文化交流架金桥——法国佛教文化代表团晋城考察访问侧记

From February 25 to March 1, on the occasion of the Lantern Festival in the Year of Horse, the French Buddhism cultural delegation consisting of 6 persons led by Mr. Paul, a member of the French Parliament, Director of the French Religious Bureau, President of the French International Buddhism Academy, paid a five-day investigative visit to Jincheng City. It is reported that the Chinese government is going to hold "Year of China" in France in 2003 and the French government will have "Ann(?)e de la France en Chine" in 2004, for the purpose of cultural     

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39 Goes Italian With its modern and contemporary style,the 39 Restaurant and Lounge is leaving its past identity as being just another fusion restaurant behind. 39 is bringing the true art of Italian cook- ing to Beijing and features a menu that reflects Italy's gastronomic soul.In cooperation with the recognized Alberto and his talented Italian chefs, we have created a variety of authentic and uncon- ventional dishes,featuring a multitude of Italian products and ingredients.Our Italian chef de Cuisine Alberto,who has spent many years study- ing and preparing food in the finest kitchens of     

No Place Like Home？

IT was in January 1961 that I first fell in love. I had already been traveling for four years by then. Our family preferred the "paquebots," or ocean liners-Ferdinand de Lesseps and Jean Laborde of the French Messageries Maritimes line, and would ride the steamers from Mombasa, through the Suez Canal or round the Cape of Good Hope to Marseille.     

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DelicaciesThere are as many different ethnicrestaurants in Beijing as there are countriesin the world. Whether you prefer French,Indian, Indonesian, or Ethiopian foods,Beijing has a restaurant for you.FrenchMaxim's de Paris RestaurantAddress: Chongwenmen West Street,BeijingAmericanHard Rock Cafe Address: West Lobby of LandmarkHotel, East Third Ring North Road, BeijingRussianMoscow RestaurantAddress: Beijing Exhibition Center.Xizhimenwai Street, BeijingItalianPinocchio Italian …     

Young Performers Melt Hearts at the Shanghai Expo Opening

Atroupe of tiny dancers acted as corps de ballet to artists performing at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Shanghai Expo. Dressed in the national costumes of various Asian countries, the children swirled colorful streamers, flourished the blue Haibao Shanghai Expo mascot, danced to the beat of Japanese singer Shinji Tanimura and provided a colorful background to the aria sung by Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli.     

Italian Light Sculptures Exhibition

The Italian Light Sculptures Exhibition Heaven and Earth sponsored by the CPAFFC, the China-EU Association and the Beijing Huaxin-Hengtong High-Tech Co. Ltd. and supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Embassy in China was held in the Temple of Earth in Beijing from September 28 to October 20, 2002. Vice Chairperson He Luli of the     

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<正>In July,Sofitel Luxury hotels join the French Government’s initiative So French So Good to promote French produce around the globe.From July 7 to 14,the Festival Mondial de la Gastronomie(World Gastronomy Festival)will take place all over the world,celebrating each country’s wine and food culture. Park Plaza Beijing Science Park Dim Sum-A new way to enjoy an old favorite! Four Seasons presents a creative selection of Dim Sum with Thai,Indian,Vietnamese and Korean influences.Choose Sofitel Wanda Beijing     

A Vocal Ambassador

<正>Chinese folk artist sings traditional songs in English On the afternoon of October 3,Chinese singer Yixuan Pang staged a solo concert titled Silk Road by Vocal Arts at the Carnegie Hall in New York City.At the concert,Pang not only performed Western classic works in German,French and Italian,but also sang Chinese folk songs such as The Rippling Brook in both Chinese and English.     

Fortieth Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties Between China and France Marked

On January 16, 2004 the CPAFFC held a reception to mark the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. CPAFFC President Chen Haosu and French Ambassador to China Jean-Pierre Lafon spoke on the occasion.In his speech CPAFFC President Chen Haosu said, forty years ago, Chairman Mao Zedong and General Charles de Gaulle with their great foresight decided to establish the diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level between China and France,     

BEIJING RESTAURANT

Maxim's de Paris, Beijing In the late 19th century, Maxim Garcia opened a restaurant, Maxim's, in Paris. On September 26, 1983, a new Maxim's de Paris was opened in Beijing, becoming the first Sino-foreign cooperative Western-style restaurant. The interior decorations of Maxim's de Paris imitate those of Maxim's in Paris. Entering the restaurant, you will feel you have entered the French royal palace in the 19th century. Maxim's de Paris Beijing has a dining hall, a coffee house and several bars, being able to accommodate 200 persons for dinner or 300 persons for a cocktail party and buffet. Here, you can enjoy different kinds of delicious food from European countries. Maxim's cakes are loved by people because of their unique taste and style. At present, the restaurant is promoting a type of sugarless cake for those who dislike or cannot eat sugar. For more than 20 years, Maxim's de Paris Beijing has consistently provided top-notch service and food. Welcome to Maxim's de Paris Beijing to enjoy your life! Address: No.2 Chongwenmen Xidajie, Beijing Tel: 86-10-6512-1992     

Human Rights Consensus and the Common Prosperity of Civilizations——A Summary of Views at the “2018·China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights”

The "2018·China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights" was successfully held at the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, on June 28. The seminar was hosted by the China Society for Human Rights Studies and the International Institute of Human Rights, and was organized by the Human Rights Institute at the Southwest University of Political Science and Law and the French ADELIE Language and Cultural Exchange Association. The University of Strasbourg, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and European Institute for Political and Strategic Communication were served as co-organizers. Over 60 experts and scholars in the field of human rights from China and Europe attended the seminar in search of the diversity of civilization and human rights protection, focusing on themes such as "the philosophy of human rights in a Chinese context", "the philosophy of human rights in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its reflection", "human rights theory and practice in a pluralistic world", "human rights exchanges and dialogues under the diversity of civilization", and "in search of human rights consensus in diverse civilizations." In the context of respecting diversity, the seminar sought a consensus to promote trans-cultural communication in the form of dialogues and to strengthen understanding between the academic circles of China and Europe.     

Grief and joy in the Concession

La Villa Rouge(photos 1.2.3) In the 1920s, two French merchants had this three-storey mansion built in the French, style. In 1930, it was bought by EMI Records, and in 1954, the China Recording Studio was established here. There followed several decades of ups and downs, during which the house not only gave birth to the People's Republic's na- tional anthem, March of the Volunteers, but also some songs about old Shanghai, such as Rose, Rose, I Love You. It was conserved when the Shang…     

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Sofitel Wanda Beijing A new level of pure luxury and sheer five- star indulgence has been introduced at the Sofitel Wanda Beijing,Sofitel's flagship hotel in China, with the recent opening of the brand's signature five-star spa haven,LeSpa. As one of the latest additions to Sofitel's growing spa network,LeSpa at Sofitel Wanda Beijing is also the first Sofitel spa in China.In keeping with Sofitel's French joie de vivre,LeSpa     

French Polynesian Chairman Gaston Flosse and His Party Visit China

At the invitation of the CPAFFC, Gaston Flosse, chairman of the Government of French Polynesia, paid a friendly visit to China in October 2002 at the head of a French Polynesian government delegation and an economic, trade and cultural delegation. Located in the southeast of the Pacific Ocean, French Polynesia is composed of 137 is-     

Globalization and Human Rights——An interview with Associate Researcher Xu Tiebing with the Communication University of China

Human fights has always been a concept that evolves with the development of globalization. To clarify their relations, Human Rights made an interview with Xu Tiebing, an associate researcher on international studies with the Communication University of China. Xu has recently translated the French book Atlas de la Mondialisation into Chinese.     

Carrying the Torch for Future Generations

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics have concluded,but the legacy lives onAfter 19 days of intense competition,the Beijing 2022 Games came to a grand finale in the closing ceremony on February 20at the National Stadium in the capital of China,also the first-ever city to have hosted both the Summer and Winter Olympics.The Olympic baton now has been passed on to the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo,hosts of the 2026 Winter Games.     

Faith· Love· Hope——Italy Faith Love Hope Fund’s 2011 Charity Event

The "Music of the Heart-2011" charity event, jointly sponsored by the Qingdao People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Italian Embassy in China, the Qingdao General Charity Institute and the Italy Faith Love Hope Fund, was held in the seaside resort from August 26 to 28. The 800,000 RMB raised through Italian classical music concerts and the auctioning of handiworks made by children in the Qingdao Children Welfare Institution was donated to the facility. All the participants were deeply moved by the charity activities and experienced the profound love from a foreign country.     

Experience a 'Buon Natale' At Daccapo Italian Restaurant

正The newly decorated Deccapo at Regent Beijing adheres to the Italian tradition of elegance.The restaurant’s fresh vibrant colors and the natural wood grain add to its modern yet traditional feel.Our eatery’s combination of old and new in menu design and ambience allow diners to vicariously experience the whole gamut of rich Italian culture from the modernism of     

Invisible Influencers--Language experts' role in the frontline of the battle against COVID-19

When Ji Jin flew into Italy in March,it was the height of the novel coronavirus disease(COVID-19)epidemic there and her work meant direct exposure to high risk.She was an interpreter for the Chinese medical team that had been sent to work with Italian doctors on COVID-19 prevention and control.     

Beijing's Gin to the World in 2008

CELEBRATED Chinese film director Zhang Yimou was recently selected as leader of the team that will work on the Beijing 2008 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies. As the old Chinese saying goes, "A good beginning takes you halfway to success," and a great deal is expected of the 2008 Olympics opening ceremony. Its aim is to create a positive and lasting impression of China's splendid civilization on participating athletes, spectators from all over the world and the billions of TV viewers that watch it. The Beijing Olympics Organizing Committee has invited three overseas consultants to join the work team. They are world-renowned American movie director Steven Spielberg, president of French company ECA2 Yves Pepin, who staged the 2004 Olympics closing ceremony in Athens, and Australian Richard Peter Birch, chief director of four successive Olympic events since 1988.