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Allgemein, Chinese Community in Vienna, Culture & Literature 17. February 2026

Happy Chinese New Year 2026

According to the Chinese lunar calendar, 17. Februar 2026 sees the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse. The Year of the Fire Horse combines the energy of “Fire” with the virility of “Horse”, symbolizing extremely high enthusiasm, explosive vitality, thorough reform and rapid progress. It is often considered a year of independent personality and of fighting spirit.  People are encouraged to make brave breakthroughs, take action, and pursue success with initiative and continuous efforts. In the Chinese culture, the horse is more than an animal. It represents a set of images: speed, action, pioneering, enduring hardship, and always on the…

Allgemein, Interviews, Opinions 31. January 2026

“World Interfaith Harmony Week” 2026 Grandly Commemorated at the Vienna International Center

On January 30th, 2026, the “World Interfaith Harmony Week” was commemorated at the Vienna International Center with a conference on the theme of “the Relevance of Religions for a Peaceful World Order”, co-organized by the Universal Peace Federation, UNCAV, the Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations and other partnering organizations.   First proposed at the UN General Assembly by King Abdullah II of Jordan in 2010 on September 23, 2010, the World Interfaith Harmony Week has become an annual UN-designated observance held during the first week of February to promote peace, tolerance, and mutual understanding among different faiths. The two sessions concentrated on…

Allgemein, Chinese Community in Vienna, Culture & Literature, Interviews, Opinions 16. January 2026

BACOPA Celebrating Wolfgang KUBIN’s 80th Birthday in Café Museum

On January 9, 2026, BACOPA Publishing House celebrated the 80th birthday of Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kubin in the traditional Café Museum in Vienna. Kubin is a renowned scholar, poet, translator, cultural mediator and China expert.  Since 2015, BACOPA Publishing House published 17 titles by Wolfgang Kubin. A further 11 works by him were done by other publishers. In addition, a total of 34 interviews, conversations and films have been created since 2016 that document his literary and sinological work. From 1975 to 2025, Wolfgang Kubin has produced an extensive body of work. In December 2025, OSTASIEN Verlag published the list of…

Allgemein, Culture & Literature, Interviews, Technology 25. October 2025

The 2025 Jiangxi Fashion Institute’s International Fashion Art Festival  & the “Runhua Award” – Belt and Road University Student Fashion Design and Skills Competition Grandly Opened

The morning of October 20th 2025 saw the grand opening of Jiangxi Fashion Institute’s International Fashion Art Festival and the 29th “Runhua Award” – Belt and Road University Student Fashion Design and Skills Competition. Over 3,000 Chinese and international guests attended the event. Among the attended celebrities were Shi Ke, Vice Governor of Jiangxi Province and Director of the China Vocational Education Society; Xiong Shengwen, former Vice Governor of Jiangxi Province; Chen Dapeng, Vice President of the China National Textile and Apparel Council and President of the China National Garment Association; Wang Haitao, Deputy Secretary-General of the Jiangxi Provincial People’s Government;…

Allgemein, Culture & Literature, Opinions 26. June 2024

The biggest mural in VIC Calling for Sustainable Development Goals

The biggest mural in Vienna is being inaugurated at a special ceremony at the Vienna International Centre with representatives of the Host Country, City of Vienna, 22nd municipal district, the United Nations and the Calle Libre Street Art Festival as well as the artist himself. A tactile information board courtesy of Zero Project and partners will also be unveiled which will make the artwork accessible for people with disabilities. Over the last three weeks one of the towers of the UN building has been transformed into a work of art by the Australian artist Fintan Magee. The street art is…

Allgemein, Opinions 14. June 2024

Zoom and the EU Security

Last year, the “Big Brother Award”, a negative price for surveillance by the civil rights organization Digitalcourage in Germany, was given to Zoom in the “Communication” category. Based in the USA, Zoom is subject to the cloud act, the Patriot Act and the FISA Act, which means that it must pass on all data from non-US citizens to the US secret services. Zoom is therefore not legal in Europe. An online video conference platform established in 2011, Zoom enjoyed rapid increase of popularity during the pandemic years. Meanwhile, it has been found with severe security gaps like the undesirable penetration…

Allgemein, Culture & Literature, Linyi Flash 18. May 2024

Linyi Hedong District: Mountains of Iron Flowers · Dreams of Langya

“Mountains of Iron Flowers · Dream of Langya” was a theme activity launched during the “Labor Day” holiday in May by Langya Ancient Town in Linyi. The attraction was huge. The molten iron has a temperature of 1600℃. When thrown up, the iron flowers splash like stars in the sky. “This feels really good! Great experience in Langya Ancient Town!” said Cao Shuhao from Ganyu Province. “I come to Langya Ancient Town because of its reputation,” said Zhou Guangli from Jiangsu Province. Langya Ancient Town has initiated a variety of activities to match the different needs of tourists from near…

Allgemein, Interviews, Opinions, Technology 17. May 2024

The Strength of the Chinese Economy in 2024 and its Significance for the Future World

The Strength of the Chinese Economy in 2024 “China’s role in the world economy is substantial. It accounts for around 10% of world trade and stock market capitalization, around 18% of GDP (at market exchange rates), around 16% of world oil demand, and over a quarter of world broad money,” according to Oxford Economics. The robust growth in China is based on a cocktail of state-driven investment, supply-side stimulus, and a boost in “green” manufacturing, said its lead economist Sean Metcalfe. The continued government stimulus concentrated in green equipment and high-tech manufacturing is not only part of the economy’s shift…