Taste of strawberries
A new item in North Korean markets has recently become all the rage ― strawberries. The last two or three years have been marked by a proliferation of greenhouses, where North Korean farmers produce fruits once unheard of. The green house industry in North Korea is private, and its emergence was largely enabled by the […]
High-end manufacturing is not leaving China for US
By Xing Xue(邢雪) from People’s Daily The high-end manufacturing is not leaving China, a renowned Chinese economist said in a contributed article published on People’s Daily Overseas Edition, refuting the claims that high-end manufacturing is flowing back to the US. The comments came after the “Buy American Hire American” pledge of the new US administration […]
China’s government work report aims to boost people’s welfare
By Wan Yu from People’s Daily The government work report delivered by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the annual session of National People’s Congress, China’s top legislative body, on March 5 conveys positive messages in boosting people’s welfare. “The report has delivered a ‘bonus package’ in livelihood improvement,” Huang Shouhong, head of the State Council […]
Flavor Master Certificate (FMC): Professor David Kamen Interview
1. In Korea, there are more people are interested in different flavors in their coffees rather than just as a habit. How do you think about the changes in consumer behavior? We are noticing all around the world that bigger bolder flavors and flavor combinations are becoming more popular. Here in the US, consumers are […]
Male and Female Rasputins – Yesterday and Today
The role of very powerful men and women behind leading politicians is a common story worldwide. Many can give enough material to write a series of books that can actually be bestsellers. The side-stories about Park Geun-hye are somewhat in that league and roused memories of India’s only woman Prime Minster, Indira Gandhi. There is […]
Chinese college graduates diversify life choices
By Zhao Enuo, Yang Xun from People’s Daily China’s “mass entrepreneurship and innovation” policy has seen its effects in campus, as it also helps diversify the students’ choice after graduation. More college graduates are slowing down their steps for hunting jobs upon graduation, since a large number of them considering getting a higher degree or […]
China’s foreign aid is more people-oriented
By Ji Peijuan from People’s Daily In the past six decades, China has provided nearly 400 billion yuan of aids to 166 countries and international organizations, lending a helpful hand when the latter were in need. But an emerging trend is that the focus of such assistance has been shifted from infrastructure construction to projects […]
China’s ‘digital’ work report offers glimpse into transparent governance
By Wan Yu from People’s Daily A new highlight of this year’s government work report is a printed QR code that enables the readers to get through an electronic version of the report. Analysts believed this “digital” innovation offers a glimpse into China’s achievements in political transparency and improvement of work efficiency. On the handout […]
China vows an arduous fight for cleaner sky
By Yang Xun from People’s Daily Chinese Premier Li Keqiang declared on Sunday China’s resolute determination to fight for a cleaner sky in the government work report he delivered at the opening meeting of the 5th session of the 12th National People’s Congress (NPC). China will cut the emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide […]