Indonesia opens new Consulate General in Shanghai

In an effort to provide more services to Indonesian citizens in China, the Indonesian government recently inaugurated its new Consulate General in Shanghai.

Palestinian charity sale draws support from Chinese

Officials said they were touched by the enthusiasm of Chinese visitors, who swept up all the goods. The sale was used to raise awareness of living conditions of Palestinian refugees.

China-UK relations starting to take off – Exclusive interview with British ambassador to China Sebastian Wood

From this summer’s London Olympic and Paralympic Games to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee to the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth, 2012 is turning out to be a historic year for Britain.

Francophonie highlights French culture in China

The 17th Francophonie Festival, a celebration of French-speaking cultures, will include more than hundred events, including films, concerts, lectures, exhibitions, reading programs and university competitions, in more than a dozen cities in China, ambassadors of French-speaking countries announced at a press conference last week.

Ireland cultural festival starts

A two-week long Irish cultural and art feast has arrived. The sixth annual Beijing Irish festival, which began last week, includes more than 15 activities and performances, showcasing the best of Irish music, dance, song, visual art and literature.

Beijing to London by bike

To commemorate the upcoming Olympic Games and the fun of cycling, 12 bikers have set out on a very ambitious trip. In the next five months they will cross South Korea, Japan, the US and finally Ireland before hopefully arriving in London for the Olympics Opening Ceremony on July 27.

Ski competition for children’s charity

The Commercial Section of the Austrian Embassy held a charity ski race last Saturday at Wanlong Ski Resort in Hebei Province, with proceeds going to the Little Flower Project Beijing, which takes care of orphans and severely disabled children.

SWISS launches direct flights from Beijing to Zurich

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) recently began daily nonstop flights between Beijing and Zurich as part of plans to expand services for the burgeoning Chinese market.

US loosens visa policy for China

Starting last week, qualified non-immigrant Chinese applicants to the US can renew their visas without undergoing another interview if their visas expired less than 48 months ago.

Film commemorates Nixon’s China trip

The Beijing America Center presented the documentary Assignment: China – The Week that Changed the World on Monday to commemorate President Richard Nixon’s visit to China on February 21, 1972.