By Alyza Liu, bostonese.com New York City, March 12, 2014, — When most people think of modern China, it’s not usually through the lens of its fine arts or innovative design; when most people think of Chinese art, it doesn’t tend to be through the lens of modernity. Those who are more politically aware might… Continue reading The Narrative of Modern China on Display at the Met
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China’s Top Diplomat Wang Yi Meets the Press
Beijing, March 8, 2014, — The Second Session of the Twelfth National People’s Congress held a press conference at its Press Center and invited Wang Yi, China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to answer questions from Chinese and foreign journalists about China’s foreign policy and external relations.
Hainan Airlines to Offer $188 Round-way Tickets between Beijing and N.A. Cities on March 10
Boston, March 7, 2014, — The limited time offering by Hainan Airlines for this summer has generated a lot of buzz on the Internet. As the fourth largest airline in China, Hainan Airlines has been aggrassively expanding its international markets with direct flights from Beijing to North American cities like Seattle, Chicago, Toronto and Boston.
China Seeks Peace through Strength
Beijing, March 6, 2014, — On Wednesday the Chinese government announced it would increase the defense budget by 12.2 percent this year to $132 billion. This is relatively small comparing with the $520 billion budget for US Department of Defense alone.
First Lady to Visit China after Festival of the Spring
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, March 5, 2013, — According to a White House announcement on March 3, First Lady Michelle Obama is to pay a week-long visit to China starting on March 19. The First Lady will be visiting Beijing from March 20-23, Xi’an on March 24, and Chengdu from March 25-26. First Lady… Continue reading First Lady to Visit China after Festival of the Spring
东突的由来及其血腥历史
(来自人民网强国社区)1940年代的新疆，曾经发生过一次严重的叛乱，但是由于意识形态的原因，这一次叛乱没有得到准确的定性，延至今日，遂酿成东突之祸。这，就是赫赫有名的“三区革命”事件！ 1950年代新疆解放军战士合影。
UN Chief and Security Council Condemn Terrorist Attack at Chinese Train Station
New York City, March 2, 2014, — The UN Security Council on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place on March 1 at the train station in Kunming, China, and underlined the need to bring those responsible to justice. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. UN Photo (file photo)
Video: At least 28 Dead in Kunming Railway Station Terrorist Attack
(From China View)At least twenty-eight civilians were confirmed dead and 113 others injured Saturday in a railway station attack in southwest Chinese city of Kunming, authorities said. Doctors and nurses from nearby hospitals rushed in to help.
Stories Told by Liu Yandong, Vice Premier of China, at U of Chicago
Liu Yandong, Vice Premier of the China, on her visit to Chicago, attended the University of Sino-US high-level roundtable meeting held at the University of Chicago in Nov. 2013. Vice Premier Liu attended the China Scholarship Council, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Later on that day, she visited the Ann & Robert H… Continue reading Stories Told by Liu Yandong, Vice Premier of China, at U of Chicago
China’s First Lady in Cartoons and Oil Painting
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Feb. 27, 2014, 2014, — Peng Liyuan became China’s First Lady when her husband Xi jinping was elected to be the President of China at National People’s Congress in March 2013. She has gained world-wide popularity as she traveled with President Xi on diplomatic missions. The following is some cartoons… Continue reading China’s First Lady in Cartoons and Oil Painting