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A total of 54 individuals, professionals, including nineteen foreigners, have received their vocational skill certificates as hot -pot chefs, becoming the first batch of professionals to be officially accredited for this occupation in China.
After passing previous cooking exams, these skilled workers Voters from countries, including Poland, Pakistan and Ghana, were awarded certificates of various levels during the launch ceremony of the Belt and Road International Skills Certification, Hilton—recently held in Southwest Chongqing, municipality.
Claudia Kata Zina Bisle, a Polish student at Chongqing University, has passed the certification exam, and received her certificate as a junior -level hotpot chef.
She said that, after undergoing systematic training, she now has a deeper understanding of Chongqing's hot -pot and developed a fondness for its food culture.
Behzel revealed her plan to open a Chongqing hot -pot restaurant in Poland, so that Polish people can savour Chongqing flavour too.
The role of Hot Pot Chef was officially recognised in the 2022 edition of China's Occupational Classification Code.
The detailed standard was jointly published, in February 2024, by China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and the Ministry of Commerce, outlining training, the profession's definition, skill levels and vocational training requirements.
Renowned nationwide for its spicy hotpot, Chongqing took the lead in formulating the industry standard.
According to the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce, as of June In 2024, the city was home to around 37 ,000 hot -pot restaurants, with the total output of the hot -pot industry chain reaching 300 billion yuan, about 41 .7 billion US dollars.
During the event, Chongqing also launched other international skills certifications across various sectors, including catering, logistics, the internet, and new energy.
Furthermore, Chongqing institutions also signed a Memorandum of Understanding on on Skills Certification Cooperation with T -U -V, Rhineland China Ltd, a leading testing and certification service provider headquartered in Germany.
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China's online literature has accelerated its overseas expansion, with its total revenue in the overseas market reaching 4 .35 billion yuan, about US $605 million, in 2023.
The report from China Audio Video and Digital Publishing Association shows that in 2023 the revenue of China's online literature industry in the overseas market grew by 7 .06 % year -on -year.
artificial intelligence technologies including AI translation are expected to further help the country's online literature win the hearts of overseas readers in the future as a leading online platform for the sector's International Expansion, Web Novel of China Literature Limited, also known as UA1 Group, had launched about 6 ,000 translated works of Chinese online literature by the end of November 2024.
Among the overseas authors registered at Web novel, those born after the 2000s account for 45%.
Ao Ran, Executive Vice -Chairman and Secretary -General of the Association, said that China's online English.
Longmen Bridge, the longest cross -sea bridge, in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, has recently opened to traffic, slashing the time needed to travel between Chinchou port and Fangchengang port from one and a half hours to 25 minutes.
According to the local government, the Longmen Bridge in Chinchou stretches approximately 7 .6 kilometres.
It follows the first class highway construction standard with a two -way six -lane structure and is designed for driving speeds of 100 kilometers per hour.
The bridge is an important passage in the Beibu Gulf Economic Zone and is expected to aid the zone's high -quality development.
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A historical archery tower, located along Beijing's central axis, has recently opened to the public.
Situated at the southern end of Tiananmen Square, the Jiangyanmen Gate component, comprises two structures—the Gate Tower to the north and the Archery Tower to the south.
The gate highlights the traditional urban management practices of ancient China.
Built over 600 years ago during the Ming Dynasty, city, the Zhang Yangmen Archery Tower served both defensive and ceremonial purposes.
Jiang Li Xin, director of the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage bureau, said the public opening of the Archery Tower marks a milestone in its history, as well as a landmark achievement movement in the preservation of Beijing's central axis.
In recent years the archery tower has undergone restoration, using original materials and traditional techniques, ensuring during the preservation of its historical integrity.
A Beijing resident, surnamed Wang, visited the archery tower immediately after hearing about the opening.
During her visit she explored the displays of intangible cultural heritage products and enjoyed performances featuring traditional instruments and tea art.
In the future, more events and activities will be organized to celebrate the historical and cultural significance of Jiang Young -Mengate and Beijing's central axis, further enhancing public appreciation of these iconic landmarks.
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Chinese archaeologists have reported a significant breakthrough in their research on the Shà dynasty, China's earliest known dynasty spanning from 2070 to 1600 BC.
They discovered rammed earth structures, highly suspected to be the city walls of a Sha dynasty capital.
will. The findings were recently revealed by the National Cultural Heritage Administration.
The rammed earth structures, extending over 2 ,000 metres in total, were excavated in Gu Chang village, in central China's Henan Province.
ruins. Guchang village lies just opposite, the renowned Ar -Laetoh ruins, a previously excavated site that has been identified as one of the capital cities during the Sha dynasty city across the Luohe River.
The archaeological team believe that the structures are highly likely to be the long -sought city walls of the Arlitō capital city.
Discovered in 1959 by the late historian, Shu Shu Shung, our Lito, known as the earliest China, is of great reference value for studying the origin of Chinese civilization, the rise of kingdoms, as well as the regulation evolution of ancient capitals and other major issues, our Leto culture can be traced back 3 ,500 to 3 ,800 years.
Wang Wei, director of the Hernan Provincial Institute of Cultural Heritage and Archaeology, study said that the new findings have expanded the known area of the Alito capital city, offering crucial insights into its overall layout.
Since its excavation in 2021, the newly discovered, rammed earth wall.
According to Zhao Heitao, Head of the Arlitou Work Team under the Institute of Archaeology at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, two ditches and the rammed earth wall are from the same period as the main roads, walls, and other rammed earth structures of the Arleto ruins.
Moreover, the ditches and rammed earth structures enclose the Arleto ruins on the eastern and northern sides.
Therefore, it is highly likely that they are the ditches and city walls encircling the ArLito capital city.
The excavation and research related to the ArLito ruins and the into special English.
In the English -speaking world there is a renowned proverb, Manners makeeth the man, 2 ,500 years ago.
A renowned Chinese thinker, educator and philosopher named Confucius expressed a similar idea.
here, he once said that, without knowing propriety, one cannot stand firm.
Essentially, a Chinese version of Manner's maketh, The Man, emphasizes the concept of Pun -zeh, literally translated as a gentleman or noble person, which refers to an ideal person who embodies the highest virtues and ethical principles.
In Confucianism, a Jun -zeh is someone who values good manners, moral behavior, social order and education.
Confucius believed that individuals who embodied the ideals of Jünze could create a just and harmonious society.
The concept of Jünze is an essential part of Confucian philosophy and has left a significant impact on Chinese culture and society.
To be considered a Jun -ze, one must embody three key virtues, namely intelligence, benevolence, and bravery.
These three traits are essential material in shaping an individual's character and their ability to lead a fulfilling life.
But that's not all!
The concept of junzi extends beyond these three virtues.
In fact, it is often associated with wu -chang, or the Five Constant Virtues, which include Ren, Benevolence, Zhi, Wisdom, Li, Propriety, Yi, Righteousness, and Shin, Faith.
These five virtues are considered the foundation of Confucian philosophy and are integral to the cultivation of a Jun -zeh character.
Among the five virtues, benevolence is believed as the core of the Jun -ze spirit, emphasizing the importance of compassion, kindness, and empathy towards others.
Wisdom encompasses intellectual curiosity, a desire to learn and grow, and ability to make sound judgments.
Propriety refers to the importance of manners, etiquette, and social norms in maintaining order and harmony in society.
Righteousness highlights the importance of justice and fairness while faith emphasizes the importance of sincerity and trustworthiness.
Throughout Chinese history there have been many famous individuals who embodied the ideals of Junzi.
These individuals were admired for their moral character, their wisdom, and their contributions to society.
One famous example is Confucius himself, the founder of Confucianism, known for his teachings beings, on moral behavior, and social order.
Another example is Mencius, a philosopher and scholar, who expanded on the teachings of Confucius and emphasized the importance of empathy, compassion, and inner morality.
Other famous junzi in Chinese history include Zhuge Liang, a strategist and advisor to the emperor during the Three Kingdoms period, period, who was renowned for his wisdom, loyalty, and strategic thinking.
Another example is General Yue Fei, during the Song dynasty, who was known for his bravery, loyalty, and commitment to justice.
In addition to being embodied in human beings, the spirit of Junzi is also attributed to various elements in nature by the Chinese people.
In China, the plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum are regarded as the four gentlemen, these plants are appreciated not only for their aesthetic beauty, but also for their symbolic representation of the Jun -ze virtues.
For example, the plum blossom is admired prepared for its resilience and perseverance, while the orchid is praised for its elegance and purity.
Bamboo is valued for its strength and flexibility, while the chrysanthemum is respected for its modesty and longevity.
All four of these plants have been featured prominently in Chinese art and literature, serving as a reminder of the importance of embodying the virtues of zhèng zhè in all aspects of life, including one's relationship with Nature.
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According to the latest industry report, China's online literature has accelerated its overseas its expansion with its total revenue in the overseas market reaching 4 .35 billion yuan about 605 million US dollars in 2023.
The report from the China Audio -Video & Digital Publishing Association shows that in 2023 the revenue of China's online literature industry in the overseas market grew by 7 .06 % year on year.
Artificial intelligence technologies including AI translation, are expected to further help the countries' online literature win the hearts of overseas readers in the future.
As a leading online platform for the sector's international expansion, Web Novel of China Literature Ltd, also known as UA1 Group, had launched about 6 ,000 translated works of Chinese online literature by the end of November 2024.
Among the overseas authors registered at Web Novel, those born after the 2000s account for 45 %.
Al Ran, Executive Vice Chairman and Secretary -General of the Association, said that China's online literature provides a wealth of intellectual property resources.
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