(from cntv.cn) In South China’s Sichuan province, a magnitude-7 earthquake has caused heavy casualties. Now 40 hours– more than half of the 72-hour golden period has passed. The rescue work is ongoing.
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Visions for the New Decade — Opening Speech at 16th Harvard China Forum
By Yueran Ma and David Pickerell, delivered on April 13, 2013 at Charles Hotel in Harvard Square In the scope of China’s five-thousand-year history, one decade is all but transitory, comparable to less than two months in a typical person’s life. However, a decade in the span of our less-than-one-hundred-year journey in this world is… Continue reading Visions for the New Decade — Opening Speech at 16th Harvard China Forum
Li Yuanchao, New VP of China, Once a Student at Harvard
From cntv.cn In October 2007, Li was elected a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, as well as appointed as a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee. In this file photo taken on Aug. 26, 2011, Li… Continue reading Li Yuanchao, New VP of China, Once a Student at Harvard
“Chinese Mother” Speech at Third Annual “Chinese Bridge” University Student Chinese Speech Contest in New England Area
By Marcus Larsen-Strecker, Tufts University, Chinese teacher: Wentao Li (Marcus Larsen-Strecker is a contestant of the Third Annual “Chinese Bridge” University Student Chinese Speech Contest in New England Area. He gave this speech in Chinese on March 23 at UMass Boston.) Respected teachers, ladies and gentleman! Thank you very much for finding the time to… Continue reading “Chinese Mother” Speech at Third Annual “Chinese Bridge” University Student Chinese Speech Contest in New England Area
Xi Urges Joint Efforts to Advance China-US Ties in Meeting with Secretary Lew
(from chinadaily.com.cn) BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China is ready to work with the United States to advance cooperative partnership between the two countries. Xi made the remarks while meeting with US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew, who is visiting Beijing on Tuesday and Wednesday. Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets… Continue reading Xi Urges Joint Efforts to Advance China-US Ties in Meeting with Secretary Lew
Gansu Dance Theatre Brings Splendid Silk Road to the Hanover Theatre
Photos by John Tsou Worcester, Mass., March, 8, 2013, — In the evening of March 6, 60 dancers from Gansu Dance Theatre of Gansu province, China presented the award-winning Silk Road dance show at Hanover Theatre in Worcester, Mass. Tens of thousands miles away from home, the dancers performed with such passion and devotion that… Continue reading Gansu Dance Theatre Brings Splendid Silk Road to the Hanover Theatre
How to Apply Chinese Visa for Children of Chinese Citizens born in the US
(from http://www.nyconsulate.prchina.org/eng/lsyw/lszjx/sbqz/cccbu/ ) If one or two of his/her parents are foreign citizens or have foreign permanent residence right (e.g. U.S. permanent resident card), the child shall apply for a Chinese visa before travelling to China. If both of his/her parents are Chinese citizens and have no foreign permanent residence right (e.g. U.S. permanent resident… Continue reading How to Apply Chinese Visa for Children of Chinese Citizens born in the US
Song Zuying’s Radio City Music Hall Concert — Picture Perfect
New York City, Feb. 17, 2013 –In the evening of Feb. 16, 2013, “Cultures of China, Festival of Spring” Song Zuying USA Spectacular was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Despite of a cold windy night, over 6000 fans attended the concert. Together with American Symphony Orchestra and Collegiate Chorale Singers… Continue reading Song Zuying’s Radio City Music Hall Concert — Picture Perfect
Chinese Deserve Better Overseas Shopping Experience
(from chinadaily.com.cn) BEIJING – As the annual Christmas sales season is underway, shopping centers across the world are once again expecting the patronage of cash-rich Chinese tourists obsessed with quality products ranging from smart phones to lavish lady’s handbags. As Americans and Europeans tend to tighten their purse strings, big spending Chinese shoppers topped the… Continue reading Chinese Deserve Better Overseas Shopping Experience
American Comedian Curt Mabry Realizes His Dream in Shanghai
(from www.icshanghai.com) This is what Curt Mabry has always loved to do. Before moving to Shanghai from the United States four years ago, he spent years hosting radio shows and singing at weddings. However, his life took a sudden turn.