Confucius Institute Information Seminar - Road Map to China
An information seminar on studying in China, entitled ‘Roadmap to China’, covering topics of scholarships, Chinese Summer Camp, and the annual Chinese Bridge Competition, was held in the Confucius Institute Language Lab, at the UWI, Cave Hill Campus, and via Zoom, on Friday, November 15, 2024. The recording of the event may be viewed at the following link:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/cLQqeRVITx2ayrO52IuiODHsXRnuHZwr8yZuAxcDtAaj0O....
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The meeting explored a variety of scholarships offered by the Chinese Government and scholarships offered by the Chinese Province of Hunan, as well as other scholarships available for study in China. Information was also shared on the preparatory language programmes offered by the Confucius Institute, as well as the Institute’s Chinese Bridge Competition and Summer Camp programme. Barbadian students currently in shared their experiences, provided guidance on the application process, and encouraged students to maintain their interest in China.
Bajan in Beijing - The Great Wall - YouTube
In Episode One of Bajan in Beijing, Dwayne ‘Gibbzy’ Gibbs and his CARICOM crew visit the Great Wall of China. They enter via the Juyong Pass (known in English as Juyonguan) which is a strategically significant pass located in the Beijing municipality approximately 50 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
Bajan In Beijing - Hainan - YouTube
In episode two of Bajan in Beijing Gibbzy and the CARICOM crew visit Hainan, China’s southernmost province which was once an important hub of their Ancient Maritime Silk Road. Today, it’s a fulcrum of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and window of opening up to the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean. It was established by the Central Government in 1988 making it China’s youngest province, its biggest special economic zone and the only tropical island province in the country. It is now transforming itself into the world’s largest free trade port.
Mapped: Renewable Energy as a Percentage of Power, by Country (visualcapitalist.com)
As of 2024, the global average for electricity generated from renewable sources is 29%.... … The U.S. has 23% of their grid run off of renewables.
America’s primary economic rival, China, has a figure slightly higher than the global average at 31%.
Dragon or loong: much ado about nothing (eastisread.com)
The Chinese dragon (龙/龍), originally a symbol of imperial power and later the embodiment of the Chinese nation-state, is also a point of contention for some. Opponents of the translation "dragon" argue that because the Chinese traditional beast shares a name with the felonious monster in Western culture, it carries built-in associations with evil. They believe that as China engages more with the world, this association will damage China's global interactions and image. This debate, dating back to 2006, has resurfaced with the advent of 2024, the Year of the Dragon.
However, as the author of the following article said, "When viewed as alien, no matter how pleasant your name is, you will be depicted negatively. When seen as a friend, even a name like 'mouse' can be endearing, as in Mickey Mouse."
This week on Inside the China Room, Jiang Jiang (JJ) welcomes Annie Song, a young Chinese film producer and art director of 林象文化 Jungle Vision, a Beijing-based start-up dedicated to curating independent film festivals in China.
In this episode, we explore how young independent Chinese filmmakers are seizing opportunities at film festivals and contributing to the rise of new genres in China, with a particular focus on the increasing popularity of socially themed films. We also delve into the evolving dynamics between the Chinese and American film industries, as well as the successes and challenges Chinese films face in reaching international audiences. Additionally, we discuss how innovative promotional strategies, such as short video platforms, are revolutionizing the way films connect with viewers.
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