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Hanfu Beijing keeps dancing despite coronavirus pandemic

Hanfu Beijing is the largest organization in the city dedicated to promoting traditional Han clothing and preserving Han culture
Hanfu Beijing is the largest organization in the city dedicated to promoting traditional Han clothing and preserving Han culture

CGTN | 23-Jun-2020 | By Morag Hobbs, Cao Xi

The onset of the coronavirus pandemic hit the arts and leisure sector particularly hard, with venues closed down and restrictions imposed on public gatherings and outdoor activities. To mitigate the inevitable impact on their business, companies and organizations quickly realized that the internet offered a platform for sustaining some level of income and maintaining their public profile. Continue reading “Hanfu Beijing keeps dancing despite coronavirus pandemic”

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Top 10 cities where China’s ‘rich families’ live

A night view of Foshan
A night view of Foshan

China Daily ( was originally posted: 21-Nov-2019) | 22-Jun-2020

The Hurun Research Institute released the Hurun Wealth Report 2019 in Shanghai on Tuesday, which provided a detailed analysis of “rich families”, “high net-worth families” and their geographical distribution in China. This is the 11th consecutive year in which Hurun has released the report.

A “rich family” is defined as a family with a net worth of more than 6 million yuan ($853,711), while a “high net-worth family” has a net worth of at least 10 million yuan. Let’s take a look at the top 10 cities for China’s “rich families”. (Photo/China Daily) Continue reading “Top 10 cities where China’s ‘rich families’ live”