Traditional Tibetan Culture Transmitted——An Interview with Zhou Wei,director of the Institute for Socioeconomic Studies,China Tibetology Research Center

ZHOU Wei,born in Qamdo in 1958,holds a doctorate in Tibetology,and writes and speaks Tibetan fluently.His tanned complexion stems from the annual field investigations of several months duration that he has made on the plateau.As the world witnesses the marked improvement in the local economy and people’s livelihood in the autonomous region in the 60 years since its peaceful liberation,Zhou Wei points to how well traditional Tibetan culture is being transmitted in a modern society.     

Vice President Boa Thiemele of Cote dlvoke''''s National Assembly and His Wife Visit Ezhou

Mr. Boa Thiemele, tall in stature with a dark complexion, is an old friend of the Chinese people. He was the first Cote d'Ivoire's ambassador to China after the two countries established formal diplomatic rela-tions in 1985. He worked in China for seven years, throwing all his energy into the work of promoting cooperation and development in the political, economic     

Chinese Shichen for a Healthy Body and Mind

正Lung Meridian The Lung Meridian works dynamically at Yinshi(from 3 to 5 a.m.).People wake with a bright complexion and feel energized if they have slept soundly during Yinshi.A deep sleep at this time nourishes both body and heart.In the preceding Choushi,the liver is revitalized and generates new blood,which is circulated through the whole body via the lungs.Reminder:People who prefer morning exercise should avoid getting up in Yinshi because the intense circulation of the blood and qi(vital energy)at this time can endanger one’s health.Never smoke in Yinshi and avoid morning exercise if you have a heart condition.     

Vegetable Growing:Road to Wealth for Tibetan Farmer

Ah Nu, who lives on the outskirts of Lhasa, the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region, is not an ordinary farmer. He is the first person in Tibet who has been growing vegetables with greenhouse techniques. Ah Nu has become well off thanks to vegetables. His greenhouse techniques have also benefitedhis fellow villagers. A lanky young man with a dark complexion, Ah Nu has bright eyes, giving people the unmistakable impression of being extremely resourceful. And a smile never leaves his face whe…     

Sweet and Sour Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish

Clean and scale the fish, and cut out gills and guts. Cut off the fish head and halve. Cut open the fish along the length of its backbone, leaving the tail on. Cut out the backbone and ribs. Make diagonal cuts on the surface of the fish. Marinate the fish flesh and head in cooking wine and salt. Dice onions, mushrooms, bamboo shoots and carrots, and scald them. Heat oil in wok. Coat the fish head and meat in flour and egg yolk. Deep fry until     

Tremella with Edible Fungus

(Meiwei Shuang'er)Remove the tremella and edible fungus roots, clean and drain. Slice green peppers and carrots.Heat some oil in a wok, add tremella, edible fungus, green peppers and carrots, and clear stock, salt and sugar. Simmer for two minutes. Add MSG and pepper, remove to a plate, and serve.Features: Attractively black and white.Taste: Crisp and savory.     

More on the Art of Bricks and Tile

THOUGH bricks and tiles are ordinary building materials judged by today＇s standards,centuries ago commoners mostly built their houses with sun-dried adobes and thatch. Back then, bricks and tiles implied wealth and dignity, in much the same way as marble, steel and glass do today. This was particularly true of bricks and tiles featuring ornamental designs for imperial use. The most representative of these aristocratic building blocks were the bricks and tiles of the Qin and Hart dynasties. These were later followed by other ornamental brick carving techniques.     

COOKING CLASS

(Muxu Rou)Rinse the pork, cut out the sinew and shred. Beat one egg, mix with soy sauce and cornstarch and coat the pork with the mixture. Set aside. Clean and shred the green rape, carrots and fun- gus. Beat the remaining eggs and mince the scal- lions. Heat vegetable oil in a wok, and add the coated pork shreds. Stir-fry for a while, remove and drain off the oil. Heat oil in the wok and stir-fry the eggs. Add green rape, carrots and fungus, followed by salt, cooking wine and soy sauce. Sp…     

Pockmarked Grandma''''s Beancurd (Mapo Doufu)

Dice beancurd into 1cm cubes, and blanch in wok. Remove and drain. Mince the beef and chop garlic sprouts into 1cm sections. Heat wok and oil over a medium flame. Add minced beef and stir-fry until the color darkens. Add salted black beans, salt and soy sauce. Add the chili paste, then the stock and beancurd. After reducing the heat, cook for three to four minutes. Add garlic sprouts, cornstarch and oil, stirring gently. Finally, sprinkle with Chinese prickly ash powder, remove from heat and serve.     

EXPLORING EVERY AVENUE

<正>During their recent virtual dialogue, Wang Huiyao, founder and President of the Center for China and Globalization, and John Hamre, President and CEO of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a U.S. think tank, explored potential areas where China-U.S. cooperation is essential. Edited excerpts follow:     

Ross Terrill’s China Story

HE met China’Premier Zhou Enlai,chatted with prestigious Chinese writer Guo Moruo and sat in Beijing with Norodom Sihanouk,the late king of Cambodia.He witnessed the re-establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the United States and between China and Australia.He studied with Henry Kissinger and John King Fairbank and is committed to studying the stability and harmony of East and West.He was a research associate at Harvard’s Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies and taught government and international affairs at Harvard.However,he is most well-known for     

Gities of Reconciliation and Revolution：Eco-House in Shanghai

Haft of the world＇s population already lives in cities and more are on their way to becoming urbanites. Rapid urbanization is exerting unrelenting pressure on the environment, transportation, energy and employment, pushing countries around the world to work out solutions. China has approached these problems according to its own situation, and historic and cultural foundations. After years of exploration and experimentation some cities are customizing and piloting their own solutions. The import of this goes deeper than ＂nice and dean＂; some say it is publicly and privately revolutionary.     

Wuliu Fish

Gut the fish, and remove gills and fins. Rinse. Make diagonal cuts on the surface, and place in boiling water with chopped scallions. ginger, cooking wine and salt. Simmer until the meat turns white. Remove from water to a plate. Heat oil in a wok and add shredded scallions, ginger, garlic, winter mushrooms and pepper. Stir fry until almost cooked. Add water, sugar, vinegar, cooking wine, and soy sauce. Thicken with cornstarch. Then add a few drops of hot oil, and mix. Pour the mixture over the fish, sprinkle with coriander and serve.     

Batter Fried Vegetables

Peel and shred the carrot. Peel and cut the lotus root into thin slices, and soak them in vinegar for 15 minutes. Slice the eggplant, remove the seeds from the green pepper and cut it into large chunks. Trim clean and section the string beans. Set all the ingredients aside.     

Shrimp Ball Soup

Press the spring onion and ginger, add 25 grams water, soak for ten minutes, filter and remove the residue.Mince the shrimp meat and add pork fat. Add Shaoxing wine, egg white, spring onion and ginger juice, salt, MSG, and cornstarch, and blend. Slice the ham, and clean the bean sprouts. Put clear stock in a wok and heat.     

Respect for Human Rights： a Fundamental Foundation for a World of Peace, Security and Harmony

Peace, security, harmonious development and human rights are closely related. Firstly, peace and security are premise and precondition for the insur-ance of human rights. It is obvious that when human beings continue to be threat-ening by wars, conflicts and chaos, their right to life is faint and insecure, and other human rights would not be fully respected or protected. On the other hand, peace and security are foundation for everyone to pursue his or her own objectives. In other words, in a society where peace and secu-rity are maitained, people will have oppor-tunity to enjoy their human rights and to affirm their own ego.     

Shaoshan welcomes you!

Shaoshan in Hunan Province is a national tourist resort.Mountains and rivers surround its villages.Local residents are unsophisticated and friendly,and the local cuisine is natural and healthy.It is an ideal place to escape the city rat race and rediscover nature.For more information,please call:0731-55682485     

Herbs （Part Ⅱ）

Functions of Herbal Medicines According to traditional Chinese medicine, all diseases are the result of imbalances between yin and yang and dysfunctions of internal organs and meridians and collaterals.The basic functions of herbal medicines are to dispel pathogenic factors, regulate yin and yang, and restore normal functions of internal organs and meridians and collaterals.     

hat Has China Brought to Africa？

Following a series of African leaders conferences in the EU, China, India, and Japan, the U.S. held the first U.S.- Africa Leaders Summit in Washington D.C. from August 4 to 6. The high-level meeting saw the announcement of a US $33 billion-investment in Africa, in sectors such as construction, clean energy, banking, and information technology, to propel economic and trade relations between the U.S. and African countries. Meanwhile, the U.S. laid down plans to catch up with Europe and China in terms of influence in Africa in sectors such as infrastructure and production.