Protection of Freedom of Expression by Chinese Laws

Article 35 of the Constitution provides that citizens of the People＇s Republic of China enjoy freedom of speech, of the press, of assembly, of association, of procession and of demonstration. This accords with provisions of Articles of 19, 21 and 22 of International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. In his report at the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China （CPC）, General Secretary Hu Jintao urged to guarantee the people＇s right to freedom of expression. The right to free expression, apart from freedom of speech and of the press, includes the right to use slogans and posters to express political views.     

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.     

《早秋》悲情元素的反思(英文)

Short story is an an exquisite works of art in American traditional literature and Langston Hughes was one of the brightest stars in the night sky.Early autumn is the showcase of masterpiece of Langston Hughes.The work is the representative of real distill.It is a sad short story.After first contacted with it,the reflection of tragic elements on it made the author think deeply.Life is full of ups and downs.The lost love can not come back..A strong sense of frustration sometimes forms a kind of beauty and it is one part of our real life.The reason of frustration sometimes comes from unimportant reasons and things which hinder a happy ending,so the interpersonal communication can give the power and overcome it.     

61st Anniversary of Adoption of Universal Declaration of Human Rights Marked in Beijing

On Dec. 10, 2009, the International Human Rights Day, Scholars and students inBeijing gathered to commemorate the 61st anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in China University of Political Science and Law. The Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Institute of China University of Political Science and Law, the Law School of Renmin University of China, and the LawSchool of Tsinghua University jointly sponsored the commemorations. The commemoration consisted of four parts including ＂the 61 st Anniversary of the Adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Photo Exhibition＂, ＂Remembrance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights＂, and relative academic seminars.     

Working in Concerted Effort

Normal China-U.S.interactions need to be restored to bring the relationship back to the course of sound and steady development,senior diplomat Yang Jiechi said.Yang,a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs,called for proper management of differences and broadened mutually beneficial cooperation during a virtual conversation with board m em bers of the National Committee on U.S.-C hina Relations on February 2.This is an edited excerpt of his speech.     

Sichuan University Human Rights Law Research Center

<正>I.IntroductionThe Human Rights Law Research Center of Sichuan University was es-tablished in 2004.The center,which relies on the university,combines the functions of theoretical research,teach-ing and training,and social service.The organizational members of the center consist of the Law School of Sichuan University,the Academy of Social Development and Western Exploration,the Research Institute of Tibetology and the Research Institute of South Asia.1.Operating MechanismThe Human Rights Law Research Center of Sichuan University is com-posed of the Academic Committee,the Human Rights Social Services     

Human Rights of Women and A Harmonious World

Human rights of women are an inalienable, integral and indivisible part of universal human rights, as well as a major reflection of social civilization and social harmony. Human society is a whole consisting of men and women. The world will inevitably be a disharmonious one if women, who make up half of the total population, cannot enjoy equal human rights. Therefore, gender equality is an essential part of a harmonious society. Strengthening protection of human rights of women is absolutely necessary for building a harmonious world and the development of human rights of women will inevitably promote the building of a harmonious world.     

Mai Xinmin： The Heart＇s Response to Life＇s Beauty

Mai Xinmin,Majored in Chinese Painting at the Arts Faculty of Central University for Nationalities （since renamed Minzu University of China）.Currently head of Chinese Painting Department of the Arts Faculty of Minzu University of China,supervisor of MA students.     

International Human Rights Conventions in China——An interview with Research Fellow Mo Jihong of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

On the advent of the ＂International Human Rights Day＂ on Dec. 10, 2007, our staff reporter Interviewed Research Fellow Mo Jihong of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences on how the international human rights conventions are implemented in China.
Born in May 1965, Mo Jihong is a native of Jingjiang, Jiangsu Province. He is a research fellow at the Law Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social sciences and a tutor for Ph.D candidates in the International Human Rights Law. He also serves as an executive member of the Society for International Constitution Studies and vice-president of the Constitution Chapter of the China Society of Law. He was a visiting scholar at the Human Rights Institute of Norway, and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. His principal works include International Human Rights Convention and China （2005）, Principles of Constitutional Sciences in Practice （2007） and In Defense of Legislation （2007）. He was elected as one of the ten most outstanding young jurists in China.
The following is the full text of the interview：     

Controversies Over New Judicial Interpretations of the Marriage Law

THE Marriage Law, promulgated in 1950, was the first law of the People’s Republic of China. On August 13, 2011, the Supreme People’s Court released Interpretations No. III About the Application of the Marriage Law of the People’s Republic of China. Some articles of this statute have aroused widespread concerns and trig- gered controversies in all walks of life.     

Tibet：Truth and Illusion

September 2005 marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Tibet Autonomous Region. In anticipation of the event, our August issue carries a series of reports on the region and its people. Tibet's unique natural and cultural environment is a source of fascination to people both inside and outside of China. As overseas Ti-hetan scholar Jambyang Norbu observes, the fondly perceived image of the "Roof of the World" is that it is the Shangri-La of nature, culture and Tibetan Buddhism.     

Improve Labor Contract System, Safeguard Lawful Rights and Interests of Laborers——An interview with Prof. Guan Huai of Law School of Renmin University of China

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Draft Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China has been completed and was published for soliciting comments on March 20. In a short period of one month, 191,849 pieces of comments and opinions were received. Prior to the promulgation of the law, this reporter interviewed Mr. Guan Huai, a noted Chinese expert in labor law, professor of the Law School of the Renmin University of China and law advisor to the All-China Federation of Trade Unions.     

My Appointment with the Mountain A De＇ang Wedding

Dreaming of seeing an expanse of golden yellow rape flower, we traveled to the mountain in the south of Mangshi, But in that part of Yunnan we were disappointed. The luxuriant green fields were without a tinge of light yellow anywhere. All of a sudden we caught sight of women dressed in their bright traditional costumes. Along came another group dressed the same way. Intrigued,     

Striking a Chord in China

CHINESE music is as old as Chinese civilization. Traditional music is based on the pentatonic scale, and is melodic instead of harmonic. Despite the sheer dominance of Han culture, it is in fact a synthesis of the music of other nations that reveals the intricacies of influence by different ethnic groups. This explains the smooth transparency of violin music in China.     

The Processing of Medicinal Herbs

History of TCM Preparations The processing of medicinal herbs has a history of 2,000 years in China. Lei’s Treatise on Preparation of Drugs,published in the fifth century,was the first pharmaceutical treatise ever to lay down fundamental methods of preparing and processing around 300 medicinal herbs.The processing of TCM ingredients has since become a branch of medical science.     

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.     

The Last Hunting Tribe

IN the primeval forests of northeastern China live the Evenkis, an ethnic minority of about 30,000 people. Most of them inhabit Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and the northwestern part of Heilongjiang Province, where winter is long and punishing. Evenkis are believed to be descendents of the Tungus people, who originated from lands to the east of Lake Baikal thousands of years ago. Later, some of     

Gubeikou Great Wall：Where History Comes to Life

CUBEIKOU is one of the many passes of the world famous Great Wall of China. As an ancient battlefield that has wit- nessed over 130 wars in history, theGubeikou Great Wall sits like a battle-hardened general on the ridge of Yanshan Mountain north of Beijing. Even a glimpse of it from afar fills one with awe. In fact its imposing manner has at- tracted many Chinese history enthusiasts to hunt for traces of antiquity here, the most northeast- ern point of Beijing.     

那顺巴图：色彩的暗示

Nasanbat, an ethnic Mongolian, was born in Ordos, Inner Mongolia in 1969. He graduated from the Art Department of Inner Mongolia Normal University in 1989. In 2000, he studied in Germany＇s Braunschweig University of Art under the guidance of Prof. Norbert Tadeusz and obtained a master＇s degree. In 2006, he studied in the master class of Braunschweig University of Art under the guidance of Prof.     

Chinese Cosmology in the Han Dynasty

THE main focus of Han Dynasty (206 B.C.- A.D. 220) metaphysics was to interpret the cosmos from different perspectives. In the Han Dynasty, the study of Confucian classics was divided into an Old Text School and a New Text School, which indicate two methods of interpreting The Six Classics (Liujing) - The Book of Songs (Shijing), The Book of Documents (Shujing), The Records of Rites (Liji), The Book of Changes (Yijing), The Records of Music