Public holidays in china

The comments on China came as the first witness appeared on Capitol Hill to be interviewed by House investigators as part of the impeachment inquiry into the president’s request for investigations into Biden, a leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, and other Democrats during a July 25 phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at the same time Trump was withholding $391 million in US aid. … [Read more...] about Trump publicly urges China to investigate the Bidens

If someone mentions island-hopping, Greece or even the Caribbean might spring to mind. But with an archipelago of over 7,000 stunning islands and temperatures in the high twenties (°C), the Philippines is a tropical paradise waiting to be discovered this February. Despite its astonishing natural beauty, the Philippines has remained largely untouched by the often adverse effects of the tourism industry, making it one of the world’s most enticing destinations. No island-hopping tour is complete without taking in the spectacular Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a marine area located in the Coral Triangle known for its unparalleled biodiversity. With a plethora of marine life, including over 500 species of fish, as well as whales, dolphins and turtles, it is not surprising that the park has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading scuba diving sites. Just 50km northwest of Tubbataha lies the archipelagic province of Palawan, home to some of the most picturesque … [Read more...] about Best Luxury Holiday Destinations in February 2020 –

If off the beaten track adventures are your thing, the snow-capped Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is the place for you. A country often neglected by tourists in favour of its better-known neighbours India and China, those who do make the trip to the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ are rewarded by some of the most remarkable sights on earth. A visit to Punahka Dzong should be on every tourist’s itinerary. The former capital of Bhutan, this fortress is one of the country’s most impressive architectural structures and is where Bhutan’s monarchs continue to be crowned to this day. The Dzong houses some of the country’s most important national treasures, including the preserved remains of Ngawang Namgyal, the Buddhist lama who unified Bhutan. However, the most impressive landmark is the jaw-dropping Tiger’s Nest monastery, perched on a cliff edge nearly 1000m above the verdant Paro valley below. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche flew from Tibet on the back … [Read more...] about Best Luxury Holiday Destinations in March 2020 –

German newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung reports that Deutsche Bank gave expensive gifts to senior Chinese officials at a time when it was trying to establish itself as a major player in China’s financial industry. … [Read more...] about Report: Deutsche Bank gave lavish gifts to China’s leaders

That bill has been shelved for now - but the protests have now mushroomed into a broader backlash against the government amid fears of the growing control of China's Communist party. … [Read more...] about Is it safe to travel to Hong Kong? Latest advice on flights