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Staff members handle the capsule containing lunar samples returned by the Chang’e 5 mission. Credit: Xinhua
Chinese officials say they plan to share a portion of the nearly 4 pounds of lunar material returned by the Chang’e 5 mission with other countries, but an allocation for U.S. scientists will hinge on a change in U.S. policy restricting cooperation between NASA and China’s space program.
Thursday, 25 March 2021, 23:27
Ukrainian-language audio guide launched in Colosseum
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The Ukrainian-language audio guide was launched in the Colosseum in Rome, becoming the ninth audio guide as part of the project initiated by First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska.
“The launch of Ukrainian-language audio guides is part of the cultural diplomacy vector. This project is aimed to spread the Ukrainian language in the world, so that the voice of Ukraine is heard in the world s most outstanding landmarks,” the press service of the President’s Office informs.
“The idea of launching Ukrainian-language audio guides first came to me in Berlin during a bus tour of the city. In fact, this was the first time I saw Ukrainian in the list of possible languages,” Olena Zelenska said.
Thursday, 24 December 2020 15:47
The official opening of CNSC’s new store in Beijing’s Fun district took place on 22 December.
The China National Service Corporation for Chinese Personnel Working Abroad (CNSC) has vowed to create âa new benchmark for downtown duty freeâ following the opening of its new-look post-arrivals duty free store in Beijing on 22 December 2020.
Jaime Casafranca, Minister of the Embassy of the Republic of Peru in China, city and regional officials, Sinopharm and CNSC senior management and media attended the official opening and store tour.
These included chief leaders from the Beijing District Government and Beijing Customs. Among them was Yuan Li, Secretary of Party Leadership Group and Director General of Xicheng District Business Bureau; Liu Jingzhen, Chairman of China National Pharmaceutical Group
China holds art festival showcasing traditional culture of bow instruments china.org.cn - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from china.org.cn Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
2020-12-19 13:05:58 GMT2020-12-19 21:05:58(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
BEIJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) A bowstring art festival was recently co-hosted in Beijing by the National Museum of China and the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, showcasing the country s rich history and remarkable achievements in bow instrument culture.
The art festival, scheduled to last until Dec. 21, consists of a number of events including four concerts, lectures, and a special exhibition featuring collections of renowned huqins, a group of Chinese fiddles.
The art festival is the first time the two institutions have collaborated in hosting such cultural events. It aims to create new channels for Chinese bow instrument culture to develop in contemporary times. Enditem