang, a county-level city in Suzhou, East China’s Jiangsu province,…

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    A first ‘stubborn’ step on the path to solo stardom

    “The harder the path, the firmer my step,” Meng Meiqi sings, in high-pitched tones over a backdrop of pulsating electronica music, showing the 20-year-old’s determination to overcome any obstacle she might face in her performing career. That’s a part of…

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    Toronto to hold Chinese music gala

    A large-scale concert named 2019 Chinese Music Gala is scheduled to be held in Markham Auditorium in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday night, according to the organizers. A number of well-known musicians and singers from Macao, Hong Kong and other parts…

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    Theater that strikes the right note

    Melodious plays provide a backdrop for enthusiasts to don extravagant dress and makeup, Cheng Yuezhu reports. As dusk descends, the music of the night is about to start. Time for full makeup and a theatrical costume. Lines must be rehearsed.…