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The U.S. and China: A Relationship Marred by Misperceptions |
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Friday, 26 February 2010 13:30 |
By Greg Hugh, Staff Writer
The China Center at the University of Minnesota began its Chinese New celebration by holding its annual Bob & Kim Griffin Building U.S.–China Bridges Lecture recently in the Great Hall of Coffman Memorial Union on the University’s Minneapolis campus. The guest speaker was Burton Levin, former Ambassador to Burma & Consul General in Hong Kong who spoke on The U.S. and China: A Relationship Marred by Misperceptions.
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Shanghai World Expo 2010 to celebrate global diversity and cooperation |
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Friday, 26 February 2010 12:42 |
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Have a first-rate experience at the 2010 Expo with CIAC Travel
By Gabriel Bazama, CIAC Travel
Since it’s foundation in the year 1851, the world’s fair, better known as the World Expo has evolved tremendously. The first Expo was held in The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London under the designation “The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations.” Since then it has taken on the purpose of bringing people from all over the world together to experience global interaction and ground breaking developments in technology and a wide variety of industries. In the new century, the purpose of the expo has shifted focus to developing national branding and national recognition. What better place to showcase the congruence of global culture and societal evolution then the center of trade and industry within China than the incredible modern metropolis of Shanghai?
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China’s ethnic minorities |
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Friday, 26 February 2010 11:43 |
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We continue our series on China’s 55 ethnic minority groups. This month features the Ozbek, Pumi, Qiang, Russian and Salar ethnic minorities.
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"Song and Yuan Dynasty Painting and Calligraphy" |
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Friday, 26 February 2010 11:10 |
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New Site Offers Worldwide Access and a Remarkable Compilation of Related Bilingual Scholarship
The earliest Chinese paintings in one of the most important collections in the West are now featured in a new public Web resource launched by the Smithsonian's Freer and Sackler galleries. "Song and Yuan Dynasty Painting and Calligraphy" contains hundreds of images and comprehensive documentation of the Freer's exceptional holdings of 85 works of Chinese brushwork from the 10th through the 14th centuries.
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Panel of renowned experts delves into issues of Asian American portrayals in the media |
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Friday, 26 February 2010 10:09 |
By Albert Leung, Staff Writer
Prior to the Yellow Face premier at the Guthrie Theater on Feb. 6, 2010, Mu Performing Arts held a panel discussion addressing common trends of how Asians and Asians Americans are portrayed in the media. The discussion, called Asians in the Media, featured a panel of media members, actors, academics and award winning playwright David Henry Hwang.
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Commerce Secretary speaks about the National Export Initiative |
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Friday, 26 February 2010 09:27 |
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On Feb. 4, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke spoke to the National Press Club about the National Export Initiative (NEI). The Initiative was announced by President Obama in his State of the Union address. The goal of the National Export Initiative is to double American exports over the next five years and support two million American jobs.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis names new research director |
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Friday, 26 February 2010 08:58 |
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has named Dr. Kei-Mu Yi its director of research to replace Dr. Arthur J. Rolnick, who will retire July 31, 2010. Yi, currently vice president and head of Monetary and Macroeconomic Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, will become senior vice president and director of research for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis on Aug. 16, 2010.
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Is America Stuffed Full of Chinese Products? |
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Friday, 26 February 2010 13:01 |
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COMMENTARY
By Chris Devonshire-Ellis
Jan. 8 – I have spent two of the last three months in the United States, mostly on business trips. Taking in New York (twice), Chicago, Miami, Austin and San Francisco (also twice), several things are clear. One is that the U.S. recession is not across the board, as in certain areas, especially in added value such as the tech sector, U.S. businesses are booming. The recession has not affected all aspects of the U.S. economy.
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“Carnival China Style” –A Sizzling Chinese New Year Feast |
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Friday, 26 February 2010 11:58 |
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By Christina Deng Morrison
On a chilly January night, a sizzling Chinese New Year feast melted the Twin Cities.
“Carnival China Style”- 2010 Chinese New Year's Gala, the well anticipated dazzling Chinese stage performance by the China Broadcasting Performing Arts Ensemble, sponsored by the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, debuted at Hennepin Theatre Trust’s Orpheum Theatre on Jan. 10. China’s 60 top performing artists charmed the Twin Cities audience with the latest achievements of Chinese art through a vibrant blend of singing, dancing, opera, folk music and acrobatics. Approximately 2,500 enthusiastic spectators, who represented a good mixture of the local Chinese speaking population and the mainstream English speaking public, filled the theatre and experienced an eye-popping first class production. Among them were Consul Huang Ping of the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago and Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State of Minnesota.
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China shines on the ice at Vancouver |
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Friday, 26 February 2010 11:18 |
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At press time, the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada were half over. The United States was top in the medal count with 23 medals. Canada with 8 medals was fifth behind Germany, Norway and Korea. Half of Canada’s medals were gold-attesting to the success of its campaign to “Own the Podium”-marking the first time Canada has won gold at a home Olympics. China was tenth in the medal count with 5 medals. Three of China’s medals were gold, and all 5 were earned in skating events.
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BOOKS |
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Friday, 26 February 2010 10:30 |
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China A to Z: Everything You Need to Know to Understand Chinese Customs and Culture
By May-lee Chai, Winberg Chai
Synopsis
A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture
Perfect for business and armchair travelers alike, China A to Z explains the customs, culture, and etiquette essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country. In one hundred brief, reader-friendly chapters, alphabetized by subject, China A to Z introduces a general audience to contemporary Chinese society, as well as its venerable history. Discover:
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Yellow Face showcased at Guthrie Theatre |
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Friday, 26 February 2010 09:31 |
By Albert Leung, Staff Writer
Mu Performing Arts conquers the Guthrie Theatre stage with its latest production Yellow Face, which debuts for the first time in the Midwest. The semi-autobiographical play written by Tony-award-winning David Henry Hwang is a clever farce that addresses the topics surrounding what race means in the media and general public, and issues over type- and racial-casting in the entertainment industry.
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Just Call Me "Three F Li" |
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Friday, 26 February 2010 09:12 |
Narrated by Li Yining, collated by China Today staff reporter Liu Qiong
Li Yining is a well-known Chinese economist with an impressive set of responsibilities. Currently he is president of the Market Economy Academy of Peking University, honorary president of the Guanghua School of Management of Peking University (and its doctoral supervisor for work related to national economic policies), member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), and deputy director of the Subcommittee of Economy of CPPCC. Li Yining didn't start out thinking of himself as a "numbers guy." Born in 1930, his earliest career aspirations were to "bring salvation to the people through science" and "rejuvenate the nation through industry."
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10 Questions, 10 Minutes to help improve our community |
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Friday, 26 February 2010 08:42 |
United States Census 2010
The Census: A Snapshot
What: The census is a count of everyone in the United States.
Who: Everyone in the United States must be counted. This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens and noncitizens.
When: More than 130 million households across the nation will receive a census form in March 2010.
Why: The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years to count the population and determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives.
How: Households should complete and mail back their forms upon receipt. Census workers will visit households that do not return forms to take a count in person.
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