WITH more than 23,675 pieces of collections, ranging from furniture from the Chinese Ming Dynasty to modern time, silk embroidery/ textile and porcelain from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to 20th Century Chinese sculpture creations, calligraphies and manuscripts from the first Sino-Japanese War to Chinese ink paintings from the 90s and much more, a visit…
JOURNALISM and communication should not only focus on reporting and informing the masses on happenings, but include specialist coverages on a wide range of issues, including business and furthermore, serve as a bridge between “different civilizations, different nations and even different eras.” These were the words of China’s Tsinghua University’s Dean of the School of…
WHEN people hear the term democracy, they automatically think of the western characteristics-based democracy or liberal democracy as it is the common democratic system there is in the world. But there is also the Chinese-style democracy. This form of democracy is deeply influenced by China’s own long history, and rich people-centered culture and it has…
CHINA has strategically strengthened its media industry, allowing it to launch globally to showcase the true China amidst the strategic negative narratives advanced against it by the western media. Professor Li Zhang of China’s Tsinghua University’s School of Journalism and Communication highlighted this when lecturing international journalists on a study tour in China on ‘The…
THE Beijing Opera has welcomed International journalists on a study tour in China for a visit and treated them to a special performance, featuring three of its famous repertoires – The Crossroad, Heavenly Maid Scatters Flowers and Drunken Concubine. The visit made on Monday 28 April was organised with the support of the China International…
ONCE a restricted site for access to the ordinary during the Chinese Ming and Qing Dynasties, Zijincheng, which translates to “Purple Forbidden City” in English, now stands as one of the world’s major tourist attractions, with a daily visitor average of 40,000. On Tuesday 29 April, I had the privilege of visiting this must see…
A new media platform called ‘Streamline Visuals’ was recently launched aimed at promoting all sectors of the country. Co-owners Steveron Timi and John Kirry explained the aim is to elevate the Solomon Islands’ media industry by promoting culture, artefacts, history, education, health, and key sectors of the economy through dynamic productions. Their efforts have recently…
INTERNATIONAL journalists on a three-month study tour in China were introduced to Artificial Intelligence (AI)-embraced telecommunication and broadcasting service contents showcased at the 31st China Content Broadcasting Network Exhibition (CCBN) in Beijing. CCBN is largest annual broadcasting technology and equipment expo in the Asia-Pacific region and boasts 60,000 square metres of exhibition space, attracting more…
Our Telekom, through its mobile money platform M-SELEN, has entered a landmark partnership with Islands of the Sea Entertainment (IOTS Ent.) and Reggae Haus to power Solomon Islands’ first-ever e-ticketing gateway. This digital finance breakthrough will support the upcoming Buad Keeper Live Stream concert on Saturday 26 April 2025 at Cowboy’s Grill Bar & Restaurant.…
THE sun blazed overhead, but the chilly breeze kept the heat in check at the Juyongguang Section of the Great Wall of China as a group of international journalists gathered for a visit to this famous scenic spot located 60-kilometres from downtown Beijing. The Great Wall of China is recognised as one of the Seven…