| Cannes showcases feature films Posted: 22 May 2012 07:56 PM PDT A wide variety of films are being shown at the festival, from romance films like the "Confession of a Child of the Century" to stories about conflicts such as "Lawless". |
| South Korean film "In Another Country" competes for Cannes' top prize Posted: 22 May 2012 07:46 PM PDT As the film festival reaches its half way point South Korean director Hong Sang-soo premiers his film "In Another Country", followed by "Like Someone in Love" by Iran's acclaimed director Abbas Kiarostami. |
| TV gala to celebrate 70th anniversary of Chairman Mao's famous talks Posted: 22 May 2012 07:29 PM PDT Today's Chinese artists are encouraged to find a modern relevance of the idea as they are celebrating the 70th anniversary of Chairman Mao Zedong's famous talks at the Yan'an Forum on Literature and Art. |
| Documentary of Lu Xun Arts College features wartime Posted: 22 May 2012 06:44 PM PDT A documentary on the Lu Xun College of Arts is being aired on CCTV-1. It aims to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Chairman Mao Zedong's famous talks at the Yan'an Forum on Literature and Art. |
| Exhibition pays tribute to migrant workers Posted: 22 May 2012 06:17 PM PDT China has a huge number of migrant workers from rural areas working in cities.Now an exhibition has opened at the National Museum of China putting the group into the spotlight. |
| New wine glasses claim to balance water and fire Posted: 22 May 2012 06:03 PM PDT Could a wine glass make or break the drink it holds? That's the thinking of French luxury crystal glassmaker Baccarat. The company recently began selling a new line of glasses in Hong Kong it claims really heightens the experience. When judging their drink of choice wine lovers usually think about grape, vintage and consistency. But there's much more to it and it?s not all in the wine itself. |
| Ballet version of film "In the Mood for Love" lights up stage in Shanghai Posted: 22 May 2012 06:00 PM PDT Arts lovers in Shanghai enjoyed a ballet version of film "In the Mood for Love", in which Maggie Cheung wore the beautiful Chinese traditional Qipao dress, at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center Monday night. |
| Pu'er Tea Investment - Price Watch May 21 - BONTV Posted: 21 May 2012 11:27 PM PDT | Go to www.bon.tv to watch the full episode Follow us on Weibo weibo.com In Consumer Corner, we take a look at trends and products creating a buzz here in China. Well, I'm sure we've all heard of stamp, sticker, and coin collecting, but have you ever heard of people collecting tea? Because that's exactly what some tea enthusiasts have been doing for years -- except, unlike collectors of the aforementioned categories who may be doing it for pure hobby, tea collectors are doing it for investment. According to website China Economic Net, pu'er tea has one of the largest appreciation potentials as an investment. It is estimated there are more than 200 thousand pu'er tea collectors in China's southeast Pearl River Delta region. Pu'er's tea becomes more flavoursome the older it gets, and so collecting limited amounts of high end collectible versions and storing them away for years drives these particular varieties' values up against increasing market demand. One such collectible pu'er tea made in 2002, costing two dollars 40 for a block weighing 25 ounces, is now worth 100 times its original purchase price. However, that doesn't mean pu'er tea isn't vulnerable to declining value. When the market bubble burst in 2007, one known high quality collectible pu'er tea that cost 430 thousand dollars a pound plummeted to just 7 thousand 200 dollars a pound. Despite this though, market insiders remain upbeat, and estimate the value of collectible pu'er tea will increase 20 percent year on <b>...</b> | Views: 1 0 ratings | | Time: 01:40 | More in News & Politics |
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| How to Buy Glasses in China -- Local Laowai ep. 61 -- BON TV China Posted: 21 May 2012 11:49 PM PDT | Go to: bon.tv/locallaowai to watch all episodes of Local Laowai! If you're looking for a new pair of specs while in China, you're in luck—high quality, large selection and low prices await you. That is, of course, if you know where to look. Check out this episode to get the inside scoop! BON -- Blue Ocean Network | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 05:51 | More in Howto & Style |
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| Unpaid internship comes at a cost - Biz Wire May 21 - BONTV Posted: 21 May 2012 10:52 PM PDT | Go to www.bon.tv to watch the full episode Follow us on Weibo weibo.com Some interns are bored out of their minds, while others slave away for little or no pay. But regardless, having the experience on one's resume is important for many students... so needless to say, the competition for an internship among the top companies can be quite fierce. But unfortunately for students hoping to have an internship at one Standard Chartered Bank branch in Guangzhou.In other words, the students' parents must have at least 80-thousand US dollars deposited with the bank. For students like Wu Xiao's girlfriend, this means she has to look elsewhere.This inevitably hurts qualified students from non-wealthy families, making it even tougher for them to compete for the higher-paying jobs once out of college.Lawyers say the bank branch has violated its social responsibility as a well known listed company. They point to China's law, which says companies aren't allowed to force consumers to buy products in similar situations. Many believe if this case were taken to court, the law would be applied in this situation. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:02 | More in News & Politics |
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| Teacher uses corporal punishment on boy - China Take May 21 - BONTV Posted: 21 May 2012 11:03 PM PDT | Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode This search item concerns a rather disturbing video uploaded to the Chinese Internet which has attracted a lot of attention. It shows a young female teacher shouting at a crying boy and then hitting him. Several frightened children sitting nearby are too scared to say anything. The incident occurred in a kindergarten in the city of Jinan, Shandong province. The principal of the kindergarten says the teacher was irritable because she was pregnant but she had since been fired. The local education department also had suspended the kindergarten's license. This is the second such clip to emerge online in recent weeks -- in another a teacher in Henan province can bee seen beating a small boy for about ten minutes. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 01:15 | More in News & Politics |
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| Guns for Coupons - Microblog Buzz May 21 -- BON TV China Posted: 22 May 2012 02:15 AM PDT | Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com Chinese citizens cannot carry or own firearms, so how do they feel about the US's "Guns for Coupons" program? | Views: 3 0 ratings | | Time: 02:33 | More in News & Politics |
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| How to Take a Taxi in China -- Local Laowai ep. 64 -- BON TV China Posted: 22 May 2012 01:04 AM PDT | Go to: bon.tv/locallaowai to watch all episodes of Local Laowai! There's arguably no simpler way to get from A to B than by taking a taxi. Luckily, in China, not only are taxis convenient, but extremely cheap as well! Here's what you need to know for a smooth ride in a cab! BON -- Blue Ocean Network | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 05:51 | More in Howto & Style |
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| Health Services in China: Review -- Local Laowai ep. 63 -- BON TV China Posted: 22 May 2012 12:47 AM PDT | Go to: bon.tv/locallaowai to watch all episodes of Local Laowai! In case you missed our last four episodes on physical exams, dental services, optometry and Chinese medicine in China, check out this handy review! BON -- Blue Ocean Network | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 05:51 | More in Howto & Style |
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| 2012 China Tourism Day opens in Hunan Province Posted: 21 May 2012 10:26 PM PDT The largest and most influential tourist event -- the 2012 China Tourism Day, opened on May 19th in the country's most famous Zhangjiajie Natural Reserve, in Hunan Province. |
| "Tang Rhapsody" reweaves cultural fabric Posted: 21 May 2012 10:13 PM PDT In the limelight at this year's "China International Cultural Industries Fair" is an interactive digital display of a Tang dynasty painting. |
| Ancient crafts find new fans in Shenzhen Cultural Fair Posted: 21 May 2012 10:09 PM PDT In its 8th year, the cultural fair has attracted 15 thousand visitors here to enjoy some traditional art and craft presentations, while overseas buyers are flocking in, searching for the best deals. |
| A Foreigner's Guide to Chinese Medicine -- Local Laowai ep. 62 -- BON TV China Posted: 22 May 2012 12:18 AM PDT | Go to: bon.tv/locallaowai to watch all episodes of Local Laowai! Looking to experience an authentic and ancient Chinese tradition? Chinese medicine may be right for you! Here's a beginner's guide to the basics of Chinese medicine—and some common ways you can give it a try for yourself! BON -- Blue Ocean Network | Views: 2 0 ratings | | Time: 05:51 | More in Howto & Style |
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| China angry over military report-Media Watch May 21 - BONTV Posted: 21 May 2012 11:17 PM PDT | Our first story comes from Xinhua news agency which states that China`s foreign ministry spokesperson has expressed firm opposition to a pentagon report which China feels misrepresented China`s military development. The foreign ministry spokesperson Hong Lei stated in response to the US Defense Department`s annual military report on China, that China`s military developments are justified and normal and that US Criticism of Chinese military development is both unjust and irresponsible. He added that China has adhered to a strictly peaceful development path and has a defense policy which is strictly defensive in nature. That China is committed to maintaining peace, promote stability and prosperity in the Asia Pacific region as well as the world. He`s quoted as saying that so long as a country is not hostile to China, it will not worry over such developments. Now China has often stated that it`s military force is only concerned with the safeguarding of China`s independance, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and Hong, on behalf of the Chinese government demands that the united states respect facts, change its mind set and stop its wrongdoing in issuing similar reports year after year. That the us should do more to promote china-us military relations and mutual trust and cooperation. Well, China expanding its military is no secret, and if you`re neighbour is stock piling weapons and ammunitions, no matter how much they reassure you, you cant help but feel a little bit <b>...</b> | Views: 2 0 ratings | | Time: 01:48 | More in News & Politics |
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