Samsung shifting its focus in China to high-end and emerging sectors
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is shifting its focus to high-end manufacturing and emerging sectors including batteries and capacitors in China, as the South Korean technology giant is reportedly planning to close its smartphone manufacturing plant in Huizhou, Guangdong province, in…
Exhibition displays exquisite Su embroidery in Berlin
A fine selection of Su embroidery works are on display at the China Cultural Center in Berlin through Aug 21, showcasing the ancient traditional Chinese craftsmanship from East China’s Jiangsu province. Click Here: Arsenal FC Jerseys Su embroidery is one…
‘Great Himalaya’ mountain map goes viral on the internet
A mountain map of the snowy Himalayas recently went viral on social media, Yangtse Evening Post reported. Dubbed the “the greatest ever map of Himalaya”, the picture has received more than 20 million hits. The stunning panorama records the mountain range…
Child band hits high notes with instruments made from garbage
Click:kimi api Their music is not rubbish, but their instruments are. Ten primary school pupils are striking a chord with their talent and ingenuity. In a group appropriately named Recycle Band, they make melodies from discarded garbage. Based in Xiamen…
Record-breaking Xie daring to dream
Chinese sprinter hungry for more glory after dashing into history books Sprinter Xie Zhenye says his historic 200m victory in London is a dream come true－and he’s targeting more glory at the upcoming world championships and the Tokyo Olympics. On…
Tibet making ticket reservations more efficient
Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, opened its online ticket reservation service on Sunday to help manage the number of visits during peak tourism season, the palace’s management office said. Visitors to the palace in Lhasa, capital of the…
Houston exhibition celebrates US ties
HOUSTON－An exhibition of more than 300 photos illustrating the ties between the sister cities of Shanghai and Houston kicked off in the United States on Wednesday, in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of China-US diplomatic relations. The…
Malaysia adds entry points for visa on arrival program for Chinese tourists
Malaysia will grant visa-on-arrival to six more entry points for Chinese tourists, the government announced on Friday. Malaysia’s home ministry announced the new measures for tourists from China and India with an expected increased influx for the Visit Malaysia Year…
24 Solar Terms: 7 things you may not know about Major Heat
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Heat, (Chinese: 大暑), the 12th solar term of the year, begins this year on July 23 and ends August 6. During Major Heat, most parts of China…
Sculptures shine in the desert at Gansu art festival
The 2rd International Desert Sculpture Symposium & Land Art Festival opened Saturday in Minqin county, Wuwei city in Northwest China’s Gansu province on Saturday. A total of 72 sculptures in various styles are on display in the desert, attracting many…