Home on the range
Though the slow-food movement exists worldwide, such languorous approach to cuisine and eating seems little appreciated in Hong Kong. However, five years after launching Aberdeen Street Social, a glamorous collaboration in the gardens of PMQ between JIA Group founder and…
Aussie college launches leadership bursaries
SYDNEY – Western Australia’s Curtin University has launched the Meng Fei Innovative Future Leadership Scholarship program in honor of the host of one of the world’s biggest television shows, If You Are the One. The Chinese star said at the…
Over 400 participants attend Chinese Science Education Summit
The 2019 Chinese Science Education Summit was held in Beijing recently and its theme was “Make science education more scientific”. Speaking at the event, Zou Caineng, an academician from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, emphasized the importance of cultivating a…
Former child star follows ‘destiny’
A young actress’ transition sets the stage for more leading roles and commanding performances, Wang Ru reports. The plot, the character portrayed, the director-all play a part, but “destiny “can have a leading role for any actor, Yang Zi says.…
Mergers of central SOEs to gather pace this year
China will continue to restructure its centrally administered State-owned enterprises to serve the needs of national strategies and the real economy in the second half of this year, said a senior official from the country’s top State assets regulator on…
New project launched to raise awareness and promote art in Shanghai
Shanghai Huangpu district and the Shanghai Grand Theatre (SGT) art center on July 15 jointly launched a new art education project named Artree which is aimed at introducing art to the public. Unveiled at the Peace Hotel in Shanghai’s downtown…
Healthy snacks enjoy bumper sales
Growing spending power and pursuit of high-quality products spur demand High-calorie biscuits, chocolate and candies are no longer as popular as they used to be. Quality-conscious young Chinese consumers are going for healthier snack food. Locally-made snacks like nuts are…
US House condemns Trump over ‘racist comments’ tweeted at congresswomen
WASHINGTON – The US House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to condemn President Donald Trump for “racist comments” against four minority Democratic congresswomen, a symbolic measure aimed at shaming Trump and his fellow Republicans who stood by him. The 240-187…
Travel website Mafengwo unveils road trip offerings
Chinese travel website Mafengwo recently unveiled its road trip column and 12 classic itineraries for destinations from home and abroad, in a promotion event in Beijing. It also announced its plan to provide travelers with one-stop road trip services by…
Trump administration moves to stop more immigrants from seeking asylum
The Trump administration on Monday moved to bar almost all immigrants from applying for asylum at the country’s southern border, requiring them to first pursue safe haven in a third country through which they had traveled on the way to…