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On October 23, 2023, the ninth day of the ninth month in Chinese lunar year, the grand worship ceremony was held in Shangqiu City, Henan Province, China. About 500 representatives of Chinese merchants from home and abroad gathered together to worship Wang Hai, the ancestor of Chinese merchants, and promote the spirit of Chinese merchants, … Continued
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– Japan's First Event to Walk with Gigantic Art on Beach – With this year marking the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Chiba Prefecture, the Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art will hold an exhibition of Theo Jansen, a world-renowned Dutch artist, from October 27, 2023, to January 21, 2024, as a cultural exchange project … Continued
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The second Changsha Tourism Development Conference opening ceremony and Fireworks show was held at Liuyang Sky Theatre besides Liuyang River on 13th October, presenting a large immersive multimedia fireworks performance under the theme of "Tens of miles waterway to Xiang River", according to the Publicity Department of Liuyang City. Thousands of UAVs, large net screen, … Continued
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The final stage of The Tour of Chongming Island — UCI Women's WorldTour 2023, the City Circuit Race, was the last opportunity for riders to strive for an ideal ranking. At 11:40am, the closing stage of the competition, the third stage or the Chongzhong stage and the City Circuit Race, officially began. During the race, … Continued
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The ASEAN Disability Forum has produced the "Makassar Recommendations" to strengthen commitment to empowering persons with disabilities, realizing inclusivity, and elevating the dignity of persons with disabilities. This recommendation was produced at the ASEAN High Level Forum on Disability Inclusive Development and Partnership beyond 2025 in Makassar on 10-12 October 2023. The recommendations were submitted … Continued
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The host city of the 19th Asian Games launched the third batch of Asian Games Gift Packs, continuing its hospitality for global tourists even after a fantastic conclusion to the Games. Overseas visitors may sign up for the Gift Packs through the official website (https://wgly.hangzhou.gov.cn/en/) of Hangzhou Tourism and Culture. Chinese domestic tourists can join … Continued
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Protection and fulfillment of the rights of persons with disabilities in ASEAN is carried out comprehensively including aspects of education, health, provision of employment opportunities, and social protection. This comprehensive treatment is needed so that persons with disabilities can be independent and at the same time increase their dignity. This is one of the main … Continued
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In recent days, construction of T3 and support facilities at Nanning Wuxu International Airport is progressing steadily ahead in full steam. To overcome problems encountered during the airport expansion process, head of the National Nanning Economic & Technological Development Area's "leadership group for expediting solutions of corporate needs" arrived at the front line on September … Continued
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On the evening of September 27th, the Chinese Embassy in Singapore held the National Day Reception at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Singapore to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Diplomats and envoys from over 40 countries, including the United States, Canada, Venezuela, and the … Continued
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On 25 September, 2023 World Coastal Forum was held in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. The conference was co-hosted by Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, Ministry of Natural Resources, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, with the theme "Our coasts: Harmony between People and Nature", according to the World Coastal Forum Organizing Committee. Former political leaders, ambassadors, and ministerial-level … Continued