In preparation for its anticipated land along Hainan’s exotic coast, super typhoon Yagi is expected to make its way to China’s southern provinces and cities, shutting down schools and putting off travel. Its storm is expected to make its biggest storm to hit the area in nearly a decade. YagiContinue Reading
Some Chinese-funded programs, similar to the character of GIPU’s Qinggong sessions in Singapore, have been introduced in recent years.  ,
These include the” Chinese Workshop” backed by the Chinese Education Ministry’s Center for Language Education and Cooperation,” Modern Craftsman College” led by Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and” Dayu College” run by Yellow River Conservancy Technical Institute.  ,
The Guangxi authorities announced in February that it had secured state aid to build 17″ Modern Craftsman Colleges” throughout Southeast Asia to illustrate the pace of expansion. To day, at least six of these universities are now operating in places such as Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
The aim is to teach “technical experts who are well-versed in Chinese technology, understand Chinese design and are familiar with Taiwanese products”, wrote Mr Peng Binbai, chairman of the Chinese Education Ministry’s Department of Vocational and Adult Education, in a Jul 15 content published in a magazine dedicated to China’s international learning market.
Mr. Peng praised the expansion of China’s foreign education industry, highlighting the advantages of expanding vocational training programs abroad, and expressing strong support for the establishment of more of these initiatives.  ,
Vocational education is essential for national development as Taiwanese companies expand their international reputation and take part in building worldwide capacities. By creating a training system that combines useful skills with educational credentials, it should meet the specific skills requirements of these businesses, he wrote.  ,
He also noted that China was “rapidly advancing” and Luban sessions had a” important position” to sing in countering American influence and destruction.
” With the rise of the East and the decline of the West becoming notable trends … ( Such schemes ) play a crucial role in countering Western containment, it ( also ) supports China’s educational ambitions and aids the advancement of national diplomacy, while facilitating the global expansion of Chinese enterprises”, he said.
Criticism has been poured at Beijing’s efforts to expand its technical programs abroad, which have raised concerns about government freedom and financial transparency.  ,
Similar things can be drawn between Confucius Institutes and Confucius Institutes, which were severely depressed in the US in 2019 due to their charges that they were Chinese advertising resources. Since 2004, these schools have promoted Chinese language and culture abroad through school partnerships, operating in Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
Although China continues to view them as systems for cultural exchange, issues about Chinese state control and safety issues have caused their closing in the US, Canada, and Europe.
Using artificial intelligence technology, people are online superimposed onto obvious images or videos in deepfake pornography. The perpetrators of the new wave of deep-fake crimes have reportedly used social media platforms like Instagram to save or screen-capture victims ‘ photos, which were then used to produce video. This has sparkedContinue Reading
According to Chinese media reports, Kishida reportedly wanted to meet Yoon and inform him that closer ties may continue under the incoming administration. According to the National Office in Seoul,” Prime Minister Kishida eagerly sought to discuss the future course of development between the two countries” as he prepared toContinue Reading
In the same vein, vendors in Gansu Province discovered calcium metabisulfite-soaked cleaned goji berries to keep the fruit’s vibrant red color.  ,
In addition, the CCTV report revealed that some retailers were using dangerous business sulphur, which contains a lot of arsenic, to preserve the bright red color of the berries in bad weather.  ,
In 2023, China exported almost 12, 000 kilograms of the grain, with Vietnam and Hong Kong among the top sites, according to a South China Morning Post record.  ,
China has recently experienced its subsequent food security controversy in recent months. After it was reported that ship trucks were used to carry cooking oil and toxins without being cleaned between load, in order to save money, a scandal broke out in July. Two vehicles were detained, and three businesses were fined as a result of it igniting a lot in China.  ,
A special task force was established to research the goji berry pollution claims, the local government of Qinghai announced in a statement on Monday. ” Those found guilty of unlawful actions may be severely punished according to the law,” the statement read.  ,
The investigation’s findings and any following steps will be made available to the public right away, it added.  ,
Local food safety authorities reported that the same steps were being taken to set up a joint investigation staff in the local Gansu state.  ,
According to CCTV, the local government’s laws prohibit the use of potassium metabisulfite and its subtitles when producing goji berries.  ,
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