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Brighton & Hove: REDSTAR Works Ltd, Platf9rm, Hove Town Hall, Tisbury Rd, Hove BN3 3BQ, United Kingdom / CITY // 妭鶯!• ╙壈 Ctrl-C, Ctrl-V DNA data storage becomes a top emerging technology United DNA data storage has become a top 10 emerging China continues tax exemptions technology of 2019 on this year's World Economic Forum's annual list released in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning on new energy vehicles province. Chinese authorities have announced that the tax exemptions on new energy vehicles (NEVs) purchases will continue through Other technological breakthroughs with the greatest potential 2020 to boost the country's green development and retain a to make a positive impact on our world include social robots, strong domestic market. cheaper and safer nuclear reactors and a novel way of reining in rogue proteins. From Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2020, the new energy vehicles will enjoy tax-free purchases, the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration said in a joint Statement. Appetite for fresh food e-commerce grows Tech-savvy young consumers seeking high-quality produce and China is still a vital market for healthy lifestyles. hardwood from United States While most elderly people in China still rely on their The American Hardwood Export Council is optimistic toward the neighborhood markets, the tech-savvy younger generation, Chinese market and committed to discovering more demand particularly those born in the 1980s and 1990s, prefer online for sustainable products despite the headwinds resulting from grocery shopping. trade tensions between the two countries. "After a long day at work, I really don't want to bargain in a As the largest export destination for US hardwood, China wet market or wait in a long line at the payment counter of remains a crucial market for the US hardwood industry and the an overcrowded supermarket. Consequently, online grocery industry is committed to working with the Chinese market, said shopping is a good choice," said Shirley Li, a 29-year-old Beijing- Michael Snow, the council's executive director. based ofce clerk. 4 redstarhangzhou.com 妭鶯!• ╙壈 // CITY / NUMB3RS 7.5 billion & 1.2 billion 30,50,100 & 52 countries kilometers & 400 The 2019 "Strive to Win" Qiansen Aohan 100 International Ultra China's payment giant Union Pay has issued over 7.5 billion Trail was held on June 15th in Aohan city, in the Inner Mongolia cards around the world, including 1.2 billion in 52 countries autonomous region. and regions outside the Chinese mainland, reports China News Agency. 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By Samuel Taylor Email: [email protected] with your entry. redstarhangzhou.com 5 / CITY // 妭鶯!• ╙壈 SPOTTED IN HANGZHOU: MEET THE LOCALS Alex Fomin Clothes Designer Russia Kaya Fang Teacher China Sandy Businessman India 6 redstarhangzhou.com 妭鶯!• ╙壈 // CITY / SPOTTED IN HANGZHOU: MEET THE LOCALS By Annie Clover I am quite new in Hangzhou and After a long walk, I like to go What is your there are still many places yet for Where do to a very joyful place called me to discover. For me, the most Mojar (5 Lanjiawan, Xihu favourite impressive area is around the West you usually District). As I understand, Lake. I have already spent a few days it used to be called Mojito. area in there and am still discovering more go to eat? The food there is tasty and new places. There is a huge park on the prices are very cheap. Hangzhou? the east side with many bridges, One of my other favourites singing fountains and big boats which is Midtown Brewery can take you to the islands in the lake (Kerry Centre) with its big and to the other side of West Lake. selection of brewed beer On that side, you can walk to Linyin and a cool British band. temple which is an incredible place. I like places near the West Lake like For Chinese cuisine, I like to Where do Quyuanfenghe (89 Beishan Jie). This Where eat at Xihuchuntian, which is typical West Lake scene earned its near Eudora on Nanshan Lu you like fame from the Song Dynasty when the can you (103-2 Nanshan Lu). They have lakeside area had an abundance of lotus a combination of Cantonese, to go in fowers near its banks and was commonly recommend Jiangsu and Zhejiang style referred to as the “Crooked Courtyard”. At dishes. The food is delicate the city? this time, people said the smell of lotus for Chinese/ and well-presented there. fowers and wine blended by the cool For Western cuisine, I like to lake breeze was intoxicating. There are Western eat at Wade’s Wulin (Third plenty of lotus plants still blooming of Floor, No. 163, Wulin Road) – its shores today, still standing gracefully food? their sausages are the best. in the lake as if they know they have visitors coming to admire their beauty. My favourite place My favourite Restaurant is Where is your in Hangzhou is the How about Piano18 in the Hotel Ascot Yanggongdi Scenic area of Rafes Centre. The food favourite near West lake. One of your favourite is great and the service is the best things to do amazing. Also, the restaurant place in in Hangzhou is hiking restaurant? recently won an award - this is my favourite for its high standards. My Hangzhou? way to go sightseeing. drinking joint is Forty8 bar at the Park Hyatt, a chilled place with great live music. redstarhangzhou.com 7 / CITY // 妭鶯!• ╙壈 SEAFOOD IS COMING TO WADE’S BAR & GRILL By Alison G Photos by Annie Clover strips, calamari & Orleans chicken wings If you are vegan, do not be deterred by (88 RMB) is a great sharing platter for all of the above, as the chef will listen to parties of up to 4 people. Should you be any special requests you may have for looking for something lighter the Smoked making any of their dishes into something Salmon Salad (75 RMB) with capers, that is vegan-friendly. For drinks, while feta cheese, mixed lettuce, black olives, Wade’s Wulin store keeps their original nuts, olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette happy hour from 5PM-8PM (Monday to n the west, dishes that combine is a good choice, whereas the Prawn Thursday), their Wensan Store has changed seafood and meat (or “surf and turf”) Soup Bowl (38 RMB) served in a bread their happy hour to 8pm-11pm (Monday are a part of many popular restaurant’s bowl is both hearty and satisfying. to Saturday), so that you can enjoy Imenus.