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All Chinese scholars generally agree that China and Chinese thought have been shaped by Daoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. Cultural event organizer China Culture Center is offering a lecture on them. Religion expert Paul Wang will elaborate on the three systems’ beliefs and influences on Chinese culture and ideology.

Sino-Japan competition starts muay Thai tournaments

The professional muay Thai tournament China Hero opened in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, last Sunday with matches between Japan and China.

JA China teaches teens recipe to successful business

GaGa Company is determined to succeed in a crowded, recessionary manufacturing industry. Huang Siyan, CEO of GaGa, said her company will double its sales goal this year and pay a dividend to shareholders.

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Phoenix Dance Company is organizing a four-day Latin festival, which includes the theatrical show For the Love of Salsa, featuring 20 world-class dancers and musicians.

Young African expats commemorate Mandela Day

In November 2009, The United Nations declared July 18 Nelson Mandela International Day in recognition of the South African leader’s contributions to peace and freedom.

Bachelors auctioned off for good cause

Last month, the speed-dating organization Fishbowl Events held its first-ever Bachelor Auction Party at Face Bar, where nine single expat men strutted their charisma, personality and talents to win the affections of the mostly female audience.

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The Forbidden City is the world’s foremost example of Chinese imperial architecture, reflecting a complex evolution of symbolism, feng shui and culture.

NGO auctioning off model of countyard gate for preservation

The Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Center (CHP) is introducing a new twist to local fund-raising by auctioning off a clay model of a courtyard gate at its cocktail party tomorrow.

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Social Innovation Meet-up, a group that organizes monthly talks on social innovation and entrepreneurship, will be discussing “Sport for Social Change” tomorrow afternoon. Participants will learn how organizations in China are using sports to empower people and drive social change.

Wudaoying Hutong residents create art through stories

Wudaoying Hutong shop owners and residents were locked into their stores and homes at certain hours from Thursday to Sunday last week. Their task: to become part of an art exhibition titled “The image is no more.”