| Rueters Interviews His Holines the Dalai Lama in London Posted: 21 Jun 2012 07:27 AM PDT | Click here www.youtube.com Mohammed Abbas of Reuters interviews His Holiness the Dalai Lama during his visit to London, England, on June 20, 2012. (www.dalailama.com) | Views: 145 7 ratings | | Time: 11:39 | More in News & Politics |
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| Chef Robin Luo Talks About His Award Winning Cooking Posted: 22 Jun 2012 05:44 PM PDT |
| Traditional Ming Dynasty-Style Garden Art in New York Posted: 22 Jun 2012 05:32 PM PDT | For more news and videos visit ➡ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ➡ http Add us on Facebook ➡ on.fb.me From ancient times to present-day, gardens have served a key role in the culture and identity of societies. The Ming Dynasty—which started in 1368—has been widely attributed as the pinnacle of classical Chinese garden art. These famous Ming Dynasty-style gardens can be found in the City of Suzhou in China's southeast Jiangsu province. Today, some of these classical gardens are World Heritage Sites. Here in New York—nestled within the Staten Island Botanical Garden—is an authentic, but modern built, Chinese scholar's garden. [Dr. Ron Altman, NY Chinese Scholar's Garden Representative Board Member]: "This is a Ming-style garden, basically from middle of the Ming period to the end of the Ming period." It is a miniature compared to some in Suzhou. [Lynn Kelly, Snug-Harbor Cultural Center, Botanical Garden President & CEO]: "We're the first scholar's garden in the United States. It's about one acre in size, and it's located here at Snug Harbor Cultural Center in Staten Island." The New York Chinese Scholar's Garden shows the characteristics of traditional Ming-style Chinese gardens. Winding garden paths are paved with pebbles—leading to waterfalls—and ponds with colorful fish. Rocks, bamboo, pine, and plum trees—and a diverse variety of plants—are specially selected for their shape, seasonal character, and symbolic meaning. But not everyone in China could <b>...</b> | Views: 1 0 ratings | | Time: 03:14 | More in Entertainment |
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| Discovering China #3: Chinese Gardens, Cuisine and Han Couture Posted: 22 Jun 2012 04:32 PM PDT | For more news and videos visit ➡ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ➡ http Add us on Facebook ➡ on.fb.me This week Margaret Trey checks out traditional Ming Dynasty gardens, Ben Hedges talks to masterchef Robin Luo about his cooking and we check out some traditional Chinese Han Couture. | Views: 14 1 ratings | | Time: 09:32 | More in Entertainment |
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| Jet Plummets to the Ground Posted: 22 Jun 2012 12:53 PM PDT | Indonesian authorities are still trying to determine the cause of Thursday's jet crash while the country's air force is adamant that the plane was in top condition. Agung Sasongkojati (Indonesian Air Force spokesperson) "The plane was flight worthy and we are still using this model," said at a press briefing after the crash. The turboprop Fokker-27 crashed in a residential area at around 02:45 Thursday morning local time, just as it was about to finish a routine 90 minutes flight. The plane took off from its military airbase in a heavily populated area of the capital Jakarta. askito (eyewitness) "I saw the plane tilting, then I heard a loud explosion, it was like a bomb," The explosion ignited a blaze that ripped through homes and sent thick smoke into the sky. Rescue workers and military officials soon rushed to the scene and scrambled through the wreckage to find survivors. The jet fuel burned 8 homes in the area before it was finally put out. "All seven on board were killed, three people from the houses have also perished," Agung Sasongkojati said. The three killed on ground were 2 toddlers and their nanny. At least 10 other people were found suffering severe burns. The wounded and the bodies were brought to the nearby military hospital, for treatment and the grim task of identifying the bodies. This crash is the latest in a string of air accidents in Indonesia. With a sprawling archipelago, the country relies heavily on air transport but has one of the world's poorest <b>...</b> | Views: 42 1 ratings | | Time: 00:55 | More in News & Politics |
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| China's Toxic Capsules Trigger Safety Concerns Posted: 22 Jun 2012 02:28 AM PDT | For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me Chinese consumers are getting concerned over the use of toxic capsules containing chromium in medicinal drugs. The discovery of 77 million capsules made of industrial gel containing chromium is the latest in a series of safety problems to hit China's healthcare industry. Hou Zhuhui has his own way to tackle the problem—he breaks open cold-medicine capsules, pours the powder on to a piece of steamed dough and folds it together to be swallowed later. [Hou Zhuhui, Microblogger]: "The public is losing confidence in food safety and medicine safety. This is the major issue in Chinese society. I think that my steamed bun capsule shows the sense of humor in Chinese people and their mental toughness to solve problems." Beijing resident Chen Zhihua finds the solution unrealistic. [Chen Zhihua, Beijing Resident]: "I think people are just curious to see the steamed bun capsules. I really doubt if there will be such a thing. I don't think it's realistic." Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Hong Kong president William Chui says breaking open capsules and pouring out their contents is not a viable alternative. [William Chui, President, Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Hong Kong]: "Some of the drugs actually have some mechanism to provide a system called sustained release, or controlled release. This is very important to ensure the blood level is at a very constant level. If <b>...</b> | Views: 119 8 ratings | | Time: 02:47 | More in News & Politics |
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| China Pledges $43 Billion to IMF Amidst Controversy Posted: 22 Jun 2012 02:20 AM PDT | For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me At the G-20 summit in Mexico this week, China pledged to donate more than 40 billion dollars to the International Monetary Fund. But critics say the amount that China gave was too much for a developing economy and may have ulterior motives behind the scenes. At the G20 in Los Cabos, Mexico, China pledged $43 billion to the International Monetary Fund. Expert comments that while the Chinese are suffering from high inflation and over one hundred million of them are living in poverty, China should not have promised more than four times the funds agreed by Brazil, India and Russia. Nations from around the world pledged a total of $456 billion to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). China's pledge ranks third, second only to Japan and Germany. It accounts for nearly half of the total contribution pledged by emerging markets, India, Russia and Brazil committed US$ 10 billion each, and South Africa $2 billion. The big amount gives China greater voting power in the IMF. Professor Frank Xie from the University of South Carolina Aiken's School of Business says there is no need for China to put in so much money. [Professor Frank Xie, Univ. of South Carolina]: "As part of the Foreign Exchange Reserves, in fact, this amount could lead to huge inflation in China. Particularly when the Chinese are still suffering from a high degree of inflation, the government assisting <b>...</b> | Views: 1 0 ratings | | Time: 02:32 | More in News & Politics |
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| Dalai Lama Tours UK, Angers Chinese Regime Posted: 22 Jun 2012 02:11 AM PDT | For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama spoke out against censorship in China at a talk in London on Wednesday. He addressed an audience of 1000 people at a lecture titled "Resisting Intolerance: An Ethical and Global Challenge." It was organized by the London School of Economics. [Dalai Lama, Tibetan Spiritual Leader]: "I think the people in Mainland China and also I think... people, I think what you have the view that in totalitarian they are cruel society or there is too much heavy censorship. I don't like that and I think you also have the same feelings." Wednesday's event featured as part of the Dalai Lama's tour of the United Kingdom to share his beliefs in non-violence and compassion with young people. This is the Dalai Lama's second recent visit, as the exiled Tibetan Buddhist leader met with the UK Prime Minister David Cameron in London last month. Since that visit, Beijing authorities have had a frosty relationship with the UK. Officials have also expressed displeasure over this current trip. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 01:14 | More in News & Politics |
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| Ai Weiwei Calls Tax Evasion Hearing Unfair Posted: 22 Jun 2012 01:53 AM PDT | For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me Outspoken artist and social critic Ai Weiwei was unable to attend his own hearing yesterday. Afterwards, he called the court proceedings unfair and politically motivated. Ai's lawyer went so far as to say that his case will go down as "an ugly one in China's legal history." Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei called yesterday's appeal hearing against a tax fine issued to his company unfair. Ai said that China's judicial system inherently has political motivations. [Ai Weiwei, Chinese Dissident Artist]: "The situation we're facing now in the judiciary is not independent. The police, the tax agency and the courts are all fundamentally entwined together, so the conclusion is it's very difficult to be corrected. Basically, they serve to protect one another." The company's lawyer, Pu Zhiqiang, said the hearing was grossly unfair. [Pu Zhiqiang, Lawyer for Ai's Company]: "The case today will go down as an ugly one in China's legal history. I think that our courts behaved very cowardly. They only gave me one minute to make my closing argument." Ai said that although the court agreed to hear the appeal, police warned him not to attend. Several patrol cars were parked outside the studio where he lives. Wednesday's closed-door hearing lasted about eight hours. Journalists were blocked from approaching the court. A verdict will be delivered in about a month. Tax authorities <b>...</b> | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 01:50 | More in News & Politics |
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| McDull: the Not-So-Cool Pig Posted: 22 Jun 2012 02:06 AM PDT | For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me McDull, the not-so-cool, not-so-handsome pig has taken the Hong Kong comic scene by storm, with a character that many seem to relate to. We take a look at how the character came about, with its creator. McDull, the little cartoon pig, has been attracting a huge fan-base. The character was created by Hong Kong artist Alice Mak. Mak says although McDull is a kindergarten kid, he represents the office workers of Hong Kong. [Alice Mak, Hong Kong Artist]: "As a city girl, I had never seen real pigs before. Piggies were so wonderful and lovely in my imagination, so I decided to draw piglets. Firstly I drew a pink piglet named McMug; and then I gave birth to a clumsy one, who is less cute, less handsome and has a birthmark on one of his eyes. He is McDull." Alice Mak majored in illustration at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. After graduation she met Brian Tse during her internship, and it was from there that McDull's 20-year success began. [Alice Mak, Hong Kong Artist]: "After graduation, I dreamed about having my own studio and making some money, and then my life would be just perfect. I never expected to meet Brian Tse, an amazing storyteller. He is versatile, and he writes poems as well stories. We started building websites, making animation and related products together, thus becoming product designers instead of just being planners." In a fast-spinning <b>...</b> | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:02 | More in News & Politics |
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| Chinese Dissident Dies, Family Wants Answers Posted: 22 Jun 2012 01:59 AM PDT | For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me A dissident in Fujian province, Mao Qiping has died. His family says local authorities made threats on his life. On his way home, Mao was beaten by unknown assailants who also injected him with a toxin. The family of Mao Qiping, an activist from Fujian province, wants an investigation into his death. Mao was 58 years old, and an activist in his native Fujian province. He died in a hospital last week after being beaten and injected with a toxin. For two years, Mao Qiping has protested against land grabs by local officials. He also fought for compensation for property seized in his village. When the compensation villagers received was less than half of what was owed, he continued to fight for the full value. One of Mao's relatives, who only gave his surname, Li, spoke to NTD about the dissident. [Relative of Mao Qiping, Mr. Li] "Those corrupt officials really hated him. They said you sue me, so it means you want me to die. Then I will kill you." On June 12th, Mao was beaten by unknown assailants. They also injected him with what doctors later said was Toluene. Toluene is an industrial solvent that causes neurological damage or even death when ingested. Accounts say Mao was found at 6:00 am the next morning and taken to Fuzhou's military hospital. [Relative of Mao Qiping, Mr. Li] : "In the hospital, when he woke up, he told us how he was beaten and injected. We <b>...</b> | Views: 5 0 ratings | | Time: 01:37 | More in News & Politics |
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| 'Stop Fascist Gang Attacks', Rights Groups Plead with Greek Authorities Posted: 22 Jun 2012 01:36 AM PDT | For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me Immigrant rights groups in Athens call on the government and police to prevent what they call "fascist gang" attacks on immigrants. Here's more. Immigrant rights groups held a news conference in Athens on Thursday, calling on the government and police to take steps to prevent what they're calling "fascist gang" attacks on immigrants. [Javied Aslam, President of the Pakistan Community in Greece]: "In the past 2, 3 weeks, there have been many attacks. There are gangs out there and wherever they find a foreigner—could be Pakistani, Egyptian, Arab—they attack. This is a problem from fascist gangs. Further to this, the police are not doing the job they should do to stop these fascist gangs. We ask the government to stop this immediately, to take measures to stop this pogrom." Immigrant Ali Qaisar with bruises and cuts on his face, says he was beaten recently while walking on his way to work one morning. Javied Aslam says mosques and immigrant homes are also being targeted and the victims no longer trust Greek authorities to protect them because police are turning a blind eye to the violence. | Views: 2 0 ratings | | Time: 00:56 | More in News & Politics |
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| Hong Kong Media Self-Censorship Exposed Posted: 21 Jun 2012 11:24 PM PDT | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com The news about Hunan dissident Li Wangyang's odd death has made headlines in Hong Kong. In contrast, South China Morning Post (SCMP), a 100-year old English-language newspaper, only reported it in brief. This sparked... | Views: 58 2 ratings | | Time: 04:43 | More in News & Politics |
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| Human Wall Stops Police From Arresting Falun Gong Practitioner Posted: 21 Jun 2012 10:50 PM PDT | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com The Chinese Communist Party (CCP)'s persecution of Falun Gong is being resisted by more and more Chinese people. Recently hundreds of people in Tangshan, Hebei Province, formed a human wall, in a nearly two hour confrontation with the police, stopping police from arresting the Falun Gong practitioner. This story is right on the heals of another story we reported on in which people in many regions appealed to release Falun Gong practitioners by signing their names with their fingerprints. According to Minghui Net, on the morning of June 9th, Tangshan City's 610 office and CCP Politics and Law Committee manipulated public security police, broke into Falun Gong practitioner Li Zhen's home, located in "Wenxin Jiayuan" house block, Kaiping District. They tried to arrest Li Zhen, who was resting at home. Li Zhen's wife shouted for help. After hearing the shouting, hundreds of residents came to question the police, denouncing them. They also lined up and formed a human wall to stop police from taking Li Zhen away. The residents confronted the police for nearly two hours. The police still forcibly took away Li Zhen. The residents, angry at police, proposed a joint letter asking for the release of Li Zhen. Immediately, many people responded. Some people spontaneously provided paper, pen and inkpad. On the spot, more than 70 persons signed their names and pressed red handprints. Ai Weiwei gets half his freedom <b>...</b> | Views: 42 0 ratings | | Time: 02:58 | More in News & Politics |
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| Mao Mausoleum As "World Heritage" Criticized Posted: 21 Jun 2012 10:48 PM PDT | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com Recently, it became popular in China to apply for World Heritage sites. The Mao Mausoleum at Tiananmen Square is also included in the construction list of the "Central Line of Beijing", in which the Beijing government plans to apply for World Heritage sites. Chinese netizens have reacted strongly to this news. Some remarked that, the CCP is trying to popularize a devilish murderer who is much worse than Hitler; this is making a fool of international society and humiliating the whole of human civilization. The "Central Line", also called "backbone of Beijing", extends 7.8 kilometers from Yongding Gate in the south to the Drum Tower and the Bell Tower in the north. According to a Beijing News report, Lu Zhou, chief of Tsinghua National Heritage Center who is writing the application materials for "Central Line", revealed that the road was expected to be added into the recommended list of World Heritage sites in 2014. Lu also mentioned that, besides the constructions from Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasty, some modern buildings are also listed in applications for World Heritage sites, including the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum and the Mao Mausoleum. Lu claimed that, the "Mao Mausoleum" was the most important construction project on "Central Line" in the 1970s; it is applied for as a World Heritage site because it reflects the effect of "Central Line" on the <b>...</b> | Views: 29 2 ratings | | Time: 03:52 | More in News & Politics |
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| CCP Blocks NTD International Dance Competition Posted: 21 Jun 2012 10:44 PM PDT | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com According to Chinese Communist Party (CCP) State controlled news, the Politics and Law Committee asked all units to boycott the NTDTV International Chinese Classical Dance Competition. Chinese dance is the essence of the cultural treasures of China. The aim of the NTDTV Competition is to carry forward China's 5000 years of civilization and spiritual connotation. Why would the CCP resist and interfere with a dance competition? What is the CCP's real fear? Let's find out more together. According to reliable sources, the CCP issued a secret order via internal circulars. It required a full resistance to the NTD International Chinese Classical Dance Competition. Those responsible for the order are Jiang Zemin's blood-debt faction and CCP Politics and Law Committee. Visiting Professor Zhang Tianliang of George Mason University in the US Commented. "Classical Chinese Dance is the main art form taken by Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun promotes Chinese culture, and the CCP is very afraid of Shen Yun Performing Arts." Many people have since joined Shen Yun through the NTD dance competitions. The Politics and Law Committee thus paid great attention to the International Chinese Classical Dance Competition. Professor Zhang Tianliang: "Many artists in the dance competition joined Shen Yun. Shen Yun promotes Chinese culture. After joining, they use their own accomplishments and understanding in art to enhance the <b>...</b> | Views: 16 0 ratings | | Time: 03:51 | More in News & Politics |
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| Wang Yang's "Anti-triad" to Eliminate Jiang Zemin's Faction Posted: 21 Jun 2012 10:41 PM PDT | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com Recently, officials were continually dismissed in Guangdong province. According to media, more than 100 officials in Shenzhen were detained due to different corruption cases, and more than 200 officials were removed in the capital Guangzhou. Outsiders believe this is the action of Wang Yang, the secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), in an effort to clean Guangdong officialdom by "Guangdong-style anti-triad". Following the notice on June 18 that Wei Jinfeng, the deputy director of Guangdong Provincial Finance Bureau, was investigated on suspicion of serious disciplinary problems, the "First Financial Daily" reported on June 19 that the Guangdong Discipline Inspection and Supervision net revealed that Xie Pengfei, the director of Guangdong Provincial Development Research Center, was also investigated due to serious disciplinary problems. It is unknown whether the two cases are related since they took place at almost the same time. An official from the Guangdong Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection analyzed that regarding the position Xie Pengfei is in, there are two possibilities. One is he became corrupt in the open biddings for research funding, the other is he helped others to profit. It's reported that Guangdong Province launched a Guangdong style anti-triad initiative last February, named, "Three Strike, Two Build." Three strikes refers to "strike the domination of the market <b>...</b> | Views: 31 0 ratings | | Time: 04:07 | More in News & Politics |
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