Manas Studies： a New International Discipline

In 1999, the publication of five works in the first series of＂China Epic Studies＂ marked a new phase in epic studies in China. The subject of one of those five books was Manas. Ms. Lang Ying from the epic study team of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences is in charge of the research on Manas.     

Manas the Immortal

The Kirghiz believe that the power of Manas can help them conquer all enemies. According to their belief, in places where descendants of Manas live, no enemy is invincible, and they will call the name of Manas when battling invaders. During the Second World War, the Kirghiz and Kazakh cavalries of the Soviet Union shouted out ＂Manas＂ as they launched attacks on the German Fascist troops.     

Spoiled Soil

Plastic pollution of farmland worsens as the use of polyethylene film becomes more popular Each new harvest brings Xiao Fulin,a farmer in Manas County in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,less joy and more frustration.This is on account of the land that Xiao is using becoming increas-     

WEEKLY WATCH

OPINION We Need More Sleep It was reported that insomnia or the lack of sleep is not only a medical problem but also a social problem in present-day China. Studies show that half of the Chinese population doesn't get ad- equate amounts of sleep.In most cases this is because of heavy pressure from study,work and making a living.     

A Unique Cemetery

Valuing histary, including saving those relics of preposterous times, is a universal merit. A seedy but special graveyard from the 1960s should not be in a state of neglect Aspin-off purpose of my trip last month to Chongqing, the biggest city in southwest China, was to revisit a unique cemetery, which is believed to be the only graveyard that bears the imprint of the country's chaotic Cultural     

Building a More Prosperous Yamda

CLAD in a white fleece coat and pink woolen hat, Purbu sits on the thick carpet of her new two-storey house and sips from a bottle of juice. The small table beside her is piled up with candies and snacks, glossy Tibetan-style furniture fills the room and the windows, whose thick glass keeps out the harsh winter wind, offer a view of her spacious yard from which a yak peeps curiously into the room. Enjoying an hour of leisure, our hostess confesses that sometimes she is not sure if she is in a dream, and has to pinch her-     

What Can the World Expect From China?

正The core of the message to the outside world lay in President Xi Jinping’s assertion that the international community expects to hear China’s voice and be aware of China’s plans and China will not be absent from the world’s debate.This is not new,of course.For some time now,the world has recognized China as a force to be reckoned with.But in order to understand what the world can expect from China in 2016,it is useful to analyze the carefully considered content of the president’s     

THE HIGHWAY OF HOPE

正A road that unveils a wonderland in southwest China Among the celebrated scenic spots in southwest Yunnan Province,Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture is not on the frequently mentioned list. In the past, a lack of transportation infrastructure used to prevent many tourists from catching a glimpse of the region’s breathtaking vistas, so they were known only to niche travelers.     

Shaanxi Song and Dance Troupe’s Performance Tour in Japan

Sixty-eight performances in 71 days covering 39 cities—that was the incredible achievement of a 50-member Shaanxi Song and Dance Troupe that toured Japan from May 10 to July 15.An audience totaling 90,000 person-times enthusiastically watched the troupe perform the epic song and dance drama Moon Over Chang’an.The troupe was sent by the CPAFFC at the invitation of the Min-On Concert Association of Japan.Diplomats of the Chinese Embassy and consulates in     

Rural Stars,Global Fans

Internet influencers from rural areas open a window for globalaudiences to better understand Chinese cultureIn today’s global supermarkets,people can easily get condiments from all over the world,such as soy sauce,which has an indispensable role in Chinese kitchens.So it is not strange that today few people know how to make the sauce,especially young people.However,29-year-old Li Ziqi is an exception.Li,who lives in a village in Sichuan Province in southwest China,recently uploaded a video to YouTube that records the entire process of making soy sauce,and attracted millions of global fans with her natural-style craft.     

No Risk of Breakdown

<正>Bearish sentiment concerning the Chinese economy has been said to constitute a driving force behind the recent slump in the world’s major stock markets.This is nothing less than scapegoating and hyperbolic scapegoating at that.Viewed from a detached perspective,the Chinese economy is healthy by any reasonable set of standard and certainly is not at risk of dragging down the global economy.     

Leaving the Capital Behind

<正>A number of impressive and relaxing tourist attractions make northeast Hebei a worthwhile trip outside Beijing When it comes to culture and tourism,Hebei Province can’t compete with the imperial palaces,temples,summer resorts and other ancient landmarks of Beijing.The province is also missing them useums and monuments to the people’s heroes.But what it lacks in epic tourist attractions Hebei makes up for with smaller,quainter sights that provide a pleasant respite from the busy city life and crowded tourist hotspots of the Chinese capital.     

Reflections on China＇s Reform and opening-up - 35 Years on

THE topic of China＇s policy of reform and opening-up is invariably associated with Deng Xiaoping, the famous politician and great state leader who initiated China＇s transformation from a rigid planned economy to a free economic system. Deng Xiaoping is not only considered to be the father of China＇s reform and opening-up, but also credited with implementing reforms that laid the foundation for the breathtaking economic success that we can see in China today.     

UNITED WE WIN

Wei Shanshan,who lives in Jianghan District in Wuhan,received a call saying there was a package for her from Kyoto,Japan.It was the 26th day of the sealing off of the city in Hubei Province,central China,which is the epicenter of the novel coronavirus disease(COVID-19)outbreak.On her way to fetch the package at the gate of her community,Wei thought to herself,maybe it is from a friend studying in Japan.But she was not sure because her friend studies in Tokyo,not Kyoto.     

Tibetan Medical Science Depicted on Thangkas

THANGKA is a kind of scroll painting on colored silk, and has high artistic value. It is said that the oldest thangka, depicting the White Tara, was made by King Songtsan Gambo, using blood from his nose in the seventh century. However, it is no longer extant. The colors used in thangka will not fade because of the special pigments used: They are made of opaque minerals, plants, animal glue and the bile of cattle. The themes of thangka cover a wide range of subjects, including religion, …     

Who Will Suffer From Overpopulation?

The population problem is not totally about quantity,although quantity is the top concern in this regard.But to what extent is quantity a contributing factor to population problems in all countries?It differs from one country to another.Wang Yiwei, a professor with the Center for American Studies at Fudan University,argues that the population problem will be one of the decisive factors in all countries' strength and prosperity.     

翻译中实现社会语用等效(英文)

As a medium between two different languages, between peoples of two countries, translation is not only a matter of language, but also of cross-cultural transference. According to Professor He Ziran, socio-pragmatic translation is the kind of translation which examines the conditions on language use that stem from the social and cultural situations to serve cross-cultural communication. This paper focuses on the ways used to achieve socio-pragmatic equivalence in translation practice.     

Glorious Summer on Wangfujing

eijing like many cities in China has several shopping districts. The most famous, with a world-wide reputation, is Wangfujing - a central shopping street leading north from Chang'an Avenue that is not only at the heart of the city but is also at the heart of China.Although having a history of over 700 years, it recently faced many challenges, but through investment and hard work it has been trans-     

Eighteen ways to better sleep

Sometimes I sleep like a baby and sometimes I sleep like a log. For me, the baby aspect is defined by a series of interruptions with a quick fix in the bathroom or a snack from the fridge. The log is more like a stiffness accompanied by a metaphoric chain saw buzz from my apparently loud snoring. Insomnia, habitual sleeplessness, fortunately is not a friend of mine, but that's because I have experimented with different ways to make my forty winks longer, waken with an attitude to seize the day and not feel tired an hour after breakfast. Are you one of the estimated one half of the population who suffers from not enough shut-eye? Allow me to let you in     

Geng Yanbo： Datong＇s Scholarly Mayor

SPEAKING to Geng Yanbo, the new mayor of Datong, it is difficult not to be swept up by his enthusiasm for the history of his city. And it is that enthusiasm which a majority of the city＇s residents agree also accounts for Geng＇s unique approach to modernizing Datong while preserving its long cultural heritage. Looking about, the evidence of that commitment is everywhere, from the newly opened shops to ihe freshly paved roads. Since being transferred in March from Taiyuan to Datong to become acting mayor and deputy secretary of the Municipal Committee of the CPC, Geng has acted resolutely to turn this industrious coal town into a cultural showpiece.