Back in Time

A 任航 (Rèn Háng) Project DANCING IN THE SPRING BREEZE Chinese and Cantonese Disco Nostalgia Night: Classic Tracks from the 80’s and 90’s DJs: PEI, KIPP, MENG MENG Date: April 22nd 10pm Address: MODERNSKY LAB 5–108, Floor B1, Building D, Galaxy SOHO, 东城区 (Dōngchéng District), 北京 (Běijīng). Free Entry Dress Code (Strictly Enforced): 80’s and 90’s Disco Limited Number of Passes: 150 People 任航 (Rèn Háng) will take photos at the party and publish them as a book. Poster photograph: 任航 (Rèn Háng) Poster design: 赵序 (Zhào Xù) Poster model: 杨婉 (Yáng Wǎn) Copywriter：YENK Translation: 3 girls

金剛 (King Kong)

The unveiled world of the late Chinese photographer and poet 任航 (Rèn Háng) is on display for the first time in Italy with a collection of 90 pictures enhanced by a combination of his backstage photos in Wienerwald in 2015, as well as rare books dedicated to his work. Curated by Cristiana Perrella, the exhibition, titled Nudes, is being run at the Centre for Contemporary Art Luigi Pecci in Prato, Italy until August 23, 2020. Photo: 任航 (Rèn Háng), Kissing Roof, 2012. Courtesy of Stieglitz19 and 任航 (Rèn Háng) Estate.

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The unveiled world of the late Chinese photographer and poet 任航 (Rèn Háng) will be on display for the first time in Italy with a collection of 90 pictures enhanced by a combination of his backstage photos in Wienerwald in 2015, as well as rare books dedicated to his work. Curated by Cristiana Perrella, the exhibition, titled Nudes, will run from June 4, 2020 to August 23, 2020 at the Centre for Contemporary Art Luigi Pecci in Prato, Italy. Photo: 任航 (Rèn Háng), Untitled, 2015. Courtesy of OstLicht Gallery and 任航 (Rèn Háng) Estate.

Through the Eye of Time

Surveillance cameras positioned on a corner of 天安门广场 (Tiān’ānmén Square) in 北京 (Běijīng), China. Some karaoke bars are closing, toy bombs are banned and every delivery package is being scanned as the capital prepares for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. Photo: Greg Baker/AFP/Getty Images.

Training for the New Millennium

Challengers taking part in a chilli pepper eating contest in a hot spring filled with chilli peppers in the 明月千古情景区举办 (Míngyuè Qiāngǔ Scenic Area) in 温汤镇 (Wēntāng Town), 宜春 (Yíchūn), in China’s central 江西省 (Jiāngxī Province). The winner needed 1 minute to eat 20 peppers. Photo: 陈飞 (Chén Fēi).

佩珀军士的孤独之心俱乐部乐队 (Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band)

Participants take a bath in barrels filled with chilli peppers during the Spicy Barrel Challenge contest inside a water park in 重庆 (Chóngqìng), China on July 7, 2018. Photo: 陈超 (Chén Chāo)/CNS via Reuters.

Postmodern self-criticism

Participant takes part in a chilli-eating competition at a hot spring in 宜春 (Yíchūn), 江西省 (Jiāngxī province), China. Photo: China Stringer Network/Reuters.

沙尘暴 (Dust storm)

A sandstorm hit the city of 张掖 (Zhāngyè) in 甘肃省 (Gānsù province), China on November 25, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Stringer.

Antiphon

楊凱莉 (Yáng Kǎilì), 20, a Chinese live-streaming celebrity, has been detained for five days — under China’s National Anthem Law — for singing the national anthem in a disrespectful and offensive way while broadcasting live. In what has became a protocol by now, 楊凱莉 (Yáng Kǎilì) has then posted on her 微博 (Wēibó) account a penitent letter of apology, begging forgiveness for her silly and puerile behaviour, and promising to gladly undertake the path of ideological and patriotic re-education.

Starry Sky

The poorest residents of 上海 (Shànghǎi), China took over the streets for surviving the heat of their cramped houses and apartments by sleeping outside on benches or directly on the asphalt. Photo: Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images.

跨文化主义 (Interculturalism)

A man lies in a chilli-covered pool during a chilli-eating contest in 宁乡 (Níngxiāng), 湖南省 (Húnán province), China. Photo: Visual China Group/Getty Images.

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Kim Yo-jong performing in a masterly “90 degree bow” (90도 인사) to President of the People’s Republic of China 习近平 (Xí Jìnpíng) at a dinner party following the 大连 (Dàlián) summit on May 7. Photo: Korean Central Television.

Harmony of Colours

President of the People’s Republic of China 习近平 (Xí Jìnpíng) met Kim Jong-un, Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), in 大连 (Dàlián), northeast China’s 辽宁省 (Liáoníng province), on May 7–8. As usual, Kim Jong-un was accompanied by her younger sister Kim Yo-jong, Director of the Propaganda and Agitation Department of the Workers’ Party of Korea, who attended all the talks related to China–North Korea relations as well as other issues of mutual concern. Photos © Jajusibo.

But when the host offered a welcoming toast to begin a ceremonial banquet, and the guest lifted a chalice of red wine in her hand, then suddenly, the rest was silence. Photos © Jajusibo.

Impossible colours

Taxis parked at a lot in 南京 (Nánjīng), China. Photo: Sipa Asia/Rex/Shutterstock.

Green tea may keep you awake

Hostesses serve tea ahead of a speech by China’s President 习近平 (Xí Jìnpíng) and the closing ceremony of the National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in 北京 (Běijīng), China. Photo: AFP/Nicolas Asfouri.

Snow in the City

杭州 (Hángzhōu), China: Visitors to a hot spring make snowmen on the side of the pool after China’s central and eastern regions are hit by heavy snowfall. Photo: AFP/Getty Images.

A Beautiful Mind

I breathe a sigh of relief in learning that Diving Queen 吴敏霞 (Wú Mǐnxiá) (pictured in the second photo above along with her husband) attended and hosted the 体育大生意峰会 (Sport Business Summit) awarding ceremony held at 三里屯洲际酒店 (InterContinental Sānlǐtún) Hotel in 北京 (Běijīng), China on January 16, 2018 where the Go superstar 柯洁 (Kē Jié) (pictured in the first photo above) was awarded as one of the most influential people in sports business for the year 2017. Photos: Visual China Group.

Maybe I was looking in the wrong direction

• 柯洁获奖感言：人类无法超越AI 但可用来解说 | 柯洁 (Kē Jié) award-winning speech: Humans cannot go beyond AI, but it may be useful for understanding purposes, sports.sina.com.cn, January 17, 2018

Go star 柯洁 (Kē Jié) did not apparently change his wish for no revenge with AlphaGo on being awarded as one of the most influential people in sports business for the year 2017 on the occasion of the 体育大生意峰会 (Sport Business Summit) held at 三里屯洲际酒店 (InterContinental Sānlǐtún) Hotel in 北京 (Běijīng), China on January 16, 2018. Photo: sports.sina.com.cn.

Edna, big news from the Water Cube: 孙杨 (Sūn Yáng) casted his vote for you!

Go superstar 柯洁 (Kē Jié) (left) was pictured along with Olympic and world-record-holding swimmer 孙杨 (Sūn Yáng) (right) on New Year’s Eve night. Photo: sports.sina.com.cn.

印象派 (Impressionism)

A mountain of impounded shared bikes can be seen at a parking lot in 南京 (Nánjīng), east China’s 江苏省 (Jiāngsū province). Although the bike-sharing services are booming nationwide in China, it’s challenging to manage bike-sharing and arrange orderly parking, and some bike-sharing companies have gone bankrupt after months of problems. Photo: 方東旭 (Fāng Dōngxù)/Photoshot/Avalon.