2026

Allgemein, Chinese Community in Vienna, Culture & Literature, Interviews, Opinions 4. October 2026

A Dialogue Through Lieder-Singing: Diao Ke Bridges East and West in Vienna

On 1.October 2026, the historic Palais Pálffy in Vienna became the setting for a musical dialogue between China and Austria. Presented by the Golden July Music Festival Vienna, the Vocal Recital with German and Chinese Art Songs on China’s National Day was dedicated to China as well as 55 years of diplomatic relations between Austria and China. The evening featured Chinese tenor Prof. Diao Ke, Welsh tenor Steffan Mullan, and pianist Byron Yue. The program placed the Lieder of Hugo Wolf alongside Chinese art songs by Huang Zi, Ma Sicong, Lu Zaiyi and Ding Shande, creating a fascinating encounter between…

Allgemein, Brief News Review, Opinions 27. September 2026

Brief News Review

Late September from 23 to 25, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to the United States. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the accompanying journalists that after visiting Central Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia, President Xi traveled across the Pacific to embark on a highly anticipated visit to the United States. This marked President Xi’s first state visit to the U.S. in 11 years and realized an exchange of visits between the two heads of state within a six-month period—a historic milestone in China-U.S. relations. The U.S. side accorded President Xi the highest level of…

Allgemein, Brief News Review, Opinions 15. September 2026

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ Message to the Opening of the 70th Regular Session of the General Conference of the IAEA

(delivered by Monica Juma, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna) I send warm greetings to participants at the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency. As the custodian of the safeguards system, the IAEA reinforces our common security against the proliferation of nuclear weapons. And its role in advancing the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology — from electrification to human health and agriculture — is spurring development around the world.  Recent developments regarding safeguards implementation in the Syrian Arab Republic reflect the indispensable,…

Allgemein, Chinese Community in Vienna, Culture & Literature, Interviews, Opinions 4. August 2026

The Golden July Music Festival Vienna 2026 Successfully Concluded 

(Article & Photos by Golden July Music Festival) The Golden July Music Festival Vienna 2026 was successfully concluded after an inspiring week of concerts, masterclasses, lectures, and artistic exchange. The festival brought together internationally renowned musicians, distinguished educators, young artists, and audiences from around the world.  Hosted in some of Vienna’s most historic venues, including Palais Palffy and the Gläserner Saal of the Musikverein, the festival presented a diverse artistic program that reflected both the rich traditions of classical music and the dynamic spirit of today’s international musical landscape. Rather than viewing tradition and innovation as opposing forces, the festival…

Allgemein, Chinese Community in Vienna, Culture & Literature, Interviews, Opinions, Technology 26. July 2026

HCD Earthcare Culture Association Book Launch/Forum on Environmental Protection/Art Exhibition Held in UNOV

On 22. July, 2026, the Book Launch of Dr. Harvey Dzodin’s book “Dreaming Dragons or Meddlesome Mandarins” and Forum on Environmental Protection, AI-Era Education, and Health Development Under Extreme Weather, were held at United Nations Office at Vienna in partnership with Beijing Dadijyuan International Education and Technology Development Group Co. Ltd. Senior United Nations officials, representatives of international organizations, distinguished experts and guests from education, science and technology, environmental protection, culture and healthcare gathered to exchange ideas on human development, environmental sustainability, global health, and sustainable development in the AI-era. A highlight of the event was the official launch of…

Allgemein, Culture & Literature, Interviews, Opinions 28. June 2026

100. Birthday of Theodor Kanitzer Celebrated by PaN at Vienna’s City Hall

On 19. June this year, the long-time President of International Chopin Societies, Prof. Dr. Theodor Kanitzer, had his 100th birthday celebrated at the Vienna City Hall. Surrounded by around 350 guests from all over the world, Mr. Kanitzer’s presence was no less than a legendary inspiration. His life has been honored as an embodiment of civil courage and cultural exchange through peaceful dialogues and musical activities. A member of the Austro-Polish Society since 1953, Mr. Kanitzer became its executive president since 1971. This was followed in 1974 by the presidency of the International Chopin Societies. Together with the former Vice…

Opinions, Technology 20. June 2026

Turkish Interests in Eurasia – The Door to the Central Asian Corridor Stands Open

Written by Dominik Pietzcker and Serdar Yurtcicek In a few weeks, this year’s NATO summit will take place at the Presidential Palace in Ankara. The host is Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who does not enjoy a particularly good reputation in the West due to his authoritarian style of governance and his unilateral security policy moves. Yet Turkey’s interests are directed not only westward, but also toward Central Asia. During the peak of the Syrian refugee crisis in 2015/2016, Erdoğan played a remarkable role. The EU paid over six billion euros to ensure that Turkey would not allow civil war…

Allgemein, Interviews, Opinions 11. June 2026

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ Message for the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations 

We are living through a period of turbulence and transformation. Conflicts are raging. Inequalities are widening. And evolving technologies from AI to clean energy present us with critical choices about the future we want to create. Too often, differences are misunderstood or manipulated to undermine global solidarity. But there is a path forward: dialogue. Dialogue between nations, between cultures, between faiths. On this second International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, we recognize the power of open communication to solve even the most intractable global challenges. When we listen, talk and connect, we replace confrontation with cooperation, and tension with trust….

Allgemein, Culture & Literature, Interviews, Opinions, Technology 29. May 2026

The International Symposium on “75 Years since Peaceful Liberation: Achievements and Implications of Xizang’s Development” Grandly Opened in Lhasa 

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the peaceful liberation of Xizang, Xizang University hosted an international symposium entitled “75 Years since Peaceful Liberation: Achievements and Implications of Xizang’s Development” on the 23. May. Overseas experts from Nepal, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Chile, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and the United States, along with scholars from numerous domestic universities and research institutions, were invited to attend the conference. The opening ceremony was moderated by Zheng Yingning, President of Xizang University. In his welcome address, Sun Xianzhong, Secretary General of the University, stated that this was not only an academic event but also a…

Allgemein, Interviews, Opinions 18. April 2026

Remarks by the UN Secretary- General António Guterres to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the International Court of Justice 

Your Majesty, Mr. President, Distinguished Judges, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Moments of crisis are moments of choice.  They reveal who we are – and what we stand for. Today, we come together in the quiet dignity of a city that is synonymous with justice and international law. But it is easy to forget the world of eighty years ago. Europe – and far beyond – lay in ruins. The Hague itself was scarred and shaken. And yet, in that dark and difficult moment, world leaders made a defining choice. A choice to reject a future ruled by coercion and violence…