Chinese Cartoons Turn to Movie Market
The Chinese animation industry is growing every year. The number of productions has increased by nearly ten times over the past seven years. But the audience is declining. Chinese cartoon…
Ming Zhenjiang on the future of the August First Film Studio
Chinese filmmakers have been quick to criticize a recently released propaganda film entitled “Shen Zhou 11″ after it received the ‘Best Movie Award’ at the 28th Golden Rooster and Hundred…
“Bright Sunshine” Opens the 7th Chinese American Film Festival
Ni Ping, the well-known former CCTV host and the now the lead actress of the Wenchuan earthquake-themed movie “Bright Sunshine,” gave an speech to celebrate the opening of the 7th…
Speech by Ambassador Liu at the Unveiling of the Confucius Institute, University of Southampton
Speech by Ambassador Liu at the Unveiling of the Confucius Institute, University of Southampton From Chinese Embassy in UK Professor Don Nutbeam, Sir Leonard Appleyard, Lord Mayor, Professor Zhu Chongshi,…
Chinese Movie set to Emulate “Indiana Jones” and “007″
China is to make its own “Indiana Jones” style movie featuring a leading character with the same romantic charisma as Hollywood’s most famous special agent, “007″. A press conference was…
International Taoism Forum Closes Successfully
The International Taoism Forum drew its curtain with a blessing ceremony for the world harmony at Hengshan Mountain on the afternoon of Oct. 25. Wang Zuo’an, president of the China…
Remarks by H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming At the Opening Ceremony of the Photographic Exhibition
Marking 100th Anniversary of the 1911 Revolution President Li Wenxing, MPs, My Lords, Chinese community leaders, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, I very much welcome you to this photographic exhibition…
Embrace a Better Tomorrow for China-Canada Educational Cooperation
Article by Ambassador Zhang Junsai (章均赛) published by Chinese Embassy in Canada. It has been a long-standing proud tradition to respect teachers and value education in China. In the past,…
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Yunyang Hanjiang River Bridge opens in Shiyan, Hubei
Yunyang Hanjiang River Bridge opens in Shiyan, Hubei
May 15, 2012, the construction site of the Yunyang Hanjiang River Bridge (湖北十堰鄖陽漢江大橋) in Shiyan City, central China’s Hubei Province. Located in the Danjiangkou reservoir district, the 2,102-meter-long bridge, with total investment of 255 million RMB yuan (about 40.37 million U.S. dollars), will be open to traffic in late May. (Xinhua/Cao Zhonghong)
China’s aircraft carrier returns from sixth sea trial
China’s aircraft carrier returns from sixth sea trial
China’s aircraft carrier has returned to Dalian Harbor after 9 days of sea trial. It arrived on Tuesday.
China to impose fishing ban in South China Sea
China to impose fishing ban in South China Sea
A two-and-a half month fishing ban will start at noon Wednesday in most part of the South China Sea to rehabilitate marine resources, according to fishery authorities. The Hainan provincial marine and fishing department said all 8,994 locally-registered fishing vessels are all moored, affecting 35,611 people. A fisherman neatens his nets in Haikou, capital of [...]
2.91 million residents affected as torrential rains hit Hunan
2.91 million residents affected as torrential rains hit Hunan
Torrential rain that struck south China since May 11 has affected the daily lives of 2.91 million residents within Hunan as of Monday noon. Direct economic losses caused by the flood reached 2.88 billion yuan (456.2 million U.S. dollars), according to provincial flood control authorities. May 14, 2012, a house that has been torn down [...]
Chinese Navy Training Ship “Zheng He” ends its visit to India
Chinese Navy Training Ship “Zheng He” ends its visit to India
Chinese Navy Training Ship “Zheng He” (郑和训练舰) ended its visit to Kochi, India on May 13th and left for the Gulf of Aden at 10:00 local time. Kochi is the third leg of the “Zheng He” ship’s world sailing trip. According to the plan, two Navy trainees from South Korea and India ended their voyage [...]
Premier Wen Jiabao meets with Japanese PM Noda
Premier Wen Jiabao meets with Japanese PM Noda
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda before holding talks with him in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2012. (Xinhua/Li Xueren) Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (2nd L) holds talks with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (2nd R) in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2012. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)
Bridge collapsed after torrential rain in Hunan
Bridge collapsed after torrential rain in Hunan
A bridge located in Pingjiang County, northeast of Hunan Province suddenly collapsed on the morning of the 13th. Soldiers and men rushed to the scene of the incident and started the rescue work. The number of people walking on the bridge when it collapsed is unknown yet. There was heavy rain on May 12th, Pingjiang [...]
Lang Lang awarded Honorary doctorate of Manhattan School of Music
Lang Lang awarded Honorary doctorate of Manhattan School of Music
The largest U.S. private Music School, Manhattan School of Music, awarded honorary doctorate to Chinese pianist Lang Lang in 2012 graduation ceremony, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to arts, charity, education and other fields. The President of Manhattan School of Music Robert Sirota awarded the certificate to Lang Lang, as well as Hollywood actor [...]