OLD SHOPS IN QIANMEN EMBRACES NEW LIFE

Qianmen, located on the southern section of the north-south axis line of Beijing, is known as the most traditional shopping street with the richness of street culture in Beijing. It is the pool of many century-old shops and restaurants which have survived and prospered over the sweep of history with their excellence in quality and service.     

Sinologists Should Take the Lead in Translating Chinese Works简

The January issue published htternational Sinologists Gathered in Beijing, which briefly introduced the academic profiles of the translators and scholars active in the international sinology field today and the synopsis of their speeches delivered at the Symposium on Sinologists and International Cultural Dialogue. This article allows readers to have a basic understanding of international sinologists. From this issue on, we will select some of their brilliant speeches to entertain readers.     

Love Goes Beyond National Boundary——2009 French Week Series Launched in Beijing

On the evening of March 14, the 2009 French Week Series was officially launched in the Grand Millennium Hotel Beijing, Dilotomatic envoys from more than 50 embassies, representatives from French language institutions and associations in Beijing and leaders from cultural exchange organizations attended this event hosted by French Alliance in Beijing. Nearly 400 participants from different countries and with different colors expressed their love for disabled children of China,     

Wuyutai＇s Retail Outlet Deals Honestly with Customers

Wang Xiaoqing and Bai Qiuxia are the couple who were born and grew up at the bank of Chaobai Riv- er in the eastern suburb of Beijing. In 1987, Wang was demobilized from the army and decided to start business in Shunyi, a suburban district of Beijing. In 1989, he got married with Bai who were born from the same place as him. The couple opened a grocery store and always dealt with customers honestly. After eight years of hard work, the couple had accumulated cer- tain savings and tried to further plan their business.     

Meet In Beijing Arts Festival Gets Under Way

<正>From April 30 to May 28, artists from around the world will present an art gala for the audience in Beijing. This year, the annual Meet In Beijing Arts Festival will highlight the interaction between artists and audiences, with an aim to promote diversity of art forms and cooperation among arts groups, arts institutions, government agencies and arts professionals and provide opportunities for their sustainable development.     

ONE NIGHT IN BEIJING,THE LUXURY IN CHINANET GER 07-08Fur ＆ Lenther Fashion Show

At the night of September 19, 2007, the entire Beijing City was lit by the ＂stars＂ of the .international exhibition of top luxuries - TOPESSENCE. That was the first time that the real international top luxury brands occured in Beijing, such as NE＇TIGER, Hennessy, Christofle and Porsche, showing their luxurious aspects. The most important section was ＂The Charity Night for the Excellent Luxuries - the Grand Passion and Ceremony.＂ Many top luxury brands presented the gratefulness and fraternity under the cover of luxury. As the leader in the Chinese luxury industry, NE.TIGER showed the visitors the grace of Chinese luxury with its marvelous fashion show of 07-08 fur ＆ leather collection as No. 1 luxury brand of China.[第一段]     

Shop Signs of Old Beijing

Shop signs were perhaps the most appealing elements of Beijing＇s old shops in the late 19th and early 20th century, even though their architectural styles, furnishings and business operation were also unique. These shop signs were informative and decorative, adding to business prosperity of the old capital.     

Choir Brings Friendship and love An Interview with Beijing Hand to Hand Choir Conductor Katya Ilyakhina

In Beijing, a dynamic amateur choir is gaining a growing profile in the music circle and beyond. Twice a week, rain or shine, 38 choir members come from different corners of the city for rehearsal to the middle school at the East Second Ring Road. With a short history of less than three years, the choir has presented dozens of performances for charity or public good purposes. These music amateurs have transmitted their energy to dying old people and handicapped children with their encouragin…     

The Internet Bar Phenonm:China''''s Double-edged Sword

High school and college students in some of China's biggest cities are spending more time online than on their schoolwork, according to a recent survey. Conducted in Beijing, Shanghai, and Wuhan, the survey showed 42 percent of the high school students questioned spend an average of 30 minutes daily surfing the Internet, while college kids may go online for up to an hour and a half. Clearly, the Internet has become an     

Stirring Beats Strikes African Waves： Mozambique National Song ＆ Dance Ensemble Tours China

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of China-Mozambique diplomatic relations, Mozambique National Song ＆ Dance Ensemble toured China at the invitation of Chinese Ministry of Culture in the early summer of 2005. The ensemble staged marvelous performances with rich African flavors in Beijing, Jiangxi and Zhejiang, showcasing artistic diversity and extraordinary vitality of Mozambique＇s dancers and singers. Their unique understanding of life, thinking of history and expectation of future, as demonstrated in their talented dancing and singing, has won unanimous recognition and acclaim of Chinese audience,     

Convergence of Civilizations： World Heritage Sites in Croatia Exhibited in Beijing

The exhibition ＂World Heritage Sites in Croatia＂,under the auspices of Chinese Cultural Ministy and co-presented by Center of International Cultural Exdhange and Croatian Embassy in Beijing,opened in the newly-built Boyi Gallery on October 26.Some 80 guests from Chinese Cultural Ministry ,diplomatic missions in Beijing adn the art circle of Beijing attended the opening ceremony.     

OLYMPIC HOST CITY EMBRACES A BIG TRAVEL BOOM

Exhibitors and buyers from more than 80 countries and regions as well as from 24 provinces and municipalities of China brought their best-tailored, up-to-date tourism products to trade at Beijing International Tourism Exposition 2007 （BITE） which took place from June 21 to 23 in Boijing Exhibition Center. With the 2008 Beijing Olympics coming up in one year, China＇s tourism industry is expected to heat up significantly, during which BITE 2007 definitely serves as the vital link between the Chinese and the vibrant global tourism industry in the years to come.     

Beijing Art Biennale Highlights Environment Concern and Human Existence

<正>The 4th Beijing International Art Biennale 2010, jointly sponsored by the China Federation of Literary and Arts Circles, Beijing Municipal Government and China Artists' Association, opened at the National Art Museum of China in the end of September. Since its inception in 2003,     

Chinese Folk Arts Showcased in Olympic Village

The 29th summer Olympiad, extolled as ＂truly exceptional＂ by IOC President Jacques Rogge, has left over tremendous legacy to Beijing, in particular, its perfect combination of sports and culture. The showcases of Chinese folk arts in the Olympic Village, while amazing the whole world with their vitality and creativity, have boosted Chinese people＇s awareness of the protection of Chinese intangible cultural heritage which bears unique historical and aesthetic values     

Women Artists Exhibition Highlights Dream of Peace——An interview with Ms. Zhao Heng,Executive Chair of the 8th International Women Artists Exhibition

From April 13 to 25, “Her Colorful Space： The 8th International Women Artists Exhibition for Beijing 2008” will take place in the National Art Museum of China. 146 women artists from 17 countries will display their latest creations from different perspectives and in various styles, which express their common aspirations for peace. The exhibition will be co-organized by the Chinese People＇s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries,     

Recent and Forthcoming Events

Opening Ceremony of Nationa Base for International Culture Trade Held in Beijing On the morning of Aug. 25th, the opening activities of National Base for International Culture Trade （Beijing） and Beijing Yianzhu Comprehensive Bonded Zone were held in Beijing. Cai Wu, Minister of Culture, Wang Anshun, Deputy Party Secretary and mayor of Beijing Municipal Government, Sun Yibiao, deputy director of General Administration of Customs, Shen Baochang, vice chairman of Beijing Municipal CPPCC and Xu Deming, the president of Gems ＆ Jewelry Trade Association of China attended the ceremony.     

D＆Z Home Furnishings：Between Romance and Function

A home furnishing shop named D＆Z opened recently in Wangjing, a new residential area in the suburb of Beijing. The three-storied shop, with a total area of some 800 square meters, has attracted many customers soon after it opened. The shop owner told me that every single piece of furniture, decoration, clothing artwork or painting was designed by professional designers and hand-made by his own workshop. The unique, customer-friendly style caters to the romantic pursuit of young urban dwellers and their desire to avoid the fast tempo of metropolis.     

New Beijing Planetarium Features Ancient, Modern Marvels

The new Beijing Planetarium opened to the public on Dec. 12, 2004. Equipped with world-class chronometer devices, the new planetarium consists of the old Beijing Planetarium and ancient Beijing Astronomical Observatory as well as several popular science bases outside, dubbed as one of the leading planetariums in the world. The facility is one of the 60 key construction projects in China‘s capital.