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Mint
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Mint
Nvidia CEO lavishes praise on China in Beijing, drawing rock-star reception
BEIJING : The head of America's most valuable company delivered a love letter to China while visiting Beijing, extolling the country's technological advances and praising its 'best-in-the-world" electric vehicles. Jensen Huang, chief executive of artificial-intelligence chip designer Nvidia, spoke a day after the Trump administration allowed the company to resume selling one of its advanced AI chips to Chinese customers. The decision, part of a trade truce in which China agreed to speed up exports of rare-earth minerals, opens the door for Nvidia to step up its business in China again despite criticism from some in Congress that giving expanded access to advanced U.S. technology could benefit Beijing's military and pose a national-security risk for America. Huang rejected such views at a news conference, which he interrupted from time to time so he could autograph Chinese reporters' clothing. 'There's always room in any house for two people, don't you think?" he said. The CEO said he was hoping to get approval to keep updating Nvidia's offerings for the Chinese market. He expressed confidence that his meetings with top officials in Beijing, including the vice premier, wouldn't bother President Trump. When he visited Trump last week, Huang said, the president 'was delighted to help celebrate a monumental day for Nvidia"—it became the first company to top $4 trillion in market capitalization—and 'was telling everybody about that." The CEO said he advised Trump that he was heading to Beijing and the president responded, 'Have a great trip." Huang has become a frequent visitor to both Washington and Beijing. Unlike most politicians and officials in Washington, Huang heaped praise on China while avoiding issues such as its military expansion. 'When you see me in the United States, you must think you went back in time. You wouldn't even understand my life—it's too strange," Huang said to a Chinese reporter's question, citing ubiquitous smartphone payments in China in comparison with Americans' continued use of cash. 'You are so advanced in technology adoption." Earlier in the day, Huang, who was born in Taiwan but is a U.S. citizen, swapped his signature leather jacket for traditional Chinese-style attire and delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of a government-backed business fair, partly in Chinese. 'China's supply chain is a miracle," Huang said. 'The heroes of China's superfast innovations are your researchers, developers and entrepreneurs." At the news conference, he took issue with U.S. policy under both the Biden and Trump administrations that has effectively barred imports of most Chinese EVs through high tariffs. He said he met the chief executive of Chinese EV and smartphone maker Xiaomi, whose EVs just hit the market last year and have already built up monthslong waiting lists. Xiaomi is a 'miracle of a company," he said. 'The technology inside is the best in the world." Asked by a Chinese reporter if he would buy one, Huang said, 'I would love to. It's unfortunately not available in the United States, but that's our misfortune, not yours." Write to Peter Landers at
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Borneo Idol Dance Arts Competition showcases talent, cultural exchange
Officials and participants of the 2025 Borneo Idol Dance Arts Competition gather for a group photo. KUCHING (July 15): The Oriental Dance Arts Association of Kuching (ODAAK) successfully organised the 2025 Borneo Idol Dance Arts Competition on July 12 at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Auditorium, thanks to a grant from the Sarawak Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts. According to ODAAK president Jasmine Tan, the event featured a total of 57 competition categories and attracted 86 participants. 'We are honoured to receive this grant, which marks another milestone in our efforts to promote performing arts,' she said in a statement issued by the ministry today. 'It reflects our team's dedication to promoting dance culture and developing the dance arts industry in Sarawak and across Malaysia.' This year's competition was jointly organised by ODAAK, Just Dance Studio Bintulu, and The S Belly Dance Troupe, in collaboration with IntellArt Tuition & Talents Centre Kota Kinabalu, marking the second edition of their collaborative effort. The top three contestants from each category in Kuching and Kota Kinabalu will advance to the grand finale, scheduled to be held in Bintulu on Sept 12. To raise the competitive bar, ODAAK invited a panel of judges from across Malaysia, including representatives from Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Pahang, Kedah, Sarawak, and Sabah. In addition to strong local participation, the event also drew international dancers from Nanning and Zhejiang, China, further elevating the competition's international profile. 'The competition spanned various age groups, with categories like junior solo, teenage solo, adult solo, and troupe performances. The dance genres ranged from Oriental dance and Chinese-style to Bollywood, K-Pop, and choreographed dance,' read the statement. Tan expressed gratitude for the ministry's support, noting that the grant reflects confidence in the association's long-term vision and event-planning efforts. ODAAK, a non-profit organisation registered since 2012, has long been dedicated to cultivating appreciation for dance among youth while striving to elevate dance as a recognised art form both locally and internationally. For more information, visit its official Facebook page at
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Global Youth Witness Chinese-style Modernization in Guizhou
GUIYANG, China, July 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from Discover Guizhou: "This has been an incredible experience! China has demonstrated that while its economy is rapidly growing, culture and technology, as well as tradition and innovation, can coexist beautifully," remarked Nhial Deng, a young Kenyan, reflecting on his recent trip to Guizhou. From July 2 to 6, the Tsinghua Global Youth Dialogue 2025 took place in Guizhou, themed "Opportune China, Youth Talks: Insights into Chinese Modernization from Guizhou Practice." 22 exceptional youth representatives and opinion leaders from international organizations across 14 countries and regions, including China, the UK, Russia, Germany, and India, explored the beauty of the "Mountain Park Province," the charm of the "Cultural Thousand Islands," and the potential of the "China Digital Valley" through immersive experiences and research. Through this exploration of Guizhou, they witnessed the authentic essence of Chinese-style modernization. "You can truly feel the harmony between humans and nature here," said the international youth as they stood beneath the majestic Huangguoshu Waterfall. The Huangguoshu Waterfall, located in Anshun City, Guizhou Province, is the largest waterfall in Asia and one of the world's renowned karst waterfalls. "When you see nature up close, you begin to understand it and fall in love with it, leading you to protect it. This is something the entire world needs to embrace," said Ignacio, organizer of Jovenes por el Clima. Ignacio noted that in the face of climate change, a common challenge for humanity, China is making significant strides in sustainable development through technological innovation. In Gui'an New Area, Guiyang, the international youth experienced green and smart travel by riding a self-driving minibus developed by Guizhou's PIX Moving Robo-Bus factory. The consensus across various industries in China is to protect every mountain and river while minimizing carbon emissions, achieving maximum economic and social benefits with minimal environmental costs. As the participants noted, "This reflects China's commitment to sustainable development." "I see culture coming to life, applied in new ways, celebrated by young people, and passed down through generations. This is a lesson the whole world can learn from," said Nhial Deng. At the "Xiu Li Tao" intangible cultural heritage market in Kaili City, international youth dressed in ethnic costumes that blend tradition and fashion walked the Village Runway Show alongside local people, captivated by their smiles and confidence. The "Xiu Li Tao" intangible cultural heritage market features over 6,000 types of intangible cultural heritage products, including local batik, Miao embroidery, and wood carvings, and has become a "super market" for showcasing and preserving Guizhou's intangible cultural heritage. Every weekend evening, an original ecological performance featuring Guizhou villagers, known as the Guizhou "Village Runway Show," takes center stage. "The value of traditional beauty transcends time; it possesses eternal significance. It preserves our cultural heritage and enriches it through storytelling," shared Nadhira, sustainability manager, of ASEAN Youth Organization, M.A. in Indonesia. Nadhira shared her feelings dressed in her national costume during a dialogue on "Culture-Tourism Integration — Our Beauty Seen, Our Cultures Intervene." The diverse and inclusive nature of Chinese civilization, shaped by the blending of different ethnicities, gives Chinese-style modernization profound meaning. The "Village Runway Show" captivates young audiences, while the "Village Super League" goes viral online, and intangible cultural heritage frequently "goes global," showcasing Guizhou's world-class cultural IPs as vibrant examples of the creative transformation and innovative development of Chinese culture. "My journey in Guizhou has been eye-opening, as if stepping into the future," said Emeline Yehyun Lee, a researcher of Climate and Environmental Modeling Laboratory, Sookmyung Women's University in South Korea. During a dialogue on "In the Cyber Era, What Changes Our Lives," she emphasized that Guizhou is striving to benefit the public through technological advancements, helping more young people and marginalized groups. "This is the true significance of technological progress." At the Bailin River Guizhou Bridge Technology Museum, systems such as bridge digital twins and BIM modeling reveal the technological marvels behind Guizhou's infrastructure to the international youth. In the first fully immersive digital experience museum in China themed on the Long March, called "Red Banderole," holographic images, AI virtual interactions, and virtual reality convey the essence of red culture through digital technology. "Guizhou serves as a bridge that spans not only physical gaps but also cultural and technological divides. It breaks down barriers and leads us into the future," noted Fyodor Dmitrenko, a youth from Cyprus. Fyodor Dmitrenko from Cyprus observed that Guizhou's transformation from an underdeveloped province to a pioneer in digital economic development highlights the importance of technological modernization, a model that Cyprus could learn from. "This kind of modernization is not merely profit-driven; it is driven by the needs of the people." "China is developing in an innovative manner, pursuing sustainability and inclusivity." As their journey in Guizhou concludes, the international youth depart with newfound insights into Chinese-style modernization, sharing the previously unseen charm of the province with every corner of the globe.
The Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- The Wire
Global Youth Witness Chinese-style Modernization in Guizhou
GUIYANG, China, July 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from Discover Guizhou: "This has been an incredible experience! China has demonstrated that while its economy is rapidly growing, culture and technology, as well as tradition and innovation, can coexist beautifully," remarked Nhial Deng, a young Kenyan, reflecting on his recent trip to Guizhou. From July 2 to 6, the Tsinghua Global Youth Dialogue 2025 took place in Guizhou, themed "Opportune China, Youth Talks: Insights into Chinese Modernization from Guizhou Practice." 22 exceptional youth representatives and opinion leaders from international organizations across 14 countries and regions, including China, the UK, Russia, Germany, and India, explored the beauty of the "Mountain Park Province," the charm of the "Cultural Thousand Islands," and the potential of the "China Digital Valley" through immersive experiences and research. Through this exploration of Guizhou, they witnessed the authentic essence of Chinese-style modernization. "You can truly feel the harmony between humans and nature here," said the international youth as they stood beneath the majestic Huangguoshu Waterfall. The Huangguoshu Waterfall, located in Anshun City, Guizhou Province, is the largest waterfall in Asia and one of the world's renowned karst waterfalls. "When you see nature up close, you begin to understand it and fall in love with it, leading you to protect it. This is something the entire world needs to embrace," said Ignacio, organizer of Jovenes por el Clima. Ignacio noted that in the face of climate change, a common challenge for humanity, China is making significant strides in sustainable development through technological innovation. In Gui'an New Area, Guiyang, the international youth experienced green and smart travel by riding a self-driving minibus developed by Guizhou's PIX Moving Robo-Bus factory. The consensus across various industries in China is to protect every mountain and river while minimizing carbon emissions, achieving maximum economic and social benefits with minimal environmental costs. As the participants noted, "This reflects China's commitment to sustainable development." "I see culture coming to life, applied in new ways, celebrated by young people, and passed down through generations. This is a lesson the whole world can learn from," said Nhial Deng. At the "Xiu Li Tao" intangible cultural heritage market in Kaili City, international youth dressed in ethnic costumes that blend tradition and fashion walked the Village Runway Show alongside local people, captivated by their smiles and confidence. The "Xiu Li Tao" intangible cultural heritage market features over 6,000 types of intangible cultural heritage products, including local batik, Miao embroidery, and wood carvings, and has become a "super market" for showcasing and preserving Guizhou's intangible cultural heritage. Every weekend evening, an original ecological performance featuring Guizhou villagers, known as the Guizhou "Village Runway Show," takes center stage. "The value of traditional beauty transcends time; it possesses eternal significance. It preserves our cultural heritage and enriches it through storytelling," shared Nadhira, sustainability manager, of ASEAN Youth Organization, M.A. in Indonesia. Nadhira shared her feelings dressed in her national costume during a dialogue on "Culture-Tourism Integration — Our Beauty Seen, Our Cultures Intervene." The diverse and inclusive nature of Chinese civilization, shaped by the blending of different ethnicities, gives Chinese-style modernization profound meaning. The "Village Runway Show" captivates young audiences, while the "Village Super League" goes viral online, and intangible cultural heritage frequently "goes global," showcasing Guizhou's world-class cultural IPs as vibrant examples of the creative transformation and innovative development of Chinese culture. "My journey in Guizhou has been eye-opening, as if stepping into the future," said Emeline Yehyun Lee, a researcher of Climate and Environmental Modeling Laboratory, Sookmyung Women's University in South Korea. During a dialogue on "In the Cyber Era, What Changes Our Lives," she emphasized that Guizhou is striving to benefit the public through technological advancements, helping more young people and marginalized groups. "This is the true significance of technological progress." At the Bailin River Guizhou Bridge Technology Museum, systems such as bridge digital twins and BIM modeling reveal the technological marvels behind Guizhou's infrastructure to the international youth. In the first fully immersive digital experience museum in China themed on the Long March, called "Red Banderole," holographic images, AI virtual interactions, and virtual reality convey the essence of red culture through digital technology. "Guizhou serves as a bridge that spans not only physical gaps but also cultural and technological divides. It breaks down barriers and leads us into the future," noted Fyodor Dmitrenko, a youth from Cyprus. Fyodor Dmitrenko from Cyprus observed that Guizhou's transformation from an underdeveloped province to a pioneer in digital economic development highlights the importance of technological modernization, a model that Cyprus could learn from. "This kind of modernization is not merely profit-driven; it is driven by the needs of the people." "China is developing in an innovative manner, pursuing sustainability and inclusivity." As their journey in Guizhou concludes, the international youth depart with newfound insights into Chinese-style modernization, sharing the previously unseen charm of the province with every corner of the globe. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
SoraNews24
08-07-2025
- General
- SoraNews24
Do we say yay or nay to the additive-free rice balls that can last 100 days at room temperature?
We try all five flavors of the 'Hyakunigiri' Kyoto steak restaurant collaborative product to see if they'll really rice up our lives. We've all been there–those nights when you forget to press the 'on' button of the rice cooker and find yourself some time later with a growling stomach and nothing to eat, not in the mood for instant noodles, and also don't have the energy to step outside. In precisely these kinds of situations, Hyakunigiri is the perfect solution. These intriguing onigiri, or rice balls, the result of a collaboration between Kyoto-based restaurant Hyakushokuya and food company Ishii Shohin, first hit the market a few years ago. The lineup has slightly expanded since then to five flavors, all of which are high in protein and can last 100 ('hyaku') days at room temperature despite being additive-free, making them excellent choices for an emergency food rations kit. ▼ Hyakushokuya (logo pictured below) is a famous steak rice bowl restaurant that only sells 100 meals per day at lunchtime. It's certainly an interesting business model, but one that's working well for them. There are five types of Hyakunigiri: ● Steak flavor ● Curry flavor ● Chahan (Chinese-style fried rice) flavor ● Chicken burdock rice flavor ● Chicken rice flavor You can purchase a sampling set of all five flavors, with two pouches of each, for 2,600 yen (US$18). Otherwise, sets of five of each individual flavor cost 1,250 yen, apart from the steak flavor, which costs 1,500 yen for five. The reason that Hyakunigiri can last so long without preservatives boils down to a combination of clever vacuum sealing and a heat sterilization technique. In order to eat them, you just have to pop them in the microwave or heat the pouch in boiling water until the rice reaches your desired level of firmness (suggested heating times range from 30 to 70 seconds in the microwave or 8 to 15 minutes in boiling water). We wanted to start our taste test with the steak flavor since it's modeled after Hyakushokuya's famous restaurant menu item. As soon as we ripped open the pouch, we were immediately enveloped by a charcoal-like aroma. Its flavor also packed a strong punch, with plenty of beef and seasoning in the rice. It tasted even more like a beef bowl than we expected, and was super satisfying as a whole. Next up was the curry-flavored rice ball. This one also released a fragrance as soon as we opened the pouch. It was chock-full of flavor. If we had to compare it with something, it had the taste and texture of a dry curry, sans gravy. It was also fairly spicy to the point that small children would probably have a hard time eating it. We figured that a slice of melted cheese on top of it would elevate its impact even more. Moving along, it was time for the chahan (Chinese-style fried rice) flavor. This one had the strong taste of black pepper, which would likely polarize some diners. That worked in our favor, though, and we quite enjoyed it as a fried rice with a peppery punch. We actually decided to re-wrap this one in the shape of a regular onigiri and bring it to a local park to finish later. It served us well as a quick bite on-the-go–and dare we say it, was even tastier when eaten outside. The second-to-last flavor we tried was chicken burdock rice. This is one of two Hyakunigiri marketed as having a 'gentler' flavor. The bits of chicken and burdock throughout served as yummy accents within the rice. It had a comforting, quintessentially Japanese-style taste. True to its name, it wasn't overly strong, but it seemed to get tastier the more bites we took. It was perhaps our personal winner of the bunch. For the fifth and final chicken rice flavor, we decided to heat it up in boiling water over a gas stove as we would likely have to do during a real emergency when there wouldn't be any electricity. This was the other Hyakunigiri said to have a gentler taste. This method resulted in a better heat distribution and a softer overall texture. We were a bit bummed out, actually–we should have heated all of them up in this way! Oh well. In terms of taste, it was solid, and we were tempted to add some egg to the mix to turn it into omuraisu. The final verdict is that all of these Hyakunigiri are pretty amazing. Usually emergency food rations sacrifice flavor for functionality, but in this case, they were delicious enough to want to eat on the regular. We'll definitely keep some on hand for those days when we just don't want to cook–or, when we attempt some new culinary creation in the name of investigative journalism that falls a bit flat. Reference: Ishii Shohin All images © SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! [ Read in Japanese ]
