China: Qinghai Province Day 1
A mountain monastery, a spontaneous stop at a local park and thoughtful selection of local cuisine were part of my first full day
China and Grenada: 2 graduations in 18 days
I am looking forward to the whole experience of a week at an average elevation of 4,000 metres above sea level, the roof of the world, and putting both my certificates to work
China: Graduation from China Development Studies and Media Exchange
We are almost at the end of our 4-month journey, armed with a better understanding of China, in great part due to the China Development Studies and Media Exchange programme, which gave us insight into the Chinese path to modernisation
China: My first-hand experience of Chinese modernisation
The most compelling summations of Chinese modernisation, in my opinion, are bookended by the movie “Wandering Earth II” and the 5D immersive displays at the National Museum
China: Kunqu Opera cultural bridge to the world
With a history of over 600 years, Kunqu is one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera still performed today, providing a cultural bridge from China to the world
China: Beijing Art Expo REUNION
Grenada’s artists can hold their own in global markets; however, the high costs to exhibit at events that attract collectors is a barrier
China: Strong agriculture makes a strong country
Using innovative agricultural science, technology and education, is key to strengthening Grenada and providing sustenance to the ‘armies’ that support our major economic driver, Tourism
China: A week in Shaanxi Province
My takeaways from the Shaanxi Province visit are that solid planning and actioning of that planning, and neighbourly consideration and cooperation are essential keys to peaceful, sustainable modernisation, and eventual global peace
China: National Art Museum of China
By far, my favourites were the depictions of China’s workers, and in particular, the representations of the health teams during the Covid pandemic
China: Xi’an Aiju Grain and Oil Industrial Group
After my visit to the Xi’an Aiju Grain and Oil Industrial Group, I am inspired to discover similar collaborative approaches in Grenada, and export potential to China’s domestic market