I Witnessed Its Progress

<正>I first arrived in China in 1990 and instantly fell in love with the country.It was not as dynamic in the early 1990s as it is today.But I likened the country,its people and people’s enthusiasm to the     

Grassroots Consultative Democracy and Governance under the Rule of Law

Consultative democracy in urban and rural communities ensures the participation of ordinary people in democratic governance to guarantee their legitimate rights and interests.The rule of law aims to restrict power and safeguard social harmony,enabling people to live and work happily.The rule of law provides an institutional guarantee of consultative democracy.Village meetings,legal mediations and correctional supervision in the community for of enders exem-     

Decisive Measures

While China is progressing in its battle against the novel coronavirus disease(COVID-19),China and the Chinese people are being stigmatized in some parts of the world.Some Chinese and Asians are being discriminated against,harassed and even physically assaulted in some countries.These behaviors are contemptible,as China is making huge sacrifices to guarantee people’s health and safety and prevent the epidemic from spreading outside.     

永做民族团结守护者、美丽家园建设者——记“民族团结杰出贡献者”国家荣誉称号获得者热地（英文）

正Born in Naqu City, Tibet in 1938, Redi was formerly a Standing Committee vice chair. He was a deputy for Tibet to three National Congress meetings and has been in key Party positions in Tibet for almost 30 years. His sacrifice for the well-being of people in Tibet won him love and respect from ethnic people.     

Life Lies in Sport

LIFE lies in sport" is a popular proposition known to almost everybody in China. However, although the government and mass media repeatedly use this slogan to call on people to participate in physical exercises as a way to improve and maintain their health, few people have explored the real meaning behind this proposition.     

From Poverty To a Well-Off Life——Chinese people enjoy full rights to subsistence and development

Ⅰ The Chinese government has always attached much importance to human rights and placed the rights to subsistence and development of the more than one billion people above everything else. In the fundamental interests of the broadest possible masses of people, it has adopted a series of major policy measures toward this end, thus winning the support and love of the people. 1. No wavering in making economic development its central task and a matter of the first and foremost importance in invigorating the nation and concentrating every     

Zhuang Brocade： State of the Weaving Art

WITH a population of over 16 million, Zhuang is the largest ethnic minority group in China. Over 90 percent of Zhuang people live in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southwest China, and the rest reside in neighboring Yunnan, Guizhou and Hunan provinces. Throughout the centuries, the Zhuang people have been admired for their outstanding brocade weaving skills.     

Fhe Spirit of Wenzhou

AS soon as the policy of reform and opening-up began to unfold in China, the tough and shrewd Wenzhou people began to actively test the implications for business and trade. At first, they just sought inconspicuous jobs like cobbler, barber or peddler - much like their counterparts in other parts of China. Gradually, though, people found more and more retail operations, especially clothing and electronic stores,were being run by the Wenzhounese. Various kinds of products made in Wenzhou also flooded into the market. Such phenomenon made people take notice. Curiosity became admiration of Wenzhounese cleverness, and their big fortunes.     

The Passionate People of Shandong

I have been living and working in the charming resort city of Yan- tai, Shandong Province, since the year 2000, and I find the people as friendly and warm asthe beautiful climate along the Yellow Sea coastline. After studying marketing, finance and commerce in Paris, I began my ca- reer as a marketing assistant at a well-The people in Yantai are deeply committed to Yan- tai's success and to play- ing their part in China's fast-growing economy.known French company in Buenos Ai- res. My wo…     

Nhere Westerners Stray in Their Exploration of China＇s Human Rights

Respecting and protecting human rights is an important fruit of the progress of human society and a significant landmark for a modern civil society. It is a common pursuit for people throughout the world and a long, sublime goal for the Chinese government and its people. Since the reform and opening up initiated in 1978, China has made unprecedented progress in both its human rights cause and modernization drive.     

Tian Qiyu: Enforce Law for People and Human Rights

Editor's Note: In recent years, China's public security organs have firmly implanted the idea of enforcing the law in the interests of the people and adhered to the principle of enforcing the law strictly, impartially and in a civilized manner and dealing flows at all kinds of criminal activities. They have achieved fruitful results in protecting the lawful rights and interests of the people and in safeguarding and protecting human rights. To know such achievements, our staff reporter interviewed Tian Qiyu, executive vice-minister of public security.     

Origins of the Names of Chinese Ethnic Minorities （5）

Bouyei
The Bouyei people have a long history. In their own language, ＂Bou＂ means ＂ethnic group＂ or ＂people,＂ and ＂yei＇＂ and its variants refer to the name of an ethnic minority. Thus, in the old local chronicles, the Bouyei nationality is sometimes recorded as ＂Yei nationality＂,＂Yei family ＂ or ＂Yei people.＂ As well as their self-appellations, the Bouyei people in different areas referred to other groups of Bouyei as ＂Bulong Buna Butu Budou Buyang ＂ and ＂Bulongha＂ etc.     

Cross-Cultural Familiarity - The People and Their Stories Xi Mentioned on Foreign Visits——Unforgettable Ruling

＂Amity between people holds the key to sound relations between states.＂ Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated this in his speeches at various foreign affairs activities. To elaborate, he often provides anecdotes of real people and their stories that demonstrate China＇s respect for other cultures and its sincere desire for peaceful coexistence. In this issue China Today interviewed some of the people and their families that Xi has mentioned. Their experiences highlight the growing friendly exchanges between Chinese people and people of other countries, and a developing and changing China.     

From Poverty To a Well-Off Life——Chinese people enjoy full rights to subsistence and development

Ⅰ The Chinese government has always attached much importance to human rights and placed the rights to subsistence and development of the more than one billion people above everything else. In the fundamental interests of the broadest possible masses of people, it has adopted a series of major policy measures toward this end, thus winning the support and love of the people. 1. No wavering in making economic development its central task and a matter of the first and foremost importance in invigo-     

LETTERS

I came across an album of photos put online by a charity group last year and was appalled by the inhumane condition of some of the poorest in this country. It is hard to believe that in a time when I and people around me complain about bad traffic or plan summer vaca- tions in Europe for our kids, some people deep in the mountains of Guizhou Province are still struggling to fill their stomachs and their children     

Sights by Night

It's midnight but walki ng through Guijie Street, a popular night destination in downtown Beijing, you would think it's a car nival evening. Lines of people pop in and out of the row of restaurants, and the mouth-watering smell of spicy crawfish wafting out stops passersby in their tracks and makes them head toward the source of the smell. At Huda Restaurant, a crawfish joint, people are still waiting in queue and connoisseurs say the dish there is worth several hours of waiting.     

Delegation of Zambian Chiefs Extols Africa-China and Zambia-China Friendship

Chiefs are traditional leaders in Zambia.Among the country's 73 tribes,there are altogether four paramount chiefs,48 senior chiefs and 286 chiefs.These people,who inherit their title through the maternal line,play an important and special role in Zambia's political,economic and social life and have the respect of people from all walks of life.     

关于对云南农业大学英语演讲比赛的反思(英文)

With the development of the society, more and more people are realized that it is a fact that the communication between people plays a significant role in their daily work and life. English Public speaking, as one of the means of communication, also gains the attention of the many universities. The author will reflect some issues which exist in Yunnnan Agricultural University in recent years and raise some measures as well.     

Sichuan Students Express Sympathy for Schools In Japan's Quake-hit Area

As the 3rd anniversary of the massive Wenchuan earthquake was approaching,the people of Sichuan sincerely thanked the people of the whole China and other countries for their help in the post-quake reconstruction,and showed concern for the post-disaster reconstruction in northeastern Japan quake-hit area.On April 26,in the Experimental Foreign Language School affiliated to the Beijie Primary School in Dujianyan City,activities jointly     

PEOPLE & POINTS

<正>FOOTBALLER BECOMES UNAIDS AMBASSADOR Chinese soccer star Shao Jiayi was appointed a national goodwill ambassador by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS(UNAIDS)on April 27.According to a press release from UNAIDS,Shao is expected to promote the goal of ending the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030 in China.He will encourage young people to become leaders in the response to AIDS and to help end the stigma and discrimination associated with people livingwith HIV.The 35-year-old Shao currently serves in the Chinese Super League.Previously,he enjoyed an extensive career in Germany and has represented China in the FIFA World Cup in 2002 and in Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup tournaments."Football is a powerful platform for engaging young people and raising their awareness of the importance of preventing HIV,and also forspeaking out in support of everyone who faces stigma and discrimination,"Shao said.