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Zhongwei, Ningxia

A resort in the Tengger Desert in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region of north-west China

Photograph: Xinhua/Shutterstock

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Une exposition internationale sur le vin s'ouvre dans le nord-ouest de la Chine

La IVème Exposition internationale sur la culture et le tourisme vinicoles de Chine réunit 138 vineries et exposants de huit pays et régions

Une exposition internationale visant à stimuler les échanges et la coopération dans les industries vinicoles s’est ouverte le 9 août, dans la région autonome Hui du Ningxia (nord-ouest de la Chine), une région productrice de vin de premier plan du pays. Organisée par le gouvernement régional, la IVème Exposition internationale sur la culture et le tourisme vinicoles de Chine (Ningxia) réunit 138…

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Ningxia Medical University: Your Path to an MBBS Abroad

Ningxia Medical University China is a renowned institution offering high-quality medical education. Established in 1958, it has grown to become a leading medical university in China and a popular choice for international students seeking to study MBBS abroad. Here's everything you need to know about Ningxia Medical University, including its scholarship opportunities, world ranking, admission process, and more.

1. Introduction to Ningxia Medical University

Ningxia Medical University is located in Yinchuan, the capital of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in China. The university is committed to providing excellent medical education and training to students from around the world. With a focus on innovation and research, Ningxia Medical University offers a dynamic learning environment for aspiring medical professionals.

2. Overview of Ningxia Medical University's MBBS Program

The MBBS program at Ningxia Medical University is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field of medicine. The program covers a wide range of subjects, including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathology, and more. Students also have the opportunity to gain practical experience through clinical rotations at affiliated hospitals.

3. Scholarships at Ningxia Medical University

Ningxia Medical University scholarship is of a variety to help international students finance their education. These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, financial need, and other criteria. Some of the scholarships available include the Chinese Government Scholarship, the Ningxia Government Scholarship, and the University Scholarship for Excellent Students.

4. World Ranking of Ningxia Medical University

Ningxia Medical University is highly regarded for its academic excellence and research contributions. The university consistently ranks among the top medical universities in China and has earned a reputation for producing skilled and competent medical professionals.

5. Admission Process at Ningxia Medical University

To apply for the MBBS program at Ningxia Medical University international students must meet the eligibility criteria and submit a complete application package. The application process typically includes submitting academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and proof of English proficiency.

6. Campus and Facilities at Ningxia Medical University

Ningxia Medical University's campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms, laboratories, and research centers. The university also has affiliated hospitals where students can gain hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced medical professionals.

7. Why Choose Ningxia Medical University for MBBS Abroad?

Ningxia Medical University offers a comprehensive MBBS program that combines theoretical knowledge with practical training. The university's commitment to excellence, coupled with its state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty, makes it an ideal choice for students seeking to pursue a career in medicine.

8. Conclusion

Studying MBBS abroad can be a rewarding experience, and Ningxia Medical University in China is a prestigious institution that offers a world-class medical education. With its high academic standards, scholarship opportunities, and modern facilities, Ningxia Medical University provides an excellent learning environment for students aspiring to become medical professionals.

9. FAQs

Is Ningxia Medical University a good choice for studying MBBS abroad?

Yes, Ningxia Medical University is a reputable institution known for its quality education and research.

What scholarships are available at Ningxia Medical University?

Ningxia Medical University offers various scholarships, including the Chinese Government Scholarship and the University Scholarship for Excellent Students.

What is the world ranking of Ningxia Medical University?

Ningxia Medical University ranks highly among medical universities in China and is recognized for its academic excellence.

What is the admission process for the MBBS program at Ningxia Medical University?

The admission process typically includes submitting academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and proof of English proficiency.

Where is Ningxia Medical University located?

Ningxia Medical University is located in Yinchuan, the capital of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in China.

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BEIJING — Cooking gas caused a massive explosion at a barbecue restaurant in northwestern China, killing 31 people and injuring seven others during national celebrations on the eve of a long holiday weekend, authorities said Thursday.

The blast tore through the restaurant at around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday on a busy street in Yinchuan, the capital of the traditionally Muslim Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, as people gathered ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival, the official Xinhua News Agency said.

The explosion left many people unconscious and they needed to be carried out of the shop, according to the online news site The Paper, which quoted a member of the search and rescue team. Victims included elderly people and high school students, it added.

An hour before the explosion, employees noticed the smell of cooking gas and discovered that a gas tank valve was broken, according to Xinhua. The blast occurred while an employee was replacing the valve.

Chinese President Xi Jinping demanded urgent medical care for the injured and a safety overhaul after the explosion, Xinhua said. He urged efforts to quickly determine the cause of the accident and hold people accountable under the law.

Xi also said all regions and related departments should address "all types of risks and hidden dangers" and launch campaigns to promote workplace safety.

The incident happened at an outlet of Fuyang Barbecue, a chain restaurant in Yinchuan popular for its grilled skewers and stir-fried dishes, The Paper said. The two-floor restaurant could seat 20 people on the ground floor and offered private dining rooms on the second floor where customers could also sing karaoke.

A staff member in the emergency clinic at the General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University confirmed to the AP on the phone that some of the injured were receiving treatment at the hospital, but said she was not authorized to talk to media and declined to provide her name.

The Paper cited a woman identified only by her surname Chen saying she had been about 50 meters (164 feet) from the restaurant when she heard the explosion. She described seeing two waiters emerge from the restaurant afterward, one of whom collapsed immediately, while thick smoke billowed from the restaurant and a strong smell of cooking gas permeated the area.

The central government's Ministry of Emergency Management said on social media that search and rescue work at the restaurant was completed early Thursday morning and investigators were working to determine the cause of the blast.

The Dragon Boat Festival is a national holiday devoted to eating rice dumplings and racing boats manned by teams of paddlers. While the majority of Yinchuan's population is Han Chinese, a third are Hui people, or Chinese Muslims.

Industrial accidents of this type are a regular occurrence in China, usually attributed to poor government supervision, corruption, cost-cutting measures by employers and little safety training for employees.

At least nine people were killed in an explosion at a Chinese petrochemical plant, and three others died in a helicopter crash during the country's May Day holiday.

In February, 53 miners were killed in the collapse of a massive open pit coal mine in the northern region of Inner Mongolia, leading to numerous arrests, and four people were detained over a fire at an industrial trading company in central China in November that killed 38 people.

The central government has pledged stronger safety measures since an explosion in 2015 at a chemical warehouse in the northern port city of Tianjin killed 173 people, most of them firefighters and police officers. In that case, a number of local officials were accused of having taken bribes to ignore safety violations.

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Ningxia Red - what tipped me over into YL

For the longest time I have resisted, but I finally caved.

It was something someone has let me sample more than 8 years back and at that time, although I had thought it was a great tasting product and seemed to give me an instant boost, I had reasoned, I didn't need it. I had gojiberries in my diet and they were easily available, easy to use in cooking, and probably I could get the other antioxidants and vitamins elsewhere in my diet.

Now that I'm a little older and starting to have some eye focusing issues, it didn't hurt to get a starter pack to see if it helped my eyes. Turned out - it did! I am not having such a difficult time reading text messages on my phone especially in the mornings, after only 2 weeks of intermittent use, and months later it seems to be a sustained benefit. Of course I am also more careful with my diet and choose to have more B vitamins, omega 3 and protein rather than the bare minimum I was going by during the Covid-19 era, but overall I am very grateful to have this product in my life to give me a headstart in my path to recovery.

If you are in the US, check out the starter bundle, it is full of the amazing benefits of gojiberry, citrus essential oils for that mental boost and other super antioxidant ingredients like sweet cherry, plum, blueberry, available to you at a discounted price. This also gets you an instant 24% off (member price) other Young Living products, without signing up as a brand partner:

If you are located in Singapore or Malaysia, you can always take advantage of the heavily discounted bundle price and sign up as a member, the benefits that Ningxia Red's antioxidants can do for your body is well worth the value.

Here are my referral links for the different regions:

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Singapore: https://www.youngliving.com/vo/#/signup/new-start?sponsorid=37723593&enrollerid=37723593&isocountrycode=SG&culture=en-SG&type=customer

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Disclaimers:

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Young Living products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

*Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition consult a health care professional prior to use. Shake well before use. Refrigerate after opening. Consume within 30 days. NingXia is certified as Halal and Kosher in the 750 ml bottles.

*Gojiberries are known to have oestrogen-mimicking effects so do not use if you have contraindicated conditions. Use with discretion in young or prepubescent children and adolescents.

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La région viticole du Ningxia invité à l'événement "Bordeaux fête le vin"

La France soutiendra la demande d'adhésion de la Chine à l'Organisation internationale de la vigne et du vin (OIV)

Sur invitation du Conseil interprofessionnel du vin de Bordeaux (CIVB), la région viticole de l’est des monts Helan, dans la région autonome du Ningxia, représentant la Chine, a effectué sa première apparition à l’événement Bordeaux Fête le Vin 2024, qui s’est tenu du 27 au 30 juin dans la ville de Bordeaux, en France. Depuis sa création en 1998, l’évènement “Bordeaux Fête le Vin” s’est consacré…

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Moth of the Week

Peppered Moth

Biston betularia

The peppered moth is a part of the family geometridae. It was first described in 1758 by Charles Linnaeus. This moth gains its name from its speckled coloration, which has been studied as an example of natural selection and population evolution.

Description This species has a short body with narrow forewings. The body and wings are the same white base peppered with black dots and irregular black lines. This speckled pattern may vary with some moths having very few spots and others having so many that they look as if they are black with white spots as opposed to white with black. In rare cases, the black on the wings and body is replaced with gray or brown and in even rarer cases the spots are a combination of brown and black/gray. These spots help the moth camouflage against lichen on trees.

The evolution of this moth had been studied extensively during the last two hundred years, which created the term “industrial melanism.” During the Industrial Revolution, air pollution killed off lichen and covered trees in soot. This caused moths with a black spots on white base (typica) coloration to lose their camouflage and die off due to predators. This caused a spike in population for moths with a darker coloration (carbonaria) because they had the camouflage advantage. Once environmental conditions improved, the lighter colored moths once again became the dominant coloration.

The male’s antennae are bipectinate, meaning it has two rows of rami going down either side of a singular flagellum.

Wingspan Range: 45 - 62 mm (≈1.77 - 2.44 in)

Diet and Habitat The caterpillar of this moth eats many trees, shrubs, and small plants such as Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), Downy (Betula pubescens) and Silver Birch (Betula pendula), limes, sallows, poplars, oaks, Sweet Chestnut (Castanae sativa), Beech (Fagus sylvatica), Bramble (Rubus fruiticosus), Broom (Cytisus scoparius), Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) and Hop (Humulus lupulus).

They have a wide range, being found in China (Heilongjiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Beijing, Hebei, Shanxi, Shandong, Henan, Shaanxi, Ningxia, Gansu, Qinghai, Xinjiang, Fujian, Sichuan, Yunnan, Tibet), Russia, Mongolia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Europe and North America. They prefer habitats of woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens.

Mating Depending on its location, this moth can have one or two generations per year. In Great Britain and Ireland, the peppered moth has one generation per year, whilst in south-eastern North America it has two generations per year. They emerge from the pupea in late May to August.

The females attract males with pheromones, which are carried by the wind. Males follow the concentration gradient to find the female. The male guards the female from other males until she lays the eggs. The female lays about 2,000 pale-green ovoid eggs about 1 mm in length into crevices in bark with her ovipositor.

Predators This species is a night-flying moth, making the vulnerable to bats. The males in particular fly every night to search for a female while females fly only the first night.

To protect themselves from birds during the day, this species rests on lichen covered trees to camouflage themselves.

The day time resting positions of this moth have been recorded and studied. This study shows that the peppered moth prefers resting spots that are covered such as below where the trunk and a branch meet, the underside of branches, and leafy twigs.

Additionally, the study found peppered moths with a lighter coloration (typica) blend in better against crustose lichens rather than foliose lichens because birds can see ultraviolet light. The peppered moth reflects UV light while crustose lichens don’t, making them easier to pick out.

Fun Fact The caterpillars of the peppered moth resemble things in both color and size. An experiment published in 2019 done on the caterpillars of the peppered moth showed that the larva (even when blindfolded) could sense the color of the tree they live on and change their body color to match and/or would move to a different twig that was closest in color to their own body.

(Source: Wikipedia, Butterfly Conservation, Max Planck Institute)

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(New York) – The Chinese government is significantly reducing the number of mosques in Ningxia and Gansu provinces under its “mosque consolidation” policy, in violation of the right to freedom of religion, Human Rights Watch said today.

Chinese authorities have decommissioned, closed down, demolished, and converted mosques for secular use as part of the government’s efforts to restrict the practice of Islam. The authorities have removed Islamic architectural features, such as domes and minarets, from many other mosques.

“The Chinese government is not ‘consolidating’ mosques as it claims, but closing many down in violation of religious freedom,” said Maya Wang, acting China director at Human Rights Watch. “The Chinese government’s closure, destruction, and repurposing of mosques is part of a systematic effort to curb the practice of Islam in China.”

Chinese law allows people to practice only in officially approved places of worship of officially approved religions, and authorities retain strict control over houses of worship. Since 2016, when President Xi Jinping called for the “Sinicization” of religions, which aims to ensure that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is the arbiter of people’s spiritual life, state control over religion has strengthened.

“Mosque consolidation”[1] is referenced in an April 2018 central CCP document that outlines a multi-pronged national strategy to “Sinicize” Islam, or make it more Chinese.[2] It instructs the CCP and state agencies throughout the country to “strengthen the standardized management of the construction, renovation and expansion of Islamic religious venues.” The document notes that a central principle behind such “management” is that “there should not be newly built Islamic venues,” in order to “compress the overall number [of mosques].” While there can be exceptions, the document states that “there should be more [mosque] demolitions than constructions.”

Ma Ju, a US-based Hui Muslim activist who has been in contact with Hui in China affected by the policy, told Human Rights Watch that it is part of efforts to “transform” (转化) devout Muslims in order to redirect their loyalty toward the CCP: “Government officials first approach those Communist Party members who are also Hui Muslims … then they move onto ‘persuading’ students and governmental workers, who are threatened with school probation and unemployment if they continue with their faith.”

Available government documents suggest that the Chinese government has been “consolidating” mosques in Ningxia and Gansu provinces, which have the highest Muslim populations in China after Xinjiang.[3] Since 2017, Chinese authorities in Xinjiang have damaged or destroyed two-thirds of the region’s mosques, according to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). About half have been demolished outright.

In Ningxia, Human Rights Watch has verified and analyzed videos and pictures posted online by Hui Muslims and used satellite imagery to corroborate them in order to examine the policy’s implementation in two villages. Of these villages’ seven mosques, four had significant destruction: three main buildings had been razed and the ablution hall of one was damaged inside. The authorities have removed the domes and minarets of all seven mosques.

Human Rights Watch is unable to determine the number of mosques shuttered or repurposed throughout Ningxia and Gansu, as official documents do not give precise details. In a forthcoming research report, two scholars on Hui Muslims, Hannah Theaker and David Stroup, have estimated that one-third of mosques in Ningxia have been closed since 2020.[4] A March 2021 Radio Free Asia report estimated that between 400 and 500 mosques faced closure in Ningxia, which had 4,203 mosques as of 2014.

The Chinese government claims that the mosque consolidation policy aims to “reduce the economic burden” on Muslims, especially those who live in impoverished and rural areas.[5] Actions against mosques often take place as the Chinese government relocates villagers from these areas, consolidating several villages into one.[6] The government also claims that as different Islamic denominations share the same venues, they learn to become more “unified” and “harmonious.”

Some Hui Muslims have publicly opposed the policy, despite government censorship. In January 2021, Ningxia officials indicted five Hui for “creating disturbances” after they led 20 people to oppose the policy at the village Party chief’s office. People have also protested mosque closures and demolitions, as well as the removal of domes and minarets in Ningxia, Gansu and other Hui Muslim regions, such as Qinghai and Yunnan.[7]

Ma Ju told Human Rights Watch that mosque consolidation aims to dissuade people from going to pray at mosques: “After removing the minarets and domes, local governments would start removing things that are essential to religious activities such as ablution halls and preacher’s podiums.”

Ma Ju said the government has sought to discourage religious practice: “When people stop going, they [the authorities] would then use that as an excuse to close the mosques.” He said that the authorities install surveillance systems in the remaining “Sinicized” mosques: “After the mosques are converted, the local governments strictly monitor attendance at the remaining mosques,” he said. “In the beginning, they would check the attendees’ national identification cards. Then they install surveillance cameras … to flag [those prohibited from mosques, including] Communist Party members or children.”

Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides that “[e]veryone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.” One has the right to manifest their “religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.” The Chinese government should reverse its Sinicization campaign on religions, review and repeal laws and regulations that restrict the right to freedom of religion, and release those detained for peaceful criticism or protest against such restrictive policies.

Foreign governments, particularly member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), should press the Chinese government to cease their mosque consolidation policy and the broader Sinicization campaign.

“The Chinese government’s policies of Sinicization show a blanket disregard for freedom of religion not only of all Muslims in China, but all religious communities in the country,” Wang said. “Governments concerned about religious freedom should raise these issues directly with the Chinese government and at the United Nations and other international forums.”

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China has significantly expanded facilities for detaining suspects caught up in President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drag net, according to a new report.

Why It Matters

Analysts have said China's existing anti-graft crackdown has served as a tool for Xi to eliminate political rivals. Academics have called Xi's new expanded detention processes "deeply disturbing."

Xi, now serving an unprecedented third term as president, launched the sweeping anti-corruption campaign after assuming leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in 2012. Since then, more than 4,000 Party officials, ranging from low-ranking "flies" to high-ranking "tigers," have been investigated.

What To Know

China has constructed over 200 sites for officials detained under liuzhi—a system of "retention in custody" outside the formal legal framework, CNN reported.

High-profile detainees have included former Foreign Minister Qin Gang, two former defense ministers—Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe—and top leaders of the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force, which oversees China's nuclear arsenal.

Detainees in liuzhi centres can be held for up to six months without access to lawyers or family. The sites feature padded walls and dedicated guards who monitor detainees 24/7.

The liuzhi system in 2018 replaced the shuanggui regime, a term referring to the Party's ability to summon and investigate members, reportedly including through the use of torture to elicit confessions.

Critics argue the new system is not a reform, however, noting it not only codifies secret detentions but also expands the scope of those investigated beyond the CCP's 99 million members to anyone in "public power," from civil servants to public school principals to managers of state-owned enterprises.

One defense attorney familiar with the liuzhi process told CNN that the majority of detainees endure abuse and coercion to extract confessions.

"Most of them would succumb to the pressure and agony. Those who resisted until the end were a tiny minority," they said anonymously over concerns of government reprisal.

CNN identified a total of 218 liuzhi facilities this year, citing tender notices.

The news agency said its analysis of satellite imagery from Colorado-based Maxar Technologies revealed an uptick in liuzhi facility construction in 2023, particularly in regions with large ethnic minority population.

One prominent example is Shizuishan in Ningxia. The 77,000-square-foot detention center built in 2018 was expanded this year to include interrogation rooms, 30 detention cells, and dormitories for 550 staff members.

A 2018 municipal notice from Shizuishan outlined safety requirements, including padded walls, concealed electrical wiring, and other measures to prevent detainee suicides—an issue that plagued the shuanggui system.

Newsweek reached out to the Chinese Foreign Ministry with a written request for comment.

What People Are Saying

Sophie Richardson, visiting scholar at Stanford University's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law, and former China director at Human Rights Watch:

In a social media post made on Sunday, Richardson described liuzhi as "rule-of-law-eroding," saying: "So long as the Party maintains a stranglehold over the courts, police, and detention facilities—legal and not—and prioritizes political loyalty above all else, this will be the norm."

"That anyone working in public service can be subjected to this treatment—see the discussion of padded walls—is deeply disturbing," she added.

What's Next

Xi's anti-corruption campaign shows no sign of abating, with a particular focus on the military. Earlier this year, the leader called on the party to "turn the knife inward" to maintain discipline within party ranks.

The remarks were made in January, but only published in the CCP's policy and news journal Qiushi last week.

"As the situation and tasks facing the party change, there will inevitably be all kinds of conflicts and problems within the party," Xi said.

"We must have the courage to turn the knife inward and eliminate their negative impact in a timely manner to ensure that the party is always full of vigour and vitality."

Last month, the Chinese defense ministry dismissed reports that Defense Minister Dong Jun was under investigation. However, it confirmed that Miao Hua, a member of the five-person Central Military Commission, had been suspended pending a probe into "serious violation of discipline," a term commonly used to indicate corruption investigations.

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Name: Shuang Liew

Age: 24

Gender: Transgender Woman

Sexuality: Straight (ish)

Height: 6'0" (72 in)

Weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)

Powers: Infusion; she is actually unaware that she has this power, but whenever she cooks or makes/uses something, she unwittingly infuses it with positive energy: if someone eats something she makes, it elevates their mood; if she makes something (say, a painting or piece of jewelry) it will eminate a positive aura; if she uses something, such as a tool for repair, it will always work flawlessly no matter what.

About: Born in Tongxin, Ningxia, Shuang lived a peaceful, but sometimes troubled life on her family's farm until the day she turned 18 and decided to come out to her parents as a woman. Unfortunately, she wasn't accepted, and was forced to move to America, where she was able to transition, though not without struggle, since, as a result of her exile, she was homeless. She meets Maxyne and Evan at a clinic, whereupon they all become friends, and Evan takes her in, giving her a place to stay.