Henry Kissinger’s On China

HENRY Kissinger’s latest book, On China, an ambitious combination of his memoirs as a professional diplomat and his understanding of Chinese politics, culture and history, attempts to f it Chinese leaders’ strategic intentions and diplomatic approaches into a historical and cultural framework. Opening with a look into the deep past, the book discusses the important in uence of Confu     

Witnesses to Reform and Opening-up

Humble Beginnings When Lin Mingyue and Fan Zeng- sheng made the decision to leave the U.S. for China's mainland 26 years ago their friends were at a loss as to why they should choose to exchange their large house and family car for a poky apartment, a push bicycle and a public transportation in as yet underdeveloped Shanghai. Many of these incredulous friends, however, have since followed the couple's example and also settled in Shanghai. Lin made her first visit to the munici- pality in 1…     

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.     

Nanchang： A Blend of History,Beauty and Modern Dynamism

NANCHANG earned its reputation as a beautiful city 1,300 years ago, when renowned Tang Dynasty poet Wang Bo wrote his famous prose work Foreword to Prince Teng Pavilion, and his words have been attracting literati and commoners alike to the city’s Prince Teng Pavilion ever since. Today, the pavilion still stands on the bank of the Ganjiang River, which runs through the city center, and it continues to be a treasured architectural and historic landmark.The city is celebrated for more recent historic events, as well. On August 1, 1927, veteran revolutionaries Zhou Enlai, Zhu De and others organized and launched the ＂August First Uprising＂ in Nanchang, marking the beginning of the armed revolution of the Communist Party of China （CPC） and the birth of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army （PLA）.But while Nanchang’s residents still feel tremendous pride over the role their ancestors played in China’s history, today’s generation is even prouder of what has been achieved in recent memory.     

Xi＇an -A Living Monument to Chinese History

CHINA＇S three most visited cities each offer a distinct experience： Beijing is the central witness of the creation and growth of the People＇s Republic, Shanghai is the nation＇s pulsating 21 st century metropolis, while Xi＇an is China＇s living monu- ment to the country＇s ancient past.     

Beijing： The Old and the New

As the 2008 Olympic Games draw near, Beijing, a dynamic modern city undergirded by 3,000 years of history, is throwing open its celebrated nine gates to the world.     

Badai：a living fossil of Miao History and Culture

＂＇Badai＂ is the name the Miao give to their shamans, who officiate at sacrificial and customary rituals and indeed all ceremonies for Miao social events. The culture of rituals is called ＂Badai culture,＂ and it holds a significant place in Miao culture. The process of rituals and ceremonies, the ＂living fossil＂ of Miao history and culture so to speak, enabling the Miao people of today to inherit their ancestors＇ culture and social conventions. A ceremony may involve from seven to 36 Badai, and it is they who have taken up the torch from their ancestors, perpetuating the survival of the ancient culture. Though predominantly an oral tradition, the words of the rituals have now been brought together in a 176-chapter, 2,866-section ＂classic.＂ It is an authentic record of Miao history and culture, with copious information about Miao religion, philosophy, history, arts, medicine, and health preservation.     

Touch of History： Pian＇er Bai and His Porcelain Museum

<正>Who is Pian’er Bai? Pian’er Bai is actually the nickname of Bai Ming, a potsherd collector in Beijing. Pian’er means potsherd, a broken piece of ceramic as m...     

Construction and Protection：Beijing Feels Its Way in City Planning

PEOPLE returning to Beijing after a few years' absence marvel at how much the city has changed, and for old Beijingers, these changes have occurred daily, before their very eyes. According to the deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Planning Committee…     

Olympic Merchandise： Money, Memories and Memorabilia

Many local shoppers are buying merchandise as gifts, especially around traditional Chinese festivals. Olympic souvenirs are considered a generous and tasteful choice.     

奥运中国——何振梁：北京正在创造奥林匹克新的历史

年近80岁，何振梁心态依然年轻，充满活力。对于2008年奥运会他有一个愿望，希望征得北京奥组委的同意，当一名奥运火炬接力手亲自举着奥运火炬跑一段路。     

The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression： Pain, Learning and Hope

Sixty years on from the surrender of Japanese invaders, the nightmare of cruelty and devastation that they inflicted on China still lingers. China fought Japan from September 18. 1931 to August 15, 1945. This 14-year-long war caused 35 million casualties - one-tenth of the then Chinese population - and material losses of US $600 billion. As the main Eastern battlefield of World War Ⅱ, China's losses were the heaviest of all countries in the region. Atrocities inflicted on the Chinese people by the Japanese Fascists were no less shocking than those suffered by Jews at the hands of the Nazis.     

Chinese digital video： From underground art form to awards and acceptance

I t's a little strange to see Chinese digi- tal video (DV) directors wearing suits and ties, speaking into microphonesat city-sponsored get-togethers and re-ceiving awards in competitions that arebeing held around the country in this newart form. DV, which only emerged as an artform in the mid-1990s with the develop-ment of the world's first digital videocamcorders, is one of the few fields ofcontemporary culture in which Chineseartists have kept pace with their counter-parts in th…     

“视觉”是一件重要的文化事件

2008北京奥运会,注定要在中国历史上留下印记。对于中国高校来说,我们应该从美国队有众多来自大学的运动员这一现象想开去,思考美国高校的体育文化建设于我们有益的启示。中国的运动员是否职业化过早?从中美两国培育运动员的思路不同,可以     

Theological Education in China and in America：A Comparison

Chinese Christians are filled with awe and joy at the current vibrancy of the Church in China.THEOLOGICAL education, in many ways, is the same in China as in America. I find that I hardly     

为纪念日立法：仅仅是还原历史吗？

2月27日,全国人大常委会第七次会议通过决定,将每年9月3日确定为中国人民抗日战争胜利纪念日,每年12月13日设立为南京大屠杀死难者国家公祭日。     

宋朝：中国历史上的辉煌时期

我们的教科书一直说宋代是个“积贫积弱”的时期,但美国学者费正清认为,北宋与南宋是中国历史上最辉煌的时期。英国学者李约瑟说,每当人们在中国的文献中查考任何一种具体的科技史料时,往往会发现它的主焦点就在宋代。被马克思称为“预告资产阶级社会到来的三大发明”之火药、指南针、印刷术,其关键改进期、应用普及期及向外传播期都是在宋代。     

处理对日关系需要大手笔

两千年交往、半世纪仇怨,这两句话曾是中国人与一衣带水的东瀛邻国关系的概括。处理同日本的关系,在中国对外政策中一直占有极其重要的战略位置。由于历史原因,一些国人——特别是不大熟悉复杂国际关系的人——看待中日关系,容易出现情绪化倾向,而现代化社会对思维的要求恰恰是理性化。在当今国际战略格局下,如何以追求国家利益最大化为标准处理好对日关系,真是需要大手笔、大智慧。     

“韬光养晦”与“有所作为”

2008年在中国历史上无疑是重要的一年,原因众所周知——国人百年期盼的奥运会在北京召开。不仅中国人对这一年期待良多,外国人也寄予厚望,英国《经济学人》杂志在2007年底就大胆提出:2008年是全球政治和经济脱美入中的第一年,也是从美国主导的世界秩序(Pax Americana)转变为中国主导的世界秩序(Pax Sinica)的元年。然而,世界是不是真的正转变为由中国主导呢?在连续一个多月的环球穿梭外访中,笔者不禁对此