BRI

Global Times: Friendship, affection in full bloom: Language, culture exchanges build bridge between China, PICs

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Monday, September 18, 2023

It is committed to providing quality services for people from all over the world to learn Chinese and understand China.

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  • It is committed to providing quality services for people from all over the world to learn Chinese and understand China.
  • These courses allow local students to get a taste of the uniqueness of Chinese culture and build a communication bridge between people on both sides.
  • Many staffers at the hotel also request to come to our classes to learn Chinese," Li Yini told the Global Times.
  • She noted that Fiji should learn more from China in areas such as technology and culture to promote local development.

CIIE enhances China-Kazakhstan cooperation under BRI

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Kazakhstan, recipient of an original proposal from the BRI in 2013, was the first Central Asian country to participate in the initiative.

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  • Kazakhstan, recipient of an original proposal from the BRI in 2013, was the first Central Asian country to participate in the initiative.
  • The CIIE was launched in 2018, after the first Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
  • The CIIE has fostered opportunities for businesses from countries and regions involved in the BRI while benefiting the welfare of local people.
  • The CIIE has helped to introduce more high-quality products from countries and regions involved in the BRI into the Chinese market, thus assisting the Chinese people in pursuing a better life.

CGTN: China, Venezuela usher in a new era of bilateral relations

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

During the meeting, Xi emphasized that China and Venezuela are good friends who trust each other and good partners for common development.

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  • During the meeting, Xi emphasized that China and Venezuela are good friends who trust each other and good partners for common development.
  • He told Maduro that China views relations with Venezuela from a long-term strategic perspective and, as always, will support Caracas in protecting national sovereignty and countering external interference.
  • In the first half of the year, bilateral trade rose 16 percent year-on-year to $1.92 billion, customs data showed.
  • He said China supports Venezuela in setting up special economic zones and will share relevant experience to help its national development.

CGTN: China, Venezuela usher in a new era of bilateral relations

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

During the meeting, Xi emphasized that China and Venezuela are good friends who trust each other and good partners for common development.

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  • During the meeting, Xi emphasized that China and Venezuela are good friends who trust each other and good partners for common development.
  • He told Maduro that China views relations with Venezuela from a long-term strategic perspective and, as always, will support Caracas in protecting national sovereignty and countering external interference.
  • In the first half of the year, bilateral trade rose 16 percent year-on-year to $1.92 billion, customs data showed.
  • He said China supports Venezuela in setting up special economic zones and will share relevant experience to help its national development.

Awards Ceremony of 5th BRI Short Video Competition Concluded in Chengdu

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Beijing, China--(Newsfile Corp. - September 8, 2023) - The awards ceremony of the Fifth Belt and Road Initiative Short Video Competition was held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan province, on Sept. 7.

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  • Beijing, China--(Newsfile Corp. - September 8, 2023) - The awards ceremony of the Fifth Belt and Road Initiative Short Video Competition was held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan province, on Sept. 7.
  • Besides, 10 special awards were presented to eight enterprises and organizations for their long-term support for the competition.
  • Themed "Open Up a New Chapter Together through Connectivity," the Fifth BRI Short Video Competition included a global competition zone and five overseas regional competition zones.
  • The Fifth BRI Short Video Competition was co-hosted by the China Public Diplomacy Association, the Information Center of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, and Global Times Online.

Zura Bio Enters into Sponsored Research Agreement with Benaroya Research Institute

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Zura Bio Limited (Nasdaq: ZURA) (“Zura Bio”), a multi-asset clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel medicines for immune and inflammatory disorders, and Benaroya Research Institute (BRI), a Seattle based non-profit research institute within Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, announced that they have entered into a sponsored research agreement focused on further characterizing the pivotal role of Interleukin-7 receptor alpha (IL-7Rα) in Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin (TSLP) and Interleukin-7 (IL-7) signaling pathways.

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  • Zura Bio Limited (Nasdaq: ZURA) (“Zura Bio”), a multi-asset clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel medicines for immune and inflammatory disorders, and Benaroya Research Institute (BRI), a Seattle based non-profit research institute within Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, announced that they have entered into a sponsored research agreement focused on further characterizing the pivotal role of Interleukin-7 receptor alpha (IL-7Rα) in Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin (TSLP) and Interleukin-7 (IL-7) signaling pathways.
  • Zura Bio is currently advancing ZB-168, a monoclonal antibody targeting IL-7Rα, for the treatment of immune and inflammatory disorders.
  • At Benaroya Research Institute, this collaboration will leverage the expertise of Dr. Steve Ziegler, a world-renown authority in TSLP and IL-7 biology.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with the Benaroya Research Institute as we further explore the role of IL-7Rα in immune-mediated disorders," said Michael Howell, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer and Head of Translational Science at Zura Bio.

Int'l Silk Road Cultural Expo Unveiled in NW China's Gansu

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

LANZHOU, China, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo kicked off on September 6 in northwest China's Gansu Province.

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  • LANZHOU, China, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo kicked off on September 6 in northwest China's Gansu Province.
  • This year's expo, with "Connecting the World, Cultural Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations" as its theme, encompasses Expo 'Dunhuang Forum' with its 13 panels, exhibitions and cultural performances.
  • At the Expo, a large-scale musical, "The Flying Apsaras," by China Oriental Performing Arts Group, an ethic concert, "The Belt and Road", by the Chinese Musicians' Association's and cultural performances "Meet Dunhuang" presented fine silk road literature and art together, telling wonderful stories about the historic Silk Road, and showcasing the richness, brilliance and inclusiveness of Silk Road culture.
  • In September 2013, President Xi put forward the BRI, also known as the 'Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road'.

Int'l Silk Road Cultural Expo Unveiled in NW China's Gansu

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

LANZHOU, China, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo kicked off on September 6 in northwest China's Gansu Province.

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  • LANZHOU, China, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo kicked off on September 6 in northwest China's Gansu Province.
  • This year's expo, with "Connecting the World, Cultural Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations" as its theme, encompasses Expo 'Dunhuang Forum' with its 13 panels, exhibitions and cultural performances.
  • At the Expo, a large-scale musical, "The Flying Apsaras," by China Oriental Performing Arts Group, an ethic concert, "The Belt and Road", by the Chinese Musicians' Association's and cultural performances "Meet Dunhuang" presented fine silk road literature and art together, telling wonderful stories about the historic Silk Road, and showcasing the richness, brilliance and inclusiveness of Silk Road culture.
  • In September 2013, President Xi put forward the BRI, also known as the 'Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road'.

Inspire Investing Ranked one of America's Top RIAs for 2023 by Financial Advisor Magazine

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Monday, September 11, 2023

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspire Investing, a leading biblically responsible investing (BRI) firm, has been ranked as one of America's Top RIAs for 2023 by Financial Advisor Magazine. Inspire came in at #209 out of 521 firms and grew total assets under management (AUM) by 2.36% during the calendar year 2022, compared to an average decline of -19.81% of assets by all firms in the survey, ending the year at just over $2.03 billion in total AUM. Inspire has been recognized by FA Magazine seven times since 2017, making the Top 50 Fastest Growing Firms list three times in a row.

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  • This marks the 7th year in a row that biblically responsible investing firm, Inspire Investing, has ranked as a top RIA by FA Magazine, three of those years ranking in the top 50.
  • BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspire Investing, a leading biblically responsible investing (BRI) firm, has been ranked as one of America's Top RIAs for 2023 by Financial Advisor Magazine.
  • Inspire has been recognized by FA Magazine seven times since 2017, making the Top 50 Fastest Growing Firms list three times in a row.
  • Financial Advisor Magazine is a major publication targeted to financial professionals that aims to deliver essential market information and strategies to help advisors better serve their clients and grow their firms.

Global Times: China's technology, standards and wisdom bring tremendous changes to Central Asia's socio-economic development, reshape geopolitical landscape

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Recently, Global Times reporters explored the super projects undertaken by Chinese enterprises in Uzbekistan to witness the embodiment of Chinese technology, quality standards, and wisdom, as the grand projects have brought about tremendous changes to the socio-economic landscape of Central Asia.

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  • Recently, Global Times reporters explored the super projects undertaken by Chinese enterprises in Uzbekistan to witness the embodiment of Chinese technology, quality standards, and wisdom, as the grand projects have brought about tremendous changes to the socio-economic landscape of Central Asia.
  • Two years hence, in 2025, the Olympic town will play host to the 4th Asian Youth Games and the 5th Asian Youth.
  • Han explained that the design, construction, and quality assurance have all adopted Chinese standards, integrated high-end technology with green elements.
  • At the same time, China's mega projects are also reshaping the geopolitical landscape of Central Asia.