More futures products in the pipeline for foreign investors in China signify all-round opening up of the country's financial derivatives market, which will offer greater market access and more investment options and will help further integrate the Chinese market into the global financial arena, officials and industry experts said on Friday.
Kevin Ng May 25, 2021 10:01
Full-house audiences enthusiastically welcomed the Hong Kong Ballet back on stage last weekend for its first programme of live performances this year. All five performances of the company’s premiere of “Jewels” at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts were sold out.
“Jewels” is a three-act ballet created in 1967 by George Balanchine, the greatest ballet choreographer of the 20th century. It is in fact the first full-length abstract ballet in history. The choreographer was inspired by a chance visit to the high jewellery boutique Van Cleef & Arpels on Fifth Avenue, New York.
“Emeralds” set to music by Faure pays tribute to France, the birthplace of classical ballet. “Rubies” set to Stravinsky salutes America, Balanchine’s adopted homeland where he founded the New York City Ballet. And the final part “Diamonds” set to Tchaikovsky’s third symphony is Balanchine’s homage to his roots and upbringing in the Imperial Ball
Inspired by the dozens of women who accused Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, screenwriter Zhou Xiaoxuan is one of just a few women who has been able to get her case heard in court after coming forward with accusations of misconduct at the hands of one of the most recognizable faces in Chinese television: Famed celebrity interviewer Zhu Jin.
Zhou s case, which was reportedly stalled earlier this month, has united Chinese feminists in support of the country s fledgling #MeToo movement. Here s everything you need to know about Zhou and the history of #MeToo in China. First step in the Long March against sexual assault.