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Korea Herald
11-07-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Shaanxi Week Unveiled at the China Pavilion of Expo 2025 Osaka
OSAKA, Japan, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from China trade news. Since the opening of Expo 2025 Osaka, the China Pavilion has presented a series of spectacular visual feasts. From July 8 to 10, the spotlight turns to Shaanxi. Under the theme "Silk Road in Harmony: A Journey through Green and Beautiful Shaanxi," the Shaanxi Week at the China Pavilion of Expo 2025 Osaka is hosting a series of events including artistic performances, special product showcases, and economic and trade exchanges. These activities display Shaanxi's profound history, rich resources, and innovative vitality, while promoting mutually beneficial cooperation between Chinese and foreign enterprises. Shaanxi has been a land of openness and inclusivity since ancient times. More than 1,300 years ago, the Japanese envoy to the Tang Dynasty, Abe no Nakamaro, forged a deep friendship with the poet Li Bai in Chang'an. Today, Shaanxi maintains close economic and trade ties with Japan, with a number of internationally influential companies choosing to invest and operate in the province. The direct flight from Xi'an to Osaka has built an "Aerial Silk Road." Shaanxi is willing to use the Expo as a bridge to deepen cooperation with Japan and countries around the world in fields such as technological innovation, green energy, modern agriculture, and cultural tourism, to share opportunities and create a win-win future. Li Qingshuang, Commissioner General for the China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka and Vice Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), remarked that Shaanxi and Japan are partners on a journey towards each other, vividly illustrating the China-Japan relationship of being "cooperative partners." She expressed her hope that Shaanxi will leverage the Expo as a platform and the Activity Week as an opportunity to strengthen exchanges and deepen cooperation with all countries, including Japan, thereby contributing Shaanxi's wisdom and strength to promoting people-to-people connectivity, enhancing mutual learning between civilizations, and jointly building a community of life for man and nature. Xue Jian, Consul General of China in Osaka, expressed his hope that friends from all circles can utilize the platform of Expo 2025 Osaka and the opportune moment of the Shaanxi Week to engage in deep exchanges, learn from one another, discuss cooperation, and envision the future. He affirmed that the Consulate General of China in Osaka will always serve as a "bridge-builder" and "service escort," facilitating more interactions between enterprises and personnel, and working together to create prosperity through these mutual overtures. Yamashita Makoto, Governor of Nara Prefecture, shared that his visit to the China Pavilion allowed him to feel the profound depth of Chinese history and culture, and to tangibly witness the vibrant momentum of China's modern development today. Nara Prefecture officially established a friendly relationship with Shaanxi Province in 2011, and since then, exchanges in various fields have continuously deepened. He believes the Shaanxi Week will allow more people to appreciate the charm of Shaanxi Province and serve as an excellent opportunity to further deepen the friendship and mutual trust between Japan and China. Looking ahead to 2026, which marks the important 15th anniversary of the friendly relations between Nara and Shaanxi, he hopes to see broader and deeper economic, trade, and cultural exchanges between the two regions. Nagano Hikaru, Executive Director of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, noted that the number of visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka has already surpassed 10 million. The sight of crowds rushing to various pavilions when the gates open at 9 a.m. has become a daily spectacle, and the China Pavilion consistently has long queues from morning until night. During the Shaanxi Week, visitors can discover the various connections between Shaanxi and Japan that date back to ancient times. He expressed his hope that, through the Expo, Shaanxi and Japan can establish a long-lasting and profound relationship, inseparable as a pair of lovebirds. The opening ceremony also featured spectacular performances showcasing Shaanxi's unique character. The scroll dance, The Charm of Qin in Ink and Brush, not only embodied the rhythmic beauty of Chinese characters but also reflected the spirit of "harmony is precious" in Chinese civilization. The Northern Shaanxi folk song, A Pair of Mandarin Ducks Floating on the Water, used its simple melody and soaring vocals to sing of true human emotions and the vibrancy of life, as well as the people's yearning for and pursuit of a "better life." The duet dance, Song of Everlasting Regret, told the epic love story of Emperor Xuanzong and Lady Yang through the language of dance, with its graceful movements outlining the openness and romance of the great Tang Dynasty. The excitement of the Shaanxi Week is just beginning. The "Four Seasons of Three Qins" cultural tourism promotion and the "Chronicles of the Land of Three Qins" intangible cultural heritage and artistic performances will showcase the beauty of intangible heritage, using art to build bridges of communication and present Shaanxi's fine products and exquisite skills to international visitors. Nearly 200 types of specialties across five major categories from over 40 Shaanxi enterprises will be featured through interactive experiences and exhibitions, fostering exchange and cooperation among businesses and building a high-quality platform for grassroots economic development between Shaanxi and other nations. Comprehensive activities such as the "'Beautiful Shaanxi of the Crested Ibis' ecological theme oil painting exhibition" and a virtual interactive event on the release of crested ibises into the wild will allow audiences to appreciate the beautiful tableau of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature in Shaanxi, introducing the province's achievements in green development. From the beauty of bamboo and wood to the new voice of the Silk Road, from the celestial sounds of the Loess Plateau to the flutter of dancing sleeves, history and the future converge here. Shaanxi and the world join hands, using the Expo platform to share the legacy of the Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties with the world and to renew the legend of the Silk Road.
AsiaOne
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Care for some pig-intestine coffee? China cafe's unusual brew goes viral, Lifestyle News
Would you try coffee flavoured with... pig's intestines? A cup of java by the name of "pig's intestines coffee" might turn the stomachs of most people, but it has recently gone viral on the internet, becoming the signature crowd-puller at one cafe in China. According to Chinese publication Cover News, the outrageous-sounding drink is from a coffee shop named Scent of Li Bai, located in Jiangyou, Sichuan. For some context, the city happens to be the birthplace of famed Tang dynasty poet Li Bai. The region is also well known for its braised pork intestines, which is said to be delicate yet rich in flavour. So we guess what went through the cafe owner's mind was — why not meld the two flavours? "Red-braised pork intestine is a popular cuisine in Jiangyou," shop owner Zhang Yu Chi was quoted as saying, reported South China Morning Post (SCMP). He added: "I thought of combining it with coffee to promote both my shop as well as this delicious food of our city." Yu Chi told Cover News that he'd first introduced the drink last year, but the response was tepid as many found the combination of flavours too bizarre and were afraid to try. However, things soon changed after a video posted by a Chinese netizen introducing the unusual brew went viral earlier this month. Yu Chi shared that he hopes the quirky concoction, which has since gone through three iterations, will serve to educate tourists of Jiangyou's food and culture. Photos of the drink show a tall glass half filled with milk and topped with a layer of coffee. A cocktail skewer of the offal placed across the rim adds the finishing touch. According to Cover News, a key component of the drink comprises 6g of liquid from the braised pig's intestines, mixed in with the coffee. Yu Chi shared that the overall flavour is salty-sweet, likening it to "salty cheese". The drink is priced at 32 yuan (S$5.70) and customers have a choice between beginner-level, mid and high. The higher the level, the stronger the taste of the intestines, reported SCMP. Yu Chi also told Cover News that since the drink went viral, shop sales have quadrupled, with 80 per cent of customers ordering it. [[nid:712376]] candicecai@
AsiaOne
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Traditional bak zhang to reach for this Dragon Boat Festival, Lifestyle News
Bak chang season is upon us - it falls on May 31 this year - and if you're in the old-is-gold camp, you'll want to eschew new-fangled flavours for the reliable classics. Pork, mushrooms, chestnuts, and maybe some abalone thrown in for auspicious measure are all we need in a good bak zhang. If you agree, here's where you can get traditional zhang that'll sate those annual cravings. Li Bai at Sheraton Towers We can see our Chinese mothers nod in approval at Li Bai's Traditional Rice Dumpling (from $58). Packed with five-spiced pork belly, salted egg yolk, roasted duck, mushrooms, chestnuts, and dried scallops, this thicc beauty is steadfastly traditional and just doesn't try so hard. Joo Chiat Kim Choo Generations of Singaporeans have grown up on Joo Chiat Kim Choo's Nyonya Rice Dumplings ($8.30), the same ones that made this family-owned brand a household name. In each parcel is the classic mix of braised pork and candied winter melon stewed in a "secret spice blend" and encased in sticky glutinous rice. Most Nyonyas would baulk at the idea of an all-white kueh zhang, and they'll definitely cry, "guuuss-mangat" when they hear that Kim Choo charges more for Blue Pea Nyonya Rice Dumplings (someone's gotta dye that rice, right?). You'll pay $14.80 for the extra effort, thank you very much. Wah Lok at Carlton Hotel If you're traditional but a bit bougie, try Wah Lok's Dried Oyster and Conpoy Dumpling ($28.80, 600g). Loaded with dried oysters, premium dried scallops, pork, mushrooms, and salted egg, this umami-rich dumpling is giving Cantonese congee vibes. Peach Blossoms If you're towkay bougie, you're gonna need ingot-shaped abalone in your rice dumplings. Check out Peach Blossoms' Traditional Abalone, Preserved Vegetables and Pork Belly Dumpling ($38.80, 500g). It's so extravagant, it'll feed two people easily. Man Fu Yuan No surprises lurk in Man Fu Yuan's Traditional Hokkien-Style Premium Rice Dumpling ($22.80). Within its steamed bamboo leaves is that classic combination of pork belly, chestnuts, mushrooms, dried shrimp, and salted egg yolk. Hai Tien Lo at Pan Pacific Singapore View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hai Tien Lo (@haitienlo) Hai Tien Lo's Hokkien Rice Dumpling with Pork and Salted Egg Yolk ($18) also keeps things simple and timeless. Think five-spice pork belly, salted egg, green beans, and perfectly sticky rice. Grandma would approve. [[nid:688704]] This article was first published in Wonderwall .sg .
Borneo Post
06-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Friendship between Chinese, American students blossoms in spring breeze
A student from the United States learns Chinese calligraphy during a study tour in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, April 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Yuzhang) SHIJIAZHUANG (May 7): Amid the sprouting shoots and blossoming branches of spring, I witnessed how friendship between teenage students from China and the United States bloomed in Shijiazhuang, capital of north China's Hebei Province. From Saturday to Monday, a 67-member delegation from high schools in the U.S. states of Iowa and California, at the invitation of Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School (SFLS), engaged in a study tour in Shijiazhuang, where they savored the Chinese culture and bonded with Chinese friends. On Saturday morning, I met the American youths for the first time on the SFLS campus. Among all visitors, a tall student clad in red-colored Chinese-style clothes with dragon patterns instantly grabbed my attention. Out of curiosity, I walked up to the eye-catching boy and greeted him. During our talk, I learned that his name is Gregory Scott. An 18-year-old student from Davis Senior High School in California, he has taken Chinese courses at school and is interested in Chinese culture, especially ancient Chinese poems. When asked about his choice of attire for the journey, he grinned. 'It is a gift from one of my Chinese friends online. I wore it in a Chinese poem recitation competition at my school and finally got awarded!' He added that the poem he chose was 'Yue Xia Du Zhuo,' or 'Drinking Alone Under the Moon' in English, a classical poem written by Li Bai, one of the greatest Chinese poets in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Li Bai expressed his loneliness in his time-honored writing, but Scott never felt lonely during his visit to China, since each American student like him was partnered with a Chinese student from SFLS for an enjoyable travel experience. Pan Shuaiyu, an SFLS student who accompanied Scott during the study tour, told me they have become good friends. 'We come from different cultural backgrounds, but we share a lot of similarities,' said Pan. Pairs like Scott and Pan took part in a series of activities, from playing ping pong and making dumplings to planting trees and learning Chinese calligraphy and ink painting. 'I do calligraphy at home in English, and it is fun for me to do it with Chinese characters,' Roan Milligan, 18, shared his feelings about Chinese calligraphy. 'I think the technique with a brush is more difficult than that with a pen,' he added. According to Milligan, this was his first trip to China, but he was no stranger to this country. As an Iowan student, he has developed an intimate feeling toward China, resulting from friendly exchanges between Hebei and Iowa over the past four decades, since the two places signed their sister-state relationship in 1983. A student from the United States learns to make a Chinese knot during a study tour in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, April 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Dong Xiaokun) For Milligan, despite intricate international situations, the study tour is a testament to the vitality of people-to-people exchanges between China and the U.S. 'It is a reminder that we can make each other stronger through interaction, rather than fall into pointless tensions,' he said. Milligan's idea resonated with Lilian Carter, a 16-year-old student from California who described her trip to China as 'an amazing experience.' Growing up in the digital age, the girl still values the importance of face-to-face communication between people from different countries. 'I feel like stuff coming through social media isn't as true as it seems, as things can get lost and stories get twisted. I've been able to push aside what I've heard before and learn from my own experience here,' she said. Fortunately, more students like Carter will enjoy the chance to understand China in person as part of a China-initiated program unveiled in November 2023, which plans to invite 50,000 American youths to China within five years for cultural exchanges and study opportunities. Amelia May, a high school teacher in California, spoke highly of China's efforts to strengthen mutual understanding and believed that the future of the relations between the two countries lies in the youth. 'The youth definitely can help foster relationships and bring greater unity.' After talking with May, I strolled into a garden where students, including Scott, were playing games together. At this time, Scott did not stand out for his garment, as everyone was dressed in beautiful Chinese-style clothes prepared by SFLS. At the sight of their beaming faces bathed in the afternoon sunshine, I thought May was 100 percent right. – Xinhua China education foreign languages foreign students school united states
