Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article While the construction of the Three Gorges Dam was an engineering feat, it has also been fraught with controversy: construction of the dam caused the displacement of at least 1.3 million people and the destruction of natural features and countless rare architectural and archaeological sites. The dam’s reservoir is blamed for an increase in the number of landslides and earthquakes in the region. which allow vessels of up to 10,000 tons to navigate past the dam which allows vessels of up to 3,000 tons to bypass the ship locks and travel past the dam more quickly At the time of its completion in late 2015 gave the dam the capacity to generate 22,500 megawatts of electricity making it the most productive hydroelectric dam in the world In 2020 the hydroelectric plant produced 111.88 terawatt hours setting a new world record for annual power generation volume Zhuhai Duty Free Group hosted a Grand Opening ceremony yesterday (26 February) to celebrate the inauguration of its Yichang Sanxia International Airport store in China’s Hubei province The 226sq m duty-free shop is located in the departures hall on the second floor of International Terminal 1 featuring over 100 well-known domestic and international brands As reported exclusively by The Moodie Davitt Report Zhuhai Duty Free Group was awarded the contract on 18 June last year The ribbon-cutting ceremony was graced by Yichang Deputy Mayor Tang Ming; Yichang Municipal Bureau of Commerce Party Secretary Li Zhiyong; Xiaoting District Party Secretary Zuo Xiao; Chairman of Yichang Sanxia International Airport Xu Zuoqiang; Chairman of Zhuhai Duty Free Group Chen Hui; and Deputy General Manager of Zhuhai Duty Free Group Jiang Jizhou As Zhuhai Duty Free Group’s first airport duty-free store in central China the Yichang Airport operation fills a gap in the city’s duty-free and high-end travel retail markets The store will play an important role in enhancing the regional aviation port’s capability and appeal deepening Yichang’s cooperation with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and meeting travel consumers’ demands for a more pleasant travel experience Xiaoting District Party Secretary Zuo Xiao remarked that as Hubei’s first regional airport duty-free shop the outbound store is set to become a new calling card of the Yichang Airport Economic Zone It signifies a breakthrough in Xiaoting District’s efforts to further open up its economy and release the potential of airport commercial development Zhuhai Duty Free Group Chairman Chen Hui said: “With the care and support of Yichang’s government will actively respond to the national call to promote consumption and expand domestic demand “Zhuhai Duty Free aims to tap into market potential and make greater contributions to Yichang’s continuous high-quality development.” The store inauguration comes hot on the heels of Zhuhai Duty Free Group opening its Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport departures duty-free store in January The airport is located in Guangdong province in south China The retailer won the contract on 15 April 2024 the Group said it will continue to meet the evolving needs of travellers further leverage its resources and create more attractive consumption scenarios The consecutive contract successes and subsequent openings will lay a solid foundation for the company’s ensuing expansion into China’s various regional duty-free markets in major cities Subscribe to our newsletter for critical marketing information delivered to your inbox Travel retailers across the island from cdf Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex and GDF Plaza in the north to cdf Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex CNSC and HTDF in the south all rolled out a range of promotions to drive consumption Speaking during the Rémy Martin and Louis XIII Cognac owner’s earnings call on 30 April Group CFO Luca Marotta said the crisis had “weighed heavily” on brand and overall company performance President and Chief Executive Officer Stéphane de la Faverie says “Travel retail declined -28% organically [in Q3] and it continues to shrink as a percentage of our business towards the low teens.” Worse is to come in Q4 he adds but lower base comparisons and a “strategic reset” underway will help in fiscal 26 Copyright © The 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To view the full story, you will need to be a subscribed member of the CNA archive. To subscribe, please read here.) 9187TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The mercury soared to nearly 40 C in New Taipei on Monday (Sept 2) and heat alerts were issued for 16 counties and cities Several weather stations in Taipei and New Taipei recorded temperatures exceeding 37.7 C with the highest in New Taipei's Sanxia District at 1:20 p.m., reaching 39.9 C The next highest temperatures were 38.2 C in Taoyuan and 38.1 C at National Taiwan University in Taipei and New Taipei's Wugu District At 2:38 p.m., the Central Weather Administration issued 11 orange alerts and five yellow warnings for cities and counties across Taiwan An orange heat advisory for the daily maximum temperature reaching 38 C was issued for Taipei An orange heat warning for the daily maximum temperature reaching 36 C for three straight days was issued for Hsinchu County Residents are advised to take extra precautions such as avoiding unnecessary outdoor activities and keeping indoor areas cool and well-ventilated A yellow heat alert for temperatures expected to reach 36 C was announced for Keelung Taiwan issues warning for 38 C highs in south Taiwan hit with high temperature warnings Mid-week showers expected for northern and central Taiwan Taiwan dollar hits NT$29 per US dollar triggering currency exchange rush Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes off east Taiwan Taipei MRT reminds passengers of drinking water ban Vietjet flight makes unscheduled landing in Taiwan Four Vietnamese residents found dead in northern Taiwan Central Bank steps in as Taiwan dollar posts strong single-day gain Rising Taiwan dollar over Trump tariffs has pros and cons Taiwan ranked 2nd most innovative country in world US tech earnings spark Taiwan stock market rally Taiwan ranks 1st in Asia on World Press Freedom Index Zhuhai Duty Free Group has been awarded the departures duty-free shop contract at Yichang Sanxia International Airport marks the travel retailer’s first airport duty-free concession in central China The 226sq m departure duty-free shop is located within Terminal 1’s control area the airport serves as the international gateway for western Hubei and eastern Chongqing it opened international routes to countries including South Korea The company said the award represents an important expansion step in China’s duty-free market Zhuhai Duty Free said it will leverage its brand resources and duty-free operational experience to establish the project as a model for the channel in the region The group stressed its commitment to providing high-quality duty-free goods and services to departing passengers enhancing Yichang’s image as a key transportation hub in western Hubei and eastern Chongqing Zhuhai Duty Free pledged to lead the way in upgrading and transforming port duty-free operations The company said it has made noteworthy recent breakthroughs at airports nationwide and is steadily advancing its national presence Zhuhai Duty Free said it will maintain its focus on strategic development enhancing its influence and competitiveness in China while contributing to high-quality sustainable development goals as part of its national expansion The Moodie Davitt Report is the industry’s most popular channel for launching commercial proposals and for publishing the results. If you wish to promote an Expression of Interest, Request for Proposals or full tender process for any sector of airport or other travel-related infrastructure revenues, simply email Martin Moodie at Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com We have a variety of options that will ensure you reach the widest most high-quality concessionaire/retailer/operator base in the industry – globally and immediately The Moodie Davitt Report is the only international business media to cover all airport or other travel-related consumer services Our reporting includes duty free and other retail Qatar Duty Free has recognised eight team members who have been with the business since its inception reflecting on its growth from a modest retail operation to an enterprise with over 4,000 staff and 200+ retail and dining outlets Traffic growth at Europe’s airports slowed to +4.3% year-on-year in the first quarter up +3.2% compared to the same period in pre-pandemic 2019 He graduated from the Architecture School of Central Academy of Fine Arts in 2005 he founded 2010 his office in Beijing ARCHSTUDIO.He mainly researches contemporary architectural and interior environments based on traditional cultural backgrounds He advocates carefully reading the particular requirements and constraints of every specific project during the design practice constantly breakthrough and challenging limitations and continuously deepening the whole process from concept to construction details as well as transforming the relationship between the inside and the outside He devotes to making the space to be the communication medium between people and people so as to create a livable life.His major projects include Tea House in Hutong His works have won Building of The Year by Archdaily His works have been invited to participate in different exhibitions such as Contemporary Architecture in China The Gwangju Design Biennale in South Korea,  10x100 - An Exhibition of 100 Architects for the 10th Anniversary of UED 2019 Architizer A+Awards—Jury2018 FA Emerging Architect Award—Winner2018 2017 Building of the Year by Archdaily;2017 Wood Design & Building Awards;2017 The 8th IIDA Global Excellence Awards;2017 2015 Interior Design’s Best of Year Awards;2016 LEAF Awards;2016 A+ Awards by Architizer;2016 The 12th Annual Hospitality Design Awards;2016 American Architecture Prize - Architecture Renovation Silver Award;2015 Taiwan Interior Design Award - Commercial Space Gold Award The TID Award of Public Space;2015 Contract magazine The 37th Annual Interior Awards - Restaurant Category and Exhibition Category;2015 Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards - Leisure & Entertainment Space Gold Award Food Space Gold Award and Living Space Silver Award;2015 CIDA China Interior Design Award - Residential Award Archive Architecture © Weiqi JinPlot B is next to the square where the road turns. It offers a fantastic sightseeing spot because of the large elevation difference and dotted woods. Two "viewing windows", a wide one and a long one, were designed to frame the most characteristic tea fields nearby and the mountainous scenery far away. Like tree branches, the two "viewing windows" compose a small performance space. Its roof is flush with the road, making it a viewing terrace open to the public. It has an audio-visual and multi-functional hall that can accommodate up to 100 people These halls can be used for film and TV show performances allows for flexible modes of the audio-video hall the tea garden landscape comes into view and serves as a natural background for music performances The multi-functional hall offers a broad field of view and can be used as an ancillary space for the audio-visual hall or as an independent small exhibition space You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email but the adventurous menu is on a mission to send you into unknown territory London: ‘Enough excitement for a month’ – restaurant reviewThis article is more than 7 years oldThe dining room may look a bit drab Sun 14 Jan 2018 07.00 CETLast modified on Tue 9 Jul 2019 11.33 CESTShareSanxia Renjia There is just one other person at Sanxia Renija working his way through a quarter of crispy duck and pancakes being judgmental about other people’s menu choices is unkind gloriously ring-burning Sichuan restaurant like this and ordering the crispy duck is a little like popping into a brothel and paying for a chat which only list the good stuff in Chinese; where the waiters roll their eyes if you try to order some of the more intriguing-looking things being served to eager Chinese families nearby they do have a list of Cantonese standards The unadventurous of Blackheath must have their hit of sweet and sour pork They want you to march across unexplored territory It appears they even managed to convince Mr Crispy Duck we heard him complaining that the chicken with red chillies had a greater volume of chillies than chicken The drifts of crisp-fried red chillies are there for the aromatics to be dug through in search of the treasure Pay attention instead to what is in your bowl What’s most striking about the food here is the commitment to light and shade Dinner in a Sichuan restaurant is usually food as action movie But there are defined moments of subtlety here, too. From a list of “clay pot” dishes, for example, comes seafood and tofu, in a velvety broth full of the restorative hit of ginger. Almost everything in this bowl is pale and interesting. It’s Chinese food as designed by The White Company There is the pearly white of the scallop and of the fish ball It slips from bowl to spoon – don’t even think about doing this with chopsticks – to mouth It soothes the throat and caresses the soul It’s a dish that makes you think you know how to live forever: just eat a serving of this every day and the Grim Reaper could never claim you I have a reasonable tolerance for chilli heat At a certain point I go into an uncontrolled flop sweat The ma po tofu is what turns the waterworks on got a tattoo and started smoking dope to prove it The lesson here is: always listen to Tim Anderson ‘A hit of glorious offal pong’: dry fried pig’s intestines Photograph: Sophia Evans/The ObserverAt the front of the menu they offer hot pots both the stock-based kind at £22 a head and the more intriguing “aromatic There are long lists of ingredients at between £4 and £6 You order a minimum of four and they knock the whole thing up I’ve had the Sichuan peppercorn tingle before but these make half my mouth develop acute brawling hoodlum of a dish shoves us over the top In an effort to shake down the menu we have ordered too much They box it up and we fry it in a wok for brunch the next day But it’s probably enough excitement for one month Next week: time for a bit of old-school classic French ■ Wuli Wuli, in Camberwell, south London, is a small but perfectly formed Sichuan restaurant. They do a brilliant line in pork dumplings dressed with chilli oil, alongside twice-cooked pork slices with chilli or fragrant special Szechuan dry spare ribs. Their takeaways are a regular arrival in my home (wuliwulicamberwell.co.uk) ■ New product discovery: Cheesepop. Pieces of Emmental or Gouda, dried and then popped in some curious manner they won’t explain to me. It launched in the Netherlands in 2014 and is now slowly arriving in the UK. (I got it from Guzzl in Brixton village). It’s like the best bits torn off well-done cheese on toast (cheesepop.com) is to run a 24-hour supper club at Plum + Spilt Milk in London’s Kings Cross after he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer He and his business partner Jack Layer will cook from 11am on 3 February Visit design mynight.com and search Billy and Jack’s 24-hour supper club Email Jay at jay.rayner@observer.co.uk or follow him on Twitter @jayrayner1 This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media Amid the enchanting tea gardens of Dengcun Town, China, sits the Sanxia Tea Town resort. With an emphasis on eco-tourism, outdoor exploration, pastoral experiences, forest therapy, and luxury vacations, the cluster exemplifies eco-civilization system construction along the Yangtze River’s Three Gorges Dam. The Exhibition Center, realized by Chinese practice ARCHSTUDIO is an essential node in the early construction phase of the wider master plan with a floor area encompassing approximately 5,000 square meters It accommodates hybrid functions including reception the center acts as a vital cultural window with tourist services showcasing the essence of the Sanxia Tea Valley ARCHSTUDIO’s design utilizes the limited space within the tea garden to arrange volumes in a fragmented configuration creating an interplay between architecture and the surrounding landscape the volumes have been nestled into the engulfing tea garden landscape and natural landform to balance iconic identity and functionality Following intensive site investigation, the design team at ARCHSTUDIO positioned the exhibition center on Plots A and B flanking the public road offers scenic views of rolling tea fields and distant mountains a relatively flat space amidst the tea-covered terrain accommodating gatherings and activities for tourists extends to the hilltops and forms a distinctive ‘bridge’ that blends with the natural contours and connects the two hills a meandering arc connects the square with the existing traditional house and the multi-level elevation difference maximizing views of the tea garden from within The north side adopts straight lines to enhance the bridge’s volumetric presence while maintaining harmony with the hills situated at the square’s turning point offers a vantage point from its significant elevation difference and scattered woods frame nearby fields and distant mountain landscapes and compose a small performance space The rooftop sits level with the road and transforms into a public viewing terrace Plot B accommodates an audio-visual hall and a multi-functional venue that complements the leisure and entertainment functions of the building on Plot A facilitated by rotating motorized screen panel systems The screen panels open to embrace views of the landscape and serve as a natural backdrop for music performances creating an intimate environment for projections ARCHSTUDIO sought to create a cluster of volumes that integrate with the context and create a strolling path to immerse tourists in the natural environment and architectural complex The structures feature transparent facades multiple access points at varying heights and directions and a continuous circulation path reminiscent of a Mobius loop Large undulating steps resembling tea fields connect the square and provide a natural backdrop for various tourist activities visitors are led to the main leisure space on the second floor where the building’s curve stretches through the outdoor corridor to the eastern and western wings The east side offers a courtyard with a traditional local house The western building features a slightly elevated rooftop that forms steps creating a small outdoor activity square facing the northern landscape Spiral stairs and elevators serve as the core of vertical circulation the eastern part of the building’s first floor houses a tourist reception center This area is designed with curved surfaces creating a circular tea tree courtyard that defines the main entrance The indoor functional areas are arranged in the shape of islands and LED screens are installed on the wall to facilitate various activities the west side of the first floor serves as a coworking area that can be operated independently fitted with bookshelves made of curved laminated bamboo panels This is combined with coffee tables to divide the space into different areas allowing visitors to enjoy the view beyond while reading and sipping coffee The traditional house to the east side of the second floor has been renovated and connected with the main body of the new building name: Sanxia Tea Town Exhibition Center location: Yichang, Hubei Province, China architecture: ARCHSTUDIO lead architect: Han Wenqiang architectural scheme and interior design: Jiang Zhao landscape design: Shanghai Gardens (Group) Co. master planning: The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co. construction: Hubei Metallurgical Construction Co. interior construction: Hubei Guangsheng Construction Group Co. client: Hubei Culture & Tourism Group Co. / Hubei Yunhua Rural Cultural Tourism Development Co. construction drawing: Wuhan Light Industry Architectural Design Co. AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style New Taipei's light rail Sanying MRT line 6739TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The New Taipei Department of Rapid Transit Systems provided an update on Sunday regarding the progress of the Sanying MRT Line which will serve Sanxia and Yingge Districts According to a press release construction of the light blue MRT line was 81% complete as of early 2025 with both construction and testing progressing smoothly The city government is optimistic that regular operations will begin before the end of the year or by early 2026 at the latest The entire track is set to undergo operational testing in April Meanwhile, platform doors have been installed at 50% of the stations and crews are actively installing toll gates The track was completed in October 2024, and since then, rail tests have been conducted across the line’s 12 stations. The Sanying MRT will operate as an elevated light rail system utilizing carriages manufactured by Hitachi Rail Italy The first phase of the Sanying MRT Line will run 14.3 kilometers where it will connect with the Blue Bannan MRT Line The route extends through Sanxia District and Yingge District eventually linking with the TRA Western Trunk Line at Yingge Station Future plans include extending the line into Taoyuan’s Bade District, where it will connect with the Taoyuan MRT system at Danan Station, the terminal station of the Taoyuan MRT Green Line, which is also nearing completion. Additionally, the New Taipei Department of Rapid Transit Systems announced that the Xidong MRT Line is progressing three months ahead of schedule. The six-station line will connect the proposed Keelung MRT system with Taipei’s Brown Wenhu MRT Line, running through New Taipei’s Xizhi District. New Taipei Metro Circular Line resumes full service New Taipei Sanying MRT line begins rail tests Taipei MRT Circular Line to take 1 year, NT$400 million to fix New Taipei MRT Circular Line quake recovery period estimated to be 1 year The hydrogen powered ship has a steel and aluminum composite structure, with a total length of 49.9 meters, a width of 10.4 meters and a depth of 3.2 meters. Its hydrogen fuel cell rated output power is 500 kilowatts, realizing an endurance of up to 200 kilometers. After delivery, the ship will be responsible for traffic, inspection, emergency and other work in the Three Gorges reservoir area and river section between the Three Gorges and Gezhou Dam. through subsidiary Wuhan Ship Machinery Haixi Heavy Machinery jackup drilling and exploration platform that will support the development of offshore wind projects in China all-steel Zhongguo Sanxia 101 ("China Three Gorges 101") measures 48 by 30 metres and can accommodate 40 personnel It can sail at five knots and can perform drilling operations at depths of up to 58 metres and even under Beaufort force eight wind conditions thanks to an advanced dynamic positioning system The drilling is done as part of geological surveys to help determine ideal locations for putting up new offshore wind farms in the waters off China Zhongguo Sanxia 101 can drill at depths of as much as 58 metres The drilling equipment consists of two fixed drilling positions and one movable drilling position in a triangular arrangement with digital assistance for the drilling controls to improve accuracy and efficiency The arrangement of the drilling positions also enables the platform to conduct soil layer analysis and exploratory drilling at the same time The drilling equipment will also be used for sampling The main platform assembly is elevated and lowered through the use of an electric rack and pinion system with a lifting speed of 36 metres per hour There is also no need to adjust ballast water during the processes of platform navigation and pile preloading thus ensuring greater energy savings as well as reduced environmental impact whenever the vessel is in operation Zhongguo Sanxia 101 also features an advanced geotechnical laboratory which will enable embarked scientists to carry out physical and mechanical geotechnical tests This allows such tests to be performed at drilling sites as transporting collected soil samples back to shore for analysis carries the risk of the samples being disturbed which could adversely affect the accuracy of the tests that will be subsequently conducted This attribute also means reduced fuel consumption over time since the jackup itself or any other supporting vessels need no longer be employed simply to transport collected samples to shore Zhongguo Sanxia 101 is owned and operated by the Shanghai Survey and Design Institute Click here for more news stories, feature articles, and vessel reviews as part of this month's focus on offshore vessels. MRT serving Sanxia and Yingge set to open next year 4093TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Sanying MRT line in New Taipei started conducting rail tests on Friday (Oct with footage shared online by New Taipei City Councilor Chiang Yi-chen (江怡臻).  Plans for the light blue Sanyang MRT line were first put into motion in 2005, reported UDN the line is finally undergoing rail tests in preparation for public use sometime in 2025.  The above ground Sanying line will extend west from Dingpu Station on the blue Bannan MRT line through Sanxia and Yingge districts. There are currently 12 stations on the line, with approximately 77% of construction complete, according to the New Taipei Department of Rapid Transit The track currently covers 14.3 kilometers travelers will also be able to transfer to the Sanying line from Yingge Station on Taiwan Railway Corporation’s Western Trunk line There are plans to extend the line by a further two stations where it will connect to the Taoyuan MRT system at Danan Station in Bade District The line will employ driverless train cars with cars manufactured by Hitachi Rail Italy.  Taiwan boxing champ Lin Yu-ting becomes hometown heroine in Yingge, New Taipei The all-aluminium Sanxia Yun Wei 001 ("Three Gorges Operation and Maintenance 001") has a prominent hybrid catamaran and SWATH (CAT-SWATH) design to enable the vessel to operate safely under a wider range of sea states compared to traditional catamaran crewboats The design also helps reduce a typical pitch range of two or three metres to only one metre ensuring greater safety for technicians during transfers to and from wind turbines The crewboat was designed by a subsidiary of the China Shipbuilding Group in compliance to China Classification Society (CCS) rules CCS said the vessel is also the first CAT-SWATH dual-mode windfarm maintenance support vessel to be built and operated in China Measuring 32.5 by 11.6 metres and displacing approximately 200 tonnes the newbuild can transport windfarm technicians and cargo at speeds of up to 25 knots in catamaran mode and 20 knots in SWATH mode The propulsion system includes joystick-controlled waterjets Sanxia Yun Wei 001 may also be used for standby and rescue duties thanks to its high transit speeds Click here for more news stories, feature articles, and vessel reviews as part of this month's focus on offshore vessels. Indigo dye artworks (New Taipei City photo) 717TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – The 2019 Sanxia Indigo Dye Festival takes place at Zushi Temple (祖師廟) in New Taipei next Saturday (July 20) and will put a spotlight on textile art from various cultures the annual event will feature hands-on indigo dye sessions The event is jointly organized by the Cultural Affairs Department of New Taipei and the International Cooperation and Development Fund an organic compound with a unique blue hue It also celebrates the cultural heritage of Sanxia an old district in the island’s most populous city Sanxia used to be well known for its vibrant commercial activities centered on fabric dyes according to the Cultural Affairs Department In the spirit of connecting with the world this year the event will invite foreign visitors from 15 countries to share their fabric dye arts and handicrafts This will provide a platform for exchanges of aesthetics from various cultures in Asia an indigo dye exhibition will take place at Sanxia History Museum between Wednesday (July 17) and Aug Individuals wishing to learn more about local crafts – suit tailoring, edible oil extraction, tea making and so on – are invited to sign up for the one-day tour. More information can be found at the Cultural Affairs Department website. Inquiries can also be made via Sanxia District Office on 02-26711017, extension 508. Dog stays with owner after fatal hiking accident in New Taipei Named Changjiang Sanxia 1 ("Three Gorges 1") capacity for 1,300 passengers across four decks and a CATL large-capacity battery pack with an output of 7.5 MWh equivalent to the total output of 100 standard electric vehicles The battery pack supplies power to all onboard systems as well as the vessel's azimuthing rudder propeller Charging can be done in as little as six hours via either high-voltage or low-voltage mode and a fully charged battery will enable the vessel to sail up to 100 kilometres at a speed of 11.8 knots The battery pack consists of more than 10,000 high-safety lithium iron phosphate cells Each cell is equipped with a temperature sensor and a high temperature alarm The main batteries and a backup battery are housed in four separate compartments monitoring and management of the battery and all connected systems are done via a cloud-based system accessed by the crew and an operator at a shore-based control station An intelligent energy efficiency management system assesses the vessel's energy efficiency and navigation status and enables both embarked and shoreside operators to monitor energy- and navigation-related data in real-time and to make adjustments when needed The onboard spaces can be utilised for a broad range of private activities such as business meetings The interiors are kept cool thanks to a DC variable frequency central air conditioning system which helps ensure energy savings of as much as 30 per cent compared to traditional AC units used in marine transport Changjiang Sanxia 1 was built and is being operated jointly by the China Three Gorges Group The vessel's regular sailings will take it across the Yangtze including the reservoir areas of the famed Three Gorges Dam and the Gezhouba Dam to and from its homeport at the Three Gorges Tourist Centre Wharf in Yichang City said the battery propulsion will help the operators reduce GHG emissions by as much as 1,660 tonnes each year The development of Changjiang Sanxia 1 was done as a scientific research project of the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology One of the project's objectives is the development of newbuild inland vessels powered by environment-friendly technologies Click here to read other news stories, features, opinion articles, and vessel reviews as part of this month's Passenger Vessel Week. College graduates attend a special job fair held in Sanxia University, Central China's Hubei Province on March 14, 2024. About 200 enterprises and public institutions joined the job fair that day, providing more than 7,000 job opportunities. Across China, it is expected that a total of 11.79 million college students will be graduated in 2024, a record high. Photo: VCG China's top legislature vowed on Friday to use rule of law to solve disputes involving foreign-related affairs, and ... With espionage activities targeting China and its people, such tactics are also becoming more diverse. Chinese experts believe ... 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He did not return that night, leading family members to be concerned. They went to a police station the following day to file a missing person report, per SETN New Taipei City Fire Department mobilized 200 personnel and volunteers to scour the mountainside After four days and three nights they spotted his body They also found that Blackie had been patiently guarding him A Chen family member eventually calmed the dog A preliminary investigation indicated that Chen had slipped and fallen more than 10 meters into a valley His serious injuries may have been fatal or otherwise prevented him from escaping his predicament There was no sign of foul play at the scene and family members accepted police findings as his body was then sent to a funeral home for the time being New Taipei Fire Department mourns death of rescue dog Lost hiker rescued after 5-day search in central Taiwan Firefighters in New Taipei City used a ladder truck to rescue a family of four from a balcony after they were locked in a burning apartment by a sixteen year old unhappy about being restricted from playing online games and watching TV this morning Firefighters in Sanxia District responded to reports of a fire in a 14-storey building on Xuecheng Road at around 3:00 am Four people were found trapped on the balcony of their burning 6th floor apartment Firefighters deployed a ladder truck to rescue the 47-year-old man named Ko firefighters fought the blaze and entered the apartment in a desperate search for the family’s missing 16-year-old son The family told firefighters that they had woken to their home ablaze but couldn’t exit through the front door as it had been locked from outside with the key stuck in the lock An investigation using security monitors found that the Ko’s eldest son had left the building at 3:02 am Police located the 16-year-old at a convenience store near Yingge Railway Station at around 8:00 am The teen confessed that he had set up candles in several locations in the apartment before locking the door and leaving the teenager said that he had argued with his parents about playing phone games and watching TV the teen was handed over to the Prosecutor’s Office to by charged under the Juvenile Incident Handling Law for public endangerment and attempted homicide Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. this site is affected by big-tech/social media censorship Get Instant notification of latest news by email Taiwan English News is published by Phillip Charlier who is based in New Taipei City, Taiwan. If you have news tips or issues you want covered: Let me know 4333TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — New Taipei prosecutors said they have uncovered cases of underage girls being lured into sex work by gangs on Sunday (Nov Prosecutors said that a division of the Bamboo Union gang was using a tattoo shop in New Taipei’s Sanxia District to coerce underage girls into sex work. A dozen people were arrested in connection with the case, and six are now under suspicion of various crimes after interrogations, per CNA The arrests follow police searches in 11 locations throughout Sanxia and Taipei’s Wenshan District Prosecutors said that girls that did not agree to engage in sex work for the gangs were physically abused and sometimes held captive in the shop and forced to take sexually explicit photos Prosecutors said that the threats and use of violence meant the girls were too afraid to leave Five of those under suspicion of crimes including criminal collusion Three underage suspects were released on bail and are awaiting hearings at juvenile court Taipei mayor apologizes over preschool sexual abuse scandal and serious hikes at low altitudes are pretty much out of the question so it’s time to brainstorm ways to keep (relatively) cool in the heat I’ve long enjoyed going to Sisters Falls (姐妹瀑布) near the tiny settlement of Syongkong Village (熊空) southeast of Sanxia (三峽) at the western edge of New Taipei City Since the trail that once led there was washed away by a typhoon many years ago on which it and the more famous Cloud Heart Falls (雲心瀑布) above it lies never struck me as an especially promising summer river tracing trip but it’s a fabulous one this time of year: the plentiful rains top up the stream and fill several small but deep and very scenic pools and the pair of waterfalls on the trace are both very distinctive The only drawback to this great summer river trace is getting there A bus number 807 from Sanxia goes right to the trailhead but with an infrequent service (once every two to three hours) it’s not a very convenient way to get there and back again A better bet is to travel to Yongning MRT Station and take a taxi from there to the trailhead and divided between four passengers it’s pretty reasonable isn’t so much a village as a scattering of residences and a fish farm Get off at the bus stop (where bus 807 turns round and starts back to Sanxia) at a T junction beside a small general store (although don’t count on it being open — get food and drink before you take the taxi) There’ll probably plenty of cars parked beside the road and in the informal parking area beside it Take the road forking off beside the convenience store keep right at a second fork in a couple of meters immediately crossing a tributary of the main stream by a bridge Scramble down the wooded bank beside the bridge to the edge of the stream the stream is closely followed by a narrow road spoiled just a little by a few newly-built concrete embankments After about half an hour the stream runs through a more natural and 90 minutes or so upstream from the bridge was pushed over the edge by a typhoon a year or two ago so it’s not so easy to get to the base of the waterfall anymore but it’s still an extremely exhilarating place to be on a hot day and you’re more-or-less guaranteed to have the falls to yourself Clamber up the narrow cleft to the left of the falls and through a mass of old tree trunks and boulders washed down by past typhoons gently sloping bed of flat rock over which the stream spreads as it rushes down towards the brink On weekends there’s a chance you’ll see other people here — a trail now connects this spot with the route to Cloud Heart Waterfall: useful if rain looks possible two major typhoons (the second of which smashed into the area in August 2012) really played havoc with the landscape nature has already started softening the once tree-denuded landscape of stones and boulders and the gorge looks a lot greener and more attractive than just a few years ago Eventually the river divides into two streams the wonderful Cloud Heart Waterfall plunges into a sylvan wooded glen happily untouched by the devastation that affected the main stream bed just a few meters downstream This last bit of the river trace is steep and choked with huge boulders so it’s easier to divert around them to the left and climb through the jungle for a few minutes to rejoin the stream at the foot of the falls you might just have this place to yourself but its fame has grown greatly in the last decade and during the weekends there are usually several groups of people enjoying the beautiful scene Clamber over the rocks to the foot of the falls and there’s a very large pool at the bottom which makes a great place for a final swim Be warned: it can get quite cold in there (the sun rarely shines into the wooded glen but it’s such a beautiful place that it’s hard to resist taking the plunge It certainly makes a perfect end to a wonderful — and fairly easy — river trace in an especially beautiful corner of New Taipei City take the footpath which starts to the left of the waterfall and contours the side of the wooded gorge you’ve just traced up about an hour’s walk from Cloud Heart Falls Correct gear (river tracing footwear and a helmet are the minimum) is essential and a little river tracing experience is preferable for attempting this route Start early so as to be out of the water before the regular summer afternoon downpours Be ready to abort the trace if the water level is too high and don’t attempt it for several weeks after a typhoon Bus 807 runs to Syongkong from the Taipei Bus Company (台北客運) bus station in Sanxia five to six times a day although the only useful service leaves Sanxia at 8:30am on weekends (9:30am on weekdays) The last bus back leaves Syongkong soon after 6pm daily It’s far easier to get a taxi to the trailhead from Yongning MRT Station Ask the driver if he or another driver is prepared to pick you up at the end of the day or try hitching (relatively easy at weekends) Richard Saunders is a classical pianist and writer who has lived in Taiwan since 1993 and is the author of six books about Taiwan Visit his Web site at www.taiwanoffthebeatentrack.com Copyright © 2017 CGTN. Beijing ICP prepared NO.16065310-3 Unique branding for two towns encourages tourism while stoking the local economy What is the connection between the Italian slow food movement Not quite the gastronomic one you may have expected but for Fenglin in eastern Taiwan’s Hualien County The township of 11,000 inhabitants spread throughout 12 villages has in fact been granted the official title of “slow city.” decommissioned train in the Slow City Park epitomizes the pace that Fenglin in eastern Taiwan's Hualien County aspires to.(Photo by Chin Hung-hao) The designation comes by dint of Cittaslow an Italian membership organization inspired by the slow food movement It was established in 1999 as a catalyst to raise the quality of urban life resist the homogenization of towns around the globe promote the unique features of living spaces and inspire healthier lifestyles a local resident enthusiastic about cultural heritage preservation and community development The township office agreed to file the application and soon Fenglin was followed by three other towns—Nanchuang and Sanyi in northern Taiwan’s Miaoli County and Dalin in the southern county of Chiayi It is because of this designation that sculptures and murals of snails appear in public spaces throughout the township Speaking through a cartoon snail-decorated face mask “Fenglin used to face a challenge in terms of identity but the situation has changed significantly in recent years due to this official designation.” Felnglin is located in an agricultural landscape Hoping to augment local economies and equalize tourist presence and revenue between different destinations the Tourism Bureau (TB) under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications named 100 townships and districts “small    towns” from 2019 to 2021 based on criteria such as public transport access and the number of engaging natural or cultural attractions Other factors were also taken into account such as a Cittaslow label or the Cabinet-level Hakka Affairs Council designation for prominent Hakka towns with distinctive cultural legacies The TB encourages people to explore small towns by offering themed visitor packages 2020 was named the Year of Mountain Tourism for which the agency focused on mountain towns from Pingxi in the north rich in the culture of the indigenous Rukai people The next year was designated the Year of Bicycle Tourism and places featuring a network of bike trails such as New Taipei City’s Sanxia District and central Nantou County’s Zhushan Township Investment by the TB includes providing affordable and convenient shuttle bus services to sites as well as organizing events like concerts The agency also offered a NT$1 million (US$32,000) marketing budget to each selected town to finance its campaigns High on the TB’s agenda is featuring the chosen towns in tourism industry expos abroad with invitations for overseas media and travel agencies to visit these places The elevated profile of small towns also owes much to proactive local governments seeking to benefit their residents In 2019 Fenglin Township Office organized the first edition of Taiwan Hualien Cittaslow Fonglin Cup Soft Tennis Tournament attracting 300 athletes from nine countries “We made history in Taiwan by hosting an international sports event in such a small location which helped raise Fenglin’s profile at home and abroad,” Shiao said Fenglin’s sports connection has taken off again this year as it was chosen to host the soft tennis competitions under the 2022 National Middle School Athletic Games taking place across Hualien A thriving local economy is a hallmark of a successful Cittaslow and in pursuit of this goal Fenglin Township Office successfully applied for NT$25 million (US$798,000) from the Executive Yuan’s National Development Council in 2021 The grant was spent on replacing old soymilk production machines used by a local farmers’ association they then produced a new soymilk branded Slow City helping forge a local identity while enhancing economic opportunity The Hualien County Fenglin Township Tourism Development Association is doing its part in marketing the town by organizing events like the Ghost Night Parade and participants wearing costumes and makeup go on a guided night walk around iconic 1960s tobacco processing plants Yet another visitor favorite is tug-of-war competitions in rice paddies Li believes these activities help build a bond between people and land “The plan is to hold fun and intriguing activities to pique interest from media outlets so they come to cover them,” said Li noting that the two events each attracted over 500 people this year A native of southern Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City Li has witnessed how the small town’s inhabitants have grown in confidence since she relocated there 20 years ago She used to hear locals lamenting their town was not better known “But today they’re happy that it has a unique identity,” Li said She has also noticed former residents returning from big cities to start businesses and breathe new life into their hometown Sanxia’s Qingshui Zushi Temple was first built in 1767 with the most recent renovation in 1947 under Taiwan artist Li Mei-shu turning it into a showcase for the most renowned temple artisans from across the country Sanxia is one of the most famous small towns as it is blessed with a unique architectural heritage thanks to its prosperous mercantile past Through concerted urban planning and investment from the New Taipei City government this was leveraged into a valuable visitor resource with local authorities lauching a restoration project in 2004 to refurbish shophouses built during the first 20 years of the Japanese colonial era (1895-1945) When the project was finished three years later the historic site became a choice destination for weekend or holiday outings and a model for other restoration projects Visitor numbers in the Old Street alone soared from around 600,000 in 2008 to 2 million in 2019 has gradually grown in popularity for domestic and international tourists over the past 15 years “We have a lot to offer in addition to our famous Old Street architecture The diversity of attractions is our strong suit from the 255-year-old Qingshui Zushi Temple the gallery dedicated to artist Li Mei-shu 〔李梅樹〕and a Hakka museum to a national forest recreation area,” head of Sanxia District Office Chou Chin-ping (周晉平) said Scenes from the 2022 Sanxia Indigo Dyeing Festival show how the traditional fabric dyeing industry is celebrated annually Chou is particularly enthusiastic about indigo dyeing “Historically fabric dyeing was vital to local livelihoods and was deeply embedded in everyday life,” he said To revive this heritage and turn it into a tourism resource the district office began to organize the Sanxia Indigo Dyeing Festival in 2002 provides visitors with hands-on experience and sells local artisans’ products Some public schools in the area also teach students how to make natural dyes from local plants and produce dyed fabric items as part of the curriculum Nongovernmental organizations like The Can Co. a social enterprise founded by Jeffery Lin (林峻丞) in 2010 Lin said that after he joined his family business he found the town was home to many crafts like metalwork The Can offers day trips to local craftspeoples’ studios and organizes social responsibility activities like beautifying Sanxia Creek Through marketing funded by both public and private bodies Fenglin and Sanxia have built a visitor fan base as have other small towns around the country small towns all have the potential to become popular recreation destinations,” Li said “Every town has its own ambience and characteristics; size doesn’t matter The most important thing is to focus on its unique features and bring people to enjoy them.” Write to Oscar Chung at mhchung@mofa.gov.tw