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Malaysia Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
1st LD-Writethru: 220,000 books on display at Beijing book fair
Xinhua 18 Jun 2025, 18:46 GMT+10 BEIJING, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The 31st Beijing International Book Fair opened here on Wednesday, displaying around 220,000 books from China and abroad. Over 1,700 exhibitors from 80 countries and regions participated in the event, which will run through June 22, with Malaysia as this year's guest country of honor. Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, visited and researched the book fair on Wednesday. More than 20 countries, including France, Germany and Japan, have set up national exhibition stands at the book fair. Springer Nature, Penguin Random House, Wiley and over 20 other major international publishing houses have participated in the event offline, showcasing a curated selection of foreign-language books. The book fair also highlights digital publishing, with leading Chinese companies such as Tencent, Douyin and NetEase showcasing their achievements in online literature and gaming.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
The 17th Straits Forum Held in Xiamen, China: Promoting Cross-Strait Folk Exchanges and Integrated Development
XIAMEN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 June 2025 - The opening ceremony of the 17th Straits Forum was held in the morning of the 15th in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China. As the largest-scaled, widest-ranging and most influential folk exchange event across the Taiwan Strait, guests from both sides of the Taiwan Strait gathered together to discuss the beautiful vision of cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation. This session of the Straits Forum focused on the theme of 'Expanding Folk Exchanges and Deepening Integrated Development'. It set up four major sections, namely grassroots exchanges, youth exchanges, cultural exchanges, and economic exchanges, with 56 series of activities arranged. The main venue of the forum was in Xiamen, while related activities were held in relevant prefecture-level cities in Fujian and the Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone. More than 7,000 people from all walks of life in Taiwan were invited to participate. Ma Ying-jeou, the former chairperson of the Kuomintang who attends the Straits Forum for the first time, stated in his speech at the meeting that the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations is the common aspiration of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. The natural bond of Chinese people on both sides, who share the same roots and origin, cannot be severed, and non-governmental exchanges across the Strait are unstoppable. Currently, Fujian is steadfastly expanding economic and trade cooperation across the Taiwan Strait, deepening folk exchanges between Fujian and Taiwan, and enhancing the well-being of Taiwan compatriots, so as to make new contributions to the great cause of promoting the reunification of the motherland. Zhou Zuyi, Secretary of the Fujian Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China, said, 'We warmly welcome our Taiwan compatriots to actively participate in building the Cross-Strait Integrated Development Demonstration Zone. Let us move forward together, work hand in hand, and jointly seize development opportunities to share the fruits of integration' Xiamen has earnestly implemented the Opinions of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council on Supporting Fujian in Exploring a New Path for Cross-Strait Integrated Development and Building a Cross-Strait Integrated Development Demonstration Zone. It continues to take the lead in piloting innovations for cross-strait integrated development, promoting integration through connectivity, preferential policies, and emotional bonds, so as to create more development opportunities and broader space for Taiwan compatriots. It is reported that the Straits Forum has been successfully held for 16 sessions, with nearly 800 activities of various types carried out. A total of more than 350,000 person-times of compatriots from both sides of the Taiwan Strait have participated, among whom over 140,000 person-times are Taiwan compatriots. The Straits Forum has effectively played an important role in expanding cross-Strait folk exchanges and deepening cross-Strait integrated development.
Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Science
- Korea Herald
Event hails Hongshan culture's 'brilliance'
BEIJING, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from China Daily Cultural heritage serves as a window into the traditions, culture and even the civilization of a country, so it is essential to intensify research efforts to enhance understanding of China's cultural ethos and to promote mutual learning among Chinese and foreign civilizations, according to guests at a key cultural event. They made the remarks at the International Communication Conference on Hongshan Culture and Vision China event on Saturday in Chaoyang, Liaoning province. Wang Xinwei, governor of Liaoning, said the province will take a series of measures to better protect, inherit and develop Hongshan culture, so that the precious cultural heritage can shine more brightly in the new era. Hongshan culture, a key Neolithic culture dating from 6,500 to 5,000 years ago, spanned what is today's Liaoning and Hebei provinces and the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. "We will enhance our commitment to the cultural mission in the new era, continuously deepen research on Hongshan culture, promote the application for World Heritage status of the Hongshan culture's Niuheliang site in Chaoyang, Liaoning, and enhance the international understanding of Hongshan culture," he said. Under the theme "Tracing the Origins of Chinese Civilization: Focus on Hongshan Culture", the activity brought together professionals in archaeological studies, cultural relics protection and civilization research, among others, to share their insights on Hongshan culture. Qu Yingpu, publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, said: "The West Liaohe River Basin, together with the Yellow River and Yangtze River basins, is one of the important cradles of Chinese civilization. Among the many shining stars of early Chinese cultures, Hongshan stands out for its brilliance." Qu also said, "We must build a recognizable system of Chinese cultural symbols to help the world better understand China and the spiritual world of the Chinese people", adding that modern technologies should be used to bring ancient stories to life. Bao Xianhua, head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regional Committee, highlighted the cooperation between Liaoning and Inner Mongolia to deepen the understanding of Hongshan culture. Inner Mongolia will continue to deepen cooperation with both Liaoning and Hebei, explore the multiple values of Hongshan culture, and promote the creative transformation and innovative development of fine traditional Chinese culture, he said. Qiao Yunfei, deputy director of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, called for continued efforts to explore the pivotal role of Hongshan culture in the origins and development of Chinese civilization, open museums and archaeological-site parks related to it, and build Hongshan culture into a symbol of Chinese civilization with global influence. Logo released The conference released the official logo for Hongshan culture. Incorporating elements from Hongshan's painted pottery, the logo features an interlocking double "C "pattern — with one "C" representing "China" and the other representing "culture" — to create a spiraling structure, symbolizing the enduring legacy of Hongshan culture as one of the origins of Chinese civilization. Highlighting Hongshan's cultural connections beyond China, Guo Dashun, honorary director of the Liaoning Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, noted that Hongshan's painted pottery features three patterns: roses from China's Central Plains, dragon motifs native to Hongshan, and geometric patterns, such as diamond grids, from Central Asia. "These designs represent sparks from the fusion of Eurasian cultures, suggesting that about 5,000 or 6,000 years ago, a pottery road existed, running south to north and west to east, with the West Liaohe River Basin serving as a melting pot for both West and East Asian cultures," said Guo, who has spent decades studying Hongshan culture. Elizabeth Childs-Johnson, a US Sinologist specializing in Chinese art and archaeology, listed highlights of Hongshan culture and pointed out that Hongshan was one of the earliest cultures to use jade as a symbol of power and wealth. Jiang Bo, a professor at Shandong University's Institute of Cultural Heritage and former vice-president of the International Council on Monuments and Sites, said that Hongshan culture, with its stone structures at archaeological sites, jade dragons as the cultural symbol of traditional China, and statues and sculptures that reflect early-period belief systems, has the potential to gain World Heritage status. Dennis Schilling, a professor of philosophy at Renmin University of China in Beijing, said that Hongshan culture is an important part of the "world heritage of humanity". "It has significance not only for later Chinese cultural history, but also for our knowledge of the cultural and social development of humanity itself," he said.
Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Science
- Cision Canada
Event hails Hongshan culture's 'brilliance'
BEIJING, June 16, 2025 /CNW/ -- A report from China Daily Cultural heritage serves as a window into the traditions, culture and even the civilization of a country, so it is essential to intensify research efforts to enhance understanding of China's cultural ethos and to promote mutual learning among Chinese and foreign civilizations, according to guests at a key cultural event. They made the remarks at the International Communication Conference on Hongshan Culture and Vision China event on Saturday in Chaoyang, Liaoning province. Wang Xinwei, governor of Liaoning, said the province will take a series of measures to better protect, inherit and develop Hongshan culture, so that the precious cultural heritage can shine more brightly in the new era. Hongshan culture, a key Neolithic culture dating from 6,500 to 5,000 years ago, spanned what is today's Liaoning and Hebei provinces and the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. "We will enhance our commitment to the cultural mission in the new era, continuously deepen research on Hongshan culture, promote the application for World Heritage status of the Hongshan culture's Niuheliang site in Chaoyang, Liaoning, and enhance the international understanding of Hongshan culture," he said. Under the theme "Tracing the Origins of Chinese Civilization: Focus on Hongshan Culture", the activity brought together professionals in archaeological studies, cultural relics protection and civilization research, among others, to share their insights on Hongshan culture. Qu Yingpu, publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, said: "The West Liaohe River Basin, together with the Yellow River and Yangtze River basins, is one of the important cradles of Chinese civilization. Among the many shining stars of early Chinese cultures, Hongshan stands out for its brilliance." Qu also said, "We must build a recognizable system of Chinese cultural symbols to help the world better understand China and the spiritual world of the Chinese people", adding that modern technologies should be used to bring ancient stories to life. Bao Xianhua, head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regional Committee, highlighted the cooperation between Liaoning and Inner Mongolia to deepen the understanding of Hongshan culture. Inner Mongolia will continue to deepen cooperation with both Liaoning and Hebei, explore the multiple values of Hongshan culture, and promote the creative transformation and innovative development of fine traditional Chinese culture, he said. Qiao Yunfei, deputy director of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, called for continued efforts to explore the pivotal role of Hongshan culture in the origins and development of Chinese civilization, open museums and archaeological-site parks related to it, and build Hongshan culture into a symbol of Chinese civilization with global influence. Logo released The conference released the official logo for Hongshan culture. Incorporating elements from Hongshan's painted pottery, the logo features an interlocking double "C "pattern — with one "C" representing "China" and the other representing "culture" — to create a spiraling structure, symbolizing the enduring legacy of Hongshan culture as one of the origins of Chinese civilization. Highlighting Hongshan's cultural connections beyond China, Guo Dashun, honorary director of the Liaoning Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, noted that Hongshan's painted pottery features three patterns: roses from China's Central Plains, dragon motifs native to Hongshan, and geometric patterns, such as diamond grids, from Central Asia. "These designs represent sparks from the fusion of Eurasian cultures, suggesting that about 5,000 or 6,000 years ago, a pottery road existed, running south to north and west to east, with the West Liaohe River Basin serving as a melting pot for both West and East Asian cultures," said Guo, who has spent decades studying Hongshan culture. Elizabeth Childs-Johnson, a US Sinologist specializing in Chinese art and archaeology, listed highlights of Hongshan culture and pointed out that Hongshan was one of the earliest cultures to use jade as a symbol of power and wealth. Jiang Bo, a professor at Shandong University's Institute of Cultural Heritage and former vice-president of the International Council on Monuments and Sites, said that Hongshan culture, with its stone structures at archaeological sites, jade dragons as the cultural symbol of traditional China, and statues and sculptures that reflect early-period belief systems, has the potential to gain World Heritage status. Dennis Schilling, a professor of philosophy at Renmin University of China in Beijing, said that Hongshan culture is an important part of the "world heritage of humanity". "It has significance not only for later Chinese cultural history, but also for our knowledge of the cultural and social development of humanity itself," he said.
Barnama
4 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
CGTN: From Father To Son: The Enduring Values Guiding Xi Jinping
BEIJING, June 16 (Bernama) -- During a 2021 visit to the very place where his father had once worked, Chinese President Xi Jinping softly recited a line now displayed prominently in the exhibition hall – "Sit upright at the side of the people." These words were spoken, and lived by, his father Xi Zhongxun, who was a revered leader of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
