Tag: China

Zhao Zhongxian and Tu Youyou Share China’s Top Science Award

Beijing, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) — Two Chinese scientists, physicist Zhao Zhongxian and pharmacologist Tu Youyou, won China’s top science award Monday for their outstanding contributions to scientific and technological innovation. Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) presents award certificates to physicist Zhao Zhongxian (R) and pharmacologist Tu Youyou, who won China’s top science award, at an… Continue reading Zhao Zhongxian and Tu Youyou Share China’s Top Science Award

Four MIT Students Named Schwarzman Scholars, Will Study at Tsinghua University

Kimberly Benard | Office of Distinguished Fellowships, MIT December 2, 2016 From MIT News Three undergraduate and one graduate student from MIT have been selected as Schwarzman Scholars. They are among the 129 members of the program’s class of 2018, who will pursue a year of study and leadership training at Tsinghua University in Beijing.… Continue reading Four MIT Students Named Schwarzman Scholars, Will Study at Tsinghua University

Last Press Conference by China’s Foreign Ministry of 2016 Focuses on Syria, US-Russia-China Relations

(The following is transcript of China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying’s regular press conference in Beijing on December 30, 2016) Q: According to media reports, the Syrian government and the opposition signed three documents yesterday, namely a nationwide ceasefire deal, a list of control mechanisms to ensure the ceasefire and a statement to begin peace… Continue reading Last Press Conference by China’s Foreign Ministry of 2016 Focuses on Syria, US-Russia-China Relations

Westlake Institute for Advanced Study Attracts International Talents

Hangzhou, China, Dec. 10, 2016 — Westlake Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS) hosts its founding ceremony today in Hangzhou. WIAS is a non-profit research institute that is dedicated to the advancement of natural sciences and the frontiers of engineering disciplines. WIAS is located in the beautiful Cloud Town of Xihu District of Hangzhou. WIAS hosted… Continue reading Westlake Institute for Advanced Study Attracts International Talents

Shareco to Take 34.9% Stake in Global Eagle Entertainment

Beijing, November 25, 2016 — On November 9, Beijing Shareco Technologies Co., Ltd. (“Shareco”, NEEQ: 837676) and Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (“GEE”, NASDAQ: ENT) jointly announced that Shareco plans to acquire up to a 34.9% stake in GEE for approximately US$416mm, and would become GEE’s single largest shareholder post-transaction. Shareco and GEE also expect to… Continue reading Shareco to Take 34.9% Stake in Global Eagle Entertainment

International Culture Festival Brings The World to Tsinghua

Beijing, Starting from 10am on November 12 until late afternoon, the scale and popularity of the 8th annual international cultural festival was unprecedented in Tsinghua. Students of Tsinghua University from over 30 different countries took part in the event. The festival brought both Chinese and international students together, and attracted guests from many other countries.

Renmin University Press Has Made China A Global Name in Publishing

Beijing, Oct. 28, 2016, — In the recently held 23rd session of the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), Director of the Romanian Cultural Center and experienced publisher Constantin Lupeanu received the esteemed prize for “Exceptional Literary Contribution to China” from the vice-Premier of the State Council LIU Yandong, becoming the sixth collaborative partner of the… Continue reading Renmin University Press Has Made China A Global Name in Publishing

Video Report: New England’s First Confucius Institute Celebrates 10th Anniversary

By Ming Zhou, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 20, 2016, — To celebrate its 10th Anniversary, University of Massachusetts Boston Confucius Institute held a celebration at Campus Center of UMass Boston on Oct. 11. About 200 teachers, students and distinguished guests attended this event, and enjoyed wonderful performances by Renming University of China (RUC) Student Art Troupe.… Continue reading Video Report: New England’s First Confucius Institute Celebrates 10th Anniversary