On April 12, 2023, the “Ma Xiaohui Erhu Art Four Seasons Appreciation Forum” was successfully launched at the J Hotel Shanghai Center Cloud. After successful preparation, the event was held in the banquet hall on the 105th floor of the hotel and received a warm welcome and high praise from the audience due to its rich content and diverse forms.
Culture | Arts
Famous investor Jeremy Grantham, who is known for his past predictions of the dot-com crash and the financial crisis, warns of another epic bubble in financial markets that is bursting.
Economy | Business
During a congressional hearing on Wednesday, the Regional Airline Association warned that the US airline industry is facing a worsening pilot shortage that will limit flight availability for passengers and raise fares.
Economy | Business
Pakistan’s first-ever SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Investor Map was launched Wednesday at the SDG Investment Fair 2023 during the Pakistan session.
World
Lin Yue, born in 1961 in Guangan, Sichuan Province, graduated from the Painting Department of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in 1987. He currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Sichuan Artists Association and the President of the Sichuan Antique Collection Association.
Culture | Arts
. He has served as the head of the Fine Arts Department and associate professor at Beijing Zhongguancun College, and is currently a distinguished professor and master’s supervisor at the School of Arts at Chongqing University. He is a member of the China Literary and Art Volunteers Association, the China Artists Association, and the Beijing Artists Association.
Culture | Arts
Renowned for his expertise in oil painting, pastel, sketching, and calligraphy, Li Tongxin is the current President of the East-West Art and Culture Association in the United States, as well as the Honorary President of the Haipai Celebrity Painting and Calligraphy Academy, the American Asian Art Association, and the North American Painting and Calligraphy Artists Association.
Culture | Arts
According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center in March, nearly 7 in 10 Americans want the U.S. to take steps to reach net-zero by 2050, thus adhering to the Paris Agreement, and prioritize renewable energy over fossil fuels.
Environment
The UN Development Programme has released a report warning that the severe restrictions on women’s rights in Afghanistan, particularly in relation to education and employment, have contributed to the country’s catastrophic socio-economic situation.
World
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has appealed for an immediate end to the hostilities in Sudan and called for the warring factions to return to the negotiating table.
World
Hollywood glamor meets women empowerment at the upcoming World Madam USA Grand Finals Award Ceremony in Los Angeles on April 2. With preparations in full swing, Anni Huang, the visionary founder of World Madam Group, took Society & Diplomatic Review (SADR) on a tour of the competition venue and gave a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to organize such a prestigious event.
Interviews
Musk’s latest move comes as a surprise, given that he joined experts in signing an open letter calling for a six-month pause in the development of powerful AI systems. The letter, published on the Future of Life Institute website, argued that such systems pose profound risks to society and humanity, and the pause should be used to ensure their safety through regulation.
Technology | Science
Xu Yiwen has held 12 academic solo exhibitions in China’s mainland and Hong Kong, Europe, and Japan, and has participated in dozens of international and domestic large-scale exhibitions and themed academic joint exhibitions, including the 2nd Global Ink Art Biennale in 2019 and 2022 (Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre).
Culture | Arts
AI has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of our lives, from healthcare to transportation to finance. However, it is crucial that we proceed with caution and take steps to mitigate the potential risks.
Opinion
Boosting economic growth is essential for creating jobs, increasing productivity, and generating wealth, all of which are critical for reducing poverty and improving people’s standard of living. When economies stagnate or shrink, as they are at risk of doing in the current environment, it becomes harder for individuals and families to make ends meet, let alone aspire to a better future.
Opinion
