Zhang Bing-huang Awarded Japanese Decoration for Promoting Japan-Taiwan Exchange Through Calligraphy
Taiwanese calligrapher Zhang Bing-huang has been announced as a recipient of Japan's 'Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette' for his significant contributions to promoting Japan-Taiwan exchange through calligraphy over many years. The award ceremonies will commence sequentially from May 12.
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Central News Agency, Tokyo, 29th. Japan today announced the list of recipients for this year's "Spring Conferment of Decorations." The Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association stated that Taiwanese calligrapher Zhang Bing-huang has been awarded the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" for his long-standing contributions to promoting Taiwan-Japan exchanges through calligraphy.
The Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association announced this news today on its social media platform "Facebook" in the name of Representative Katayama Kazuyuki of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association.
The post introduced that Zhang Bing-huang currently serves as the President of the International Calligraphy Alliance and the President of the Chinese Calligraphy Association. He has dedicated himself to promoting Taiwan-Japan exchanges through calligraphy, such as leading joint Japan-Taiwan exhibitions and International Calligraphy Alliance exhibitions, and publishing works in Japan and holding solo exhibitions, introducing the "Smart e-Brush" which utilizes artificial intelligence (AI).
The post pointed out that Zhang Bing-huang has also repeatedly promoted youth exchanges, contributing to mutual understanding and strengthening cultural exchanges between the two sides.
According to NHK, ceremonies for awarding medals will be held sequentially starting from May 12.
A total of 3,875 people received decorations in Japan's "Spring Conferment of Decorations" this year for their contributions or achievements in various fields. Among them, 10 people received the "Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun" and 1 person received the "Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure."
In addition, 35 people received the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star" and "Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Star," 362 people received the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon" and "Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon," and 834 people received the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" and "Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette."
Among them, 1,837 recipients were from the private sector, accounting for 47% of the total; 445 recipients were women, accounting for 11% of the total.
Furthermore, among foreigners, a total of 94 people from 48 countries and regions received decorations. (Compiler: Yang Weijing) 1150429
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The Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association announced this news today on its social media platform "Facebook" in the name of Representative Katayama Kazuyuki of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association.
The post introduced that Zhang Bing-huang currently serves as the President of the International Calligraphy Alliance and the President of the Chinese Calligraphy Association. He has dedicated himself to promoting Taiwan-Japan exchanges through calligraphy, such as leading joint Japan-Taiwan exhibitions and International Calligraphy Alliance exhibitions, and publishing works in Japan and holding solo exhibitions, introducing the "Smart e-Brush" which utilizes artificial intelligence (AI).
The post pointed out that Zhang Bing-huang has also repeatedly promoted youth exchanges, contributing to mutual understanding and strengthening cultural exchanges between the two sides.
According to NHK, ceremonies for awarding medals will be held sequentially starting from May 12.
A total of 3,875 people received decorations in Japan's "Spring Conferment of Decorations" this year for their contributions or achievements in various fields. Among them, 10 people received the "Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun" and 1 person received the "Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure."
In addition, 35 people received the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star" and "Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Star," 362 people received the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon" and "Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon," and 834 people received the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" and "Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette."
Among them, 1,837 recipients were from the private sector, accounting for 47% of the total; 445 recipients were women, accounting for 11% of the total.
Furthermore, among foreigners, a total of 94 people from 48 countries and regions received decorations. (Compiler: Yang Weijing) 1150429
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