| Homosexuality in China-Media Watch-October 22-BONTV Posted: 22 Oct 2012 08:15 PM PDT | Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode A public gay wedding held in east China's Fujian Province earlier this month reflects growing tolerance for homosexuality, according to sociologists and gay rights activists. Lu Zhong, 24, and his partner Liu Wangqiang, 20, held a high-profile wedding ceremony on Oct. 2 in Zherong County in the city of Ningde. The ceremony, reportedly the first of its kind in Fujian, was attended by around 60 friends and relatives. The event also attracted thousands of local residents. "We just want to form a family and maintain a long-term relationship," Lu said. Lu and Liu's marriage is not legally recognized in China, where homosexuality has long been taboo. The wedding, however, did cause a stir on Sina Weibo, a popular microblogging site, after Lu announced the news. Some netizens criticized the couple, but many showed support. Sociologists and gay rights activists said the courageous and controversial move was justified, adding that the wedding reflects society's growing inclusiveness. "The wedding shows that Chinese society has become more open-minded and tolerant of homosexuality and gay marriage," said Li Yinhe, a sexologist from Beijing. She said the sexual revolution in the West has made Chinese people more tolerant of homosexuality in their own country. "Traditionally, gay men will marry women to hide their sexual orientation, which in many cases brings a lot of pain to the family," said Xiao Tie, a program director at the Beijing LGBT <b>...</b> | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 03:02 | More in News & Politics |
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| US probes into Chinese hardwood-Biz Wire-October 22-BONTV Posted: 22 Oct 2012 07:28 PM PDT | Go to www.bon.tv to watch the full episode Follow us on Weibo weibo.com The US Commerce Department is preparing to launch an anti-dumping and countervailing investigation against imports of hardwood and decorative plywood from China. The products under question are a panel composed of two or more layers of wood veneers, along with the core. The panel of which are made of hardwoods, softwoods, or bamboo. The Commerce alleges that the product were sold at less than fair value in US markets, with a dumping margin of 298 and 321 percent, and had additional subsidies given from the government. According to the US Commerce Department, in 2011, imports of hardwood and decorative plywood from China were at an estimated 616 million US dollars. The trade commission was scheduled to make its preliminary injury before November 13th. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 01:19 | More in News & Politics |
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| Tan Dun supports "Young Talents Program" Posted: 22 Oct 2012 07:50 PM PDT The conceptual and multifaceted Chinese composer and conductor Tan Dun took part in the on-going Shanghai International Arts Festival. |
| London Film Festival wows audiences Posted: 22 Oct 2012 06:37 PM PDT The 12-day BFI London Film Festival draws to a close with the European premiere of "Great Expectations." The film is one of Britain?s all time favorite stories starring Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham-Carter, and a list full of delighted award winners. |
| Beijing Art Biennial presents "Future and Reality" Posted: 22 Oct 2012 06:34 PM PDT The recently-concluded Beijing International Art Biennale drew artists from 84 countries to present their works to 200,000 art lovers. And the winners were unveiled at the event?s awards. |
| Tan Dun recalls John Cage with musical creation Posted: 22 Oct 2012 06:11 PM PDT The conceptual and multifaceted Chinese composer and conductor Tan Dun has made an indelible mark on the world?s music scene. He?s composed a creative repertoire that spans the boundaries of classical music, multimedia performance, and eastern and western traditions |
| Meet the cousin of Heyrobics, HeyRunning--East West Sports 046--BONTV Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:51 AM PDT | To watch the full episode visit bon.tv The successful Swedish workout known as Heyrobics gets horizontal with a new form of exercise called HeyRunning. BON -- Blue Ocean Network | Views: 8 2 ratings | | Time: 03:44 | More in Sports |
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| Jeremy Lin wears Hello Kitty-Media Watch-October 21-BONTV Posted: 21 Oct 2012 08:22 PM PDT | Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode Jeremy Lin is very keen to demonstrate that he's not as boring as every other "Christian celebrity" who hasn't been caught snorting coke off hookers in Vegas. Earlier this month it was a video with YouTube celeb Kev Jumba and now this awkwardly acted skit about Lin in Taiwan, in which he has to don a Hello Kitty mask to escape his fans so he can play basketball. Because being an international celebrity is so tough bro, why will no-one let him just play ball? | Views: 88 2 ratings | | Time: 01:06 | More in News & Politics |
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| Taishan Drywall faces litigation-Biz Wire-October 19-BONTV Posted: 21 Oct 2012 07:09 PM PDT | Go to www.bon.tv to watch the full episode Follow us on Weibo weibo.com China's drywall industry has been hit with several charges and sky-high claims. On October 16th, a US homeowner Korean Stephen filed a complaint on Chinese gypsum board, or drywall that has made his residence unlivable. He hopes the case, which has been appealed for 3 years, will be settled as soon as possible and be paid compensation. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said that there have been nearly 4000 American homeowner complaints about China gypsum board and its final amount of compensation may be as high as $1.1 billion. And the involved Taishan Gypsum Company may have to pay $5 million. Ever since the allegations began in 2009, the company racked up a total of $9.5 million dollars of legal fees. In addition to Taishan, there are dozens of Chinese Gypsum producers, exporters, real estate development companies and construction companies involved in the case. | Views: 2 0 ratings | | Time: 01:24 | More in News & Politics |
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| Chinese film withdrawn from Tokyo Festival Posted: 21 Oct 2012 11:13 PM PDT The row between China and Japan over the Diaoyu Islands has spilled over into the arts. Chinese actors and film-makers have refused to attend Saturday?s opening ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival. |
| National Sport Dance Open sees final leg of competition Posted: 21 Oct 2012 10:53 PM PDT The National Sport Dance Open saw its third and final leg of competition in Xiamen in south China?s Fujian province. A pair in the Latin group showcased a great performance. |
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