Cultural heritage
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China has all along believed that “the Palestinians governing Palestine” is the fundamental principle of post-conflict governance of Gaza, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday. The spokesperson made the remarks at a daily press briefing when asked to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech in which he said the U.S. will “take…
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We heard earlier from the UK environment secretary, who said the two-state solution is the only path to peace. Foreign secretary David Lammy has reiterated that view, telling reporters this morning “we’ve always been clear in our belief that we must see two states”. “We must see Palestinians live and prosper in their homelands in…
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Asian American heritage was celebrated at Flushing Town Hall in New York City in the form of photo and art exhibition, Asian cuisine tasting as well as cultural performance on Sunday evening. Present at the event were more than 100 guests from various ethnic groups. Scores of photos showcased cultural and natural heritage sites including…
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A total of 1,795 cultural institutions in liberated regions have been damaged as a result of Russian strikes, the country’s acting culture minister Rostyslav Karandieiev has said, according to the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform. In a speech yesterday, Mr Karandieiev described the devastation that had been left behind in the country. “As of today, damage has…
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With a relaxing pace and idyllic scenery, the newly airing TV drama Meet Yourself is winning over viewers’ hearts, with many saying it’s quite “soul-healing” in this era full of anxiety and competition. Taking place in a small village in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture of Southwest China’s Yunnan province, the hit TV series not only boosts the…
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Mr. Vladimir Ivanovich Voronkov of the Russian Federation, who serves as the United Nations Under-Secretary-General, was in June appointed as head of the newly created United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres endorsed Mr. Voronkov’s ascension into the office which was established by the General Assembly resolution 71/291 on 15 June 2017, and on…
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UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has called on the United Nations (UN) Security Council to take prompt actions against the smuggling and destruction of cultural heritage. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday, Ms. Audrey called on the agency to gear up on its role as guardians of cultural property, and assume front-line responsibilities…
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