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Hong Kong rebounds strongly from the Financial Tsunami
Sunday, 14 March 2010

Hong Kong rebounds strongly from the Financial Tsunami

In his third annual budget, the Financial Secretary (FS), Mr John C Tsang, announced a series of measures to build on Hong Kong's recovery from the global financial crisis, and unveiled initiatives to stabilise the property market, develop the six priority industries and foster a caring society.

 
China’s ban on Avatar – a mistake or an exaggeration?
Friday, 12 February 2010

Hollywood’s blockbuster Avatar was received shockingly well in China, but screenings were said to be restricted by the central government. Find out how these events fit in with discussions of the Chinese media on a rapidly transforming political landscape.

 
The Meridian Society 2010 Special Events--"SHANGHAI"
Thursday, 21 January 2010

The Meridian Society features Shanghai, its people and its culture for its programme of events in 2010

 
From Friendship first to Business first in Chinese tourism
Saturday, 16 January 2010


The Meridian Society/BBCN will be hosting a forum on 22nd January in association with the CSSA of The School of Oriental and African Studies with lectures Neil Taylor and Elizabeth Morrell

 
Discover Yunnan: Finding Shangri-La
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Finding Shangri la

Yunnan culture comes to the UK screen on 30 November with the showcase of new film Finding Shangri-La, featuring live Tibetan music and a photo exhibition.

 
Lou Jing, and Fear of a Black China
Thursday, 05 November 2009

Olhos de Gato explores the furore surrounding Lou Jing, a 19yr old half black half Chinese girl living in China, whose mixed race background has made her the most talked about teenager in China

 

 

 

 

 
Preconceptions of Hong Kong
Monday, 19 October 2009

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Like many first time visitors to Hong Kong, photographer Jonny Boyle had a number of preconceived ideas of what to expect – towering skyscrapers, a frantic pace of life, great food and of course *that* view from the Peak. But unlike many other visitors, Hong Kong was not a stopover for him on the way to somewhere else. It was the destination.

 
Tickets for China60 Gala
Wednesday, 23 September 2009

£10 tickets to Dimsum readers for the China60 Gala at Central Hall, Westminster on 25th September, 7pm.

 
China 60 Gala
Thursday, 03 September 2009

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On behalf of the British Ambassador for the People’s Republic of China and the CSSA, the China Europe Development Programme would like to announce China60, a night of gala celebrations to mark the sixtieth anniversary since the founding of the Republic.

 
Hong Kong: A photo story
Sunday, 14 June 2009
Sample ImageRichard Hong captures many facets of life in his photos on Hong Kong.
 
Ecotourism and the Yunnan Mountain Handicraft Centre
Sunday, 07 June 2009

Shangri-La is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in northwest Yunnan, southwest of China. The Yunnan Mountain Handicraft Centre is a non-profit, community based organization which supports the local artisans.

 

 
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