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Transforming Fukushima into “Region of Recovery”: Fukushima Prefecture Releases Video of “Fukushima Now,” 12 Years after Great East Japan Earthquake

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The Fukushima Prefectural Government has released a new video showing the present status of the prefecture, 12 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, on its official YouTube channel. The video features "charms" and "now" in the prefecture as well as Fukushima's vitality and proactive stance toward reconstruction. – Fukushima Today It is 12 years … Continued

Fukuoka City Announces Fukuoka Prize 2023 Laureates

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Fukuoka City (Secretariat of Fukuoka Prize Committee) on May 19 announced the laureates for the Fukuoka Prize 2023. The Grand Prize has been awarded to Professor Thongchai WINICHAKUL, a Thai historian who made a significant influence globally with his study of nationalism focused on the making and use of maps; the Academic Prize to Professor … Continued

Fujian Delegation Visits Singapore for Economic, Trade and Cultural Exchanges

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From May 15 to 17, Zhou Zuyi, Secretary of Fujian Provincial Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of Fujian Provincial People's Congress led a delegation to Singapore, according to the Information Office of Fujian Provincial People's Government. Acting on the important consensus reached by the state leaders of China and Singapore, the delegation organized … Continued

Yellow River Estuary International Friendly Cities Conference for Dialogue and Exchange Held in Dongying

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On May 15, the Yellow River Estuary International Friendly Cities Conference for Dialogue and Exchange was held in Dongying city, Shandong province. The conference was hosted by Dongying Municipal People's Government and the Foreign Affairs Office of Shandong Provincial People's Government, and organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of Dongying Municipal People's Government, according to … Continued

Fujian Delegation Visits Malaysia for Economic, Trade and Cultural Exchanges

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From May 11 to 14, Zhou Zuyi, Secretary of Fujian Provincial Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of Fujian Provincial People's Congress led a delegation to Malaysia. Acting on the consensus reached between the state leaders of China and Malaysia, the delegation held extensive activities for economic, trade and cultural exchanges, renewed connections with … Continued

Seventh World Intelligence Congress to open in China’s Tianjin

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The seventh World Intelligence Congress (WIC), a major artificial intelligence (AI) event in China, will be held in north China's Tianjin Municipality from May 18 to 21, according to the Publicity Department of Tianjin Municipality. Themed "Intelligence: Extensive Development Space, Sustainable Growth Driver", the event will focus on empowering economic and social development with smart … Continued

Directory of Guizhou Agricultural Products Launched in Shanghai

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Directory of Guizhou Agricultural Products was launched in Shanghai to introduce 80 outstanding agricultural brands to the world. Guizhou, which lies in China's southwest region, is well known for its clean environment, fertile soil and rich biodiversity resources. The Directory includes 14 categories which have been carefully selected and evaluated by experts in the past … Continued