Gilded bronze horse a gift from emperor

The gilded bronze horse unearthed from an ancient tomb dating back some 2,100 years is on display [SHINE]
The gilded bronze horse unearthed from an ancient tomb dating back some 2,100 years is on display [SHINE]
SHINE | 22-Nov-2021 | By Zhu Ying

China was one of the first countries to domesticate horses. As an important part of Chinese civilization, the longstanding horse culture reflects the relationship between human beings and the animal, a symbol of leadership, faithfulness and vigor. In May, 1981, a gilded bronze horse was discovered in an ancient tomb in the Douma Village of Xianyang in Shaanxi Province, where hundreds of people were working on the construction of an infrastructure project. Continue reading “Gilded bronze horse a gift from emperor”

Shanghai’s Yangshan open for foreign vessels as international cargo-relay port

The Yangshan Port [SHINE]
The Yangshan Port [SHINE]
SHINE | 21-Nov-2021 | By Huang Yixuan

The State Council has announced the launch of a cargo relay pilot at the Yangshan port in Shanghai, a step toward opening up the maritime industry in China, and the move was considered by foreign stakeholders an important policy breakthrough. The announcement last Thursday said cargo relay will be allowed on a trial basis through December 31, 2024. During the period, foreign, Hong Kong and Macau flagged vessels will be allowed to carry out international cargo relay at Yangshan for containers originating from Dalian, Tianjin and Qingdao. Continue reading “Shanghai’s Yangshan open for foreign vessels as international cargo-relay port”