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The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a position paper on resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. China emphasizes the need for an immediate ceasefire, the safety of humanitarian corridors, and preventing the expansion of the conflict. China proposes implementing a comprehensive ceasefire, protecting civilians effectively, ensuring humanitarian assistance, enhancing diplomatic mediation, and seeking a political settlement based on the two-state solution. China calls for a more broad-based international peace conference to formulate a concrete timetable and roadmap for the implementation of the two-state solution. [Extracted from the article]

Information is presented about the China Paper conference, entitled China International Paper Technology Exhibition, held on September 23-25, 2013, in Beijing, China. Special attention is paid to the number and volume of orders received by international technology group Andritz, as well as to the performance of forest industry machines and equipment manufacturer Metso and paper industry company Voith.

The article offers information on the 7th Symposium of the International Study Group on Music Archaeology entitled "Sound From the Past: The Interpretation of Musical Artifacts in an Archaeological Context" to be held in Tianjin, China from September 20-25, 2010.

Purpose - This paper aims to fuse some ideas within different domains perceived to have some resonance together with the purpose to assist the development of the artificial world using a novel perspective on design and cybernetics in the context of the Chinese notions of "Li". Design/methodology/approach - This is a conceptual paper that reviews concepts related to the design of socio-technical situations through a trans-disciplinary perspective. One method used to develop ideas was participation in the American Society of Cybernetics Conference - C:ADM 2010 and enable its participants to influence initial ideas presented by the authors. Findings - The paper provides a way of approaching the design of "dynamics" in the conceptualisation of artefacts in the widest sense of the term, and provides insights about designing future products, services and systems along with the education of designers in this. Research limitations/implications - The trans-disciplinary approach to topics covered by the paper results in some compromises in disciplinary terms, and it has a more intuitive approach than might be taken within the disciplines alone. The discussion is enhanced by this approach however, researchers are encouraged to follow up particular aspects within a disciplinary approach as well. Practical implications - The paper includes some examples of designs to illustrate the practical application of concepts discussed and how these may be incorporated into design education. Originality/value - The interrelationship of the Chinese notions of "Li", second-order cybernetics, and four-dimensional design is an original contribution. In addition the recommendation for design education generally, and a course for engineers at South China University of Technology, Guangzhou in particular, to assist students' "innovation consciousness" is of value. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Information about several papers discussed at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference (BFA) with a theme "Asia's New Future: Identifying New Growth Drivers" held April 8-11, 2014 on the pressing global and regional issues is presented. Topics include reform, innovation and sustainable development. The conference featured several speakers including Martin Jacques, Zhang Weiying, and Mitch Barns.

The article discusses the highlights of the World Expo in Shanghai, China that started on August 14, 2010. The event is expected to surpass the 1970 Osaka Expo held in Japan in terms of number of visitors, which is estimated at more than 70 million. Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination Director Hong Hao said that among the measures taken by his bureau to service visitors were installing sunshades, increasing the number of seats in the site, and distributing paper fans. An evacuation drill was held prior to the opening of the expo.

Information about several papers discussed at a conference on the need for the development of agricultural and rural areas in China, which was conducted in Beijing on December 2005 is presented. The economy in the country can be developed in the right direction if problems relating to agriculture, rural areas and the farmers have been solved properly. The conference was attended by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Vice-Premier Huang Ju. INSET: OVERPOPULATION: A MAIN CAUSE OF RURAL POVERTY.

This section offers news briefs related to Chinese government's control of Internet publications. The government has issued a draft version of the Approach to the Management of Internet Publishing Services regulation on September 19, 2012. According to paper published in "People's Daily," the Internet is not above the law. The World Conference on International Telecommunications 2012 was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in December 2012.

The article discusses the highlights of the Symposium on China's Peaceful Development, held in Beijing, China on September 15, 2011. The symposium has gathered 200 officials and scholars who discussed the country's future development path. It was held after the State Council Information Office has released a white paper, titled China's Peaceful Development. According to Chinese Councilor Dai Bingguo, China's peaceful development is not a challenge, but an opportunity, to the rest of the world.

Information about several papers discussed at the "The Third Pole in Danger- China's Environmental Policy in Tibet" conference which tackles on the environmental destruction happening in Tibet is presented.

This section offers news briefs about the Going Global higher education conference held in Hong Kong, China in March 2011. Kevin Downing of the City University of Hong Kong argued that it is only right to give students the means to compare the merits of universities via rankings. Speakers from Germany, Brazil and China assessed their nations's university reform strategies. A paper by hotcourses.com founder Mike Elms claimed that British, American and Australian universities were negligent in dealing with overseas students.

Information about several papers discussed during the autumn series lecture held in Hong Kong, China on September 22, 2008 is presented. During the event, Simon Winchester tackled on the contribution of Chinese science and civilization to the Western understanding of Chinese scientific history. Moreover, Niall Ferguson discussed on the history and geography of money.

The article discusses the highlights of the paper "A Bridge of Glass" presented at the International Conference on Bridge Engineering held in November 2006 in Hong Kong organized by the civil division of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. Designs for the cable-stayed bridge being planned for the Hai He River in Tianjin in China were presented by Hyder Consulting Ltd.

The article discusses the highlights of the International Academic Conference on Underground Space held on November 18-19, 2006 in Beijing, China, organized by the China Civil Engineering Society (CCES), Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering (CSRME) and Urban Planning Society of China (UPSC). The conferences features academic paper communication, an exhibition on urban underground space planning, and an exhibition on examples of large urban underground spaces.

Reports on the participation of the Cyprus Educational Administration Society (CEAS) at the 2004 Commonwealth Council for Education Administration and Management Conference held on October 2004 in Hong Kong and Shainghai, China. Papers presented by CEAS at the conference; Impact of the conference to the CEAS delegation; Comments of Yiannis Savvides, CEAS president, regarding the conference.

Highlights the 16th World Computer Congress in Beijing, China. Statement of Chinese President Jiang Zemin on the importance of information technology (IT) to China's economic development; Number of IT experts participating in the conference; Volume of research papers submitted and discussed.

Reports on China's signed agreement to participate in the Ligna Hanover `95 International Woodworking Machinery Fair which will be held in Germany from May 24-30, 1995. Fair to feature state-of-the art wood processing machinery and equipment and trends in the forestry industry; Exhibition space to be provided by the `95 Ligna; Goal of China's participation in the fair.