After Luo Yan attended the Shanghai Film Festival in June, she came to Beijing to work on scripts. She paid a visit to Wbmen of China English Monthly, where we had the opportunity to chat with her about her multiple r...After Luo Yan attended the Shanghai Film Festival in June, she came to Beijing to work on scripts. She paid a visit to Wbmen of China English Monthly, where we had the opportunity to chat with her about her multiple roles: actress, businesswoman, benefactor and producer. Her acting talent emerged during a difficult childhood, which gave her the determination to broaden her horizons and pursue her starlit dreams, which these days are about producing movies that will please both Chinese and Western audiences.展开更多
Shopping is one of China's great delights. Shops are open seven days a week. Merchandise is colorful, inexpensive and plentiful. Luxury department store and mall shopping is the same the world over, overpriced and...Shopping is one of China's great delights. Shops are open seven days a week. Merchandise is colorful, inexpensive and plentiful. Luxury department store and mall shopping is the same the world over, overpriced and boring. But shopping in Chinese streets and markets is a feast for the senses and an enchanting adventure. Salespeople are friendly and so pleased to return your smile once they realize communication isn't going to be a problem. Part of the communication of shopping is bargaining.展开更多
You never know what you will find crossing a street in Beijing. Each outing can be an adventure. On the sidewalks you can see fresh fruit and vegetable vendors selling from mule carts, food stands selling luscious spi...You never know what you will find crossing a street in Beijing. Each outing can be an adventure. On the sidewalks you can see fresh fruit and vegetable vendors selling from mule carts, food stands selling luscious spicy omelets with crisps inside, made fresh to order, a wagon with painted covered ceramic bowls you can cook in and many other delights. The author discovered a fascinating lady and some original fashion on her way home from work one extraordinary day.展开更多
If you are a foreigner in Beijing, youmay be approached to be in a movie,television show or commercial. Agentsgo to shopping centers, schools anduniversities, events and publicattractions to find foreigners of all age...If you are a foreigner in Beijing, youmay be approached to be in a movie,television show or commercial. Agentsgo to shopping centers, schools anduniversities, events and publicattractions to find foreigners of all ages,nationalities and descriptions,experienced or not, to present toproducers and directors for casting. Ifyou're cast, be prepared for shortnotice, long hours, hard work and lotsof waiting around.展开更多
Alan and Celeste Denton, of Chicago,Illinois, in the United States, had twodaughters, and they wanted a third. Overthe years, they had met people inChicago who'd adopted Chinese anddiscovered there was a good supp...Alan and Celeste Denton, of Chicago,Illinois, in the United States, had twodaughters, and they wanted a third. Overthe years, they had met people inChicago who'd adopted Chinese anddiscovered there was a good supportsystem. They visited the Cradle AdoptionAgency in Chicago, and applied to adopta Chinese girl. "The Chinese governmentis very careful," said Celeste. "Theprocess takes a number of months." Aftertheir application and documentationwere reviewed, the Dentons received apicture of Gu Chengbi (Gu Chen...展开更多
Michelle Liu, born in Beijing, earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees inChina, where she worked for two years and then went to America for a secondMaster's Degree. She got job offers as soon as she gra...Michelle Liu, born in Beijing, earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees inChina, where she worked for two years and then went to America for a secondMaster's Degree. She got job offers as soon as she graduated, so she stayed inAmerica, establishing a career. Though she misses China and her family, she'snot had the chance to return yet, as her dream job has kept her quite busy.展开更多
Contemporary Chinese wuxia epics are enjoying immense popularity in America. Crouching liger, Hidden Dragon opened the door, Hero marched through it triumphantly and director Zhang Yimou has modestly expressed nervous...Contemporary Chinese wuxia epics are enjoying immense popularity in America. Crouching liger, Hidden Dragon opened the door, Hero marched through it triumphantly and director Zhang Yimou has modestly expressed nervousness about the high expectations for House of Flying Daggers to do even better. Yet, some Chinese think these are not representative enough of modern Chinese films even as some American critics misunderstand what is so very Chinese about them.展开更多
Born in Beijing, raised and educated in Berkeley and San Francisco, California, Liu Feifei returned to China in 2003, an accomplished corporate attorney. It wasn't very long after she arrived that she was engaged ...Born in Beijing, raised and educated in Berkeley and San Francisco, California, Liu Feifei returned to China in 2003, an accomplished corporate attorney. It wasn't very long after she arrived that she was engaged to change the face of CCTV-9, which was a startling change in her own life plans.展开更多
Amy Tan, a Chinese American, is the author of seven books, which, in total, have been translated into more than 25 languages, including Chinese. Her latest book, the paperback edition of The Opposite of Fate was publi...Amy Tan, a Chinese American, is the author of seven books, which, in total, have been translated into more than 25 languages, including Chinese. Her latest book, the paperback edition of The Opposite of Fate was published in America and in China in September, 2004. It is her first work of nonfiction. She is famous for her novels, The Joy Luck Club (which was also a popular movie), The Kitchen God's Wife, The Hundred Secret Senses and the Bonesetter's Daughter, all of which draw on her Chinese mother's heart...展开更多
文摘After Luo Yan attended the Shanghai Film Festival in June, she came to Beijing to work on scripts. She paid a visit to Wbmen of China English Monthly, where we had the opportunity to chat with her about her multiple roles: actress, businesswoman, benefactor and producer. Her acting talent emerged during a difficult childhood, which gave her the determination to broaden her horizons and pursue her starlit dreams, which these days are about producing movies that will please both Chinese and Western audiences.
文摘Shopping is one of China's great delights. Shops are open seven days a week. Merchandise is colorful, inexpensive and plentiful. Luxury department store and mall shopping is the same the world over, overpriced and boring. But shopping in Chinese streets and markets is a feast for the senses and an enchanting adventure. Salespeople are friendly and so pleased to return your smile once they realize communication isn't going to be a problem. Part of the communication of shopping is bargaining.
文摘You never know what you will find crossing a street in Beijing. Each outing can be an adventure. On the sidewalks you can see fresh fruit and vegetable vendors selling from mule carts, food stands selling luscious spicy omelets with crisps inside, made fresh to order, a wagon with painted covered ceramic bowls you can cook in and many other delights. The author discovered a fascinating lady and some original fashion on her way home from work one extraordinary day.
文摘If you are a foreigner in Beijing, youmay be approached to be in a movie,television show or commercial. Agentsgo to shopping centers, schools anduniversities, events and publicattractions to find foreigners of all ages,nationalities and descriptions,experienced or not, to present toproducers and directors for casting. Ifyou're cast, be prepared for shortnotice, long hours, hard work and lotsof waiting around.
文摘Alan and Celeste Denton, of Chicago,Illinois, in the United States, had twodaughters, and they wanted a third. Overthe years, they had met people inChicago who'd adopted Chinese anddiscovered there was a good supportsystem. They visited the Cradle AdoptionAgency in Chicago, and applied to adopta Chinese girl. "The Chinese governmentis very careful," said Celeste. "Theprocess takes a number of months." Aftertheir application and documentationwere reviewed, the Dentons received apicture of Gu Chengbi (Gu Chen...
文摘Michelle Liu, born in Beijing, earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees inChina, where she worked for two years and then went to America for a secondMaster's Degree. She got job offers as soon as she graduated, so she stayed inAmerica, establishing a career. Though she misses China and her family, she'snot had the chance to return yet, as her dream job has kept her quite busy.
文摘Contemporary Chinese wuxia epics are enjoying immense popularity in America. Crouching liger, Hidden Dragon opened the door, Hero marched through it triumphantly and director Zhang Yimou has modestly expressed nervousness about the high expectations for House of Flying Daggers to do even better. Yet, some Chinese think these are not representative enough of modern Chinese films even as some American critics misunderstand what is so very Chinese about them.
文摘Born in Beijing, raised and educated in Berkeley and San Francisco, California, Liu Feifei returned to China in 2003, an accomplished corporate attorney. It wasn't very long after she arrived that she was engaged to change the face of CCTV-9, which was a startling change in her own life plans.
文摘Amy Tan, a Chinese American, is the author of seven books, which, in total, have been translated into more than 25 languages, including Chinese. Her latest book, the paperback edition of The Opposite of Fate was published in America and in China in September, 2004. It is her first work of nonfiction. She is famous for her novels, The Joy Luck Club (which was also a popular movie), The Kitchen God's Wife, The Hundred Secret Senses and the Bonesetter's Daughter, all of which draw on her Chinese mother's heart...
