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China's inbound tourism market is experiencing a comeback, with visa-free policies and improved payment services fueling an international influx. In Q1 of 2024, immigration authorities recorded over 141 million entries and exits, with 13.07 million being foreign nationals. Major cities like Beijing and Shanghai have seen a significant number of inbound tourists, and the largest proportion of visitors are tourists, followed by business travelers and those visiting friends and relatives. China's expanded visa-free policies have played a crucial role in the recovery of inbound tourism, promoting people-to-people exchange, tourism, economic and trade cooperation, and cultural exchange. Efforts are also being made to improve payment services for foreign visitors, with leading payment service providers like Alipay and Weixin Pay allowing international visitors to link their international credit cards and offering translation services in multiple languages. However, challenges remain in the marketing and promotion mechanisms of China's inbound tourism industry, and the cost of traveling to China and securing tickets for popular attractions can deter potential travelers. Despite these challenges, the inbound tourism industry in China is expected to continue its gradual growth with the increase in the number of foreign travelers. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the Sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai, which is the first fully in-person edition since the COVID-19 pandemic. The expo attracted a record number of exhibitors and professional visitors, with a focus on embracing Chinese elements in products to resonate with Chinese consumers. The United States had the largest-ever delegation at the CIIE, highlighting the importance of the economic and trade relationship between the two countries. The article also mentions the localization strategies of companies like Tyson Foods and Milk New Zealand Dairy, as well as the participation of luxury brands like LVMH Group and Bvlgari. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the growth and impact of the express delivery industry in rural areas of China. It highlights the experiences of couriers who deliver packages to remote locations, overcoming challenges such as difficult terrain and limited infrastructure. The article emphasizes the role of express delivery in facilitating economic circulation and promoting rural development. It also mentions the employment opportunities created by the industry, particularly for rural residents. The article concludes by mentioning the potential for further growth and the positive impact on farmers and consumers. [Extracted from the article]

"The New Zealand-China relationship is an incredibly important one for New Zealand", he said, adding that while China is already New Zealand's largest trading partner, the country hopes to further expand bilateral trade. This could involve reducing China's role in vital supply chains, as well as screening and even curbing investments in and from China. Eswar Prasad, a professor of trade policy at Cornell University, the U.S., said even if China delivers modest growth, it is important to keep in mind that for the world economy, "it is not only important that China grows, but also how it grows.". [Extracted from the article]

Welcome to Yinxu, or the Yin Ruins - Yin being the Shang Dynasty's capital city. But in October 1928, Dong Zuobin (1895-1963), an archaeologist who specialized in Shang oracle bone inscriptions, wielded a shovel into the earth at Xiaotun Village near Anyang City in the north of Henan. The artifact was unearthed from a bronze casting workshop in the Yin Ruins PHOTO (COLOR): Archaeologists Dong Zuobin (right) and Li Chunyu work at the first excavation of the Yin Ruins in 1928 PHOTO (COLOR): Artifacts unearthed from the Taojiaying site at the Yin Ruins. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the participation of female representatives from China's diverse ethnic minority groups in the annual Two Sessions event, which brings together deputies to the National People's Congress and members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. These deputies, who come from various regions and professions, provide genuine perspectives and advocate for the needs of their local communities. The article highlights the stories of three female deputies: Yang Enlan, who focuses on agricultural development and rural revitalization; Lu Dan, who promotes the development of the local plum industry; and Kong Feifei, who advocates for community needs and cultural preservation. These deputies bring unique insights and contribute to national development, ethnic unity, and social progress. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the growing popularity of outdoor sports and activities in China. It highlights the diverse range of people participating in these activities, including tech professionals, retirees, and parents. The article also mentions the increasing interest in outdoor sports among women and families. It notes the surge in consumer purchasing power and willingness to spend on outdoor equipment and apparel. Additionally, the article discusses the changing marketing strategies of outdoor brands and the emergence of gorpcore fashion, which combines streetwear with elements of outdoor sports. [Extracted from the article]

China's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have established numerous institutions and projects in over 180 countries, employing around 1.25 million people abroad. In an interview with CNMC Chairman Xi Zhengping, he emphasized the importance of SOEs fulfilling social responsibility abroad. He stated that their overseas operations adhere to local ecological and environmental laws, emphasizing green development and harmonious coexistence with nature. CNMC has contributed to the sustainable development of local economies, communities, and environments by creating employment opportunities, supporting industrialization, investing in infrastructure, and providing healthcare and educational assistance in Africa. CNMC also prioritizes innovation and green development by investing in technology and focusing on the development and industrialization of high-value-added products in new materials. They utilize technological advancements to facilitate the digital transformation, intelligent upgrading, and green development of traditional industries. CNMC has also made progress in ecological conservation through green transformation and technological improvements, achieving environmental improvement and economic gains. They are committed to showcasing their commitment to green and sustainable development on the international stage through their participation in the Belt and Road Initiative. [Extracted from the article]

Min Xiaoqing, a school principal and deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC), is attending the NPC's annual session in Beijing to advocate for education in Xinjiang. As an NPC deputy, Min has gathered feedback from the public to understand their thoughts and expectations on education initiatives. She emphasizes the need for national support in recruiting teaching staff in areas with ethnic minority groups and improving educational standards. Min's school has implemented a digital campus network and organizes educational trips to major cities, providing students with opportunities to explore beyond their regional boundaries and promoting Xinjiang's development. [Extracted from the article]

"If we weren't 100 percent sure about the subtlest of minutiae, we would circle back to the film just to make sure our final designs accurately represented Jurassic World down to the smallest detail", Xing told Beijing Review. Jurassic World, one of seven themed lands at UBR, features a 49-meter-high landmark rockery, which is very different from your average rock garden. FEATURES RECREATION Watching Jurassic World, studying the scenes frame by frame, zooming in and out, was what Xing Yizhi did every day before embarking on the design and construction of Universal Beijing Resort (UBR). [Extracted from the article]

"The canal nourishes Beijing, and Beijing protects the canal", Li said. FEATURES If you look at the map of China, you will see that almost all major rivers in the country flow from west to east. Located at the northernmost point of the Grand Canal, Beijing has been the capital of China for most time since the 1270s. [Extracted from the article]

FEATURES Xiamen, a coastal city in Fujian Province, southeast China, was hit by a typhoon in early September, but as sunshine arrived in town once again on September 8, so did the 23rd edition of the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT). As one of the most influential international investment events in the world, the CIFIT is an important platform for promoting investment, distributing related information and discussing investment trends. Abdolmaleki led a delegation to the CIFIT with a focus on promoting the investment environment of Iran's free trade and special economic zones. [Extracted from the article]

China's commitment to green growth has positioned it as a major player in the global green economy. The country's focus on renewable energy, such as solar panels and electric vehicles, has given it a competitive advantage. China's expertise in these fields can be leveraged to support the transition to a green economy in developing countries, particularly through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative. China's efforts in the green economy have already shown positive results, such as improved air quality, and there are opportunities for collaboration with other countries in achieving carbon neutrality. [Extracted from the article]

Over the course of six decades, Mackerras has devoted himself to the in-depth study of China, including the country's ethnic minorities, traditional drama performance and China's image in the Western world. It is important to respect the diversity of human civilizations, explore their commonality, maintain the innovation of civilization development and promote the inclusiveness of human civilization, Han stressed. FEATURES All civilizations have certain characteristics, ranging from large population centers, monumental architecture and unique art styles to shared communication strategies, systems for administering territories, the division of people into social and economic classes, and even a common belief in a supernatural or higher being. [Extracted from the article]

China has created a unique form of government, which corrects the deficiencies of a lot of other systems of democratic and nondemocratic governments. To me, the Communist Party of China is like China's guardian party. OPINION Beijing Review: In terms of planning, organization, leadership and the ability to achieve set goals, what specific advantages would you think China's political system holds in boosting the country's development?. [Extracted from the article]

We are trying to cover deep topics in documentaries like China: Time of Xi (A three-episode TV series focusing on Chinese President Xi Jinping's ideas on governance). "The people's stories are quite powerful for audiences both in and outside China", Channa said in an exclusive interview with Beijing Review reporter Tao Zihui. Vice President of Content at Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific and reputed documentary filmmaker, Vikram Channa, first set foot on Chinese soil in 2001 and has since shot more than 300 films in and around the country. [Extracted from the article]

FEATURES Following three long years of COVID-19, opportunities for in-person communication are luckily rife once again, with the Beijing International Youth Forum (BIYF) presenting a millennial, Gen-Z style option. Sharing is caring China is an active participant in economic globalization and an engine of global economic growth, providing broad development opportunities for young people around the world. From his Gen-Z perspective, Amani sees China as actively utilizing its experiences to address global challenges, leading more and more countries to carefully analyze and consider implementing China's initiatives. [Extracted from the article]

"During my father's Great Wall adventure in 1987, my future parents met in Beijing, and then it was mother's charms that convinced him to make China their home, and the Great Wall their life's joint work, and that's a passion my brother and I have inherited", Thomas told Beijing Review. Located in Huairou District on the outskirts of Beijing, the Jiankou section is one of the most dangerous parts of the Great Wall and is known by hikers as "the wild Great Wall", a term invented by Lindesay many years ago that later became a proper term. According to Lindesay, local people, perhaps, become accustomed to seeing the Great Wall every day, but for him, every section of the wall is fresh and has a story. [Extracted from the article]

A dream come true Wenchang Space Launch Center has witnessed some monumental moments in China's space program, starting from its inaugural launch mission on June 25, 2016, with the successful blastoff of a Long March-7 rocket. "I'm so proud of China for opening its space station to the world", Guan Xiao, a 28-year-old space aficionado who came to a beach near the Wenchang Space Launch Site to watch Mengtian take off, said. At 3:37 p.m., at the order of young commander Liao Guorui, Mengtian, the second lab module of China's Tiangong space station, lifted off into space. [Extracted from the article]

When making house calls, Lu had to travel along a treacherous mountain path, and because Jiaxian is a water-deficient county, the water locals drank came straight out of the Yellow River. In the more than five decades that have passed since her initial arrival at Jiaxian, until her retirement in 1999 and even after, Lu has provided free treatment to more than 100,000 local patients. Copyedited by Elsbeth van Paridon Comment to taozihui@cicgamericas.com PHOTO (COLOR): Lu Shengmei in 1968, following her graduation from Beijing No.2 Medical College in December that year; a 77-year-old Lu on January 18, 2021 PHOTO (COLOR): Lu Shengmei treats a patient in a cave house in Jiaxian County, Shaanxi Province, in January 2021. [Extracted from the article]

NFT art is a collectible digital asset that can be traded in the digital world and it is changing the ways artists can sell their art. FEATURES Once upon a time, not too long ago, people would collect ancient porcelain vases, out-of-print stamps, or build a wine collection. A number of leading Chinese companies, too, have jumped on the bandwagon, including big tech, blockchain startups, art auction houses, and retail brands, and their participation has further encouraged the existing NFT passion. [Extracted from the article]

The documentary Witness the Hong Kong Palace Museum has recorded how they achieved this architectural miracle from scratch, as well as the actual stories behind the design, construction and transportation arrangements of the museum. CULTURE Located at the western tip of the West Kowloon Cultural District and adopting an innovative curatorial approach, the Hong Kong Palace Museum opened its doors to the public after five years of planning, designing and construction. "The culture of the Palace Museum is the carrier of our five millennia of Chinese civilization", Louis Ng Chi-wa, Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum, said. [Extracted from the article]

In the past two years, Zhang has visited four launch sites and watched 16 takeoffs. Gazing into the sky Zhang's stunning image of the dragon-shaped aurora borealis, or northern lights, over Iceland on February 6, 2019, was retweeted by NASA, which rarely reposts photos of the phenomena. Since the launch of Tianwen-1, Zhang has been on site for every major space launch, each one bringing tears to her eyes. [Extracted from the article]

The book has three chapters - City, Architecture and Life, representing the macro, meso and micro perspectives of understanding the Central Axis, respectively. "The Central Axis is a witness to history and the space showcases Chinese traditional aesthetics which prefer symmetry, order and etiquette", Song said. CULTURE A picture book titled Central Axis hit the shelves of bookstores around China last year. [Extracted from the article]

On February 11, BMW strengthened its partnership in China by extending the joint-venture contract of BBA until 2040 and increased its shares from 50 percent to 75 percent by investing some 27.9 billion yuan ($4.4 billion). From China, to China "Despite pandemic-induced uncertainties, Schneider Electric remains optimistic about its long-term market position in China. From China, to the world New technologies and a shared pursuit of green development, too, have become growth boosters between China and the EU. [Extracted from the article]

Over 90 percent of enterprises in China are SMEs, and the favorable policies applied to little giants would be gradually expanded to other companies to better buoy industrial growth, he added. FEATURES If light is the way to dispel darkness, then Beijing-based Landsky Technology Group Co. Ltd. narrates a bright and fascinating way of displaying optical technology. The pursuit of innovative excellence has also put Landsky among a new generation of startups selected under China's greater emphasis on cultivating competitive small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), known as little giants. [Extracted from the article]

He Yang at work inside her Beijing studio on December 24, 2021 Palette of principles The color scheme for the Beijing 2022 Games uniforms bears distinct local features. The Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (BOCOG) unveiled its official attire on October 27, 2021, on the occasion of the 100-day countdown to the Beijing 2022 Games. Incorporating Chinese hues and their cultural essence into the uniforms for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 is crucial to He Yang, designer of this edition's official gear. [Extracted from the article]

According to the 2021 Pan-Knowledge Content Data Report released by Douyin, its popular science content increased by 207 percent in the past year; 609 popular science uploaders, each with more than 10,000 followers, joined the platform, and related content was viewed over 25 billion times. In 2019, Zhang introduced his popular science topics in the form of daily short videos. This is no idle boast as the popular science blogger has no less than 6 million followers on Weibo, China's Twitter equivalent, and a following of more than 6 million on short video sharing platform Bilibili. [Extracted from the article]

If this assessment proves correct, the film will beat box-office sensation Hi, Mom to become the highest-grossing movie of 2021 in China. Prior to the film's premiere, its theme song's accompanying music video starring Chinese singer Faye Wong had already captured social media audiences, making the film a big hit even before its public release. CULTURE When the word "battle", or any other war-affiliated term, pops up in a movie title, you're usually in for an action-packed, loud, at times cruel, but ever-grand spectacle: Dunkirk, Pearl Harbor, Hacksaw Ridge, Enemy at the Gates. [Extracted from the article]

Zhang's other creation, the S-curved National Ski Jumping Center located in the Zhangjiakou competition zone in Hebei Province, is nicknamed Snow Ruyi thanks to its shape resembling that of a ruyi, a traditional Chinese scepter symbolizing good luck. THIS WEEK By Tao Zihui In the field of architecture, Zhang Li is undoubtedly one of the authorities. The people's design Zhang looks more toward Beijing 2022 venues' post-Olympic usage and focuses on their overall sustainability. [Extracted from the article]

THIS WEEK COVER STORY When Li Yuhan spotted a snow leopard leisurely sitting on a snow-covered mountain in the Sanjiangyuan area, glancing down at her like an emperor trying to decide if the unexpected guest was actually worth its valuable time, she suddenly understood why the big cat is known as the "king of the snowy mountains." As a researcher with the Shanshui Conservation Center's Sanjiangyuan project, Li counted seven snow leopards during her tour of the area in October 2017. It obviously had no interest whatsoever in Li or the other volunteers from the Shanshui Conservation Center, a Beijing-based nongovernmental organization (NGO) that monitors local wildlife, particularly the famously elusive snow leopards which are gradually becoming a less enigmatic species to Chinese biologists. [Extracted from the article]

THIS WEEK COVER STORY A picture-perfect scenery has become an increasingly common sight at Erhai Lake in the city of Dali, Yunnan Province, thanks to efforts to improve its environment over the past few years. "As an active participant in international cooperation on environmental protection and the battle against climate change, China has proactively implemented key UN conventions", Guo said. Ecological civilization is China's concept for instituting a form of global environmental governance that promotes harmony between human development and environmental protection, and responding to climate change. [Extracted from the article]

The back story "Don't think of the costumes as dresses simply made from fabric", Zhang said. A young Chinese man dressed in a traditional Miao costume was stopped by a doorman because the theater dress code recommends "elegant attire." "Designers must love life and understand its beauty", Zhang said, "The design of costumes must come from the people.". [Extracted from the article]

For Ho, the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which has been in force for nearly two years now, has proven effective in the restoration of peace and order. On July 1, the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, the HKPF's British-style marching drills officially became a thing of the past as police officers started to perform the Chinese-style foot drills of the People's Liberation Army. COVER STORY Ho Ngai King is a senior police inspector with the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF). [Extracted from the article]

For Zhao Yuqing, creating her own animation was a teenage dream. Despite the solid storyline of The Island of Siliang, Zhao knew that any type of animation, i.e. an original work without a famous online literary work, would face risks in the current market. CULTURE What comes to mind when you think of Chinese animation?. [Extracted from the article]

Designed to help reduce transport pressure on existing railway stations in the capital city, the new one is designed to handle 60 million passenger trips per year. New technologies Wang Changjin, another associate chief engineer of the CRDC, said the company has adopted building information modeling and some 70 other cutting-edge technologies in the building of railway stations. As a railway designer, I'm very conscious of this change in travel experience", Zhang Han, associate chief engineer of the China Railway Design Corp. (CRDC), told Beijing Review. [Extracted from the article]

Hua has something that sets her apart from an average college student: she is China's first virtual student to be powered by a homegrown, large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) system. FEATURES On June 3, a newly opened account on Weibo, China's Twitter-like social media platform, attracted close to 2,000 followers in just nine hours. "Around 2015, the domestic CG industry gradually began to mature, and virtual idols and virtual Internet celebrities slowly began to emerge in China", Zhang said. [Extracted from the article]

Copyedited by Elsbeth van Paridon Comments to taozihui@bjreview.com Bubble houses for visiting stargazers in Tagelake Village, Wensu County in Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Villagers make musical instruments in Jiayi Village, Xinhe County in Aksu, on November 12, 2020 PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) Cultural experience Xinjiang is attracting tourists from all over the country with its unique natural landscape and improved services. Dramatic scenery consisting of rolling golden plains, towering mountains and enchanting valleys plays a part in creating the mythical world of Middle-earth as seen in the Hollywood blockbuster The Lord of the Rings, which captured the imagination of millions of moviegoers worldwide. [Extracted from the article]

CULTURE Putting minuscule flakes of paint back on a painting more than 1,000 years ago. Digital database Dunhuang used to be a strategic point along the ancient Silk Road and traces of exchanges between different civilizations can be found in the mottled murals and Buddhist statues of the iconic Mogao Grottoes. These are some of the tasks Su Bomin, a "doctor" of murals, does daily during his round of the famous Dunhuang murals, the Buddhist wall paintings on hundreds of grottoes in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, thought to have been created between the 4th and 14th centuries on the Gobi Desert. [Extracted from the article]

An archaeologist examines an ivory item in a sacrificial pit at the Sanxingdui Ruins on March 19 Chinese archaeologists announced on March 20 that they had uncovered six new sacrificial pits and unearthed more than 500 items dating back about 3,000 years at the Sanxingdui Ruins, in Sichuan Province, southwest China. In 1986, archaeologists unearthed a large number of unique relics including a giant sacred bronze tree, from the No.1 and No.2 pits of the Sanxingdui Ruins. [Extracted from the article]

CULTURE A quarter century after his death, the plays of prominent playwright Cao Yu continue to inspire experiments and cross-border collaborations. Cao was the pseudonym of Wan Jiabao, then a young graduate of Tsinghua University in Beijing, whose other works include plays like Sunrise and The Peking Man. What made Lacascade's production special was the inclusion of a second play, Thunderstorm II, written by Wan Fang, Cao's daughter, and seen as a sequel to her father's play. [Extracted from the article]

FEATURES LIVING IN CHINA When David Evans, a British chemis¬try professor at Beijing University of Chemical Technology, started his day on January 15, the temperature outside was minus 10 degrees Celsius, a teeth-chattering day in Beijing. "'You have been in China for so long, but I can't stand it here', some foreigners complain to me", Evans said, and he would always ask them to think about whether they had come up against the same problem in their home country before heaping the blame on China. Evans did briefly consider leaving China once. [Extracted from the article]

Learning Chinese provides foreign students like Stoppoloni opportunity to understand a real China today. This is what Chinese Bridge can do; make more Chinese learners know more about the authentic China." Visits to China are the best way for foreign students to learn about China. [Extracted from the article]

NATION 'Let Zhangbei's wind light up Beijing." This used to be the slogan of a renew-able energy project, a major scheme to provide clean energy during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. The Carbon Management Plan for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, released in June 2019, provides an institutional underpinning for hosting the Winter Games in a green manner. [Extracted from the article]