Keywords are one of the best ways to understand a country. In China, with the rapid development in different areas, the keywords keep changing? ChinAfrica presents a selection of prevailing keywords to help readers un...Keywords are one of the best ways to understand a country. In China, with the rapid development in different areas, the keywords keep changing? ChinAfrica presents a selection of prevailing keywords to help readers understand China better.展开更多
Keywords are one of the best ways to understand a country.In China,with the rapid development in different areas,the keywords keep changing.ChinAfrica presents a selection of prevailing keywords to help readers unders...Keywords are one of the best ways to understand a country.In China,with the rapid development in different areas,the keywords keep changing.ChinAfrica presents a selection of prevailing keywords to help readers understand China better.展开更多
The number of AIDS related deaths has decreased by nearly 30 percent in South Africa since 2004, according to a recent report by the United Nations (UN). The death toll was down from 330,000 in 2004 to 240,000 in 20...The number of AIDS related deaths has decreased by nearly 30 percent in South Africa since 2004, according to a recent report by the United Nations (UN). The death toll was down from 330,000 in 2004 to 240,000 in 2012, said Catherine Sozi, Country Coordinator for South Africa of the Joint UN Program on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS). The number of people living with HIV has also decreased in the nation from an estimated 540,000 in 2004 to 370,000 in 2012, Sozi said.展开更多
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang used his first trip to Africa since assuming office to further Sino-Afircan political and economic ties and promise increased Chinese aid for a host of key sectors and projects. The eight-da...Chinese Premier Li Keqiang used his first trip to Africa since assuming office to further Sino-Afircan political and economic ties and promise increased Chinese aid for a host of key sectors and projects. The eight-day, four-country tour saw Li visit Ethiopia, Nigeria, Angola and Kenya, with a special appearance at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Abuja on May 8.展开更多
The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, hasunveiled its prioritized tasks for 2016. The PBOC said the monetary policy will help slash overcapacity, cut stockpiles,
Despite continued distortion in trade data evaluation due to the propensity for fraudulent "over-invoicing" in the first half of last year, trade figures surprised analysts by rising in April.
Shenzhen FOR art enthusiasts,Shenzhen,located in southern Guangdong Province,is a prime December destination. The city-wide festival "Creative December" this month features more than 40 events,including an a...Shenzhen FOR art enthusiasts,Shenzhen,located in southern Guangdong Province,is a prime December destination. The city-wide festival "Creative December" this month features more than 40 events,including an art market,exhibitions and design contests.As the center of China’s design in-展开更多
ACCORDING to the Chinese lunar calendar, Chinese people celebrate the Spring Festival in January 2012, which is earlier than usual. In modern Chinese cities, the festival's atmosphere has been fading in recent years....ACCORDING to the Chinese lunar calendar, Chinese people celebrate the Spring Festival in January 2012, which is earlier than usual. In modern Chinese cities, the festival's atmosphere has been fading in recent years. But for those who want to witness age-old celebrations in a traditional setting then the city of Pingyao is a perfect choice for tourists.展开更多
Korean THE Korean people mainly reside in northeast China, Their largest concentration is in the Yanbian Ko- rean Autonomous Prefecture in Jilin Province. They can also be found in Heilongjiang and Liaoning provinces ...Korean THE Korean people mainly reside in northeast China, Their largest concentration is in the Yanbian Ko- rean Autonomous Prefecture in Jilin Province. They can also be found in Heilongjiang and Liaoning provinces and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, They have their own spoken and written language, Korean. which is also the official language of South and North Korea. The ancestors of the Korean ethnic group - mostly peasants fleeing their oppressive feudal landlords - migrated from the Korean Peninsula around the late 17th century. When they settled down in China they gradually formed unique customs, Today.展开更多
Resource Tax Adjusted China will implement new resource tax rates for oil and gas from November 1, 2011,according to the State Council, China’s cabinet. The sales of crude oil and natural gas nationwide will be subje...Resource Tax Adjusted China will implement new resource tax rates for oil and gas from November 1, 2011,according to the State Council, China’s cabinet. The sales of crude oil and natural gas nationwide will be subject to a tax of between 5 percent and 10 percent. It will also impose a tax of 0.4-60 yuan ($0.06-9.4) per ton on rare earth ores and 8-20 yuan($1.2-3.1) a ton on coking coal. Taxes on other types of coal remained unchanged at 0.3-5 yuan展开更多
Nanjing Normal University Located in east China’s Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Normal University(NNU) is one of China’s key comprehensive universities and one of the birthplaces of China’s higher education for teacher...Nanjing Normal University Located in east China’s Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Normal University(NNU) is one of China’s key comprehensive universities and one of the birthplaces of China’s higher education for teacher cultivation. It can be traced back to Sanjiang Normal College established in 1902 and Huiwen Academy in 1888.It took its present name in 1984.展开更多
East China Normal University Founded in October 1951,East China Normal University(ECNU) is a high-level normal university located in east China’s Shanghai Municipality.With two campuses located in Minhang and Putuo d...East China Normal University Founded in October 1951,East China Normal University(ECNU) is a high-level normal university located in east China’s Shanghai Municipality.With two campuses located in Minhang and Putuo districts totaling an area of over 220 hectares,ECNU has long been reputed as a"garden university"for its beautiful展开更多
Protecting Overseas Workers The Ministry of Commerce is calling for China's export of labor services to be better regulated, as Chinese enterprises expand quickly overseas and an increasing number of workers are sent...Protecting Overseas Workers The Ministry of Commerce is calling for China's export of labor services to be better regulated, as Chinese enterprises expand quickly overseas and an increasing number of workers are sent abroad. "According to the country's first regulation of exported labor, the ministry will work with other related government organizations and local governments to establish a means of cooperation and stronger supervision of enterprises that send workers abroad," said Chen Deming,展开更多
A burning town, or seeming so, Three thousand furnaces that glow Incessantly, and fill the air With smoke uprising, gyre on gyre, And painted by the lurid glare, Of jets and flashes of red fire.
UrumqiURUMQI, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Au- tonomous Region in northwest China, has a significant population of ethnic minorities. There are two major groups in the city - the Han and the Uygur - but Urumqi is...UrumqiURUMQI, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Au- tonomous Region in northwest China, has a significant population of ethnic minorities. There are two major groups in the city - the Han and the Uygur - but Urumqi is also home to Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Mongols and Hui Muslims. The strong colorful ethnic lifestyles and local customs are quite attractive to visitors taking in the city's traditional architecture, food, clothing and festivals.展开更多
China-Africa Health Collaboration in the Era of Global Health Diplomacy By the Institute for Global Health, Peking UniversityThis book collects 13 articles that, together, offer a systematic and historical review of C...China-Africa Health Collaboration in the Era of Global Health Diplomacy By the Institute for Global Health, Peking UniversityThis book collects 13 articles that, together, offer a systematic and historical review of China's health cooperation with other develop ing countries, especially those in Africa. It also looks into experi ence cooperating in specific areas, such as maternal and child health, medical staff resources, and drug distribution, and analyzes the current health situation of African countries and the future of South- South cooperation in health-related areas.展开更多
Food Package Data China’s Ministry of Health stipulates that the amount of trans fat and other dietary information should be marked on the labels of packaged food in the country’s first national nutritional standard...Food Package Data China’s Ministry of Health stipulates that the amount of trans fat and other dietary information should be marked on the labels of packaged food in the country’s first national nutritional standard for food nutrition labeling, effective January 1,2013. The new regulation means food package labels will have to detail information on nutrition,including levels of energy,protein,fat,carbohydrate and展开更多
文摘Keywords are one of the best ways to understand a country. In China, with the rapid development in different areas, the keywords keep changing? ChinAfrica presents a selection of prevailing keywords to help readers understand China better.
文摘Keywords are one of the best ways to understand a country.In China,with the rapid development in different areas,the keywords keep changing.ChinAfrica presents a selection of prevailing keywords to help readers understand China better.
文摘The number of AIDS related deaths has decreased by nearly 30 percent in South Africa since 2004, according to a recent report by the United Nations (UN). The death toll was down from 330,000 in 2004 to 240,000 in 2012, said Catherine Sozi, Country Coordinator for South Africa of the Joint UN Program on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS). The number of people living with HIV has also decreased in the nation from an estimated 540,000 in 2004 to 370,000 in 2012, Sozi said.
文摘Chinese Premier Li Keqiang used his first trip to Africa since assuming office to further Sino-Afircan political and economic ties and promise increased Chinese aid for a host of key sectors and projects. The eight-day, four-country tour saw Li visit Ethiopia, Nigeria, Angola and Kenya, with a special appearance at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Abuja on May 8.
文摘The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, hasunveiled its prioritized tasks for 2016. The PBOC said the monetary policy will help slash overcapacity, cut stockpiles,
文摘Despite continued distortion in trade data evaluation due to the propensity for fraudulent "over-invoicing" in the first half of last year, trade figures surprised analysts by rising in April.
文摘Shenzhen FOR art enthusiasts,Shenzhen,located in southern Guangdong Province,is a prime December destination. The city-wide festival "Creative December" this month features more than 40 events,including an art market,exhibitions and design contests.As the center of China’s design in-
文摘ACCORDING to the Chinese lunar calendar, Chinese people celebrate the Spring Festival in January 2012, which is earlier than usual. In modern Chinese cities, the festival's atmosphere has been fading in recent years. But for those who want to witness age-old celebrations in a traditional setting then the city of Pingyao is a perfect choice for tourists.
文摘Korean THE Korean people mainly reside in northeast China, Their largest concentration is in the Yanbian Ko- rean Autonomous Prefecture in Jilin Province. They can also be found in Heilongjiang and Liaoning provinces and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, They have their own spoken and written language, Korean. which is also the official language of South and North Korea. The ancestors of the Korean ethnic group - mostly peasants fleeing their oppressive feudal landlords - migrated from the Korean Peninsula around the late 17th century. When they settled down in China they gradually formed unique customs, Today.
文摘Resource Tax Adjusted China will implement new resource tax rates for oil and gas from November 1, 2011,according to the State Council, China’s cabinet. The sales of crude oil and natural gas nationwide will be subject to a tax of between 5 percent and 10 percent. It will also impose a tax of 0.4-60 yuan ($0.06-9.4) per ton on rare earth ores and 8-20 yuan($1.2-3.1) a ton on coking coal. Taxes on other types of coal remained unchanged at 0.3-5 yuan
文摘Nanjing Normal University Located in east China’s Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Normal University(NNU) is one of China’s key comprehensive universities and one of the birthplaces of China’s higher education for teacher cultivation. It can be traced back to Sanjiang Normal College established in 1902 and Huiwen Academy in 1888.It took its present name in 1984.
文摘East China Normal University Founded in October 1951,East China Normal University(ECNU) is a high-level normal university located in east China’s Shanghai Municipality.With two campuses located in Minhang and Putuo districts totaling an area of over 220 hectares,ECNU has long been reputed as a"garden university"for its beautiful
文摘Protecting Overseas Workers The Ministry of Commerce is calling for China's export of labor services to be better regulated, as Chinese enterprises expand quickly overseas and an increasing number of workers are sent abroad. "According to the country's first regulation of exported labor, the ministry will work with other related government organizations and local governments to establish a means of cooperation and stronger supervision of enterprises that send workers abroad," said Chen Deming,
文摘A burning town, or seeming so, Three thousand furnaces that glow Incessantly, and fill the air With smoke uprising, gyre on gyre, And painted by the lurid glare, Of jets and flashes of red fire.
文摘UrumqiURUMQI, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Au- tonomous Region in northwest China, has a significant population of ethnic minorities. There are two major groups in the city - the Han and the Uygur - but Urumqi is also home to Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Mongols and Hui Muslims. The strong colorful ethnic lifestyles and local customs are quite attractive to visitors taking in the city's traditional architecture, food, clothing and festivals.
文摘China-Africa Health Collaboration in the Era of Global Health Diplomacy By the Institute for Global Health, Peking UniversityThis book collects 13 articles that, together, offer a systematic and historical review of China's health cooperation with other develop ing countries, especially those in Africa. It also looks into experi ence cooperating in specific areas, such as maternal and child health, medical staff resources, and drug distribution, and analyzes the current health situation of African countries and the future of South- South cooperation in health-related areas.
文摘Food Package Data China’s Ministry of Health stipulates that the amount of trans fat and other dietary information should be marked on the labels of packaged food in the country’s first national nutritional standard for food nutrition labeling, effective January 1,2013. The new regulation means food package labels will have to detail information on nutrition,including levels of energy,protein,fat,carbohydrate and