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.     

Drum Towers of the Ethnic Dong Gruop

The ethnic population of the Dong people is about 2.5 milion.They live in the border area of Guizhou and Hunan provinces and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southwestern China and north Hubei Province in central China.Drum towers are found wherever the Dong live.Indeed,the towers are the most distinguishing symbol of their culture,which is why experts have chosen to call the ethnic Dong cultule the ＂drum tower culture.＂     

WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD

正China’s early nuclear energy developer looks back on the rocky road to self-reliance In China, there is a group of people who are collectively known as Gold Man. Like fictional superheroes Iron Man and SpiderMan, they are associated with super power, but instead of being its wielders, they are the guardians and strategists of the super power, which is nuclear energy.     

Two Bon Vivants and Their Sweet Life in China

JEAN-HUGUES Depigny and his wife are from France. They have lived in China for 10 years and are known by the Chinese names Yang Peiyi and Yang An. Their home is resplendent in Chinese furnishings and ornaments. Jean-Hugues Depigny is vice president of Airbus China customer services in Beijing. Airbus and China have been in cooperation since 1985, when China Eastern Airlines, formerly the CAAC East Regional Administration, became its first client in China. Since then, Airbus and the China aviation manu-     

Rediscovering China in Africa Confronting Western myths on Sino-African relations

The intensity of China's engagement with Africa over the past decade has attracted global attention.However,there is a big gap between China and the West over perceptions of the rapidly growing Sino-African relations.Chinese academics say the decade-long rapid growth of Sino-African relations is the natural outcome of a half century of friendship and cooperation between China and African countries.The relations are based on mutual respect,sincere friendship,equality and mutual benefit.     

Mind the Gap

While a growing number of Chinese people are enjoying the benefits brought by economic reform and social development, some are being left behind. The divide between the rich and the poor is widening in China, resulting in an increasingly dissatisfied populace. Some argue that a wealth gap is not a big deal in a market economy and that the problem in China has been exaggerated. But in an article published by China Economic Times, Wu Zhongmin, a sociology professor at the Central Party School of the Communist Party of China, points out that China's wealth gap and its impacts are far more serious than people may think, taking into account some hidden factors. His main ideas follow:     

The Endurance of Chinese Charm

The world cultural heritage list is comprised of cultural resources of universal value,and deep and significant meaning to mankind and is therefore part of a global treasury. The world cultural heritage sites in China are representative of the ancient history and fascinating civilization of the country.     

Resilience Amid Challenges

The growth,scale and scope of the novel coronavirus outbreak in China has be-come one of the most talked about global subjects.The virus is first and foremost a domes-tic health issue for China,with an increasing international potential.President Xi Jinping is leading a national effort to contain the outbreak while scientists and doctors in China and around the world are working to find a vaccine and/or cure.     

A Peaceful Role Player In World Affairs

China is committed to peaceful development and proud to be a responsible stakeholder participating in the international order and upholding its values. This is according to Wang Guangya, Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations, who was speaking at a symposium entitled China and the Future of the World, held by the University of Chicago just a week after Chinese President Hu Jintao's U.S. visit Wang also explained why China's development is an opportunity rather than a threat to the rest of the world and how China and the United States are partners in cooperation. Excerpts follow:     

Time for Change

正As China is one of the key manufacturing spots for the iPad and iPhone,Chinese people are supposed to be quite proud,just like we are proud that Noah’s Ark in the movie 2012 was also produced in our country.China is competitive in processing and manufacturing,otherwise,Apple Inc.     

Red Tours in Sichuan

Red Tours take visitors to pla- ces significant in the history of the Communist Party of China. This year is designated the Year of the Red Tour, and 30 routes covering 100 famous tourist sites are being promoted. Many are in Sichuan Province. From 1934 to 1936, the main force of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army made the Long March from Jiangxi Province in southern China to converge in the northern revolutionary base at the juncture of Shaanxi and Gan- su provinces. They wa…     

Does Large Scale PublicityBenefit College Entrance Exam''''s Top Achievers?

Late June in China is the time of year when the national college entrance examination results are announced and the whole country is whipped into a frenzy. Because of the competition and pressure on students for top university openings, those who score the highest marks, dubbed zhuangyuan, are publicly feted and lauded countrywide as national super heroes. Every province, city and county has two topscholars-oneinthefieldofartsandtheother in the sciences.     

Unfair Trade

正December 11,2016 marks the 15th anniversary of China’s accession to the World Trade Organization(WTO).In accordance with Article 15 of the Protocol on the Accession of the People’s Republic of China,WTO members should stop the practice of using surrogate countries in anti-dumping claims against China.This is an international obligation that all WTO members are obligated to honor,and they are supposed to do so in good faith and in a timely manner.     

The Supreme China Rooster

WHEN looking at the map of China, its shape appears uncannily similar to that of a rooster. Its head is in the Northeastern provinces, its magnificent tail includes Xinjiang and Tibet and its wings spread over the resource-rich basins of the Yangtze and Yellow rivers. The belly of this cockerel is in the southeast, and Hainan and Taiwan islands are its feet. The tour guide on the Yangtze River cruise who pointed out this similarity to me explained: "This shows that Taiwan is definitely an inalienable part of China; a rooster     

The Socialist Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics and Human Rights Protection

Law is the fundamental method of governance and the rule of law symbolizes modern civilization. The socialist rule of law is the rule of law rooted in the Chinese tradition, and designed and led by the Communist Party of China(CPC). It is not only a tool for government, but also a driver of social progress. Meanwhile, the Chinese human rights system is also designed by the CPC. Both concepts—the socialist rule of law and the human rights system——are different from the West in terms of theory, path and systems. Human rights are the fundamental values of and the ultimate goal pursued by the rule of law; and the rule of law is the recognition of and guarantee for human rights. Efforts must be made to advance legislative, administrative and judicial protection of human rights.     

Birthplace of the Chinese Circus

ACROBATIC arts have a very long history in China and they are also the root of the Chinese circus tradition which counts as a precious cultural heritage. Several places in China are renowned for acrobatics, and among them are Liaocheng of Shandong Province, Yancheng of Jiangsu Province, and Tianmen of Hubei Province. In Wuqiao County in Hebei Province however, it looks like acrobatics may be the only game in this town of 280,000. Fully 10 percent of its small population is engaged in acrobatic-related work.     

China： Steadfast on Green Growth

After 30-odd years of super-charged growth, China has begun to feel the pinch on its economy in terms of resources, energy supply and the en- vironment. Aware of the severity and urgency of these problems, China is shifting to a path of green development, and has taken a raft of measures to this end. The effects are evident.     

Jiangsu, a Pioneer of Education Reform

JIANGSU is one of the most advanced provinces in China, and education has played a key role in its rapid economic development. In this coastal province, 50 to 80 percent of the local financial income is used for education, and human resources are now its largest asset. The high level of basic education in Jiangsu is well known throughout China. Zhou Depan, former deputy director of the Jiangsu Provincial Education Committee, and present director of the Jiangsu Provincial Education Socie…     

The Ultimate in Elegance of Food

Japanese cuisine is popular in China. In Beijing, Japanese restau-rants are not hard to find. Sushi and sashimi are quite popular amongChinese people.Sakura Japanese Restaurant of Hotel New Otani Chang FuGong is located on the second floor of the hotel, which is a spotto enjoy the fasci     

DANCING DUO

Observers are watching closely as Beijing and Washington show their moves on the dance floor Humans are social animals. People talk to their partners or neighbors with the aim of getting to know and understand them better. The same is true of nations, and China and the United States are no exception. These two heavyweight players, whether viewed in terms of geographical