By Kevin Watkins As I made my way back home, I could not stop thinking about the performance and was filled with regret for not expressing my gratitude to the dancer who gave me the garland. Upon my return to Hastings, I bought a New Zealand jade bangle for the young lady, even though I […]
Category archives: Foreign
Retracing the footsteps of Dr Norman Bethune
By Stephen Chappell（Canada） My story with China began in the fall of 2005 when I came to China for the first time to teach English courses at Anqing Normal University in East China’s Anhui Province. Every morning I would take a walk in the park near the campus. One day I struck up a conversation […]
Paul Kagame Sworn In for Fourth Term as President of Rwanda
On Sunday, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame was sworn in for his fourth term after winning a landslide victory in last month’s elections, securing over 99% of the vote. The inauguration ceremony, held at a packed 45,000-seat stadium in Kigali, was attended by several dozen African heads of state and dignitaries. Kagame, who has led Rwanda […]
Celine Dion Criticizes Trump for Unauthorized Use of Her Song at Rally
Celine Dion has strongly criticized former US President Donald Trump for using her famous song “My Heart Will Go On” during a rally in Montana without permission. The 56-year-old Canadian singer issued a statement through her social media accounts, stating that neither she nor her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., had authorized the […]
Breaking: Trump Experiences Mechanical Issue with Plane, Diverts to Billings
Former President Donald Trump faced a scare on Friday when his private plane experienced a mechanical issue, forcing an emergency landing at Billings-Logan International Airport in Montana. Trump was scheduled to attend a rally in Bozeman, roughly 150 miles west, but safely landed in Billings. According to the airport, the landing was executed without incident. […]
Botswana Celebrates First Olympic Gold with Half-Day Holiday for Letsile Tebogo
Botswana has declared a half-day holiday to honor Letsile Tebogo, the nation’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist and the first African to win the 200-meter title at the Paris 2024 Olympics. After securing victory in the men’s 200m final, Tebogo paid tribute to his late mother by showing a special message on his shoe. President Mokgweetsi […]
Retracing the footsteps of Dr Norman Bethune
By Stephen Chappell（Canada） My story with China began in the fall of 2005 when I came to China for the first time to teach English courses at Anqing Normal University in East China’s Anhui Province. Every morning I would take a walk in the park near the campus. One day I struck up a conversation […]
Shanghai, my second home
By Peter Vestergren Aakesen (Denmark) I come from Aarhus, the second-largest city in Denmark. It is located at the mouth of the Aarhus River and has a long history of trade and maritime activities, serving as a major gateway for interactions among Nordic countries. In 2022 I moved to Shanghai due to job requirements. Located […]
Biden and Obama Applaud Harris’ Selection of Tim Walz as Running Mate
President Joe Biden has commended Vice President Kamala Harris’s choice of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential race. Biden, who has endorsed Harris, shared his support on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, describing the Harris-Walz ticket as a strong advocate for working people and America’s middle class. Biden tweeted, […]
Kamala Harris to Announce VP Pick and Embark on Key Swing State Tour
US Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is expected to reveal her vice-presidential running mate today. The announcement will be followed by a five-day tour of crucial battleground states, with the presidential election just three months away. Harris, who recently took over the top spot on the Democratic ticket from Joe Biden, […]