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The Sky's the Limit! Once the region with the highest poverty rate in China, today's
#Xizang
(formerly Romanized as
#Tibet
) is progressing toward a more affluent, modernized society. The transformation of
#Xizang
is partly due to assistance from more developed parts of the
US’s first attack on Japan after Pearl Harbor, the
#DoolittleRaid
, is an inspirational story for the US, as it boosted morale during WWII. But how did the airmen survive?
@AFmuseum
Historian Dr. Doug Lantry tells the lesser-known part of the story.
Recently, the leader of
#Germany
’s Free Democrats, Christian Lindner, opened his election speech in Chinese. "Based on the current situation, our children must learn not only English, but also
#Chinese
," he said. But why is it important to start learning foreign languages early?
Everyone deserves a fair shot at
#highereducation
. But the recent
#collegeadmissions
scandal in the U.S. clearly shows how apparently not-so-bright and not-so-hardworking rich kids get admitted into elite schools while you don’t.
#collegecheatingscandal
Who is spreading
#COVID19
#disinformation
? Has China timely informed the world about the COVID-19? Did China forbid U.S. doctors to be on the ground? Find answers here.
China, which used to be a factory churning out cheap and low-quality products, has become a top player in
#patent
applications and grants. Instead of scapegoating China's
#Huawei
, maybe the U.S. should think about creating another moon-landing moment in this new information age?
Liu Zhenmin, UN Under-Secretary-General for
@UNDESA
:
#UN
sustainability goals along with global economic issues must be urgently addressed
#SDGs
#economy
#Oscar
-winning filmmaker Malcolm Clarke, director of documentary Better Angels: We in the West really don't give China enough credit for the achievements that it has brought and given to its people over the last 30-40 years. There's a huge information deficit between US and China
"The vocational education and training centers in Xinjiang are schools, not 'concentration camps.' All training centers have medical rooms with doctors offering free day-long services to trainees," the spokesperson of Xinjiang refuted the fake stories.
An action plan for optimizing and upgrading
#publicservices
and
#infrastructure
in Tiantongyuan and Huilongguan of Beijing aims to create a model for the governance of large communities.
The grand premiere of Defenders of the Hidden, a documentary on Chinese
#pangolin
conservation, took place in Beijing on Jul 25.
The series follows the journey of actor and non-profit organization WildAid ambassador
#WangYibo
, delving into the heartfelt stories of scientists
The 2018 China National Image Global Survey shows that the
#BeltandRoadInitiative
is gaining more recognition overseas, respondents are expecting China to contribute more to
#globalgovernance
in economy, technology and culture
Junying and Baijiaoci villages, perched among mountains in southeast China’s Fujian, virtually cut off from the world due to poor infrastructure till the 1980s. But in 2018, their per-capita annual net income crossed $3,498, 100 times the 1986 figure and is to hit $4,197 in 2019.
When
#XiJinping
was vice mayor of
#Xiamen
in Fujian Province in southeast China from 1985 to 1988, the city had just been designated a special economic zone. Xi led a series of reforms in Xiamen, which laid a solid foundation for the city's development.
Fengdu in southwest China's Chongqing used to be a poverty-stricken county, entitled to special measures and funds from the government. Its
#beef
industry has played a big role in its stepping out of poverty. Fengdu expects to become a major base of beef cattle in China by 2020
Sayragul Sauytbay used to be head of a kindergarten but was removed from her post in March 2018. She was suspected of fraud, with 249,000 yuan ($35,360) not returned. Before fleeing overseas, she had never been to the training centers in
#Xinjiang
.
Thanks to their traditional
#OrientalAesthetics
and storytelling techniques, Chinese productions have gained popularity this summer.
#TheLongestPromise
, currently one of the most popular
#dramas
on China’s domestic online video platforms, has successfully expanded its reach to
Pledging to improve the people's well-being and raise their quality of life, the Communist Party of China (
#CPC
) will improve the basic public service system to raise public service standards and make public
#services
more balanced and accessible.
A group of international observers took note of China's
#commitment
to world peace and shared prosperity outlined in the
#CPC
blueprint, and expressed their confidence that China will make even greater contributions to the global community in the future.
Isabelle Crook, 106 years old, has spent most of her life in China, teaching English and training talents. As today we celebrate the
#EnglishLanguageDay
, let’s give thanks to those who work in the field of English education across China.
Junying Village in Xiamen
@xmenglish
, southeast China’s Fujian Province, is overcoming poverty and prospering through tea production, e-commerce and tourism, thanks to the advice given by Chinese President Xi Jinping when he worked in Fujian and visited the area in 1986 and 1998
Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan on November 21 addressed the opening ceremony of the 2019 New Economy Forum, stressing the importance of innovation to development.
#Innovation
#NewEconomyForum2019
The
#CIIE
is the world's first import-themed national-level exhibition. Themed New Era, Shared Future, the
#CIIE2019
hosted nearly 4,000 enterprises from 155 countries and regions, sixty-four countries hosted country exhibitions
Clear waters and green mountains are invaluable assets. Dalishu in northeast China’s Liaoning Province is a testament to how villages can capitalize on tourism for greater prosperity. In 2008, 357,000 tourists visited the picturesque village, generating a revenue of $5.2 million.
A lot of Westerners, including myself before, deep down really believed everyone else would follow our lead. I think it’s a real Western misconception that “our” liberal democracy is the only way to go, Andy Boreham
@AndyBxxx
, Shanghai Daily Columnist and filmmaker, said.
Based in Shenyang, Liaoning Province in northeast China, SIASUN is the country’s largest robot maker by market capitalization and has the largest robot industrial base. Established in 2000, SIASUN has applied for over 1,000 patents.
#Robotics
Mihrigul Tursun had never been detained by police in Urumqi nor was she sent to any training center. Her brother Erkbar Tursun was not tortured to death in training centers. "My sister not only said I died, but also lied about others' deaths," he said.
"This declaration is not a vote of no confidence in China. On the contrary,
@WHO
continues to have confidence in China's capacity to control the outbreak," reiterated
@DrTedros
when declaring a public health emergency of international concern over the global outbreak of
#2019nCoV
Popular Chinese actress
#DilrabaDilmurat
graces the cover of China's only English newsweekly
#BeijingReview
!
Key highlights of this issue, wholly dedicated to
#Xinjiang
, include: an exclusive interview with
#Dilraba
, a born and bred Xinjianger, as well as articles penned by
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Apr 14.
#China
#Brazil
Based in Shenyang, Liaoning Province in northeast China, electric machinery maker Shenyang Blower Works was founded in 1934 and reorganized in 2004. It boasts a strong talent pool, which includes a technical team of 1,600 people and a research and development team of 200.
Science and technology innovation was featured in the mass pageantry to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1.
#NationalDayParade
#PRC70
China’s GDP in 2018 is 174 times higher than that in 1952. It increased from 67.9 billion yuan to 90 trillion yuan, which accounts for 16 pct of the world economy, revealed a news conference on Sept. 24.
#PRC70
#70Years
#BeijingReview
According to
#DilrabaDilmurat
, the way people incorporate ethnic elements into their daily outfits represents the everlasting vitality of traditional culture and showcases the vitality of ethnic culture to the world.
#Hitech
products from around the world were a highlight of the Second China International Import Expo held in Shanghai on November 5-10, giving visitors glimpses into future life.
#CIIE
#CIIE2019
Take a look at this video to hear the theme song of the first-ever
#GoldenPandaAwards
! It is sung by Chinese singer Wei Wei and Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen
@dimash_official
.
#TeamChina
's Chen Yunxia, Zhang Ling, Lyu Yang and Cui Xiaotong won the gold medal in rowing women's quadruple sculls final at the
#Tokyo2020
#Olympics
on July 28.
“At 40, one begins to conquer doubts.” The ancient Chinese saying means a person becomes wise after 40 years of experience. China-U.S. relationship doesn’t seem to have learned from this wisdom of the elders, but have run into a midlife crisis
#USChina40
“A lot of American mentality … is that the
#US
is only safe when the it is fully dominant in the world and that any large country or region that challenges American primacy is a threat to national security,” said
@JeffDSachs
at a webinar hosted by
@BeijingReview
today.
The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (
#PLA
) started joint military drills surrounding the island of
#Taiwan
from 7:45 a.m. on May 23.
John Milligan-Whyte: China’s success speaks for itself. China is an irresistible woman. It’s not going to be pushed around anymore. Women generally don’t like being pushed around. The West is shocked by how beautiful and rich [China has become.]
#UnderstandingChina
#GBADialogue
How could China's
#Huawei
, which accounted for more than half of the global
#patent
applications in 2018, “steal”
#technologies
which haven’t been developed by the U.S.?
After 4 years of construction, China's easternmost
#HighSpeed
rail line, located in a high and cold region, is now doing trial runs. The
#railway
links the cities of Mudanjiang and Jiamusi in Heilongjiang Province and is expected to reduce travel time from 7h to 1h and 45mins.
Robert Daly, director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the U.S. at the Woodrow Wilson Center, said that Nancy Pelosi’s visit does not seem to contribute to the stabilisation of an increasingly fraught US-China relationship, The Guardian reported.
“What can the CPC teach us? As a people-centered party, its original mission was not just to eliminate external forces, but, more importantly, put people at the center of its work,” said David Monyae, Co-Director of the Center for Africa-China Studies, University of Johannesburg
#BeijingReview
The "Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act" was signed into law by U.S. President Joe Biden on Jul 12. The act gives recognition to the notion of a "Greater Tibet" fabricated by the Dalai group, and violates the U.S. Government's long-held position