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2021-06-01T05:37:57Z

BrigitteSaul:

A Chinese supermarket has apologised to the public after being accused of fat-shaming plus-size women by calling them 'rotten'. A social media picture shows RT-Mart, a major supermarket chain in the country, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html tour viên gia giới] describing small and medium-size women as 'slim' and 'beautiful' on a board in its clothing section. The same sign labels those wearing large, extra large and double extra large clothes as 'rotten', 'very rotten' and 'extremely rotten'. The image was taken by at an unspecified RT-Mart branch and shared onto the Chinese social media last Wednesday. It labels small women as 'beautiful' and plus-size women as 'rotten' RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share The signboard even specified that the criteria should be applied to women between the ages of 18 and 35. The image was taken by a customer at an unspecified RT-Mart branch and shared onto the Chinese social media last Wednesday. It immediately triggered an outcry, with web users flocking to accuse the brand of humiliating women. On Weibo, the Chinese equivalent to Twitter, one person wrote: 'This does not respect women at all.' Another commenter questioned: 'I am curious how it describes male sizes.' A third user challenged: [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html kynghidongduong.vn] 'Tall people will have to wear larger sizes too. How can they be "extremely rotten"? I am not tall, but not slim either. I usually wear S or M. Is the copywriter dumb?' Faced with the backlash, RT-Mart, which runs more than 400 branches across China, expressed its 'deep remorse' to the public last Thursday over its 'inappropriate wording'. RT-Mart, which runs more than 400 branches across China, expressed its 'deep remorse' to the public over its 'inappropriate wording'. The above picture shows an RT-Mart branch in Beijing In on its official Weibo account, the company apologised for the 'uncomfortable feelings' its marketing materials had brought to the public. The company claimed to have inspected all of its stores and found that only one of them had the sign. The store in question had been ordered to take down all 'problematic' materials, the statement read. RT-Mart promised to strengthen its internal management to prevent any similar incidents from happening. The firm's apology, however, failed to satisfy the public. Under its statement, one angry reader wrote: 'I wish your business would become "extremely rotten" in the future.' Another demanded the company sack the employees who had written and approved the advertisement. A third person slammed: 'This kind of apology is not sincere at all.' Commenting on the matter, state-run publication China Women's News urged all companies to give more room 'for women to explore and choose' to avoid similar controversy (file photo) In a commentary on Saturday, state-run publication branded RT-Mart's signboard as 'vulgar marketing' that 'derided and humiliated' women. The author criticised: 'The size chart of RT-Mart's female clothes used strikingly crude words and demonstrated the extremely shallow standard of the company's culture construction.' It urged all companies to give more room 'for women to explore and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html tour du lịch phượng hoàng cổ trấn] choose' to avoid similar controversy. The news came after a restaurant in China apologised for asking diners to weigh themselves before entry in August. The publicity stunt was an overzealous response to a new national campaign against food waste. The beef restaurant in the central city of Changsha was heavily criticised on Chinese social media as soon as it unveiled the policy. Customers were asked to stand on scales and scan their data into an app that recommended food choices based on their weight and the [https://www.change.org/search?q=dishes%27%20calorific dishes' calorific] value, according to a previous report. data-track-module="am-external-links^external-links"> Read more: DM.later('bundle', function() DM.has('external-source-links', 'externalLinkTracker'); );

As China Seeks To Spark Night Economy On-demand Chauffeurs For...

2021-05-30T19:15:38Z

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By Colin Qian and Thomas Peter BEIJING, Jan 20 (Reuters) - It was freezing and the streets were slick as substitute driver Liu Pengfei bade farewell to his mother, wife and son before riding into Beijing on his tiny scooter. Liu, 33, and his fellow drivers make their living getting drunk people safely home. And [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html kynghidongduong.vn] with Beijing urging restaurants, entertainment venues and public transportation to extend hours in a bid to boost consumption, Liu's clients on DiDi Chuxing, China's biggest ride-hailing service platform, have multiplied. "My orders after midnight have grown a lot, and a third more of my customers are asking me to drive them to the next entertainment spot instead of going home," Liu said. "(Our) business makes the most money in the later half of the night." His rates triple after midnight. The high payoff has lured Liu to travel 20km (12 miles) from his home in nearby Hebei province daily. He earned 12,000 yuan ($1,742) a month on average last year. In some months, he raked in nearly 19,000 yuan, more than two times the average Beijing salary. He and other [http://www.savethestudent.org/?s=drivers%20hang drivers hang] around night spots - less than 100 metres (100 yards) away, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html tour du lịch phượng hoàng cổ trấn] 12 men at a table were gorging on meat and downing beer - and when hired, use their clients' own cars to drive them home. The drivers check their phones as they wait, ready for their first customer of the night to contact them through a mobile app. It is too soon to say whether extending opening hours of malls, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html tour trương gia giới] creating food streets, and putting on late-night cultural performances will boost China's consumption, with the economy still languishing at near 30-year lows. But on-demand drivers seem to be one early beneficiary. Data from DiDi shows night-time orders for drivers increased 20% in Beijing's central business district last year compared with a year earlier. In other cities like Dongguan, Changsha and Zhengzhou, orders jumped even more, as much as 50%. Liu said he sees his business as promising, and plans to stick with it for the next few years. But, inevitably, [https://www.gov.uk/search?q=family%20life family life] suffers. "Some weekends, my son would hug my leg when I leave, crying and asking me to play with him," Liu said. ($1 = 6.8883 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Colin Qian and Thomas Peter. Editing by Gerry Doyle)

China Sales Seen Picking Up After Coronavirus Blow - Volkswagen

2021-05-30T18:04:12Z

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FRANKFURT, March 31 (Reuters) [http://www.business-opportunities.biz/search/?q=-%20Volkswagen - Volkswagen] expects vehicle sales in China, the world's largest car market, to quadruple in March, it said, pointing to a recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. "We are cautiously optimistic that the worst effects of the crisis will be behind us in two to three months," said Stephan Woellenstein, head of Volkswagen's China [http://www.cbsnews.com/search/?q=business business]. Demand was still limited, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html kynghidongduong.vn] Volkswagen said, adding it was prepared to ramp up capacity at its plants in the country, 22 of which had resumed production. Two vehicle plants in Changsha and Urumqi are still closed, the carmaker said. Woellenstein said he expected vehicle sales of up to 1 million in March, up from 250,000 in February. "There are more and more signs that business is recovering. By the middle of the year, we could be back to last year's planning. Hope is returning on the Chinese market," Woellenstein said. In 2020, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html tour du lịch phượng hoàng cổ trấn] Volkswagen expects a decline of 3-15% in the Chinese market but confirmed plans to invest more than 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion) this year there, with about 40% of that sum earmarked for electric driving. "We assume that the recovery will continue and that we will be operating in a normal market environment again in 2021," Woellenstein said. Volkswagen plans to sell 1.5 million electric cars in China per year from 2025. ($1 = 0.9093 euros) (Reporting by Christoph Steitz; Editing by Mark Potter)

Animals In A Chinese Zoo Starve To Death Due To Coronavirus Lockdown

2021-05-30T17:13:37Z

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Two hungry foxes have been captured on camera chomping on the carcass of an alpaca at a zoo in after it was shut for weeks due to the . Hundreds of animals there were said to have starved to death after being left unattended during the lengthy closure. The zoo's staff said the owner had struggled to look after the animals due to a lack of profit after closing the business for over two months. Two foxes have been captured on camera chomping on the [http://bordersalertandready.com/?s=carcass&search=Search carcass] of an alpaca as hundreds of animals stranded in a Chinese zoo 'starve to death' due to the coronavirus lockdown Recent footage shows the arctic foxes devouring the dead alpaca inside a filthy cage at the indoor zoo in Changsha, Hunan Province of central China. Over 200 animals - including rabbits, squirrels and guinea pigs - were reportedly trapped in the 'Animal Party Themed Park'. Staff members said some of them died from hunger during the lockdown and their carcasses were left unattended in the closed zoo. 'One of the alpacas literally starved to death because there wasn't enough food stored for them,' a former zookeeper told Pear Video. 'Animals were starting to eat each other.' The anonymous employee said her colleagues had to use their own money to feed the malnourished animals. 'A lot, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html tour phượng hoàng cổ trấn] a lot of them died. Some even died before the coronavirus,' she added. It came after the owner struggled to look after the animals due to a lack of profit after closing the business for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html kynghidongduong.vn] over two months, the staff told the local press on Tuesday. The picture shows the empty cages in the zoo amid the coronavirus outbreak The zoo struggled with its business since it first opened in December last year, said a worker, known by his alias Li Ping. He said the financial difficulty was heightened after the themed park shut due to the coronavirus lockdown. The staff members discovered the dead animals when they recently returned to the closed zoo, hoping to find the owner who hadn't paid their salaries since January. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share 10k shares The staff members discovered the dead animals when they recently returned to the closed zoo, hoping to find the owner who hadn't paid their salaries since January. Visitors are seen taking selfies at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding on Wednesday The zoo manager, known by his surname Wu, claimed that the animals died because 'they weren't used to the local weather.' He denied the lack of food for the animals and told the press that most of them were transferred to a local animal farm in early February. Mr Wu said that the management would deal with the carcasses and remove any live animals still trapped in the zoo. Zookeepers are pictured feeding two giraffes in Cumiana during Italy's coronavirus lockdown The news comes as the novel coronavirus has infected over 531,000 people and the [http://www.google.com/search?q=death%20toll&btnI=lucky death toll] has risen to 23,956. US has overtaken China today with 81,782 confirmed cases, more than any other country in the world. Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed today that he tested positive for the deadly disease, which has infected over 11,000 people in the UK and 578 deaths. data-track-module="am-external-links^external-links"> Read more: DM.later('bundle', function() DM.has('external-source-links', 'externalLinkTracker'); );

Beijing apos;s Australian Coal Blockade Plunges Dozen Cities Into Darkness

2021-05-30T10:18:47Z

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Beijing's blockade of Australian coal is backfiring, with a dozen cities forcing residents and office buildings to ration their electricity use. The politically-inflicted situation is so bad street lights have been turned off in the city of Yiwu in 's eastern Zheijiang province as factories are down to part-time hours. In the coastal city of Wenzhou, local Chinese Communist Party authorities have demanded businesses refrain from heating their office unless temperatures are close to freezing. Southern China's Hunan Province is awash with reports on social media platform Weibo of workers in Changsha having to climb dozens of flights of stairs after elevators were shut down. Scroll down for video Beijing's blockade of Australian coal is backfiring with a dozen cities forcing residents and office buildings to ration their electricity use. Southern China's Hunan Province is awash with reports on social media platform Weibo of workers in Changsha (pictured) climbing dozens of flights of stairs after lifts were shut down 'I've never had so much trouble going to the office,' a Changsha-based office worker, who didn't wish to be named told the London-based . He was trapped in an elevator for 40 minutes last week because of a power shortage. Despite the widespread media reports, Zhao Chenxin, the secretary general of China's National Development and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html tour phượng hoàng cổ trấn] Reform Commission, denied household electricity consumption had been affected in the adjoining Hunan, Zheigiang or Jiangxi provinces. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share 3.6k shares 'In general, please believe that our ability to ensure stable energy supply is not a problem,' he told a media conference covered by Chinese state-run new wire service Xinhua on Monday. Former resources minister Matt Canavan weighed in, arguing Australia was better off trying to find other export markets instead of trying to repair relations with China's Communist Party regime. 'There are a lot of people out there who need to be fed, a lot of people who want to switch lights on,' he told Sky News on Tuesday. As of November, 66 vessels carrying Australian thermal coal have been prevented from unloading the cargo, data from finance news wire Bloomberg and commodity analytics group Kpler showed. Last month, Beijing blocked Australian coal imports, which has resulted in 80 ships carrying more than $1.1billion in blacklisted cargo being stranded off the Chinese coast. 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'Mentally we are really struggling... one of our crew tried to commit suicide on board the ship. Everyone is growing very frustrated and angry.' 'We are getting punished for a crime that we have not committed. We are seeking every possible way out, but we are helpless.' Last year, before the global Covid pandemic, China bought $7billion worth of Australian thermal coal exports. Australia supplied China with 57 per cent of its thermal coal needs, with the Communist power being Australia's biggest trading partner and export market. As of November, 66 vessels carrying Australian thermal coal have been prevented from [http://www.modernmom.com/?s=unloading unloading] the cargo, data from finance news wire Bloomberg and commodity analytics group Kpler showed. Pictured is the MV Anastasia banned from docking at China's Jintang Port since August Last month, Beijing blocked Australian coal imports, which has resulted in 80 ships carrying more than $1.1billion in blacklisted cargo being stranded off the Chinese coast. In one example, Gaurav Singh, a 29-year-old Indian navigation officer, left Hay Point in north Queensland on July 20 and arrived in northern China's Jintang Port on August 3 In early 2019, a year before the first case of coronavirus came to Australia, China held up Australian coal in the northern Dalian port in response to the ban on Chinese tech giant Huawei from installing 5G mobile phone networks in Australia. China's trade sanctions on Australia had intensified since May, when 80 per cent tariffs were imposed on Australian barley after Prime Minister Scott Morrison called for an inquiry into the origins of COVID-19. Australian wine in November was hit with import tariffs of up to 212 per cent, following Chinese obstacles on Australian exporters of timber, lobsters, beef and lamb. While Chinese consumers can get lower-quality wine from somewhere else, the delaying of Australian coal shipments demonstrates the worst aspects of the Communist Party's command and control economy. data-track-module="am-external-links^external-links"> Read more: DM.later('bundle', function() DM.has('external-source-links', 'externalLinkTracker'); );

Sanqing Mountain National Park

2021-05-29T14:46:57Z

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Comments on Sanqing Mountain National Park by the World Heritage Committee The Sanqing Mountain National Park displays a unique array of forested, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html tour phượng hoàng cổ trấn] fantastically shaped granite pillars and various peaks all concentrated in a relatively small area. The looming, intricate rock formations intermixed with delicate forest coverage and combined with ever-shifting weather patterns create a landscape of arresting beauty. Brief introduction Located at the juncture of Yushan and Dexing counties of Shangrao City in Jiangxi Province, the scenic area covers some 756 square kilometers. The mountain gets its name from the fact that it has three peaks, named Yujing, Yuhua and Yuxu, which seem to have the three ancestral deities of Taoism called Yuqing, Shangqing and [http://edublogs.org/?s=Taiqing%20sitting Taiqing sitting] upon them. Of the three, the Yujing Peak, with an altitude of 1,819 meters, is the highest and is situated in the middle of the mountain. The watching sunrise here is one of the wonders of the Sanqing Mountain. The mountain is narrow and long and extends from south to north. It displays a granite forest with the largest density in distribution and most varieties in the world. The scenic area is home of 2,373 kinds of high-grade plants and 1,728 species of wild animals, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html kynghidongduong.vn] and constitutes a leading environment East Asia in terms of biodiversity. The continuous changes of landform have resulted in unique imposing peaks, queerly-shaped rocks, saults and quiet valleys. Regarding its natural terrain, the Sanqing Mountain is steep in the east, wonderful in the west, elegant in the north and marvelous in the south. There are nine major scenic areas, including the Nanqing Garden, the Wanshou Garden, the Yujing Peak, the Sanqing Palace and the Xihua Platform, and 10 major wonders, such as the "python-like rock", the "girl-like peak" and the "divine dragon amusing a pine". The mountain has provided a place for the Taoists of all previous dynasties to cultivate their beliefs and as a result is known as "an outdoor Taoist museum". The ancient architectural complex of Sanqing Palace, arranged according to the Eight Diagrams, boasts a history of over 1,600 years and comprises at least 230 ancient buildings and cultural sites such as temples, halls mansions, ponds, bridges, tombs, platforms and towers. Tourist Information | Transport Airports near the Sanqing Mountain include the Quzhou Airport (the closest), [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html tour phượng hoàng cổ trấn] the Jingdezhen Airport, the Nanchang Airport, the Wuyishan Airport, the Jiujiang Airport and the Huangshan Airport. Several cities, including Guangzhou, Shanghai, Nanchang, Changsha and Kunming, operate direct train services to the Shangrao Railway Station. From here tourists can change for the bus to the mountain scenic area. The journey is about 78 kilometers and takes a little over two hours. Tourists can also get off the train at the Yushan Railway Station to take mini bus outside the railway station or public bus at the Yushan Bus Station to the [http://thesaurus.com/browse/Sanqing%20Mountain Sanqing Mountain]. The most common way to get around the city itself is by pedicab. Moreover, a cablecar is available to the scenic area. Catering The local characteristic dishes of Shangrao include the Steamed Carp, the Pearl-Shaped Peeled Prawns, the Yiyang Sour Chicken, and the Braised Pork Arranged in the Shape of a Turtle. In addition, the Changbiao Dried Eggplant is a snack unique to Shangrao and is highly recommended. Shopping The chicken heart-shaped chestnuts and the Yunwu Tea of Sanqing Mountain are both highly recommended as gifts. The former is famous for its green color, natural fragrance, pure taste and beautiful shape. Moreover, veined-cloth inkstone is also produced here, but one should select carefully before making a purchase.

Suzhou Ferris Wheel - A Fascinating Ride In Asian Skies

2021-05-28T21:18:29Z

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A 120-metre giant Ferris wheel located on the east bank of the Jinji Lake, the Suzhou Ferris Wheel is a must-visit feature when one is [http://statigr.am/tag/vacationing vacationing] in China's eastern coastal province of Jiangsu. The Ferris wheel features 60 passenger cabins, which can accommodate a capacity of 300 passengers. The time taken to complete each revolution is approximately 20 minutes. This Ferris wheel is one out of the four giant Ferris wheels in China, coming second in size only to the Star of Nanchang that was opened in 2006. The other three Ferris wheels are the Changsha Ferris Wheel, the Tianjin Eye and the Zhengzhou Ferris Wheel. The Wheel is located at a picturesque location and is a beautiful sight by night over the dark ripples of the Jinji Lake. The park is easy to find for anyone driving to the area and it sits next to the large Times Square shopping district. Entrance Tickets to the Ferris wheel park are priced at RMB 80 for adults or for anyone over 140cm tall, and RMB 50 for kids. Out of all the rides and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html tour du lịch phượng hoàng cổ trấn] attractions within the park, the Pirate Ship and the Kid's Labyrinth have separate entrance fees. Boat rides at the park take people to a small island nearby that houses a teahouse, a temple, and a few fascinating walking paths. Boats depart every half hour. There are several places on Suzhou's colourful map that are well worth a visit, such as the famous gardens of the city, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html kynghidongduong.vn] the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Master-of-Nets Garden. In addition, visitors seeking peaceful excursions may want to visit the Jinji Lake, and perhaps take in a round or two of golf at the International Golf Centre. The younger crowd ready for some excitement and culture could check out the Suzhou Arts & Entertainment Village and the movers and shakers of the business world would appreciate a visit to visit Zuo'an Commercial Street, which caters to high-end businesses. Visitors on the lookout for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-nam-ninh-truong-gia-gioi-phuong-hoang-co-tran-6-ngay.html tour du lịch phượng hoàng cổ trấn] comfortable Suzhou Accommodation that will let them enjoy all this picturesque town has to offer, have many options around the city to choose from. Visitors might want to consider a stylish modern apartment, and one possibility is the Citadines Xinghai Suzhou. These Suzhou Apartments feature well appointed properties with breathtaking views of the city and come equipped with state-of-the-art conveniences that are great whether you are in town on business or leisure. The apartments are situated within the industrial park of Suzhou and are within easy reach of most attractions in the city, including the humongous Suzhou Ferris wheel. Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Resourses -[ ] , [ ]

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2021-05-28T21:18:23Z

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