It Takes a Long Journey to Trace Fond Memories

ScrOLLINGalongalake,JosephS.Fermrememberedthathisjourneyintothepastandpresentdidnotcomeeasily."Itwasn'tuntilJanuaryofthisyear,whenNewMexicoTechnetbegantoofferinternetaccesstoCarrizozo,thatitbecamePOssibleformetomakecontactwithChina,"saidFerm.Hisfirst...     

Pudong Takes Six Steps as the World Takes One

The Beijing-based Economic Daily recently carried the headline,“China Takes Three Steps As the World Takes One”——an observation on China‘s economic growth. Its 16 percent annual GDP growth means that Pudong is advancing at double that speed. This phenomenal growth rate makes Pudong the central focus of this issue.     

Ordos Takes Flight

Anna Chennault discovers new dimensions of China’s development during her recent visit to the hinterland of the country China’s vast hinterland has long conjured up images of rugged mountains and countrysides dotted by villages     

Xinjiang Takes Off

<正>Several deadly terrorist attacks in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region last month attracted great public attention.Despite the attacks,the general situation in Xinjiang has remained stable since a major riot in Urumqi,the regional capital,on July 5,2009.Encouragingly,Xinjiang has shown a promising trend of growth,which is essential to realizing lasting stability in the region.     

E-Commerce Takes Off

PRIOR to opening her e-store, 28-year-old Yu Jing was an office worker in a joint-venture company in Zhuhai, Guang-dong Province, working a steady 9-to-5 job. At the beginning of June, spurred by her dream of a free and happy life, she finally quit the job to open an e-shop on Taobao, specializing in silver accessories and Korean cosmetics.     

Drought Takes Its Toll

Yunnan Povince usually boasts one of the most abundant sources of water across China-ranking third among provinces nationwide.The origin of the Pearl River,which runs through the most vibrant economic center in south China,has recently seen its source of water cut off,leaving behind parched land and dead crops.     

Film Ace Takes Gold

"Really, I never, never expected to win this," said Chinese director Jia Zhangke on hearing he had taken the top award for his movie Still Life (Sanxia Haoren) at the Venice Film Festival, on September 9. A surprise late entry, Still Life quickly emerged as the favorite and the Gold Lion was again hugged by Chinese. The well-known Chinese director Zhang Yimou won the same award back in 1999, for Not One Less-also a     

Quality Improvement Takes Precedence

正Zhi Shuping,Minister of the General Administration of Quality Supervision,Inspection and Quarantine of China(AQSIQ)elaborated at a press conference in Beijing on September 13 on a newly issued policy that aims at improving the quality of homegrown products and services and advancing the upgrading of China’s manufacturing industry.Edited excerpts of his speech are as follow:     

Africa Takes Center Stage

The World Expo 2010 Shanghai is expected to create a platform for Africa to show its best side to the world As the first comprehensive world expo held in a developing country,     

It Takes a Village: Using a Community-Defined Practice Approach to Develop a Tribal In-Home Services Model for Alaska Native Families

The current evidence base for in-home services in child welfare is limited, with insufficient research on the use of in-home services among ethnically diverse populations. This article describes a case study examining the use of a community-defined practice and evidence approach to develop tribally based in-home service models with Alaska Native communities. The models were co-created by tribal elders, community members, and service providers, with technical assistance provided by the Western and Pacific Child Welfare Implementation Center (WPIC). Research findings suggest that this is an effective approach to developing culturally appropriate child welfare practices while also building local support and ownership.     

Krav Maga Takes on China

<正>An Israeli self-defense system gains popularity among Chinese fans By Jacques FourrierMost people might think that introducing Krav Maga to the Chinese would be like carrying coals to Newcastle.After all,China is famous for the diversity of its martial arts styles,and household names such as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan have greatly contributed to the worldwide promotion of the kungfu phenomenon.How could an Israeli self-defense and fighting system created only a few decades ago appeal to the Chinese?     

Outsourcing Takes a Different Course

AS tens of millions of viewers around the world are fascinated by the Oscarwinning film Avatar, few know that the occult extrasolar planet Pandora, including its blue-skinned feline-featured Navi residents, both bear made-in-China tags.     

Rule of Law Takes Center Stage

正The focus of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee,held in October 2014,was on major issues related to the rule of law.The plenum conveyed the ruling party’s determination to build a nation of laws through its unique legal system,and roll out strategic policies guiding the process.This is an extension of and significant advance on policies stating that"the     

Who Takes Care of the Elderly

It is an advertisement. An old granny has prepared a tableful of dishes, waiting for her sons and daughters to come back home to enjoy. But, one after another, her sons and daughters called back, saying that they are unable to return home, because either of working over-time or dining out with friends. The old woman is so tired that she has fallen fast asleep by the table against a background of a grandmother clock ticking away.     

‘Flying Boat' Takes Off

正China’s aviation industry makes a splash by producing large amphibian aircraft The world’s largest amphibious aircraft,a Chinese-made plane,rolled off the production line in late July in Zhuhai,South China’s Guangdong Province.The event,which took place in front of an audience from industry,government and military     

The Jincheng Economic Development Zone Takes off

THE four-square-kilometer Jincheng Economic Development Zone （EDZ） in southeastern Shanxi Province has everything it takes to serve as a prime manufacturing hub： it is traversed by the north-south Taiyuan （Shanxi）-Jiaozuo （Henan） Railway; is adjacent to several major roads, including National Highway 207, the Jincheng-Changzhi （Shanxi） Expressway, the Jincheng-Jiaozuo Expressway, the Jincheng-Yangcheng （Shanxi） Expressway and the Jincheng-Zhang- lukou （Henan） Highway; and boasts a modem infrastructure, supported by a comprehensive range of services and a skilled workforce, guaranteeing that every investment will quickly yield results.     

以新设公安一级学科为龙头,努力开创公安教育新局面——关于公安一级学科建设与发展的若干思考

没有自己的一级学科,一直为公安高等教育领域所纠结,也越来越成为制约公安高等教育建设和发展的瓶颈。2011年3月8日,国务院学位委员会和教育部批准在法学和工学门类下增列公安学(0306)和公安技术(0838)两个一级学科,结束了公安高等教育领域没有自己一级学科的历史,实现了公安教育战线几代人的梦想,开创了公安教育科研工作一个飞跃发展的崭新阶段。新设公安一级学科,对公安工作、队伍建设、公安教育、公安科学研究和公安院校等建设和发展具有重大作用和现实意义。当前的首要任务是明确公安学科的学科任务、性质和研究方法等基本问题,并在学科建设中加以认真贯彻。中国人民公安大学将科学规划学科发展战略、着力加强科研创新工作、努力建设学术骨干队伍、注意优化学科生态环境,推动公安高等教育新发展,开创学校教学科研新局面。     

China Takes Initiative in Relations with Latin America

NEW trends unfolded in China’s stable relationships with Latin American countries in the year 2012,apparent in more diversified economic and trade cooperation.China’s proactive application of its strategies in the region has brought about greater global interaction.Achieving common trust and understanding,however,entails greater cultural and educational exchanges.     

Rural Southern China Takes on a New Image

THE year 2006 sees the launch of the Chinese government's campaign to "build a new socialist countryside." After more than 20 years of reform and opening-up, the focus is now on China's huge rural population. The