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
China: Terracotta warriors
The impressive sculptural collection is funerary art, a massive army buried to protect China’s first emperor Qin Shihuang and his tomb, and attend to him in the afterlife
China: The [once] Forbidden City
The [once] Forbidden City is protected by an army of people dedicated to preserving its treasures and stories for generations to come
China: Shanghai’s master plan—Better City, Better Life
Over 4 floors, I saw various physical and digital displays of master planning of urban digitalisation and rural revitalisation
China: Memorial of the First National CPC Congress
The epilogue made me smile: “As the old Chinese saying goes, “Never forget why you started, and your mission can be accomplished.”
China: Beijing Yeyahu Wetlands
Knowledge gained from the National Wetlands Conservation Plan (2022-2030) will be expanded to assist developing countries in overcoming similar challenges
China: Media visiting media – People’s Daily
We were impressed by the set-up of the workspaces, the technology and equipment available to produce content, and the overall ambience at the media centre, and muttered comparisons of facilities at home.
China: Seal Carving
Chinese characters are beautiful on their own. Carved into a small space, they are truly a work of art
China: Labour Day outing to Beijing Zoo
We joked that we were all going to the Zoo…and when we got to the Zoo station, yes, it appeared we all were heading in the same direction