The US Department of Defense announced on Friday its comprehensive strategy for maritime security in the Asia Pacific, pointing fingers at China’s land reclamation in the South China Sea.
According to historical records, European businessmen and missionaries first brought the enamel painting technique to China about 400 years ago. Originally, it was only applied to metal ware but Chinese craftsmen later developed techniques to paint enamel on porcelain, purple clay and glass.
It can be hard for foreigners to find good and reasonably priced interpreters in China. The large number of interpretation agencies in China, which are run primarily by Chinese, can easily disorient anyone with little experience.
Country’s fast-growing film industry poised for another breakthrough like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Sun Ye reports.
Elaborate weddings are the rave now in Shanghai as couples look for fancy ways to leave an impression as they get married
An exhibition of works by graduates of education institutes do not usually garner much fanfare, but the credentials of those in attendance at this particular one indicated that it was much more significant than a regular showcase.
In 1986, researchers Feng Xianming and Geng Baochang arrived at a Christie’s auction of Chinese porcelain in Amsterdam with $30,000. According to instructions from the state administration of cultural relics, they were allowed to pay a maximum of three times the starting bid for any piece of porcelain.
Photos of China’s “800 heroes” are now on exhibition for the first time at the Sihang Warehouse Battle Memorial in Shanghai as part of the commemorative efforts for the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Songhu (also known as the Battle of Shanghai), the largest battle waged during the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1937-45).
China’s first Pediatric 3D Digital Medical Research Center was unveiled in Shanghai on August 13. The center, jointly established with the Shanghai Children’s Medical Center and Materialise NV, a leading provider of 3D software and printing solutions, will focus on pediatric heart diseases and cardiovascular diseases.
Fancy promotional packages are a dime a dozen during Chinese Valentine’s Day, which falls on August 20 this year, but this particular one by The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong hotel stands out for its ability to allow couples to celebrate their love on land, in the air and on water. Moreover, it costs a whopping 1 million yuan ($156,244).
Across America over the week (Aug 14 - Aug 20)
Chinese restaurants are evolving in the US, drawing their inspiration from the homeland and fusion trends and relying less on typical Chinese-American fare such as chop suey and egg rolls.
Shipping bankruptcy strands ships, roils maritime cargo industry
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