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Fresh Test For Wuhan As Cluster Sparks Mass Virus Screening

2021-01-01T06:59:45Z

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A new cluster of cases has sparked mass coronavirus testing in the central Chinese city of Wuhan Nervous residents of China's pandemic epicentre of Wuhan queued up across the city to be tested for the novel coronavirus on Thursday after a new cluster of cases sparked a mass screening campaign. Lines of residents keeping their social distance formed at [http://www.buzznet.com/?s=makeshift%20testing makeshift testing] sites set up under tents in parking lots, parks and residential communities as rain trickled down in the metropolis of 11 million people. "This is a good thing. It's a way to be responsible towards others and to yourself," a 40-year-old man told AFP after completing the process. The man had already been tested 10 days before, but given Wuhan's history as the source of the virus and China's worst-hit city he welcomed a little extra assurance. "If you have the opportunity, wouldn't you do it again?" he asked. The previously unknown contagion emerged in Wuhan in late 2019, prompting the Chinese government to impose a tight lockdown on the city on January 23, isolating the industrial and transport centre from the rest of the country and confining residents to their homes. According to government figures more than 3,800 people have died from COVID-19 in the city, accounting for the vast majority of fatalities in China. Life is slowly returning to normal in Wuhan, where a coronavirus lockdown was lifted in April The quarantine was only fully lifted in early April, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-huu-nghi-quan-nam-ninh-que-lam-4-ngay.html tour du lịch quế lâm] and life is slowly returning to normal. But Wuhan was given a fresh jolt when several new local infections emerged last weekend after more than a month in which none were reported. Fearful of a reliving the virus nightmare, officials have launched a drive to conduct nucleic acid tests on the city's entire population. Men, women, children and the elderly filed forward to medical workers in head-to-toe white protective suits and plastic face shields, who recorded their personal details before quickly jabbing a swab into the backs of their throats. - On edge - Some remained anxious. "I know this plan requiring the city to do large-scale testing serves as a basic safeguard. I wasn't planning to get myself tested," said a woman who did not give her name. China has largely brought its coronavirus outbreak under control, but it has been on edge about a potential second wave of infections "But the safety measures inside are really bad. (People) are too close and the testing person handled a lot of samples from people but I didn't see him wash his hands." China has largely brought the novel coronavirus under control, but has been on edge recently about a potential second wave of infections as it has lifted lockdowns and restrictions across the country. Besides the six new Wuhan cases, virus clusters have appeared in recent weeks in the northeastern provinces of Jilin and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-huu-nghi-quan-nam-ninh-que-lam-4-ngay.html kynghidongduong.vn] Heilongjiang, which border Russia. President Xi Jinping told a Communist Party leadership meeting on Thursday that containment measures must be stepped up in Jilin, Heilongjiang and Wuhan "to forestall resurgence of infections", according to the official Xinhua news agency. "We must never allow our hard-earned previous achievements on epidemic control to be made in vain," Xi said. With the virus taking hold in other nations, China has barred most foreigners from entering the country. Despite the lingering concerns, pandemic-hardened residents of Wuhan have done their best to resume their lives. Dozens of people kicked up their heels to Chinese folk music on a promenade by the Yangtze River on Wednesday night, shrugging off the concerns of a new wave. Couples wearing masks pranced under street lamps, with the men leading the women into turns near a bridge lit with huge Chinese characters saying: "Go Wuhan". "I'm very happy (to be dancing outside)," said Qiu Jumei, a 53-year-old hotel waitress. "The atmosphere wasn't the same when I was at home and dancing alone. It was not fun," she added. "This is much better." burs-dma-lth/ch

Apos;THREE SUNS apos; Appear In The Sky Of A Chinese City For Hours

2020-12-31T08:00:30Z

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Residents of a Chinese city have been amazed to see what appeared to be three suns hanging in the sky at the same time. The optical illusion lasted three hours this morning in Mohe, the country's northernmost city near the Russian border. The spectacle is caused by a natural phenomenon known as 'sun dogs' and rarely happens in [/news/china/index.html China], according to experts. A picture shared by the provincial meteorological authority shows two mock suns appearing on the left and right side of the actual sun this morning in the town of Tuqiang in Mohe, China RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8842811/13-cases-10-million-tests-China-swabs-city-coronavirus-outbreak.html Ten million people have now been screened for coronavirus in...] [/news/article-8834155/Pet-dog-protects-girl-Golden-retriever-Harry-prevents-toddler-told-mother.html That's too wuff! Loyal golden retriever 'protects' crying...] [/news/article-8839301/Woman-beats-perverted-man-kicks-ground-molested-broad-daylight.html You picked on the wrong person! Woman beats up a perverted...] [/news/article-8838819/Dog-falls-couch-Snoozing-golden-retriever-rolls-sofa-having-big-stretch.html Wrong paw-sition! Snoozing golden retriever named 'Weasel'...] Share this article Share 2.6k shares The stunning scene occurred from 6.30am to 9.30am in the Mohe town of Tuqiang. Mohe is part of the Daxing'anling region of north-eastern Heilongjiang Province. It was one of the longest-lasting sun dog occurrences in the area in recent years, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-huu-nghi-quan-nam-ninh-que-lam-4-ngay.html tour du lịch quế lâm] the Daxing'anling Fire Brigade said in a [ ] while sharing a video of the sight. [ ]and [ ]uploaded by the Chinese weather authorities show two bright spots, called 'phantom suns', appearing on the left and right side of the actual sun which was rising from the sleepy town of 20,000. The stunning scene occurred from 6.30am to 9.30am in [https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&q=Tuqiang%20Town Tuqiang Town] on Thursday. Pictures shared by the weather authority show two bright spots, called 'phantom suns, around the sun Sun dogs happen when sunlight passes through high-altitude ice crystals in cirrus clouds. The phenomenon is also called 'parhelion'. Grahame Madge, a spokesman for the Met Office, said that sun dogs can occur anywhere in the world, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-huu-nghi-quan-nam-ninh-que-lam-4-ngay.html kynghidongduong.vn] and they are always 'intriguing to see'. Mr Madge told MailOnline: 'Occasionally they can form multi-coloured patches - like sections of rainbows - or they can appear in this case like multiple suns. 'The atmosphere above our heads is ever-changing and often there can be interesting things to see for those with the dedication to look.' An unusually bright moon can create the same effect, but such an instance is 'very rare', according to [ ]. The spectacle occurred in Mohe (seen above in a file photo), the most northern city of China Chinese meteorological engineer Bian Yun previously told MailOnline that sun dogs rarely happen in his country. Mr Bian, who works for China Meteorological Administration, commented on the illusion in an interview in 2019: 'There are many hexagon-shaped ice crystals in the semi-transparent, delicate clouds in the sky. 'Occasionally, they will line up finely and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-huu-nghi-quan-nam-ninh-que-lam-4-ngay.html Tour Quế Lâm] horizontally in the sky and when sunlight shines on these ice crystals, such irregular reflection will occur.' Residents of a town in Xinjiang in north-western China were treated to [/news/article-7788941/Three-suns-appear-sky-China-rare-natural-phenomenon.html a similar sight] on an afternoon in December last year. A pair of mock suns brought a stunning halo to the small city of Khorgas on an otherwise biting cold day.

A Bite Of China Power Of Time On Kimchi

2020-12-30T16:08:05Z

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Time is the bosom friend of food; time is the mortal enemy of food. Although we have invented diverse ways to preserve food thanks to science and technology, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-huu-nghi-quan-nam-ninh-que-lam-4-ngay.html Tour Quế Lâm từ Hà Nội] such old ways as pickling, aeration drying, and bloating can not only keep food fresh, but also lead us to distinct and even more unforgettable flavour than that of fresh food. By far, food made by time twice still has a profound impact on Chinese daily diets. More importantly, it reveals the [http://www.wordreference.com/definition/deep%20feelings deep feelings] of its people towards their hometown, such as kimchi. In the morning of golden autumn, the ancient Hulan River, originated from Lesser Khingan Mountains, meanders into Songhua River. It has nourished the eastern lands of Songnen Plain and its dwellers for thousands of years. When it comes to September, black soil along the banks produces high quality rice. Soon, it will be covered with ice and snow after the harvest, as if it were a white ocean. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); Inhabitants in Suihua city, Heilongjiang province get accustomed to storing Chinese cabbage for winter in the long course of sever cold. The Korean nationality living here calls kimchi, or spicy cabbage, "grain for winter". Nowadays, it is not difficult to approach fresh vegetables in winter, but kimchi with unique flavour is still an essential part of the locals' life. It is no exaggeration to say that it has become a snack sweeping over the world. In the past, due to shortage of fresh food in the freezing winter, Manchurian used to make pickles and dried vegetables from the fresh at the end of each autumn. Women in this city now tend to send their products to their children in the metropolis. Cabbages grown in the garden are planted during the first of the three periods of the hot season. Cabbages with tender leaves are the finest ingredients of making kimchi. But how to make it? After cutting Chinese cabbages, you have to remove unnecessary water in them by saline water. Next, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-huu-nghi-quan-nam-ninh-que-lam-4-ngay.html kynghidongduong.vn] place stones above them, which have been smooth owing to a long period of time. Then comes the process of making kimchi in the real sense. As the priority as it is, residents at dawn are busy with preparatory work. The key step of making the spicy cabbages is to daub them with seasonings that include chilli, apples, pears, fish sauce and shrimp meat. Different as they are, seasonings must comprise chilli powder. In the eyes of the Korean nationality, tteok is an indispensible part over festivals, such as Spring Festival and Mid Autumn Festival. Therefore, refreshing kimchi and this sweet and sticky food absolutely form a perfect combination for celebration. Neighbours are mutually assisting in making spicy cabbages, from one household to another. After half a month, the cabbages in pots will change into kimchi because of fermentation of lactic acid. The power of time can never be looked down upon. Desire for freshness lasts forever; nevertheless, pickling food is even more attractive for those who still keep their eating habits even though they have been away from home for a long time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); For [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-huu-nghi-quan-nam-ninh-que-lam-4-ngay.html tour du lịch quế lâm] More China Guide Info and China Tours Guide, please visit ou[ ][ ], [ ], Single City Tours, Flexible Day Trips, as well as online ticket booking for Hotels and Flights. We always try our best to make our guests feel welcome! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push();

TIMELINE-China apos;s Battle With Coronavirus On Frozen Food And Packaging

2020-12-29T19:49:19Z

YvetteNepean: Created page with " BEIJING, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-huu-nghi-quan-nam-ninh-que-lam-4-ngay.html kynghidongduong.vn] Nov 18 (Reuters) - China has ramped up testi..."

BEIJING, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-huu-nghi-quan-nam-ninh-que-lam-4-ngay.html kynghidongduong.vn] Nov 18 (Reuters) - China has ramped up testing of frozen foods after saying it has repeatedly discovered the coronavirus on imported products and their packaging, triggering mass scale testing of food and related personnel, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-huu-nghi-quan-nam-ninh-que-lam-4-ngay.html Tour Quế Lâm] suspension of certain imports and disruptions to trade flows. China, which has suspended imports from 99 suppliers in 20 countries, argues these measures are needed to prevent more arrivals of the virus in a country that has largely contained the epidemic domestically. But major food-producing countries are growing increasingly frustrated with China's scrutiny of imported products. A seafood market in the central Chinese city of Wuhan is widely believed to be the origin of the pandemic that emerged late last year, but the Global Times, a tabloid backed by the ruling Chinese Communist Party, suggested this week that the presence of the virus on imported food raised the possibility that it may have come from overseas. Below is a timeline of the coronavirus found on imported frozen food or packaging in various parts of the country from different origins. Date Product Origin Location Found On Notes Link Nov. 18. Seafood Hebei Hebei, a province which neighbours website Beijing, will from Nov 23 ban sales of imported frozen food from importers that don´t upload data like source and flows into a tracing system, state media reported Nov. 18. Aquatic Russia Chinese customs stop accepting imports website products from a Russian fishing vessel Zaliv [http://www.google.de/search?q=Vostok%20JSC Vostok JSC] for one week Nov.16 Pork Unknown Dali in Outer Pork was loaded at Shanghai's Yangshan website Shaanxi Packaging port with some of it coming to Dali county while others to Xi'an and other locations. Nov.16 Shrimp Saudi Mudanjiang in Packaging The frozen shrimp in Shenyang website Arabia Heilongjiang wholesale aquatic market in Mudanjiang was imported via Tianjin port, CCTV reported. The same batch of frozen shrimp in Tianjin also tested positive. Nov.16 Swordfish Malaysi Linyi in Food The fish was bought from an unnamed website a Shandong supplier in Fuzhou city in Fujian. Nov.16 New New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern said [nL1N2I Zealand confident no meat products were 2083] exported from the country with COVID-19, was seeking more information from Chinese authorities. Nov.16 Pork France Xiamen in Outer Unnamed supplier. [nL1N2I Fujian Packaging 200K] Nov.15 Shanghai Shanghai city government said all [nL1N2I imports of what it called "high-risk" 200K] imported cold-storage food would need to be tested for coronavirus and have packaging disinfected before being stored or sold in the city. Nov.15 Pork Argenti Xi'an in Outer website ne Shaanxi Packaging Nov.14 Beef and Brazil, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-trung-quoc-huu-nghi-quan-nam-ninh-que-lam-4-ngay.html tour du lịch quế lâm] Jinan in On beef, The goods involved were imported by a [nL1N2I tripe Bolivia Shandong tripe and unit of Guotai International Group 106W] , New their and Shanghai Zhongli Zealand internal Development Trade and outer packaging Nov.14 Seafood Unknown Jining in Packaging [nL1N2I Shandong 200K] Nov.13 Pork Argenti Zhengzhou in Outer The pork was loaded from Qingdao part, website ne Henan Packaging Balong cold storage. Nov.13 Shrimp Saudi Lanzhou in Packaging The shrimp passed through Tianjin port [nL8N2I Arabia Gansu customs. It was bought by Zhanjiang 0078] Guolian Aquatic Products Co Ltd, entered the country on Oct. 21 and reached Lanzhou on Nov. 8. Nov.13 Cuttlefish India Outer China's customs said it would suspend website Packaging imports from India's Basu International for one week. Nov.12 China's National Health Commission [nL4N2H tightened restrictions requiring "full Y2BH] coverage" testing and disinfection of imported food products, following a smattering of positive samples detected on beef, pork and seafood. The country has suspended imports of 99 suppliers from 20 countries. Nov.12 Boneless Brazil Wuhan in Outer The beef exporter was Marfrig Global [nL1N2H beef Hubei Packaging Foods S.A. in Várzea Z1I8] Grande. Brazilian government notified about the issue by Chinese authorities. Marfrig's Várzea Grande facility had been previously suspended by China over coronavirus concerns. The ban, dating from Sep. 22, was lifted on Oct. 23. Nov.12 Beef Argenti Outer Argentine authorities said they had [nL1N2H ne Packaging been informed about an alleged finding Y2X8] by China of traces of COVID-19 on the external packaging of a shipment of the South American country's beef. Senasa, the Argentine government food safety body said that the meat in the packaging met all sanitary standards and that it is the first time that a case of this type had been registered with an Argentine product. Argentina and China have a previous agreement that if a case of COVID-19 is registered in an Argentine plant, it would halt shipments and request to be suspended by Beijing from the list of companies authorized to export to China until Senasa and then the Asian country had authorized the plant's reinstatement. Nov.10 Pomfret Indones China's Outer China's customs suspended imports from website ia Custom Packaging PT Anugrah Laut Indonesia for one week Nov.8 Pork Germany Tianjin Packaging Tianjin started testing cold storage [nL4N2H food sites after a staff who handled U06R] the frozen pork tested positive. Nov.7 Beltfish India Taiyuan in Outer Frozen beltfish imported into Tianjin [nL4N2H Shanxi Packaging from India had tested positive for the U06R] virus, state media reported. Oct.31 Pork Brazil Weihai in Packaging Unknown supplier company [nL1N2H Shandong M080] Oct.31 Fish Ecuador China's Outer China's customs suspended imports [nL1N2H Custom Packaging from FIREXPA S.A., an Ecuadorian M043] seafood product manufacturer, for one week. Oct.28 Aquatic Russia Shandong Outer China's customs suspended accepting [nB9N2B products Packaging products from three Russian fishing H015] vessels for a week. Oct.28 Aquatic Netherl Shandong Outer China's customs suspended accepting [nB9N2B products ands Packaging products from one warehouse in the H015] Netherlands for a week . Oct.1 Boneless Brazil China's Outer China stopped accepting import website beef Custom Packaging applications from Brazilian company Minerva S.A for a week. Sep.25 Hairtail Brazil Outer China stopped accepting import [nB9N2G fish Packaging applications from Brazilian company K00V] Monteiro Industria de Pescados Ltd for a week from Sept 26. Sep.20 Squid Russia Jilin in Packaging The Changchun COVID-19 prevention [nL3N2G Changchun office said the squid had been H06X] imported from Russia by a company in Hunchun city and brought to the provincial capital. Sep.11 Chinese customs have said they will website suspend imports from companies for a week if frozen food products test positive, and for a month if a supplier's products test positive for a third time or more. Aug.13 White Ecuador Xian in Outer website shrimp Shaanxi Packaging Aug.13 Chicken Brazil Shenzhen in Food and Chinese authorities identified a meat [nS0N2F wings Guangdong packaging plant owned by Brazilian unlisted 0038][n company as the source of the chicken S0N2EH0 wings. Brazil said it had not been 0K] officially notified and that it was seeking clarification from Chinese [nL1N2F authorities. Brazil later asked for S16B] proof that chicken wings had coronavirus. Aug.10 White Ecuador Wuhu in Anhui Outer CCTV reported that imported frozen website shrimp Packaging shrimp from Ecuador at a restaurant in Wuhu city tested positive. Jul.16 White Ecuador Yunnan Outer Producers included Industrial Pesquera website shrimp Packaging Santa Priscila S.A, Empacreci S.A, Empacadora Del Pacifico Sociedad Anonima Edpacif S.A. Jul.14 White Ecuador Chongqing Outer website shrimp Packaging Jul.3 White Ecuador Xiamen in Outer Producers were Industrial Pesquera website shrimp Fujian Packaging Santa Priscila S.A and Empacreci S.A Jul.3 White Ecuador Dalian in Outer Producer was Empacadora Del Pacifico website shrimp Liaoning Packaging Sociedad Anonima Edpacif S.A Jun.18 China stepped up communications with [nB9N2D relevant countries to ensure the N00K] safety of imported foods, the commerce ministry said, amid concerns that imported foods may have contributed to a rise in COVID-19 infections in Beijing. China said it would work to ensure the safety of imported food and agricultural products. (Reporting by Shivani Singh and Beijing newsroom; Editing by Kenneth Maxwell and Sherry Jacob-Phillips)

The Founder Of A Chinese School Has Been Jailed For Nearly Three Years After Illegally Imprisoning Youngsters To Curb Their Internet Addiction

2020-12-29T17:13:02Z

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[ Many parents use the so-called 'digital detox' rehab camps as a last resort to stem their children's dependence on the virtual world. A CCTV report shows a finger-thick steel cable, which was said to be used by teachers in the rehabilitation institute to punish 'troublesome' students. The court did not confirm the claims Teenagers receive 'musicotherapy' at a school in Jinan on August 22, 2010. Chinese authority has vowed to crack down on the physical abuse found at digital rehab camps in the country Wu and the other criminals operated the Yuzhang Shuyuan Institute in south-east China's Nanchang city. The facility charged 31,250 yuan (£3,546) for a six-month term and targeted at parents who were desperate to put a stop to their child's fixation on the web, reported state broadcaster On the promotional material, the school, a historic brand in China, billed itself as a vocational education centre that used Confucius philosophy to give 'teenagers in crisis' a chance of a better life. Pictures posted by the school on its social media account showed students dressed in traditional Chinese uniform. They are seen reading classic literature and practising calligraphy. But in reality, the students were subject to unlawful secret imprisonment. Yuzhang Shuyuan Institute has been accused of using cruel punishment on students to help them overcome their addiction to the internet. The school in Nanchang, China, is a historic brand. The picture was taken by a People's Daily journalist while visiting the school in 2013 In pictures taken by media, students in the school are seen reading classic literature, practising calligraphy in class and bowing to a Confucius statue. However, a former student who was sent to the school for her web-addiction has revealed shocking details in the school In an open trial on Tuesday, the Qingshan Lake District People's Court in Nanchang found the gang guilty of conducting unlawful detention, according to a court The judge said the defendants stripped students of their freedom between May 2013 and November 2017 by forcing the youngsters to stay at the school's 'meditation room' days on end. Twelve students, including 11 minors, were detained in this illegal manner after they had been sent to the school by their parents, the court said. A self-described former student, who calls herself 'Shan Ni Ma Da Wang' (pictured), described her horrifying experience to a journalist from Beijing Times. She claimed she was beaten and locked up in a small cell for days after being taken to the school by force in 2014 A young Chinese internet addict receives an electroencephalogram check at the Beijing Military Region Central Hospital July 6, 2005, in Beijing. Many parents use the so-called 'digital detox' rehab camps as a last resort to curbing their[ Many parents use the so-called 'digital detox' rehab camps as a last resort to stem their children's dependence on the virtual world. A CCTV report shows a finger-thick steel cable, which was said to be used by teachers in the rehabilitation institute to punish 'troublesome' students. The court did not confirm the claims Teenagers receive 'musicotherapy' at a school in Jinan on August 22, 2010. Chinese authority has vowed to crack down on the physical abuse found at digital rehab camps in the country Wu and the other criminals operated the Yuzhang Shuyuan Institute in south-east China's Nanchang city. The facility charged 31,250 yuan (£3,546) for a six-month term and targeted at parents who were desperate to put a stop to their child's fixation on the web, reported state broadcaster On the promotional material, the school, a historic brand in China, billed itself as a vocational education centre that used Confucius philosophy to give 'teenagers in crisis' a chance of a better life. Pictures posted by the school on its social media account showed students dressed in traditional Chinese uniform. They are seen reading classic literature and practising calligraphy. But in reality, the students were subject to unlawful secret imprisonment. Yuzhang Shuyuan Institute has been accused of using cruel punishment on students to help them overcome their addiction to the internet. The school in Nanchang, China, is a historic brand. The picture was taken by a People's Daily journalist while visiting the school in 2013 In pictures taken by media, students in the school are seen reading classic literature, pra[ On the promotional material, the school, a historic brand in China, billed itself as a vocational education centre that used Confucius philosophy to give 'teenagers in crisis' a chance of a better life. Pictures posted by the school on its social media account showed students dressed in traditional Chinese uniform. They are seen reading classic literature and practising calligraphy. But in reality, the students were subject to unlawful secret imprisonment. Yuzhang Shuyuan Institute has been accused of using cruel punishment on students to help them overcome their addiction to the internet. The school in Nanchang, China, is a historic brand. The picture was taken by a People's Daily journalist while visiting the school in 2013 In pictures taken by media, students in the school are seen reading classic literature, practising calligraphy in class and bowing to a Confucius statue. However, a former student who was sent to the school for her web-addiction has revealed shocking details in the school In an open trial on Tuesday, the Qingshan Lake District People's Court in Nanchang found the gang guilty of conducting unlawful detention, according to a court The judge said the defendants stripped students of their freedom between May 2013 and November 2017 by forcing the youngsters to stay at the school's 'meditation room' days on end. Twelve students, including 11 minors, were detained in this illegal manner after they had been sent to the school by their parents, the court said. A self-described former student, who calls herself 'Shan Ni Ma Da Wang' (pictured), described her horrifying experience to a journalist from Beijing Times. She claimed she was beaten and locked up in a small cell for days after being taken to the school by force in 2014 A young Chinese internet addict receives an electroencephalogram check at the Beijing Military Region Central Hospital July 6, 2005, in Beijing. Many parents use the so-called 'digital detox' rehab camps as a last resort to curbing their children's fixation on the digital world Wu, the school's founder and chairman, was sentenced to two years and 10 months imprisonment. Ren, the headmaster, was handed a prison sentence of two years and seven months. Zhang, the security director, and Qu, an instructor, were each jailed for 22 months and 11 months. All of them said they were considering appealing against the ruling. Another teacher, Chen, was spared criminal punishment.][ The judge said the defendants stripped students of their freedom between May 2013 and November 2017 by forcing the youngsters to stay at the school's 'meditation room' days on end. Twelve students, including 11 minors, were detained in this illegal manner after they had been sent to the school by their parents, the court said. A self-described former student, who calls herself 'Shan Ni Ma Da Wang' (pictured), described her horrifying experience to a journalist from Beijing Times. She claimed she was beaten and locked up in a small cell for days after being taken to the school by force in 2014 A young Chinese internet addict receives an electroencephalogram check at the Beijing Military Region Central Hospital July 6, 2005, in Beijing. Many parents use the so-called 'digital detox' rehab camps as a last resort to curbing their children's fixation on the digital world Wu, the school's founder and chairman, was sentenced to two years and 10 months imprisonment. Ren, the headmaster, was handed a prison sentence of two years and seven months. Zhang, the security director, and Qu, an instructor, were each jailed for 22 months and 11 months. All of them said they were considering appealing against the ruling. Another teacher, Chen, was spared criminal punishment.]

Today In History June 10

2020-12-29T09:51:54Z

YvetteNepean: Created page with " HIGHLIGHTS IN HISTORY ON THIS DATE 1190 - Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa drowns trying to cross the Saleph River in Cilicia (now in Turkey) while on the T..."

HIGHLIGHTS IN HISTORY ON THIS DATE 1190 - Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa drowns trying to cross the Saleph River in Cilicia (now in Turkey) while on the Third Crusade to free Jerusalem. 1793 - First public zoo, the Jardin des Plantes, opens in Paris. 1794 - Power of French revolutionary tribunals is increased, leading to mass executions. 1835 - Formation of Australia's first political party, the Australian Patriotic Party. 1865 - The first performance of Richard Wagner's opera Tristan and Isolde takes place in Munich. 1838 - At least 28 unarmed Aboriginals are killed at Myall Creek, in central NSW, by a group of stockmen. Seven men are later found guilty and hanged for the massacre. 1906 - Death of Richard John Seddon, prime minister of New Zealand (1893-1906). 1908 - Australia's federal parliament passes the Invalid and Old-Age Pensions Act, offering means-tested financial support to the elderly and infirm. 1917 - Sinn Fein riots break out in Dublin. 1933 - Australian Women's Weekly is first published. 1935 - Alcoholics Anonymous is founded in Akron, Ohio, by William G Wilson and Dr Robert Smith. 1940 - Italy enters World War II against France and Britain as Germany's ally. 1941 - Recruiting begins for the Torres Strait Defence Force. 1943 - Hungarian journalist Laszlo Biro patents his ball-point pen. 1944 - Nazi troops massacre nearly all the residents of Oradour-sur-Glane, France, in a reprisal against the French resistance movement. 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