Film screening commemorates Hungarian soccer player

Last Friday, the Hungarian embassy held an open-air screening of a documentary about Ferenc Puskás, a Hungarian soccer player and one of the greatest players of the 20th century, at Guocuiyuan Entertainment Plaza to commemorate his life.

Gov says foreign investors will have more leeway

Foreign investors in China will have more room to operate and potential for higher profits as the country’s economy continues to develop, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday in a response to an American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham-China) survey that said foreign investors are getting a raw deal here.

Sundance hopes to hear more China voices

Sundance Institute, internationally recognized for its annual Sundance Film Festival and its ability to discover young documentary makers, just finished a two-week tour of China.

Italian filmmakers and composers to shine at Beijing International Film Festival

A delegation of Venice International Film Festival committee members and Italian mainstream filmmakers and composers will attend the first film gala in Beijing next week, the cultural counselor of the Italian embassy in China, Barbara Alighiero, said on Monday.

Hungary seeks all-round cooperation with China

On Tuesday, Hungarian Minister of National Development Tamás Fellegi introduced Hungary’s plans for cooperation with China and the results of his visit from April 16 to 22.

Brazil trade delegation seeks cooperation opportunities

New Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff made a two-day state visit to China on Tuesday and Wednesday, traveling with a trade delegation to seek more contracts with Chinese companies. The country expects more Chinese investments in infrastructure and logistics.

PATA celebrates 60th anniversary in Beijing

Beijing is considering setting up representative offices overseas to boost the city’s tourism, and cooperation work is already underway in New York and London, Beijing vice mayor Ding Xiangyang said during a three-day Asia tourism conference held by the Beijing government and Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).

Shanghai tops ranking of regional headquarters in Asia Pacific

The overall Shanghai business environment ranks first compared with 24 Asian Pacific cities, including Hong Kong and Singapore, according to the latest survey by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.

Exhibition depicts ancient trepang trade between China and Australia

The art exhibition “Trepang: China & the Story of Macassan – Aboriginal Trade” sheds light on the ancient trepang – or sea cucumber – trade between Chinese and Maccasans and Aborigines in Australia centuries ago.

Countries adjust visa policies for Chinese students

In recent months, a number of countries – many of which are top destinations for Chinese students – have adjusted their visa policies toward foreign students. Here’s what Chinese students planning to study in Australia, the US or UK should know.