ONE day in April 2007,a representative from the China Marrow Donor Program(CMDP)telephoned Li Li,a judge at the People’s Court of Fangshan District in Beijing."A little girl from Shanghai has a rare form of leuk...ONE day in April 2007,a representative from the China Marrow Donor Program(CMDP)telephoned Li Li,a judge at the People’s Court of Fangshan District in Beijing."A little girl from Shanghai has a rare form of leukemia.We have found you to be a suitable blood match.Would you like to help her live?"Asked the representative.At first stunned,Li Li soon realized this was an opportunity to make a difference.The Data Bank of Chinese Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donors,展开更多
WHEN thinking of space technology,what pops into many Chinese people’s minds are the Long March carrier rocket,Chang’e lunar probe,Shenzhou spacecraft or Fengyun meteorological satellite,all of which are very far re...WHEN thinking of space technology,what pops into many Chinese people’s minds are the Long March carrier rocket,Chang’e lunar probe,Shenzhou spacecraft or Fengyun meteorological satellite,all of which are very far removed from everyday life.However on closer examination,the technologies behind these aerospace machines are now being used in people’s day-to-day activities,bringing greater convenience and efficiency as they are to become part of humanity’s future.展开更多
SEEDS are the matrix of agriculture. The seed is to grain production what chips are to the technology industry. Sustainable development of the seed industry is vital to food safety.Since its founding in 1949, the Peo...SEEDS are the matrix of agriculture. The seed is to grain production what chips are to the technology industry. Sustainable development of the seed industry is vital to food safety.Since its founding in 1949, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has paid particular attention to the seed industry in developing agriculture. Notably after the reform and opening-up policy was launched in 1978, China achieved marked progress in crop growing and grain production, feeding 22 percent of the world’s population with only seven percent of the total arable land.展开更多
"Every poor student may get an opportunity to live a better life after receiving vocational education,”said Zhou Zhu,president of the secondary vocational school in Qianxi County of Bijie City,Guizhou Province.I..."Every poor student may get an opportunity to live a better life after receiving vocational education,”said Zhou Zhu,president of the secondary vocational school in Qianxi County of Bijie City,Guizhou Province.In recent years,the Guizhou provincial government has taken vocational education as a breakthrough method to promote targeted poverty alleviation by strengthening technical skills of students from poor families.The vocational school Zhou works in has set up five departments including information technology,tourism&hotel management,preschool education,medical science,and transportation with altogether up to 12 majors.展开更多
ANY foreigner who has studied Chinese is aware that to learn Chinese well, they must first grasp Pinyin (a phonetic system). Then they will be able to have a good command of Chinese pronunciation, and better equipped ...ANY foreigner who has studied Chinese is aware that to learn Chinese well, they must first grasp Pinyin (a phonetic system). Then they will be able to have a good command of Chinese pronunciation, and better equipped to obtain a basic knowledge of Chinese culture. However, the written form of Chinese, just like ancient Hebrew, is hieroglyphic, and there is no indication of the pronunciation in the written form. So what is the origin of the Pinyin used by Chinese people and the international community?展开更多
THE Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese festival which originated from the worship of celestial phenomena, and evolved from Dragon totem sacrifice in the remote ages. The festival falls on the fifth day of t...THE Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese festival which originated from the worship of celestial phenomena, and evolved from Dragon totem sacrifice in the remote ages. The festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month (June 7 on the solar calendar 2019). To celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, people pray for blessings and protection against calamities with vibrant and colorful festivities. The Dragon Boat Festival began to be observed around the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period more than 2,000 years ago.展开更多
THE Laba Festival is a major festival in La month(the 12th month on the Chinese lunar calendar),falling on its eighth day.On the Gregorian calendar this year,it falls on January 13.Laba is also regarded as a prelude t...THE Laba Festival is a major festival in La month(the 12th month on the Chinese lunar calendar),falling on its eighth day.On the Gregorian calendar this year,it falls on January 13.Laba is also regarded as a prelude to the Spring Festival,or the Chinese New Year,as there are only three weeks left before its coming.This festival is more than 1,000 years old.The ancient Chinese made sacrifices to their ancestors and the deities on this day to wish for bountiful harvests and good luck over the next year.In many parts of China,people cook Laba porridge as a way of celebration.展开更多
THE fifteenth day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar (August 15 this year) is the Hungry Ghost Festival or Zhong Yuan Festival. It has been a day for ancestor worship, mourning for the dead, and burning paper ...THE fifteenth day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar (August 15 this year) is the Hungry Ghost Festival or Zhong Yuan Festival. It has been a day for ancestor worship, mourning for the dead, and burning paper money to honor the deceased. The Hungry Ghost Festival and New Year’s Eve, Qingming Festival, and Chongyang Festival (which will be introduced in detail later in this magazine) are the traditional festivals in which Chinese people pay tribute to their ancestors, each having their own characteristics. As an ancient Chinese traditional festival, it has a history of thousands of years.展开更多
THE Spring Festival,or Chinese New Year,is the most prominent and celebrated festival among Chinese people.Its history can be traced back thousands of years.The holiday begins on the first day of Chinese lunar calenda...THE Spring Festival,or Chinese New Year,is the most prominent and celebrated festival among Chinese people.Its history can be traced back thousands of years.The holiday begins on the first day of Chinese lunar calendar and ends on the 15th day of the same lunar month,which is celebrated as the Lantern Festival.In 2019,the first day of the Lunar New Year falls on February 5.The holiday is filled with buoyancy and happiness as people take part in an array of celebrations,one of the most important occasions of which is family reunion.展开更多
THE Double Ninth Festival is an important traditional festival in China, which falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar. This year, it falls on October 7. Chinese people in ancient times had the...THE Double Ninth Festival is an important traditional festival in China, which falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar. This year, it falls on October 7. Chinese people in ancient times had the custom of climbing a height to enjoy distant views, carrying a spray of cornel and appreciating chrysanthemums on this day. Therefore, the Double Ninth Festival is also called the Mountain Climbing Festival, the Cornel Festival, or the Chrysanthemum Festival. Its origin dates back more than 2,000 years.展开更多
QINGMING Festival is a traditional day in China which has a history of over 2,500 years. It is a day on which the final resting places of one’s family ancestors are swept clean and sacrifices are offered for the soul...QINGMING Festival is a traditional day in China which has a history of over 2,500 years. It is a day on which the final resting places of one’s family ancestors are swept clean and sacrifices are offered for the souls of the departed. As people always go out on excursions on this day, it is also called the Spring Outing Day. Qingming Festival falls around April 5 on the Gregorian calendar, about a fortnight after the Spring Equinox.展开更多
AS a traditional Chinese festival,the Spring Dragon Festival falls on the second day of the second month of the Chinese lunar calendar(March 8,2019 in solar calendar),meaning the day when the dragon looks up.In the se...AS a traditional Chinese festival,the Spring Dragon Festival falls on the second day of the second month of the Chinese lunar calendar(March 8,2019 in solar calendar),meaning the day when the dragon looks up.In the second month of the lunar calendar,spring returns to the earth and heralds everything coming back to life.It is said that the dragon king in the sky who is in charge of rainfall wakes up on that day and raises its head to spray rain and dew on the earth.People celebrate the day as a mark of respect for the dragon and pray for rain,expecting good weather and a good harvest for the year.The history of the festival goes back thousands of years.展开更多
There is a strong demand in the market for elderly care coupled with robust on-site medical facilities.A European senior care company has entered the market to explore the possibilities.IN recent years,senior care pro...There is a strong demand in the market for elderly care coupled with robust on-site medical facilities.A European senior care company has entered the market to explore the possibilities.IN recent years,senior care providers from overseas have begun to dig into the Chinese market.Among them,French company Orpea has achieved remarkable results:the occupancy rate of its first senior care展开更多
GUNPOWDER was one of the four great inventions of ancient China and is considered the precursor of modern explosives. However, in later times, China lagged far behind Western powers in the development of explosive tec...GUNPOWDER was one of the four great inventions of ancient China and is considered the precursor of modern explosives. However, in later times, China lagged far behind Western powers in the development of explosive technologies. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, research and development in this area regained importance.展开更多
IN the early years of the People’s Republic of China, China’s medical virology research was still in its infancy. Some viral diseases, such as measles, poliomyelitis, and epidemic encephalitis B posed serious threat...IN the early years of the People’s Republic of China, China’s medical virology research was still in its infancy. Some viral diseases, such as measles, poliomyelitis, and epidemic encephalitis B posed serious threats to people’s health and lives. In this regard, the Chinese government attached great importance to dealing with the situation and made great efforts to train professionals in virology research to tackle key scientific and technological problems for the diagnosis, prevention, and control of epidemic viruses.展开更多
IN the age of rapid economic development, green living has become a lifestyle pursued by most Chinese. The green and eco-friendly consumption concept is being integrated into people’s daily lives, making life more co...IN the age of rapid economic development, green living has become a lifestyle pursued by most Chinese. The green and eco-friendly consumption concept is being integrated into people’s daily lives, making life more comfortable and diverse. Green Restaurants Born in the 1990s, Liu Chang, a white collar employee of a foreign company, is a serious foodie. She has tried various restaurants in Beijing because of her love for food, but her favorites are the green restaurants.展开更多
THE villagers of Hetaoba in Meitan County,southwest China’s Guizhou Province,used to say that they eat maize flour mixed with rice every meal,and climb across mountains to get drinking water.Young men cannot wait to ...THE villagers of Hetaoba in Meitan County,southwest China’s Guizhou Province,used to say that they eat maize flour mixed with rice every meal,and climb across mountains to get drinking water.Young men cannot wait to escape the distress and seek a livelihood outside,whereas girls do not want to marry people from the mountains.展开更多
THE Yellow River is the second longest river in China and called the cradle of Chinese civilization. With a drainage area totaling 750,000 square kilometers, it runs 5,464 kilometers through nine provinces and autonom...THE Yellow River is the second longest river in China and called the cradle of Chinese civilization. With a drainage area totaling 750,000 square kilometers, it runs 5,464 kilometers through nine provinces and autonomous regions before emptying into the Bohai Sea.展开更多
THE landlocked mountainous Guizhou Province in southwest China is one of the poorest regions in the country.While committed to developing the economy and lifting people out of poverty,the local government has been fac...THE landlocked mountainous Guizhou Province in southwest China is one of the poorest regions in the country.While committed to developing the economy and lifting people out of poverty,the local government has been facing the tremendous pressure of environmental protection.Once an impoverished town,Baihuahu,a suburban town of the province’s capital city of Guiyang,has struck a balance between economic growth and environmental conservation and explored a green path for poverty alleviation while leading rural residents to prosperity.展开更多
IN 1954,Chinese geologists discovered uranium deposits in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,providing China the foundation to independently develop the nuclear industry.In order to defend national security and world pe...IN 1954,Chinese geologists discovered uranium deposits in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,providing China the foundation to independently develop the nuclear industry.In order to defend national security and world peace,the collective leadership of the first generation of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee with Chairman Mao Zedong at its core decided to develop atomic and hydrogen bombs and the man-made satellite at the early days after the People’s Republic of China was founded.展开更多
文摘ONE day in April 2007,a representative from the China Marrow Donor Program(CMDP)telephoned Li Li,a judge at the People’s Court of Fangshan District in Beijing."A little girl from Shanghai has a rare form of leukemia.We have found you to be a suitable blood match.Would you like to help her live?"Asked the representative.At first stunned,Li Li soon realized this was an opportunity to make a difference.The Data Bank of Chinese Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donors,
文摘WHEN thinking of space technology,what pops into many Chinese people’s minds are the Long March carrier rocket,Chang’e lunar probe,Shenzhou spacecraft or Fengyun meteorological satellite,all of which are very far removed from everyday life.However on closer examination,the technologies behind these aerospace machines are now being used in people’s day-to-day activities,bringing greater convenience and efficiency as they are to become part of humanity’s future.
文摘SEEDS are the matrix of agriculture. The seed is to grain production what chips are to the technology industry. Sustainable development of the seed industry is vital to food safety.Since its founding in 1949, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has paid particular attention to the seed industry in developing agriculture. Notably after the reform and opening-up policy was launched in 1978, China achieved marked progress in crop growing and grain production, feeding 22 percent of the world’s population with only seven percent of the total arable land.
文摘"Every poor student may get an opportunity to live a better life after receiving vocational education,”said Zhou Zhu,president of the secondary vocational school in Qianxi County of Bijie City,Guizhou Province.In recent years,the Guizhou provincial government has taken vocational education as a breakthrough method to promote targeted poverty alleviation by strengthening technical skills of students from poor families.The vocational school Zhou works in has set up five departments including information technology,tourism&hotel management,preschool education,medical science,and transportation with altogether up to 12 majors.
文摘ANY foreigner who has studied Chinese is aware that to learn Chinese well, they must first grasp Pinyin (a phonetic system). Then they will be able to have a good command of Chinese pronunciation, and better equipped to obtain a basic knowledge of Chinese culture. However, the written form of Chinese, just like ancient Hebrew, is hieroglyphic, and there is no indication of the pronunciation in the written form. So what is the origin of the Pinyin used by Chinese people and the international community?
文摘THE Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese festival which originated from the worship of celestial phenomena, and evolved from Dragon totem sacrifice in the remote ages. The festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month (June 7 on the solar calendar 2019). To celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, people pray for blessings and protection against calamities with vibrant and colorful festivities. The Dragon Boat Festival began to be observed around the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period more than 2,000 years ago.
文摘THE Laba Festival is a major festival in La month(the 12th month on the Chinese lunar calendar),falling on its eighth day.On the Gregorian calendar this year,it falls on January 13.Laba is also regarded as a prelude to the Spring Festival,or the Chinese New Year,as there are only three weeks left before its coming.This festival is more than 1,000 years old.The ancient Chinese made sacrifices to their ancestors and the deities on this day to wish for bountiful harvests and good luck over the next year.In many parts of China,people cook Laba porridge as a way of celebration.
文摘THE fifteenth day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar (August 15 this year) is the Hungry Ghost Festival or Zhong Yuan Festival. It has been a day for ancestor worship, mourning for the dead, and burning paper money to honor the deceased. The Hungry Ghost Festival and New Year’s Eve, Qingming Festival, and Chongyang Festival (which will be introduced in detail later in this magazine) are the traditional festivals in which Chinese people pay tribute to their ancestors, each having their own characteristics. As an ancient Chinese traditional festival, it has a history of thousands of years.
文摘THE Spring Festival,or Chinese New Year,is the most prominent and celebrated festival among Chinese people.Its history can be traced back thousands of years.The holiday begins on the first day of Chinese lunar calendar and ends on the 15th day of the same lunar month,which is celebrated as the Lantern Festival.In 2019,the first day of the Lunar New Year falls on February 5.The holiday is filled with buoyancy and happiness as people take part in an array of celebrations,one of the most important occasions of which is family reunion.
文摘THE Double Ninth Festival is an important traditional festival in China, which falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar. This year, it falls on October 7. Chinese people in ancient times had the custom of climbing a height to enjoy distant views, carrying a spray of cornel and appreciating chrysanthemums on this day. Therefore, the Double Ninth Festival is also called the Mountain Climbing Festival, the Cornel Festival, or the Chrysanthemum Festival. Its origin dates back more than 2,000 years.
文摘QINGMING Festival is a traditional day in China which has a history of over 2,500 years. It is a day on which the final resting places of one’s family ancestors are swept clean and sacrifices are offered for the souls of the departed. As people always go out on excursions on this day, it is also called the Spring Outing Day. Qingming Festival falls around April 5 on the Gregorian calendar, about a fortnight after the Spring Equinox.
文摘AS a traditional Chinese festival,the Spring Dragon Festival falls on the second day of the second month of the Chinese lunar calendar(March 8,2019 in solar calendar),meaning the day when the dragon looks up.In the second month of the lunar calendar,spring returns to the earth and heralds everything coming back to life.It is said that the dragon king in the sky who is in charge of rainfall wakes up on that day and raises its head to spray rain and dew on the earth.People celebrate the day as a mark of respect for the dragon and pray for rain,expecting good weather and a good harvest for the year.The history of the festival goes back thousands of years.
文摘There is a strong demand in the market for elderly care coupled with robust on-site medical facilities.A European senior care company has entered the market to explore the possibilities.IN recent years,senior care providers from overseas have begun to dig into the Chinese market.Among them,French company Orpea has achieved remarkable results:the occupancy rate of its first senior care
文摘GUNPOWDER was one of the four great inventions of ancient China and is considered the precursor of modern explosives. However, in later times, China lagged far behind Western powers in the development of explosive technologies. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, research and development in this area regained importance.
文摘IN the early years of the People’s Republic of China, China’s medical virology research was still in its infancy. Some viral diseases, such as measles, poliomyelitis, and epidemic encephalitis B posed serious threats to people’s health and lives. In this regard, the Chinese government attached great importance to dealing with the situation and made great efforts to train professionals in virology research to tackle key scientific and technological problems for the diagnosis, prevention, and control of epidemic viruses.
文摘IN the age of rapid economic development, green living has become a lifestyle pursued by most Chinese. The green and eco-friendly consumption concept is being integrated into people’s daily lives, making life more comfortable and diverse. Green Restaurants Born in the 1990s, Liu Chang, a white collar employee of a foreign company, is a serious foodie. She has tried various restaurants in Beijing because of her love for food, but her favorites are the green restaurants.
文摘THE villagers of Hetaoba in Meitan County,southwest China’s Guizhou Province,used to say that they eat maize flour mixed with rice every meal,and climb across mountains to get drinking water.Young men cannot wait to escape the distress and seek a livelihood outside,whereas girls do not want to marry people from the mountains.
文摘THE Yellow River is the second longest river in China and called the cradle of Chinese civilization. With a drainage area totaling 750,000 square kilometers, it runs 5,464 kilometers through nine provinces and autonomous regions before emptying into the Bohai Sea.
文摘THE landlocked mountainous Guizhou Province in southwest China is one of the poorest regions in the country.While committed to developing the economy and lifting people out of poverty,the local government has been facing the tremendous pressure of environmental protection.Once an impoverished town,Baihuahu,a suburban town of the province’s capital city of Guiyang,has struck a balance between economic growth and environmental conservation and explored a green path for poverty alleviation while leading rural residents to prosperity.
文摘IN 1954,Chinese geologists discovered uranium deposits in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,providing China the foundation to independently develop the nuclear industry.In order to defend national security and world peace,the collective leadership of the first generation of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee with Chairman Mao Zedong at its core decided to develop atomic and hydrogen bombs and the man-made satellite at the early days after the People’s Republic of China was founded.
