Hoh Xil in Northwest China's Qinghai province was approved as a new world heritage site at the 41st session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Krakow, Poland, on Friday.
His first encounter with China after leaving his hometown came in 1983 when he had to help SC Johnson set up a factory in Beijing. Seven years after that fateful visit, Mak was assigned to helm the manufacturing and engineering divisions of Shanghai Johnson Co Ltd, the first China joint venture of SC Johnson.
Hong Kong tracks US rate moves because its currency is pegged to the US dollar.[Photo/VCG]
His efforts to protect Yunnan's Lijiang old town started 16 years before it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
Ho's suggestion came after Wuhan confirmed the third death in a coronavirus-related pneumonia outbreak while Beijing and Shenzhen reported spread of the infection.
Hong Kong has been ranked first since the inception of the report.
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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announces on Monday the postponement of this year's Policy Address until late next month. [PHOTO BY CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY]
Hong Kong launched a mass screening scheme on Friday, promising to offer free and voluntary testing to Hong Kong residents in two weeks.
History fever is gripping Thailand and a growing number of Thais are wearing traditional dress, a phenomenon encouraged by the government and the palace, and fueled by a popular television soap opera.
His fan base is a perfect example of a group of people drawn together through a shared interest and appreciation of Chinese culture.