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The Olympics Ignite a Passion for Nationwide Fitness in Jiangsu

By Katrina Sammut

NANJING, China, Aug. 14, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Image: More and more sports enthusiasts are transitioning from spectators to participants. August 8 marks the annual National Fitness Day in China, which coincides with the “Sports Promotion Week” as stipulated by the Sports Law. This year, National Fitness Day coincides with the Paris Olympics, and as the Olympic … Continued

International wine expo opens in China to boost industry exchange

By Katrina Sammut

YINCHUAN, China, Aug. 12, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– An international expo to boost exchanges and cooperation within wine industries opened Friday in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, a leading wine-producing area in the country. Hosted by the regional government, the Fourth China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo features 138 wineries and exhibitors from eight … Continued

World-class wine-producing zone emerges in northwest China’s Gobi Desert

By Katrina Sammut

YINCHUAN, China, Aug. 12, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– At the ongoing international wine expo held in northwest China, the exhibition stall of Stone and Moon Winery is abuzz with enthusiastic visitors as founder Nicolas Billot-Grima passionately showcases his range of wines. The Fourth China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo kicked off on Friday in Yinchuan, the capital of … Continued

Ushering in a New Phase: E China’s Wuxi Hosts 2024 Taihu Talent Development Conference

By Michelle Lauifata

On August 9, the 2024 Taihu Talent Development Conference commenced in E China’s Wuxi. This year’s event centers around the theme of “New Era, New Talent and New Ecology”, according to the Organizing Committee. Taihu Talent Development Conference Known as “a shining pearl on Taihu Lake”, Wuxi is situated in the heart of the Yangtze River Delta and is … Continued

The 2024 Torch Festival in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture and Cultural Tourism Series are in Full Swing

By Michelle Lauifata

Recently, the month-long 2024 Torch Festival in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture and the “Colorful Liangshan-Summertime Coolness” cultural and tourism series are being held in 17 counties and cities in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China, with staggered organization at different times. Folklore performances, beauty contests, torch processions, bonfire parties, and a wealth of traditional folk festivals attract many … Continued

Nippon Shokubai Announces Indonesian Subsidiary’s Plan to Expand Its Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP) Plant

By Katrina Sammut

OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 2, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD. (hereinafter “Nippon Shokubai”) headquartered in Osaka, Japan, hereby announces that the company resolved, at its board meeting held on July 30, 2024, to give approval to an investment plan at PT. NIPPON SHOKUBAI INDONESIA (hereinafter “NSI”). The plan is to build a superabsorbent … Continued

Fujian Delegation Visits Japan for Economic, Trade and Cultural Exchanges

By Katrina Sammut

FUZHOU, China, Aug. 2, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– From July 28 to July 31, Zhou Zuyi,Secretary of Fujian Provincial Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of Fujian Provincial People’s Congress led a delegation to Japan. Acting on the consensus reached between the state leaders of China and Japan, the delegation continued traditional friendship, further deepened the exchanges of sister-city … Continued

UnionPay International Expands European Network to Enhance Summer Travel Convenience with Exclusive Offers and Exchange Rate Discounts

By Michelle Lauifata

Driven by factors such as the recovery of international air capacity and visa-free policies, tourism cooperation between China and Europe has continued to expand this year, leading to a rapid growth in cross-border payment demand. Currently, UnionPay cards can be used at over 80 percent of merchants’ point-of-sale terminals in Europe, with particularly smooth experiences in … Continued

UnionPay makes payments convenient and cost-effective in popular summer destinations in Europe

By Katrina Sammut

SHANGHAI, July 29, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Driven by factors such as the recovery of international air capacity and visa-free policies, tourism cooperation between China and Europe has continued to expand this year, leading to a rapid growth in cross-border payment demand. Image: UnionPay enhances user experience in Europe with multiple benefits for summer outbound travel. Currently, … Continued