CREATING CHANGE IN HAINAN

A cultural dream realized In 1988, the Hainan Province was estab-lished, awakening Liu Wenjun's dream of starting his own business. From that mo-ment on, his personal fate was tied to the future of Hainan and to the country's reform and opening-up process.     

CREATING NEW MIRACLES IN ASIA

Beijing Review: The theme of the 2018 BFA Annual Conference is An Open and Innovative Asia for a World of Greater Prosperity. How was this theme for-mulated? What is the BFA expecting to achieve at this year's conference?     

BRICS ASSEMBLES IN AFRICA

Emerging economies team up with Africa for greater economic influence If the economy is the wheel that drives the world forward, then those countries with the most vigorous economies should play a bigger role in drawing up the blueprint of the future.     

CREATING UNDERSTANDING

<正>Chinese education overseas is building links between cultures In September 2017, Hugo de Burgh opened the first and only Chinese-English bilingual immersion school in Europe in central London. After over four years, the unusual institution now caters to approximately90 students, who study half their classes in Chinese and the other half in English.     

CREATING A BOND

Early afternoon sun light slanted through the glass ceiling of a huge sun parlor,down on tall palm trees lining the room.In front of the trees is a long row of red paper lanterns hanging between pillars,and beneath the lanterns are colorful balloons with little paper notes bearing riddles,filling the room with a lingering festive air.     

CREATING GLOBAL COHESION

Leaders in business and politics gather for worldwide conference The theme of this year’s Boao Forum for Asia, the 12th since its inception at the turn of the millennium, was common prosperity. Under this overarching theme,discussions focused on food, resources, water, poverty, disease and environmental pollution. The message of the conference was positive. The ongoing economic problems since 2008 were slightly less addressed. The euro zone has not     

EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES AMIDSTCHALLENGES

<正>Chinese economy levels off at 6.7 percent in 2016 with optimized structure,despite uncertainties ahea China’s economy grew by 6.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016,following a 6.7-percent expansion in the previous three quarters.Meanwhile,the annual growth     

CALLING AFRICA

If you find yourself in Lagos,the economic capital of Nigeria,and you're a gadget freak,make your way to the Ikeja elec-tronic market,which is possibly the largest of its kind in West Africa.     

UNIFYING AFRICA

AU-led African renaissance makes headway amid tough challenges This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Organization of African Unity(OAU),which would later become the African Union(AU).On May 25,1963,leaders of independent African states signed a charter declaring the OAU’s establishment.     

ACCORD WITH AFRICA

Xi’s state visits further revitalize Sino-African relations During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Tanzania, the newly elected leader hailed China’s friendship with the African country as one deeply rooted in the hearts of     

LEADING AFRICA FORWARD

As African countries gear up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity(OAU),the predecessor of the African Union(AU),Beijing Review spoke with several African ambassadors to China to solicit their opinions on the AU’s role and future development.Excerpts follow:     

AFRICA WORLD AIRLINES WELCOMES ITS FIRST AIRCRAFT·AKWAABA!

正A Review Of the 20 Years Development History of HNA Group Since its successful maiden flight on May 2,1993,HNA Group has been prospering into a giant conglomerate based on the core businesses of aviation,industry,finance,tourism and logistics.During this 20-plus years,the Group's business landscape has expanded from Hainan Island,the pearl of the South China Sea,to the whole nation and the rest of the world,with its total asset value reaching nearly 500 billion Yuan including 11     

LINKED IN

<正>The China-Myanmar pipeline is a vital artery connecting both nations Zayar Oo has never been to China and has little idea of what it is like there.Yet there is a strong link between the 37-year-old villager from Myanmar and the country’s northern neighbor—the Myanmar-China crude oil pipeline which snakes from Made Island on the western     

IN HARM'S WAY

Peacekeeping by the United Nations aims to help conflict-torn countries and to create better conditions for long-lasting peace.China has been actively engaged in UN peacekeeping missions as a responsible stakeholder in the international community.It is the largest personnel contributor to such missions among the UN Security Council’s permanent members.Chinese troops provide military support,medical care,roadwork,transportation,and engineering services in war-riddled regions.These pictures relate to the work and life of Chinese peacekeepers around the world.     

BOUGHT IN CHINA

正Chinese investors get the ball rolling in EuropeStepping back a couple of millennia into ancient China’s Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-A.D. 220), one could observe a round ball stuffed with feathers being kicked about eagerly. The game of cuju, played by aristocrats and peas-     

BACK IN TOWN

正After years of perceived neglect,the United States is reasserting its influence in the Asia-Pacific The United States has shifted its focus to the Asia-Pacific. This momentous move has sparked a