Beautiful China Through My Eyes

I'm Tom Daniel?Sari and work in Beijing for a large financial consultancy. I've been working across China since 2018 and have visited many areas with their unique features. These include Beijing, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi & Shaanxi, Hebei, Henan, Jiangsu, Guizhou, Taiwan and Chongqing. I could reminisce for days about what is beautiful about all these areas in particular and China overall, but let's be more concise.

Education Options for Foreign Minors in China

Education facilities for foreign minors is crucial for attracting international talent to China. Foreigners have three main options in China: schools for children of foreign nationals, local public schools, and private schools.

Guardian of World Food Security

Dr. Thomas Lumpkin, currently the Honorary Director of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and professor at Washington State University (WSU), was one of the first few American students to study in China decades ago.

Foreign Scientist Busts Quake Myth

French/Belgian geoscientist Marie Luce Chevalier gave a talk at the Beijing Planetarium on August 18 to dispel misconceptions about quakes, one of the most acute causes of anxiety for those living in seismic zones.

Evergreen Pillar of Sino-Austrian Sci-Tech Cooperation

Professor Alfred Pitterle is a silviculturist and ecologist at the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna, Austria, and a winner of the 2008 Chinese Government Friendship Award.

Visiting Holy Place of Chinese Revolution

?"Although Xibaipo is beautiful, I am more impressed with the political and historical significance of this city," American scholar Mark Levine told S&T Daily during a trip to Xibaipo, one of five holy places of the Chinese revolution in north China's Hebei province.

TCM Becoming a Bridge of Communication

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is gradually going global.

Exploring the Potential of Quantum World

Japanese scientist Katsumi Tanigaki has forged a deep bond with China for two decades, starting from his position as a physics professor at Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan. During that period, he mentored many Chinese graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Seeing these students return to China and assume significant roles in the academic community filled him with pride and joy.

A City Suitable for Research: Ningbo

There is a group of renowned researchers gathering at Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, CAS (CNITECH), providing vital support for the development of material technology in Ningbo city and Zhejiang province as a whole. Among this strong scientific research team, there are also foreign experts who moved to Ningbo with an enthusiasm for science and a hope to pursue their dream careers.

Expert's Map of Chinese Vaccine History

Dr. Lance Everett Rodewald is an internationally recognized expert in immunization programs. Before becoming a long-term immunization program supporter in China on June 2012, he had a career leading immunization services at the US-CDC. After finishing his work at WHO and retiring in May 2018, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) appointed him as a senior advisor on the national immunization program.

Social Insurance Tips for Foreigners Working in China

As an increasing number of foreigners seek employment opportunities in China, questions often arise about their obligations to pay social insurance in the country. Despite some individuals having paid social security in their home countries, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) unequivocally asserts that social security contributions are mandatory for foreign employees in China. In this article, we will explore the legal basis for this requirement and address concerns related to double payment and the treatment of contributions made by foreigners.

Science and Technology for Social Good

Growing up in her hometown of Skopje in Macedonia, Professor Maria Todorovska experienced a devastating earthquake in 1963. Despite the devastation and destruction caused by the earthquake, the traumatizing event also sparked her interest in earthquake science and fueled her motivation to pursue research in this unique field.

A Pure Heart to Help Patients Against Nerve Diseases

Canadian scientist Mohamad Sawan, internationally acclaimed for his work in the field of smart medical devices, where he has made significant contributions to developing implantable and wearable devices, is now focusing his research on the human brain in addition to his work in developing smart devices.

Congratulations to the English Edition of S&T Daily on Its 100th Issue

An Inspiration Beyond Borders

Professor Therese Hesketh is both deputy director of the Global Health Center at Zhejiang University and a researcher of the Institute of Global Health at University College London. Hesketh graduated from medical school in 1983 and received her PhD in 2001. She came to China in 1986 as a clinician and manager for NGOs, WHO and UNICEF, leading the establishment of the first pediatric and neonatal intensive care units (NICU) in the cities of Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Xi'an. In 2016, she was invited to establish a Center for Global Health at Zhejiang University to provide constructive advice in the field of health for cooperation between China and other countries.

Sharing Chinese Wisdom with the World

July 6, 2023, is a historic day as the English Edition of Science and Technology Daily (S&T Daily) celebrates its 100th issue.

An Example of Int'l Cooperation: China and CIMMYT

Awais Rasheed is an assistant professor at Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan, and an adjunct scientist at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT).

Expats Praise Beijing's Culture

When Boonthan T. Verawongse first came to Beijing in 1985, it was as student scheduled to attend a youth forum.

One-stop Service for Expats in Kunming

Recently, Yunnan province's first pilot zone for "one-stop service" for foreign experts' work and residence permits was officially launched in Kunming.

Cultural Heritage Protection More Important than Showcase

Regarding the theme of this year's event, Olga Pronkina, an expert from Russia who has been working on Dunhuang studies in China for nearly a decade, shared her perspective on the Dunhuang culture, international cultural exchange and heritage conservation with Science and Technology Daily recently.