Street performers say licenses provide a place to show off their talentsand some much-needed social recognition, reports Li Xueqing in Shanghai. One Friday afternoon in September, Xing Zhenhua opened his guitar case and began singing in ...
Li Yundi, a famous Chinese pianist, became the youngest juror in the history of the International Chopin Piano Competition, often referred to as the Piano Olympics. In an exclusive interview with Xinhua, Li recalled how being invited to ...
Tags: Li Yundi, pianist, International Chopin Piano Competition
The 25th China-U.S. Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade was successfully held in Chicago, the United States, on December 16-18, 2014. Consensus has been reached by China and the United States as follows: Export Control: The ministries ...
On October 4, 2015, Ministers of the 12 Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries announced conclusion of their negotiations. The summary of the TPP Agreement is as follows: Disclaimer: The Following Summary of the Trans-Pacific ...
Tags: goods, services, trad, investment
The commerce and industry ministry has launched the facility for online payment of application fees through credit or debit cards and other electronic fund transfers, according to a government statement. The facility of online payment was ...
Tags: textile manufacture, DGFT
The North Face announced the 2015 Explore Fund grant-giving program is now open through Apr. 17, 2015 for applications and $500,000 will be awarded to organizations this year. The Explore Fund provides grants to organizations that connect ...
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In 2014 the Queensland Department of Industry announced the launch of the new 'Industry Skills Fund'. Commencing from 19 January 2015, the $476 million 'Industry Skills Fund' assists Australian businesses to invest in training and support ...
Tags: Logistics
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Asheville, N.C., is among 22 communities selected to receive technical assistance to pursue development strategies that support smart growth and sustainability goals and ...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Canton, Miss., is among 22 communities selected to receive technical assistance to pursue development strategies that support smart growth and sustainability goals and ...
Tags: neighborhood revitalization, economic improvements, Construction
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Mobile and Prichard, Ala., are among 22 communities selected to receive technical assistance to pursue development strategies that support smart growth and sustainability ...
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final greenhouse gas (GHG) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) construction permit to Tenaska Brownsville Partners L.P., to construct a natural gas-fired electric ...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that 22 communities will receive technical assistance to pursue development strategies that support smart growth and sustainability goals and encourage local economic ...
Tags: housing, transportation, environmental protection, Construction
The USA Triathlon Foundation today announced its first-ever grant program, offering up to $50,000 in funding for individuals, clubs, teams and organizations to support and promote the sport of triathlon in 2015. Grants will be awarded ...
Tags: individuals, clubs, teams, Sporting Goods
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) are celebrating the start of the Urban Waters Project. The event ...
Tags: water quality, Construction
Japan's new visa policy for Chinese citizens will take effect next Monday, the Shanghai Morning Post reported on Wednesday. Japan will relax requirements for three-year, multi-entry visas and the availability of five-year, multiple-entry ...
Tags: visa policy, Chinese visitors