两安瑶乡有三宝（英文）

<正>The Yao people continue observing and celebrating their traditions deep in the Dayao Mountains.This ethnic village,28km from the nearest sizable town,is surrounded by an idyllic landscape.Here you will hear various spoken languages such as the language of the Yao,local dialects,and southwest Mandarin.Among the Yao people     

An Ever Evolving Language

<正>In Beijing, everyone speaks Mandarin,but elsewhere in China people speak a variety of regional dialects. Generally speaking, everyone can read and write Chinese.China is a linguistically conservative country. In fact, up until the beginning of the 20th century,     

Managing the Tower of Babel

正China is struggling to both regulate its language and preserve various dialects On April 28, Guo Degang, a well-known crosstalk performer from the Beijing-based Deyun Xiangsheng Troupe, held a special show at the Shanghai International Gymnastic Center. The theater was far more crowded than it was in 2006 when Guo first put on a show in Shanghai.     

The Progress and Analysis of Women＇s Human Rights Protection in the Legislation 2007 in China

The year 2007 witnessed ＂the new progress in the construction of democracy and legal system, the reliable development of administration by law, and the strengthened guarantee of people＇s rights and interests as well as the safeguard of social equity and justice＂ in China. In this year, both the National People＇s Congress and its Standing Committee as well as local People＇s Congresses at levels and their standing committees were active in performing their duties, constituting and promulgating a series of laws and regulations. These laws and regulations have directly or indirectly concerned the fights and interests of women. This article is going to briefly sum up and analyze the provisions in the pertinent legislation in China in 2007 that directly involve the fights and interests of women,     

Wuzhou:Lingnan's Most Memorable City

正THE ancient city of Wuzhou is regarded as the cradle of two provinces.Emperor Taizong(993-997)of the Song Dynasty(960-1279)demarcated the area to the east of Wuzhou as Guangdong,and the western area as Guangxi.Today the city is known for its elegant natural scenery and industry as well as its antique culture.It has been recognized as a National Forest City,a world capital of artificial gemstones and a national model for recycling and green energy.Liang Yusheng,a famous Kung Fu novelist,set one of his stories among the spectacular natural wonders of Wuzhou.Wuzhou is a city built around rivers,and waterways are at the heart of city life.The Xunjiang and the Guijiang     

THIS MONTH IN HISTORY FEBRUARY

February 28, 202 B.C.
Liu Bang （256 - 195 B.C.） founded the Western Han Dynasty （202 B.C.- A..D. 9）, choosing Chang＇an （presentday Xi＇an） as its capital. China reached a new peak in economic, political, scientific and cultural development, growing into one of the most powerful empires of the era. The opening of the ＂Silk Road＂ enabled trade between China and regions as far as Rome and/ndia and facilitated the proliferation of Chinese culture in the West. The world＇s earliest records on the existence of sunspots appeared during this period, as well as the development of acupuncture and papermaking.     

Chinese Creativity Reborn

China＇s animated film industry got its start at about the same time as those of Europe and the United States. The first Chinese cartoon debuted in 1900, and the first animated feature film was released in 1926. However, the industry fell behind in subsequent decades as war and instability gripped China, and Chinese animators watched helplessly as they were overtaken by rivals in the West and closer to home.     

Top Four Inkstones

IINKSTONE,along with ink,writing brush and rice paper,are known as the Four Treasures of Study in China. For calligraphers and painters,a good inkstone is as important as the inkstick itself.An inkstone is a slate to grind the solid inkstick in water,and as such may     

Crisis Trigger:NATO Reneged on Promise

<正>When the Soviet Union disintegrated, Russia inherited its “one-vote veto” status on the UN Security Council, as well as most of the Soviet territory, overseas assets and debts. At the same time, Russia was also left with the great power and historical leanings of the former state, as well as the promises, grievances and hatreds surrounding the dissolution.     

Laoshe Teahouse Rejuvenates and Old Facade of Beijing

TEAHOUSES are almost as old as tea productionin China, and form an integral part of China'sunique tea culture. Teahouses appeared through-out urban and rural China as early as the TangDynasty (618-907). During the Qing Dynasty, going tothe teahouse was very common practice. Some tea-houses were large and luxurious, while others weresmall and simple. Storytellers and folk singers wereoften hired to enliven the atmosphere.With constant warfare during the late Ming(1368-1644) and early Qi…     

Happier Children, Better Future

Children are the future of humankind and society as well as extensions of their parents’ lives. For various reasons, certain children encounter diffculties and misfortune in their lives and need special care. Over the past decades governments, as well as enterprises, NGOs, institutions and philanthropists, within and outside of China have done theirpart to help the children there who are less fortunate than most.     

Emotion and Conscience —— The Evolution of Bird-and -Flower Painting

IN the spring of 1994, a huge traditional Chinese painting was put up in the hall of Zhongnanhai,the headquarters of the CPC and the State Council. From a distance, the picture seems to use the more visible brush strokes and contrasts of impressionism, but as the viewer closes in on it the classical methods of Chinese drawing seem to prevail. The lush greenery and succulent flora in the picture are as vivid as a real parterre.     

Village Without Barriers

Beijing's efforts to transform the Olympic Village for the Paralympicsare praised by athletes as well as officials when Sinisn Vidic wandered ina wheelchair along the busi-ness and culture avenue in thenorthwestern part of the BeijingParalympic Village, the sunset and gentlebreeze made the Serbian marksman feel as free and easy as at home in Belgrade, capi-tal city of Serbia.     

THE REAL DESTINATION OF MAN IN THE 21st CENTURY

n the new century, how can the human beings he more mature?Certainly, science, technology and the level of productive force arc very important, but on a higher spiritual level, how should they behave as real human beings?Reviewing the history of human beings from the very beginning, the origin and the changes of civilization arc full of the wisdom of the human beings. However, as soon as the weak points of the human beings, such as jealousy, prejudice, pride, haired, selfishness and distrust etc. mix together and then the force will spread and explode, which can lead to endless quarrels and disputes among them. Humanity is weakened, the strong bullies the weak, even disastrous results: instability of the societies and wars.Together with these, economy is bogged down and destroyed and the nature is damaged, the progress of civili-x.ation encounters difficulties one after another. As a result, the chain of civilization is broken; culture and arts have been replaced by ignorance, brutality and irrationalit     

Special Basketball Player

Li Qing, the Beijing Mentally Challcngcd Basketball Tcam guard, plays under the same number as NBA star Kobe - eight. Li and his team enjoy their lives to the full, particularly playing basketball. Their favorite topics of conversation are computer games and NBA stars. Studying and playing basketball are the epicenter of Li Qing's life. At the training ground, a two hour drive from his home, demands on Li and the rest of the team are as strict as for any sports team. The     

中国祠祀建筑群——晋祠

Jinci was called as the Tem-ple of the Emperor of Shanxi and it was built to memorize Ji Yu, the first emperor of Shanxi in the an-cient time who was the second son of the Emperor Zhou Wu and the brother of the Emperor Zhou Cheng. Ji Yu was the prince in Tang and people called him as the Uncle of the Emperor then the temple was called as Tangshuyu Temple (Shu means uncle). The temple was enlarged during Tian-bao Period of Northern Qi Dynasty (550 A.C.-559 A.C.) and changed the name …     

Siemens:New Directions

"China now is not only a market of products to the outside world,but also a country of the source of production,research and development,as well as innovation."-Richard Hausmann This year marks the 30th anniversary of China's reform and opening up to the outside world.Siemens has been active in China since its first presence here as early as 1872,and has witnessed the rapid growth of China's economy since 1978. In a recent interview with Beijing Review reporters Chen Ran and Matthias Mersch,Richard Hausmann,President and CEO of Siemens Ltd.,China,shared his views on the changes that transpired in this country as well as his current team's prospects.     

The Woman in the Moon

As they watch the bright moon gradually disappear,villagers shout,＂The Celestial Dog is eating the moon!＂ and race home to fetch the nearest acoustic implement to hand.The entire village then takes to the streats and makes as big a commotion as possible-setting off firecrackers,beating drums and gongs,and banging pots and pans-until the moon completely reemerges.     

Industry 4.0: China’s New Opportunities

Industry 4.0,also known as the“fourth industrial revolution,”is a concept put forward by Germany which promotes automation of the manufacturing industry.It is based on computer-controlled physical production systems that connect resources,information and people.The goal is the smart factory,which is characterized by adaptability,resource efficiency and ergonomics as well as the integration of customers and business partners in business and value processes.     

2009-the Year of the Ox

In traditional Chinese culture, the ox symbolizes the honesty and diligence of human nature, as well as the exuberance and prosperity of human exis-tence. For the Chinese people, the Year of the Ox holds the promise of an economic boost that will lift the country and the world out of the current economic crisis.