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The Sun
04-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Creative Primary School's Kindergarten Celebrates 40th Anniversary Milestone
Creative Primary School's Kindergarten (CPSKG) – Nurturing Future Minds Since 1985 HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 July 2025 - Located at 2A Oxford Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China. Creative Primary School's Kindergarten (CPSKG) was established in 1985 and proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025. The school deeply understands the needs of parents and children, offering a forward-thinking thematic curriculum that employs experiential and inquiry-based learning to spark children's enthusiasm for knowledge. With a trilingual (Cantonese, Putonghua, and English) teaching team conducting daily immersive language sessions, CPSKG provides a systematic bilingual (Chinese-English) and Putonghua programme. As part of the Creative Schools continuum—including Creative Primary School (CPS) and Creative Secondary School (CSS)—CPSKG students enjoy priority admission to CPS, while CSS has produced top scorers in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, ensuring a seamless, high-quality education pathway. • Exclusive Educational Pathway: The only kindergarten in Hong Kong with a direct affiliation to CPS and CSS in Hong Kong • CSS has a track record of producing IB perfect scorers, reflecting its high academic standards. • Priority admission to Creative Primary School • Awarded 'Outstanding Happy Campus Award' by UHKA & Chief Happiness Officer Association • Trilingual (Cantonese/English/Putonghua) immersion with structured small-group instruction • Strong and Diverse primary school placement advantages Child-Centered Education for Future Leaders CPSKG adheres to a student-focused philosophy, continuously innovating its curriculum to nurture globally minded future leaders ('Future Minds'). Recognizing parents' concerns about school readiness and holistic development, the school employs engaging, research-backed methods like experiential learning and cross-disciplinary projects to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. The curriculum integrates real-world applications, blending art, social exploration, and interdisciplinary themes to deepen understanding while strengthening communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. It also emphasizes foundational competencies and positive attitudes to prepare children for lifelong success. Trilingual Excellence & Global Perspectives CPSKG prioritizes early literacy and communication skills, with native-speaking Putonghua and English teachers delivering structured daily language sessions. Principal Ms. Ng Hing-Lin explains: 'Children are at the heart of our work. Our trilingual team designs immersive programmes rooted in children's literature to inspire a love for languages—key to earning parents' trust over 40 years.' Outstanding Achievements in Arts & Academics 25+ students won awards at the 2025 Hong Kong Youth Painting Competition (8 Gold, 11 Silver, 5 Bronze, and 3 Champion/Podium titles). Recognized with the 'Excellence in Arts Education Award' by the Hong Kong Children's Cultural & Arts Association. Early Childhood Literature & Innovative Learning Early Childhood Literature' is a unique learning feature of CPSKG, aimed primarily at cultivating children's interest in words and reading, as well as enriching their language skills. Through two major language learning programmes at the school—Putonghua's 'Children's Poetry and Painting' and the English 'Early Literacy Programme'—children engage in enjoyable language learning experiences, feeling the rhythm and rhyme of children's poetry and understanding the meanings expressed in words. This enriches their imagination and broadens their thinking. Effectively Using Mind Maps to Cultivate Independent Learning Abilities Establishing a good learning attitude and skills from a young age is crucial for future learning. To foster children's ability and habit of independent learning, CPSKG teaches children to use mind maps for learning and summarizing information. This learning method allows children to use illustrations and words to organize their thoughts and express what they have learned. It not only boosts their confidence in exploring new knowledge but also helps teachers understand their learning progress. Seamless K-12 Continuum CPSKG's curriculum aligns with CPS and CSS under the 'Three Schools * One Philosophy * One Continuum' ethos, ensuring a smooth transition through primary, secondary, and beyond. CSS's IB programme and university pathways further solidify this future-ready education. Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence In 2025, CPSKG will host anniversary events for parents, alumni, and the community to reflect on its legacy and explore new educational frontiers. Enrollment Now Open – Join Us in Shaping Future Leaders! Contact Us Creative Primary School's Kindergarten (CPSKG) 2A Oxford Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (Shared campus with CPS) 2336 1212 | admin@ | Creative Primary School (CPS) 2A Oxford Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (Shared campus with CPSKG) 2336 0266 | cps@ | Creative Secondary School (CSS) 3 Pung Loi Road, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong 2336 0233 | admissions@
Fox News
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Chinese educator with several CCP ties cozies up to top New York Democrats: 'Our old friend who listens'
FIRST ON FOX: A female educator, pageant winner, and interpreter from China who has multiple ties to the Chinese Communist Party has cozied up to several top Democrats in New York over the last four to five years, a Fox News Digital review found. Wang Zaozao, who also goes by "Linda," was born and raised in Anqing, China. After going to school and specializing in "Chinese-English interpretation for three years" in her native country, she moved to the United States to further her education at Columbia University, according to her website bio. Her education then led to her founding the Zao Learning Center in 2018, which caters to the "training of children models/actors with bilingual language skills" and has multiple training centers in New York and Taiwan. In addition to working as an educator and teaching hundreds of children of Chinese descent in New York, she has been a "bilingual emcee/TV host for about a decade" at dozens of "large-scale cultural events," which have featured several top Democrats, including New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. An archived version of Wang's Zao Center says it provides "excellent learning atmosphere and professional training to set you off to succeed in the mainstream modeling/entertainment industry." As part of her educational qualifications, she touts on her website that she has obtained the "Advanced Interpretation Qualification Certificate" and the Teacher Qualification Certificate issued by the Ministry of Education of China (MOE), which is a key organ of the CCP and plays a crucial role in helping "formulate the curriculum" in Chinese schools and abroad for international educational exchanges, according to their website. The MOE also directs the "construction of the [Chinese Communist] Party in institutions of higher learning" in addition to working with multiple other CCP departments. A 2017 report from The Diplomat revealed that the Ministry of Education spent five years revising liberal arts textbooks in order to emphasize the importance of "socialist core values" for students. The report went on to highlight how "new textbooks focus on strengthening the revolutionary tradition of the CCP." "Chinese textbooks include a large number of articles about Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping and other CCP leaders," the report continued. "The new textbooks elaborate on Chinese President Xi Jinping's more hard-line foreign policy, making sure that the students have a strong sense of China's territorial situation." Wang has posted over 2,000 photos on her Instagram profile, which includes a mix of pageants, Chinese cultural events, and includes several photos with Democratic politicians and CCP diplomats. Earlier this month, she posed for a "selfie" with a smiling Mayor Adams and CCP diplomat Chen Li, who is serving as the consul general of the People's Republic of China, in New York, at the AAPI Heritage Month parade in Manhattan. "So happy to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new friends," said Wang, who has taken several photos with Adams over the years. "Snuck in a quick photo with Consul General Ambassador Chen Li and Mayor Eric Adams before dashing to the next event." On June 3, she posted on Instagram that she hosted the 2025 East Coast Chinese Alumni Associations' Summer picnic and Culture Festival and that it was "such a joy to share the stage with Congressman Josh Gottheimer, the Mayor and Council Members of Palisades Park." A Gottheimer spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the Democratic congressman "was invited by a local Chinese American community association and shared the stage with several other people during that event." "Congressman Gottheimer and his team have no relationship with the individual in question, and the Congressman is leading multiple pieces of legislation to crack down on the Chinese Communist Party — our known adversary," the spokesperson continued. In February, Wang posted a video on stage with Li, who has repeatedly praised the CCP and denied Uyghur genocide, and Schumer at the Brooklyn Lantern Festival Parade. Wang not only served as the parade's host, but also served as a translator for Schumer's address. Schumer came under fire earlier this year for posing with Li at the Lunar New Year Parade. Another post from September 2024 shows Wang posing with Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., at an opera event in New York. A Goldman spokesperson said, "We have no idea who this person is" after Fox News Digital reached out for comment. "It was my third time hosting the AAPI culture heritage month parade in mid-town Manhattan New York City," Wang wrote last May with a photo of her and Adams smiling together. "Glad to see [NYC Mayor] Eric Adams again." Wang also says she is "currently a consultant to the Association for the Promotion of China's Peaceful Reunification in New York, and a special reporter for the overseas station of 'Fujian Daily' Southeast Network," which are both directly tied to the CCP. The Association for the Promotion of China's Peaceful Reunification in New York has been repeatedly mentioned in reports coordinating with the CCP's United Front system, which has been called a "magic weapon" by Chinese President Xi Jinping due to its success at advancing the CCP's interests at home and abroad. According to a 2012 holiday greeting to House and Senate lawmakers, the China Council for the Promotion of Peaceful National Reunification (CCPPNR) formed at least 17 affiliates, including the New York chapter. A 2019 report from the Jamestown Foundation also said the United Front acts as one of the "key executive agents" of the council "to exert control over ethnic Chinese communities abroad." "Front organizations such as the CPPRC represent one of the primary mechanisms employed by the CCP in its patient, long-term campaign to undermine the democratic norms and open debate—not only within China itself, but internationally—that the CCP views as threats to its own hold on power," the report continued. Fujian Daily Southeast Network, is the same Beijing-backed organization for which Winnie Greco, a disgraced former fundraiser for Adams who served as a special adviser and his director of Asian Affairs, was a consultant. Greco's home was raided by FBI agents in 2024 amid a federal probe related to political fundraising during Adams' 2021 campaign. The corruption indictment against Adams was dropped earlier this year. It is unclear whether Greco is in China or New York. In 2022 and 2023, Wang posted multiple photos posing with Schumer and Adams at various parades, including the Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown. A few of the 2023 photos that included Schumer thanked him for "always supporting our Chinese community event." More photos from 2022 show her posing with Mayor Adams, including her attending an Asian Pacific Cultural Heritage month event at Mayor Adams' mansion. "New Mayor of NYC! You are our old friend," Wang captioned a photo on the same day Adams was sworn into office. The event appears to be from a fundraiser for Adams as part of the transition ahead of the inauguration. The photo shows the pair sitting close together and giving a thumbs up while she held a microphone. Months before becoming the mayor, Wang posted a photo at an Adams fundraiser and said she "hosted the fundraising event for mayoral candidate [Eric Adams.]" The following month, she posed with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has come under fire for hiring multiple CCP-tied staffers, and Schumer at the Lunar New Year Parade. Fox News Digital exclusively reported earlier this month that a top ex-aide to Hochul was the daughter of a former Chinese journalist whose archived biography says he worked for the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) "Education Department of the News Bureau of the Central Propaganda Department" as a deputy director and served in multiple leadership roles at state-run media outlets. "Honored to be the host [Eric Adams] is our old friend who listens to us and help[sic] us," Wang said in a July 2021 Instagram post that includes a photo of Wang holding an Eric L. Adams "Asian Volunteer Group" certificate signed by Adams. Despite Adams taking several photos with Wang at various events, including earlier this month, hosting a campaign fundraiser for him, and attending at least one event at the mayor's mansion, a spokesperson for his office distanced the mayor from her, telling Fox News Digital that the "Adams administration does not work with this individual." "Thousands of community members take photographs with the Mayor at public events," the spokesperson added. Arran Hope, the editor of China Brief at the Jamestown Foundation, sounded the alarm about Wang when Fox News Digital reached out about her CCP ties, noting how she "appears to be deeply involved with organizations in New York City that have strong ties to the Chinese Communist Party's united front system," including "anniversary galas for united front organizations such as the U.S.–Fujian Tangtou Friendship Association (美国福建塘头联谊会) and the New York Chapter of the United Chinese American Association (美国华人华侨联合总会纽约分会)." "Wang's ties to the CCP go beyond merely compèring events. As reported on the website of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Body, the central united front organization led by a member of the Politburo Standing Committee, Wang is the general secretary (秘书长) of the New York branch of the United Chinese Association of America (美国华人华侨联合总会纽约分会)," Hope said. "She is also an adviser to the New York Association for Peaceful Reunification (纽约中国和平统一促进会) and has been a guest reporter for the overseas coverage of Fujian Daily, a Party media outlet." "Her work has been featured in the People's Daily, the mouthpiece of the CCP Central Committee, and other state outlets," he continued. "In February 2020, at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, she responded to the call of the United Front Work Department to support epidemic prevention measures in China, helping to coordinate sending funds and other items to frontline workers in Wuhan." In addition to Democrats, Wang posted several photos with Huang Ping, the controversial predecessor to Chen Li who was referenced dozens of times in the unsealed indictment against Gov. Hochul's former deputy chief of staff, Linda Sun, last year. The unsealed indictment revealed that a speechwriter for then-Lt. Gov. Hochul wanted to mention the "Uyghur situation" in China for her 2021 Lunar New Year message, but the plight of the minority group being persecuted by the Chinese government was ultimately omitted after Sun overruled the speechwriter. The indictment says Sun revealed to Ping what the speechwriter wanted to include but insisted that she would not let her boss mention Uyghurs after admitting that she was "starting to lose her temper" with the speechwriter. Ping appeared to chalk up the speechwriter's suggestion as a clueless American who had never visited China and that U.S.-China relations could "sour" because of "people like the speechwriter," the indictment said, prompting Sun to concur that the speechwriter had never visited China. Ping would go on to post Hochul's Lunar New Year message days later on his Facebook page, which did not mention Uyghurs. In addition to taking several photos with Ping, who has repeatedly called the CCP a "great party," she revealed on her company website that she was "invited by the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in New York to teach adult English courses for its staff." "Photos with Ambassador Huang Ping and his beautiful wife and world renowned soprano - Inva Mila," Wang wrote in September 2024 on Instagram. "It was an honor to share the evening with such esteemed guests and artists." "Honored to host the farewell dinner for Ambassador Huang Ping as we celebrate his remarkable contributions to strengthening ties between the U.S. and China," Wang wrote. "A night to remember, full of warmth, gratitude, and unity." In an Instagram post from 2022, Wang posted a "selfie" and said she was "honored to be the MC and met Chinese Counsel General Ambassador Huang Ping at the first Asian Pacific American Cultural Parade." Fox News Digital reached out to Wang and the offices of Hochul and Schumer.
The Star
29-04-2025
- General
- The Star
New Chinese reading corner opens on Maltese campus
VALLETTA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese reading corner was inaugurated Tuesday at the library of St. Clare College Pembroke Secondary School in northeastern Malta, marking the third such facility established by the Chinese Embassy in Malta on local campuses. The embassy donated a collection of bilingual Chinese-English books covering a broad range of topics, including Chinese culture, history, literature, art, and technology. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Peng Yijun, charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Malta, said the reading corner and book donation not only commemorated the UN Chinese Language Day but also conveyed the embassy's sincere wish to strengthen cultural ties and friendship between the two countries. Peng expressed hope that the books would serve as a key for students to better understand Chinese culture, act as a bridge of friendship, and inspire students to explore their future dreams. The school is one of the Chinese language teaching sites affiliated with the Confucius Institute at the University of Malta. Nicole Grixti, 13, who has been studying Chinese for nearly three years, said she found the reading corner helpful for improving her language skills. "I really like Chinese characters and writing. It's a beautiful language, even though it takes time to learn," she told Xinhua. She added that she would encourage her classmates to study Chinese despite its challenges. Borka Kiss, 14, who has studied Chinese for about four years, described learning the language as a "wonderful experience." She believed the newly opened reading corner, with its wide selection of engaging books, could encourage more students to explore Chinese culture and take up Chinese language studies. Philip Pace, head of the school, welcomed the opening of the Chinese reading corner, describing it as a "window" through which students could broaden their knowledge of China and its rich cultural heritage. "The corner could be expanded, and it definitely will be in the future," he said, adding that he hoped students and teachers would have the opportunity to visit China in the future.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bubbling Boiling Island Music & Arts Festival: A global cultural extravaganza in Xiamen
2025 Bubbling Boiling Island Music & Arts Festival XIAMEN, China, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2025 Bubbling Boiling Island Music & Arts Festival — Southeast Station was held at the Music Coast of Maluan Bay, Haicang district, Xiamen from April 19 to 20. Over the course of two days, the festival attracted over 50,000 music enthusiasts from around the world, who came together to create a vibrant cultural feast on the spring seaside. The festival maintained its core themes of innovation, internationalization, and uniqueness by inviting 27 groups of musicians from Japan, Norway, and Canada to perform on the same stage. The musicians spanned various music genres including pop, rock, electronic, and experimental art. The on-site stage design has been completely upgraded to present the audience with an immersive audio-visual experience of international standards. Nine of the overseas artists making up nearly 40 percent of the total participating musicians, made their debut appearance at a music festival in China for the first time. Beyond the stage performances, the festival creatively integrated the concepts of "commerce + art" and "IP + art", showcasing distinctive installation artworks that enhanced on-site interaction and visual appeal. These unique artistic displays attracted a large number of young audiences for photo opportunities, generating a dual-wave effect of online and offline engagement. As one of today's most influential large-scale cultural performance IPs in youth tourism consumption, Bubbling Boiling Island's fanbase primarily consists of young adults aged 18-28. The festival drew crowds from across China to Xiamen, with non-local attendees accounting for an impressive 95 percent of total visitors. To ensure a premium and welcoming experience for traveling fans, Xiamen government collaborated with nearby hotels, popular attractions, shopping districts, and local dining hotspots to offer exclusive bundled deals. Additionally, practical and visitor-friendly city guides were released, energizing Xiamen's cultural tourism economy. The festival also welcomed over 100 international attendees from the United States, Japan, Russia, the Republic of Korea, and other countries. To enhance accessibility, Chinese-English service desks and luggage storage facilities were provided, ensuring a seamless and internationalized government is currently building the city into a pop culture hub with international influence. This includes developing the 300,000-square-meter Maluan Bay Music Coast as a premium outdoor music festival venue, accelerating the introduction of large-scale pop culture events, aggregating global pop culture resources, and creating high-quality youth-oriented consumption experiences. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at CONTACT: Source：Xiamen government Name：Wang Jing E-mail: 1377452583@
Associated Press
06-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
MooneyBird and HKUST Startup to Launch Cantonese 'AI Voice Concierge,' Delivering a Barrier-Free Property Search Experience
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 March 2025 - MooneyBird, a real estate technology company focusing on property marketing and AI applications, has officially introduced Hong Kong's first Cantonese-focused AI Voice Concierge tailored for the real estate industry. Developed in partnership with AIVOICE, a startup nurtured by the HKUST Entrepreneurship Center, this innovative solution combines Cantonese voice technology with AI agent features. By speaking Cantonese, users can instantly access up-to-date property listings, empowering real estate agents to deliver more seamless and human-centric digital interactions. Ensuring Digital Inclusion and a Barrier-Free Property Search Experience As Hong Kong citizens fully embrace property search habits online, real estate agents often struggle to respond to a high volume of customer inquiries, risking potential buyer loss if they fail to respond promptly. Meanwhile, to fulfill social responsibilities, many agencies have begun integrating barrier-free elements into their websites, ensuring all user segments can access property information equally. The AI Voice Concierge allows agents to interact with customers more naturally while instantly managing tasks such as property purchase inquiries, rental queries, and listings. It delivers personalized recommendations, mortgage calculations, analyses estate and neighborhood advantage, and information about nearby transportation or facility, all via voice-based interactions that transcend traditional text-based limitations. Empowering Real Estate Agent for Professional Customer Support The AI Voice Concierge leverages a multimodal AI model developed by AIVOICE. By integrating Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Text-To-Speech (TTS), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), it seamlessly processes Cantonese or mixed Chinese-English queries. Additionally, the solution connects to MooneyBird's industry-specific database and large language models to generate more specialized, human-like responses. At its core, the system employs an Agentic AI infrastructure to support multi-turn, context-aware conversations. By learning user data and predictive analytics, it delivers highly precise property suggestions based on past interactions, helping agents effectively target potential buyers. Accelerating Customer Interactions by 30% with Voice AI Century 21 Property Agency (Pak Shek Kok) in Tai Po has implemented the AI Voice Concierge into its website to streamline its customer service. According to the branch manager, client engagement rates have increased by 30% within three months, enabling more precise outreach to potential buyers and boosting sales opportunities. For more information, please visit: Furthermore, based on practical needs, the AI Voice Concierge can integrate seamlessly with CRM systems and can incorporate AI voice-cloning technology. Agents only need to record around one minute of audio to create a custom AI voice model that delivers personal responses, enhancing brand image and reinforcing customer relationships. Pioneering Smart Property Technology, Redefining the User Experience Eddie Lee, Founder of Synergy Marketing Technology and CEO of MooneyBird, shared, 'The AI Voice Concierge helps agents quickly identify potential clients. Once customers obtain initial property insights, they can engage in deeper discussions with agents, fostering mutual trust. We're excited to see the real estate sector advancing into a new era of smart solutions, and we believe this technology will empower agents to reach broader audiences while strengthening their brand equity.' AIVOICE was founded by students from HKUST. Wilson Wong, Co-founder of AIVOICE, said, 'As Cantonese voice-over tools are in short supply, we developed our own AI technology to capture nuances like tone, diction, and accent. After 20,000 hours of Cantonese voice-data training, our model achieves a 95% accuracy rate. Through the AI Voice Concierge, we aim to showcase the adaptability of Cantonese AI and expand its use across multiple industries.' Looking ahead, Lee added, 'We plan to roll out the AI Voice Concierge to more than 50 real estate agencies and are currently exploring additional collaborations with developers. We are also working on interactive virtual avatars and other innovations to continuously enhance the digital property experience.' The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Synergy Marketing Technology Limited Founded in 2021, Synergy Marketing Technology is dedicated to enhance marketing performance by fusing the power of cutting-edge technology for big data analytics with AI to produce a synergy impact for companies. Its flagship project, MooneyBird, is an innovative real estate marketing system tailored for real estate agents, providing revolutionary digital marketing solutions to help the real estate sector achieve digital transformation. The company currently serves over 50 agencies in Hong Kong and Macau, including Century 21 Property Agency, Sunrise Property, Imperial Properties, and Gamway Property. About AIVOICE
