(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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Tag: China
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At Least 186 Dead in Lushan Earthquake in Western Sichuan Province
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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 rather significant, long enough to shape the direction of our trajectory. If you take a moment to recall where you were and what you were doing ten years ago, chances are the difference between now and then will be more than striking.
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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 Yuanchao (2nd R) holds a local child up
during a visit in Kashi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua)
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“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 come and listen to my speech. Today I would like to share a story with the audience. I hope that through my story, the audience will be able to better understand the significant impact studying Chinese has had on my life.
In the picture above, Marcus wrote “Long live friendship between China and USA” in Chinese Calligraphy.
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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 with US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew in Beijing, capital of China, March 19, 2013. [Photo/Xinhua]
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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 brought alive the rich and ancient cultures along the Silk Road during Tang Dynasty to the audience.
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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 card), the child shall apply for a Chinese travel document before travelling to China (Please read Application Requirements for Chinese Travel Document.)
1. Document Required
1) First-Time Applicants for Chinese Visa
A. Passport – Applicant’s passport must be valid for at least another 6 months with at least one blank visa page. Please also bring a photocopy of your passport’s information/photo page.
B. Visa Application Form – You must submit a fully, truthfully completed and duly signed Visa Application Form of the People’s Republic of China(V2011A). The parent of a minor child may fill out and sign the form on behalf of the child.
C. Photo – Please affix one color photo on the application form. The photo should be recent, front view, in 48mm x33mm size without head covering.
D. Proof of parents’ visa/Residency Status – The original and a photocopy (of the photo/information page) of passports of both of the child’s parents, proof of permanent residency of both parents (e.g. U.S. permanent resident card).
E. The child’s birth certificate – The original and a photocopy of the child’s birth certificate.
F. Additional documents if deemed necessary by visa officers.
2) Non-First-Time Applicants for Chinese Visa
A. Previous Chinese visa – A photocopy of previous Chinese visa.
B. Other materials required – If a child who was granted Chinese visa before (with Chinese visa record on his/her passport) makes a new application, it’s not required to submit the child’s birth certificate, passports of his/her parents or proof of foreign permanent residency ( e.g. U.S. Permanent resident card).
2. How to Apply
1) One or both of the child applicant’s parents may submit the application in person, or entrust someone else to submit to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General which holds consular jurisdiction over the state in which the child resides. Under usual circumstances, the child does not need to be present for the application. The visa application form signed by one or both of the parents is required.
2) No appointment is required.
3) Mailed applications are not accepted.
3. Processing Time
1) Regular service: Visas can be obtained on the fourth business days.
2) Express service: Visas can be obtained on the second or third business day (approval required).
4. Visa Fees and Payment
1) Visa fees for regular service
Number of Entry
U.S. Citizens
Citizens of Third Countries
Single Entry
$140
$30
Double Entries
$140
$45
Multiple Entries for 6 Months
$140
$60
Multiple Entries for 12 Months or more
$140
$90
Note: Visa fees for certain third countries may vary from the list above based on reciprocal agreements.
2) Express service: An additional fee of $20 per person will be charged.
3) Please pay by money order, cashier’s check, or Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard only). Cash or personal/company check is not accepted. Please make checks or money order payable to “Chinese Consulate”.
5. Other Important Information
1) A parent of the child may fill out and sign the application form on behalf of the child applicant (please read section 6 on the visa application form). Please fill out the visa application form truthfully, completely and clearly. Any false or incomplete statement or failure to write in a clear way may delay the processing of a visa application or result in the refusal of a visa.
2) The applicant may apply for a single-entry or double-entry visa, or multiple-entry visa valid for 6 months, 12 months or 24 months. The duration of each stay is normally 30 days, up to a maximum of 180 days. If one intends to stay in China longer than the duration of stay allowed on the visa, an application should be made to the local public security authorities (the application may or may not be approved).
3)Visa officials are entitled to make decisions on the visa application on a case-by-case basis.
4) The Chinese Embassy reserve the right of interpretation in case of changes to the information above.
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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 Chorus and two guest performers Tsewang Dorjei and Sha Baoliang, Song Zuying wowed her fans with her beautiful voice and four splendid costumes. One of the costumes was the traditional dress from the Miao ethnicity which Song Zuying is a member of.
Song Zuying passes flowers to conductor Xia Xiaotang at end of the concert. (photo provided by Metro Images)
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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 tax-free shopping leader board in cities such as London, Paris, and Frankfurt.
Ms. Li was arrested at an iPhone store in Nashua.
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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.
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