On May 25th 1977, a new sign of political liberalisation appeared in China, when the communist government lifted its decade-old ban on the writings of William Shakespeare. The action by the Chinese government was additional evidence that the Cultural Revolution was over. In 1966, Mao Tse-Tung, the leader of the People's Republic of China, … Continue reading May 25 1977 Chinese government removes ban on Shakespeare
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May 24 2012 China Daily Mail Headlines
China in hardest private-sector push in decade Posted by China Daily Mail ⋅ May 24, 2012 ⋅ Leave a Comment China signalled on Wednesday it wanted to boost private investment in its energy sector as Beijing makes its most determined push since joining the World Trade Organisation to reduce the role of the state sector in … Continue reading May 24 2012 China Daily Mail Headlines
May 23 2012 China Daily Mail Headlines
China’s Sino-Forest Feels Heat in Canada Posted by Craig Hill ⋅ May 23, 2012 ⋅ Leave a Comment Canada‘s largest securities regulator alleged Tuesday that Sino-Forest Corp. and certain former executives inflated timber purchases and sales, capping an 11-month investigation into the troubled forest-products company. The Ontario Securities Commission signalled last month it would file fraud … Continue reading May 23 2012 China Daily Mail Headlines
May 22 2012 China Daily Mail Headlines
China targets infrastructure to lift economy Posted by Craig Hill ⋅ May 22, 2012 ⋅ Leave a Comment China will fast track approvals for infrastructure investment to combat a slowdown in the economy, a state-backed newspaper reported on Tuesday, showing how Premier Wen Jiabao‘s call for policies to support growth is being put into action. The … Continue reading May 22 2012 China Daily Mail Headlines
May 21 2012 China Daily Mail Headlines
China’s Dalian Wanda to buy AMC Entertainment for $2.6 billion Posted by China Daily Mail ⋅ May 21, 2012 ⋅ Leave a Comment China’s Dalian Wanda Group agreed to acquire AMC Entertainment for $2.6 billion, becoming the biggest theatre operator in the U.S. by revenue. Ties between the U.S. and Chinese movie industries have warmed after … Continue reading May 21 2012 China Daily Mail Headlines
May 10 1990 China releases Tiananmen Square prisoners
On May 10th 1990, the government of the People's Republic of China announced that it was releasing 211 people arrested during the massive protests held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing in June 1989. Most observers viewed the prisoner release as an attempt by the communist government of China to dispel much of the terrible publicity … Continue reading May 10 1990 China releases Tiananmen Square prisoners
April 26 1954 Geneva Conference begins
On April 26th 1954, in an effort to resolve several problems in Asia, including the war between the French and Vietnamese nationalists in Indochina, representatives from the world's powers met at the Geneva Conference. The conference marked a turning point in the United States' involvement in Vietnam. The Soviet Union, the United States, France, the … Continue reading April 26 1954 Geneva Conference begins
April 21 1989 Tiananmen Square Protest Begins In China
On April 21st 1989, about 100,000 students gathered at Beijing's Tiananmen Square to commemorate Hu Yaobang, and voice their discontent with China's authoritative communist government. Hu, the deposed, reform-minded leader of the Chinese Communist Party, had died six days earlier. The next day, an official memorial service for Hu Yaobang was held in Tiananmen's Great Hall … Continue reading April 21 1989 Tiananmen Square Protest Begins In China
March 31 1959 Dalai Lama Exile Begins
On March 31st 1959, the Dalai Lama fled the Chinese suppression of a national uprising in Tibet, and crossed the border into India, where he was granted political asylum. Born as Tensin Gyatso on 6th July 1935 in Taktser, China, he was designated the 14th Dalai Lama in 1940, a position that eventually made him … Continue reading March 31 1959 Dalai Lama Exile Begins
Chengdu China Giant Panda Breeding Base
July 29 2010: The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a non-profit organisation engaged in wildlife research, captive breeding, conservation education, and educational tourism. It's go.al is to be a world-class research facility in all these areas The Chengdu Panda Base was founded in 1987, with six giant pandas rescued from the wild. … Continue reading Chengdu China Giant Panda Breeding Base
March 18 1950 Taiwan Nationalists Invade Mainland China
On March 18th 1950, military forces of the Nationalist Chinese government on Taiwan made a surprise invasion of the communist People's Republic of China (PRC), and captured the mainland town of Sungmen. Because the United States supported the attack, it resulted in even deeper tensions and ill feeling between the U.S. and the PRC. In … Continue reading March 18 1950 Taiwan Nationalists Invade Mainland China
March 10 1959 Tibetans Revolt Against China
On March 10th 1959, Tibetans banded together in revolt, surrounding the summer palace of the Dalai Lama in defiance of Chinese occupation forces. China's occupation of Tibet began nearly a decade before, in October 1950, when troops from its People's Liberation Army (PLA) invaded the country, barely one year after the Communists gained full control … Continue reading March 10 1959 Tibetans Revolt Against China
Hangzhou China NAFLE Drama Competition
November 23 2011: While living in Hangzhou, China, I was invited to write and direct a play for the Year 7 "Ruling Class" students, at Greentown Yuhua Middle School. The play won the Zhejiang Province Division of the NAFLE Drama Festival, and the students were invited to participate in the National Finals of the competition, … Continue reading Hangzhou China NAFLE Drama Competition
Exploring the Ancient Sites and Streets of Wenshu Temple and Beyond
Published at eChinacities online magazine Many visitors come to Chengdu for the temples, the shopping, the restaurants and sightseeing. Wenshu Temple and surrounding area has all that and more. Lined with quaint buildings in the ancient Chinese architectural style, each part of this fascinating area has its own feel and its own culture, yet it … Continue reading Exploring the Ancient Sites and Streets of Wenshu Temple and Beyond
Vegetables with a Vengeance – Meat-free Dining in Chengdu
Published at eChinacites online magazine Like most other Western foods in Chengdu, or China for that matter, many vegetarian restaurants never seem to get it quite right. However, there are a few that are surprisingly good, even if their menus overly emphasise tofu-based dishes. That’s fine, if you really love your tofu. However, for those … Continue reading Vegetables with a Vengeance – Meat-free Dining in Chengdu
Where to Get a Good Pizza in Chengdu
Published at eChinacities online magazine Pizzas are a staple for many Western travellers, and Chengdu has a lot of expats looking for pizzas. Pizza is a little taste of home, a link to sanity and the “real world.” So the question arises: where can one get a good pizza in Chengdu? For the traveller who … Continue reading Where to Get a Good Pizza in Chengdu
Chengdu’s Tibetan Quarter – Gateway to Tibet
Published at eChinacities online magazine Many consider Chengdu to be the gateway to Tibet, so it is only reasonable that visitors to Chengdu would want to visit the Tibetan Quarter. Chengdu’s Tibetan Quarter, or Little Lhasa, is located in the south-west of Chengdu, near the First Ring Road. It is in close proximity to two … Continue reading Chengdu’s Tibetan Quarter – Gateway to Tibet
On-line survey reports more than half all apartments empty in major cities
More than half the apartments in Beijing and Shanghai are empty, the China Daily reports, quoting an online investigation of 100 Chinese cities by news website Sina.com. Hainan rated over 70 percent empty, Beijing 66 percent and Shanghai 51 percent, based on counting the number of apartments with no lights at night time, on more … Continue reading On-line survey reports more than half all apartments empty in major cities
China to develop internet search engine in competition to Google
China’s news that it is developing its own state-run search engine is not the country’s first such project, but this time around they are supported by China Mobile Communications and Xinhua News Agency. China Mobile has the world’s largest number of mobile subscribers, guaranteeing an instant and enormous audience on the mobile front. Xinhua, China’s … Continue reading China to develop internet search engine in competition to Google
China and Switzerland going strong after 60 years
Central Committee Political Bureau Member Liu Qi hopes hopes the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Switzerland provides an opening for the two countries to to increase mutual political trust and assistance. Liu, speaking at a reception in Beijing, added that China sees significant value to increasing friendly relationships with Switzerland, one of … Continue reading China and Switzerland going strong after 60 years
Chinese Vice Premier campaigns for mutual agreements with other developing countries
Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang has called for other developing countries to extend mutual support with China, and for countries assisted by China to work towards attaining shared benefits. The call was made in Beijing at an exhibition to showcase China’s international aid efforts, this year marking the 60th anniversary of the nation’s international aid … Continue reading Chinese Vice Premier campaigns for mutual agreements with other developing countries
Collapse of joint China-US venture highlights need for advisory partners
The apparent collapse of the joint-venture China-US construction of the world’s largest solar power plant has underscored the perils that can be faced by foreign companies trying to break into the lucrative Chinese market. It also highlights the need for foreign companies to enlist business advisory firms with proven track records in assisting foreign companies … Continue reading Collapse of joint China-US venture highlights need for advisory partners
China exempts service outsourcing companies from business tax
China’s Ministry of Finance has announced on its website that it will offer an exemption from business tax for offshore service outsourcing companies, in an apparent bid to win business from India and other countries. The exemption, in place from July 1 2010 until December 31 2013, assists firms which specialize in information technology outsourcing … Continue reading China exempts service outsourcing companies from business tax
China strengthens monopoly in rare-earth minerals
Chinese state-owned Baotou Steel Rare-Earth High-Tech Co and Jiangxi Copper Corp, two of China’s largest rare-earth miners, have announced a unified pricing system, according to the China Daily. China supplies 95% of the world’s rare-earth oxides, so therefore Baotou and Jianxi will virtually control the market, good news for China as it can control use … Continue reading China strengthens monopoly in rare-earth minerals
Chinese officials call for intellectual property trade deficit reduction
Ministry of Commerce official Wu Guohua, speaking at the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Summit in Beijing, has called for the creation of indigenous brands to ease China’s disturbing intellectual property trade deficit. Wu further stated that it is crucial for China to bring into being indigenous brands, pointing to the large amounts spent on foreign … Continue reading Chinese officials call for intellectual property trade deficit reduction
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