＂Tm deeply moved by the uplifting spirit among China＇s ethnic minorities＂ An interview with Mr. Khalid Malik,UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in China Text by Xu Xin

In September 19.79, UNDP andthe Chinese goverhment sigried a standard basic aid agreement marking the beginning of the UN＇s Work in China.     

The Yi Torch Festival of Liangshan

The Yi Torch Festival of Liangshan is a traditional, time-honored and large-scale festival celebrated annually by the fire-revering Yi people. In history, Ihe festival was also observed by many ethnic branches of the Yi Nuosu. Luoluo and Sani, to name just a few and by some neighboring ethnic groups -Bai, Hani, Susu, Lahu. Naxi, and Jinuo.     

Zhang Jianbao：Strokes of Magic

The artist Zhang Jianbao mainly works in landscape and portrait painting. Opposing the idea of limiting one＇s style to that of a particular school he advocates ＂ a Great China＂ approach to creating works of Chinese painting, pursuing lively expression within strict principles. The result is works of generous, open vision and profundity of thought.     

Linxia ——Western China＇s ＂Little Mecca＂

The Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture,known in ancient times as Hezhou,is located on the upper reaches of the Yellow River in south-central Gansu Province in western China.     

Diversity in Common——An Interview with Ambassador Carlos Blasco Villa of Spain

The mention of Spain conjures up images of flamenco, bullfights and all ihings.hot-blooded. But there is also a prudent and cool-minded dimension to this former world superpower,     

“China's Nationalities Policy Is EXEMPLARY”—Interview with Murat Salim Esenli,Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the PRC

<正>On March 27,2009,Mr.Murat Salim Esenli presented his credentials to Chinese President Hu Jintao,for his posting as Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the People's Republic of China(PRC).     

基层党组织群众工作创新机制的探索与思考——以上海市外滩社区（街道）“两新”组织党建工作为例

培育和完善基层党组织群众工作创新机制是新时期加强和创新社会管理的重要途径。基层党组织在基层社会管理中担负着领导核心责任,发挥基层党组织在群众工作中的一线优势、资源优势、政治优势和组织优势,有利于提高加强和创新基层社会管理的能力,有助于进一步扩大社会参与、推进社会建设、促进社会和谐、打造诚信社会。     

转型期充分发挥统一战线的社会利益表达功能

社会转型期,协调关系和化解矛盾是统一战线的社会功能,也是新时期统一战线工作的一项重要任务。面对利益关系演进的新趋势、利益矛盾凸显的新特点和利益诉求增多的新情况,统一战线亟需充分发挥社会利益表达功能,实现利益和谐。面对利益诉求表达不平衡、利益表达渠道不畅通和利益表达机制不健全的主要挑战,统一战线要协调各阶层利益关系,有效化解社会矛盾;要畅通利益表达渠道,积极发挥社会整合功能;要健全利益表达机制,着力加强社会管理创新,实现社会转型的有序发展。     

Double Fun at Mojiang International Twins＇ Day

May 1 saw the opening of the eighth ＂Tropic of Cancer International Twins＇ Day of Mojiang, China and Hani Solar Festival＂ in Hani Autonomous County, Mojiang, Yunnan Province. The fun included parties, a twin talent contest, talent show, parade and live show, ＂secret wedding on the Tropic of Cancer,＂ to name but a few. Add to this the strong ethnic flavor of the Hani long street banquet, finger-guessing contest, bonfire party and other performances and you get an idea of the scene.