The peaceful settlement of international disputes is a fundamental principle of international law and relations. Both the UN Charter (Article 33) and the Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States adopted alongside in 1970 set out mediation as one of the means to settle international disputes. In the 2012…
Hong Kong should look to mainland Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 for inspiration to overcome obstacles and forge its own path, the city’s leader said on Sunday, revealing that he had watched the film with his wife. Ne Zha 2 has smashed records since its mainland release in January, grossing more than 15 billion…
Chinese companies and authorities have rallied behind domestic blockbuster Ne Zha 2, showing their support by booking entire cinemas and expressing pride in the home-grown animated feature. The film hit a record high of 13.5 billion yuan (US$1.86 billion) in box office sales on Monday, almost a month after its debut, according to real-time film…
Daniel A. Bell, a Canadian political theorist specialising in Confucianism and China’s political meritocracy, is chair of political theory at the University of Hong Kong’s law faculty. He was the first foreigner to be appointed as dean of Shandong University’s school of political science and public administration, and also taught at Beijing’s Tsinghua University. In…
China’s box office records were smashed this week as animated blockbuster Nezha 2 became the highest-grossing film in the country’s history following its January 29 release. Millions around the country flocked to cinemas over the Lunar New Year holiday to watch the latest instalment in the Nezha phenomenon, which is adapted from the epic tale…
Former Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou has vowed to protect the island’s deep-rooted cultural and historical ties with mainland China while accusing the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) of having a “misguided political agenda” in attempting to sever these links. “In the past several decades, Taiwan has played a vital role in preserving and promoting Chinese…
Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation Jiangsu, China, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chinese Practice with Chinese Wisdom is a 10-episode TV program produced by Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, one of the most influential media groups in China. It gives a vivid presentation of traditional Chinese cultural elements such as poetry, calligraphy, seal-cutting, traditional Chinese operas, dance, and martial arts, aiming to enrich audiences with cultural enlightenment and aesthetic enjoyment. Through questions,…
President Xi Jinping has called for national security and social stability to be upheld in China’s border regions and for Mandarin to be spoken more broadly in those areas, according to state media. Addressing a Politburo study session on Monday, Xi said maintaining security and stability was the “baseline requirement” for border governance, state news…
New culture minister Rosanna Law Shuk-pui has promised to “remove barriers” to help landlords convert their commercial or industrial premises into performing venues to enhance Hong Kong’s art scene. Law made her first appearance as the secretary for culture, sports and tourism in the Legislative Council on Monday, briefing lawmakers on a blueprint for the…
Language serves as a mirror of society. This year’s buzzwords in mainland China undeniably reflect the essence of our times. They primarily signify the advent of the intelligent era, where the younger generation – especially those born after 2000 – has become the focal point of social attention, while the elderly have emerged as a…