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…
Roderick Bay Beach Bungalow and Pelican Shipping Ltd successfully organised a one day cruise trip to Ngella Islands, Central Province as part of the Easter Monday celebration. The trip according to the director and owner of Roderick Bay Beach Bungalow Mr Patrick Sara and the Manager of Pelican Shipping Ltd Mr Romeo is to promote…
As part of the three months international journalists currently on study tour in China have visited Xinzhuang village last week.The visit allowed the journalist including a journalist from Solomon Islands to learn about some of important lessons about this old village continue to promote tourism.Not only that but this historic old village was able to…
In the past week, a two-day awareness program focusing on community policing became a memorable event filled with laughter and learning, thanks to three of the Solomon Islands’ most famous comedians; Lang, Babasa, and Milky. The comedy trio graced the occasion at the Youth Hub, Multi-Purpose Hall in Central Honiara, bringing an unique flavor to…