HANGZHOU, China, June 12, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On June 10, Zhejiang University (ZJU) in Hangzhou, located in East China’s Zhejiang province, celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday highlighted by dragon boat races in honor of the ancient poet Qu Yuan. During the festivities, ZJU hosted the Whiffenpoofs from Yale University, the world’s oldest … Continued
YANGLING, China, Jun. 7, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Agriculture holds significant importance in the regional economic cooperation of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The collaborative efforts in the Belt and Road Initiative have been successfully synchronized with the development strategies of SCO member countries, creating a crucial platform for the implementation of both bilateral and multilateral agricultural … Continued
FEIXIAN, China, June 5, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Painted sculpture is a traditional Chinese sculptural craft that is an integral part of Chinese culture and folk art. It serves as a significant material for studying Chinese history, archaeology, folklore, sculpture, and aesthetics. The craft of Feixian County Painted Sculpture has its roots in traditional techniques, with artworks crafted mainly from clay. Image: … Continued
FEIXIAN, China, June 5, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Feixian County Clay Sculpture combines clay sculpture with oil painting and cartoon art and employs cartoonish body postures to exhibit simple, cheerful, and sincere appearances. These sculptures vividly bring out unique personalities with a touch of humor. Feixian County Clay Sculpture mainly focuses on themes such as “Linyi Mountain … Continued
CHANGCHUN, China, June 6, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On May 31, a press conference for the Jilin Provincial Tourism Development Conference was held in Changchun. It was announced that the conference will be held in the Changbaishan Reserve and Development Zone from June 13 to 16. Gao Fei, the director of the Changbaishan Reserve and Development Zone … Continued
SHANGHAI, June 4, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The first aircraft of an additional order of 100 C919 jets placed by China Eastern Airlines last year was delivered, bearing flight number B-919G, as the Chinese-developed jetliner recently marked its one year of commercial operations. Image: China Eastern Airlines receives first of 100-aircraft order. With this delivery, the C919 fleet … Continued
SANYA, China, June 3, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, the Tropical Applied Post-harvest Research Center, Hainan, launched a joint project with the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited (PFR). This initiative aims to provide post-harvest freshness solutions for Hainan’s tropical agriculture and the global tropical premium fruit and vegetable industry at the same latitude. Image: Aerial photo of … Continued
SANYA, China, June 3, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City in Sanya, China, has been approved as a National Offshore Entrepreneurship Base for Overseas Professionals, accelerating its development as a demonstration zone for international talent innovation and entrepreneurship. Image: Charlotte, the International Investment Manager, actively promotes the Science and Technology City to … Continued
DONGYING, China, May 31, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– At the 45th Annual Telly Awards on May 21, 2024, the international edition of the documentary Life at the Yellow River Delta from Shandong Radio and Television Station secured three prestigious awards, i.e., the Gold Winner in both the Nature & Wildlife and Videography & Cinematography categories, and Silver … Continued
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KYOTO, May 30, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On May 27, Lidu Baijiu held a Song style banquet in Kyoto, Japan. Guests experienced the aesthetics of Chinese baijiu and savored the unique “one sip, four aromas” from ancient Chinese liquor cellars. In late April last year, Lidu, along with leading baijiu companies including Luzhou Laojiao, Moutai, Wuliangye, Gujing, … Continued