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Dr. Samuel Waxman And Liu He, The Vice-Premier Of The People’s Republic of China The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), an international nonprofit organization that funds cutting-edge cancer research, today announced that its founder and CEO, Samuel Waxman, M.D. received China’s highest honor granted to a foreigner. The Vice-Premier of the People’s Republic of China, Liu He, presented the “Friendship Award,” to Dr. Waxman at a ceremony in Beijing. The award was established in China in 1991, and is conferred annually to foreign civilians who have made significant contributions to the country’s “national development.” This year, more than 50 individuals from more than 20 countries were presented with the Friendship Award and included experts in healthcare, engineering, and education. More than 30 years ago, just as the United States and China governments began normalizing relations, Dr. Waxman started a collaboration with investigators at Chin...

Chris Hemsworth Chris Hemsworth and Naomi Watts appeared on stage in Macau, China to accept top honors in person in front of a live audience at the 15th Annual Huading Awards. The Huading Awards are China’s premier awards show where the honorees are determined by fan votes, and the winners are recognized as the best from various genres of entertainment, including film, television, dance, theater and music. Internationally renowned actor Chris Hemsworth took the stage in Macau to receive the Huading Award for Best Global Actor in Motion Pictures. Best known for his portrayal of Thor in the Marvel franchise, Hemsworth will reprise the role in the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron, slated for release in May 2015. This year, he also stars in Michael Mann’s Blackhat and in Ron Howard’s In the Heart of the Sea. Naomi Watts graced the Huading Awards stage to be recognized as Best Global Actress in Motion Pictures. The Oscar nominated actress has recently received ...

Chris Hemsworth Chris Hemsworth and Naomi Watts will appear on stage in Macau, China to accept top honors in person in front of a live audience at the 11th Annual Huading Awards. The Huading Awards are China’s premier awards show where the honorees are determined by fan votes and the winners are recognized as the best from various genres of entertainment, including film, television, dance, theater and music. Internationally renowned actor Chris Hemsworth will take the stage in Macau to receive the Huading Award for Best Global Actor in Motion Pictures. Best known for his portrayal of Thor in the Marvel franchise, Hemsworth will reprise the role in the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron, slated for release in May 2015. This year, he also stars in Michael Mann’s Blackhat and in Ron Howard’s In the Heart of the Sea. Naomi Watts will grace the Huading Awards stage to be recognized as Best Global Actress in Motion Pictures. The Oscar nominated actress has recentl...

**** AROUND THE GLOBE **** Michael Bolton And Cody Simpson Michael Bolton and Cody Simpson arrived in Shanghai to accept awards for their global music achievements. The Huading Awards are China’s premier awards show where the honorees are determined by fan votes and recognized as the best from various genres of entertainment, including film, television, dance, theater, and music. Michael Bolton accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award for his musical accomplishments. Bolton has achieved eight top 10 albums, two number one singles on the Billboard charts, as well as two Grammy awards for Best Pop Male Vocal Performance, six American Music Awards, and a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Arnold Schwarzenegger And Sylvester Stallone Sylvester Stallone along with Arnold Schwarzenegger and co-star Ronda Rousey celebrated the 7th anniversary of The Venetian Macao and hosted Asia’s only VIP screening experience for the opening of The Expendables 3. This all-star event brought renowned Hollywood action heroes to Macao as the cornerstone of the 7th anniversary celebration for The Venetian Macao, further cementing its status as a leading destination in China for global talent.

**** AROUND THE WORLD **** Han Geng Han Geng, the singer, dancer and actor known as ‘the most influential male celebrity in China’ delivered a speech recently, that motivated the new generation of aspiring Chinese business leaders. Hundreds of fans were inspired by the words of one of the most famous and influential Chinese men of our time. The event was hosted in support of the LSBF HOPE foundation, a charity which aims to give young people the chance to achieve their dreams and career goals. Known as “King of Popularity” and having won the MTV’s EMA ‘Best Worldwide Act’, Han Geng is one of the most influential artists in China. During his speech, Han Geng showed how his way to the top was a story of struggle, fighting and striving to succeed overseas. His fans were able to discover the “man behind the success” and be inspired by Han Geng’s story. The event was hosted at the Westminster Central Hall, one of the most impressive venues in London. Before Han...