Global Times | By Hu Qingyun UNESCO has sent warnings to three Chinese geoparks, telling them they are in danger of being expelled from the list of Global Geoparks. Mount Lushan Geopark in Jiangxi Province, Wudalianchi Geopark in Heilongjiang Province and the iconic Zhangjiajie Geopark in Hunan Province received warnings on January 9 for...
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Halfway around the world
In 2008, a current Bismarck High School student moved more than 10,000 miles to a life completely different than the one she knew. Now, four years later, she seems to be getting the hang of how things work in America. Sophomore Sa Kong left her home city of Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, for Bismarck with only her...
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Regions make gaokao change
Global Times | By Global Times All provinces and regions across the country, except for Tibet Autonomous Region, have published their policies on the national college entrance examinations (gaokao) for nonlocal students, the Beijing News reported on Saturday. However, these new policies vary widely. Different plans also have different requirements in the study terms...
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An icy blast
While birds fly south for the winter, people in China head north to see one of the country’s most spectacular sights – the ice sculptures of Harbin For a genuine taste of winter, combined with some of China’s most amazing, if temporary, sights, the place to head for is Harbin in Heilongjiang province. With...
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25th China (Harbin) Int’l Snow Sculpture Art Expo kicks off
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More Than Hope for Tigers
I recently visited the Western Ghat mountains in South India with my colleagues from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). We drove on small paths through the teak forests in search of wildlife. You can’t help but feel a stirring in your soul to see peacocks, elephants, gaur, sloth bears, wild dogs and tigers in...
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Second-tier Chinese Cities Make Accessible College Examinations for Migrant
The Chinese city of Chongqing issued new college examination rules last week for children of migrant employees in the city. Many second-tier Chinese cities are piloting education reforms in the college admissions process amid rising protests from migrant workers across the country. Cities in Heilongjiang, Anhui, Jiangsu, Shandong, and other provinces have eased the...
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Dalian, Harbin and Shenyang airports propel China’s northeast revival – CAPA
Outline Airport comparison: growing northeast versus growing west China’s high speed rail will influence secondary city airline expansion Japan’s and Korea’s airlines are well placed to service China’s northeast China’s northeast: rustbelt to quiet success story Dalian, largest in the northeast, combines tourism with business Shenyang is Liaoning’s capital with biggest long-haul developments and...
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Outcry puts skids on dog sleds
Global Times | By Xie Wenting Residents skate at the Shichahai ice rink Thursday. Public outcry forced the rink to abandon its plans to provide dog sleds pulled by German shepherds. The dogs have apparently been returned to Heilongjiang Province. Photo: Li Hao/GT A manager with Shichahai ice rink, Xicheng district, said Thursday that...
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Harbin gears up for ice fest
China’s icy city of Harbin is gearing up for its annual ice festival, which begins Saturday. Workers are putting the finishing touches on the ice and snow masterpieces, while the first group of visitors has already arrived. Visitors watch ice sculptures in the Ice and Snow World during the 29th Harbin International Ice and...
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