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Ireland Sino Institute Secures Media Partnership with CCTV+
By Pat Mccarthy · 19 hours ago
The Ireland Sino Institute (ISI), also known as the Europe Sino Institute (ESI), has secured a news service partnership with CCTV+, the Beijing-based video news agency affiliated with China Central Television.
The partnership marks a ...
China Internship Programme: An Overview of Module 1
By Pat Mccarthy · 6 days ago
The China International Leadership Programme (CILP) is a blended international internship programme designed to develop Mandarin proficiency, intercultural competence, international trade competence, and leadership skills. It combines structured online learning with an immersive experience in ...
Why "China Literacy" is the New Global Career Currency
By Pat Mccarthy · 2 months ago
In an era of shifting geopolitical alliances, the most successful leaders aren’t just those with the right degrees—they are those who can navigate the complexities of the world’s second-largest economy. This month, the China International ...
ICCTA Successfully Completes Second Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage
By Pat Mccarthy · 5 months ago
BEIJING, October 24, 2025 — The Second Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage, jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China and the Beijing Municipal Government, concluded ...
China Opens Medical Sector as U.S. Raises Barriers
By Patrick Mccarthy · 6 months ago
International trade is diverging. Washington is tightening access with aggressive tariffs, while China is lowering hurdles, especially in life sciences and advanced manufacturing. Nowhere is this clearer than in Hunan Province, where new regulations are ...
Ireland Sino Institute Launches 2025 China Internship Program
By Pat Mccarthy · 8 months ago
Ireland Sino Institute Unveils China Internship Program Combining Mandarin, Culture and Rural Teaching in 2025
The Ireland Sino Institute has announced a new China Internship Program starting in August 2025 that blends language learning, cultural ...
Why Exhibit at China International Consumer Electronics Exposition 2025
By Pat Mccarthy · 9 months ago
As global trade patterns evolve and international supply chains continue to experience volatility, businesses are increasingly seeking reliable, high-impact opportunities to expand into new markets. The China International Consumer Electronics Exposition (CICEE) 2025, to be ...
Irish Philanthropist Puts Guizhou and Guangxi on Europe’s Tourism Map
By Pat Mccarthy · 9 months ago
Between May 14 and 22, 2025, the China National Tourist Office (London) hosted a major familiarisation tour across Guizhou Province and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, bringing together 33 tourism experts from across Europe. Among ...
Beat U.S. Tariffs: China Global Sourcing & Investment Summit
By Pat Mccarthy · 1 year ago
Amidst global economic turbulence and the impact of U.S. tariffs, China is extending an invitation to the international business community to participate in the upcoming Global Sourcing & Investment Summit (GSIS). Scheduled from June 15 ...
Irish in China — Pat McCarthy Receives Honorary Credential
By Joe O' Reilly · 1 year ago
In January 2025, Pat McCarthy, Chairman of the Ireland Sino Institute, was awarded the prestigious title of Honorary Ambassador for Tourism and Culture by the Chinese Government. This esteemed recognition underscores his contributions to Ireland-China ...
Strengthening Ireland-China Relations Through the Ireland Sino Institute
By Joe O' Reilly · 1 year ago
The Ireland Sino Institute (ISI) fosters business, cultural, and educational ties between Ireland and China. It serves as a bridge for enterprises, investors, and professionals seeking opportunities in both markets. By providing a platform for ...