FOR 26-year-old Nigerian student Olufemi Lawal. China is home. He has set his heart on seeking employment in the country after completing his studies, but past regulations meant the inconvenience of leaving the countr...FOR 26-year-old Nigerian student Olufemi Lawal. China is home. He has set his heart on seeking employment in the country after completing his studies, but past regulations meant the inconvenience of leaving the country for a lengthy period before being able to return to job hunt.展开更多
Blesse D ncube knew there would be lucrative opportunities in learning Chinese.Therefore,the Zimbabwean chose to major in Chinese while doing her Bachelor of Arts and when she graduated in 2010,the 28-year-old found a...Blesse D ncube knew there would be lucrative opportunities in learning Chinese.Therefore,the Zimbabwean chose to major in Chinese while doing her Bachelor of Arts and when she graduated in 2010,the 28-year-old found a wealth of steady work in translation coming her way.展开更多
The study profiles and explains the significant changes that have taken place in China's spatial development patterns since the inception of its economic reform and opening two decades ago. Principal component an...The study profiles and explains the significant changes that have taken place in China's spatial development patterns since the inception of its economic reform and opening two decades ago. Principal component analysis is used to delineate spatial patterns. The analyses show that prior to the reform China's spatial development pattern was characterized by the dominance of the three municipalities and the Northeast, as well as by both the coast-interior and the north-south disparities. Northern provinces were generally more industrialized and economically powerful than the southern ones. After two decades of reform, regional development has become multi-centered with South China, the Yangtze Delta and the Beijing-Tianjin area being the three most important regions of the country. The coastal provinces as a whole rose to prominence on China's economic map while the Northeast has diminished its clout. The coast-interior gap not only remains but may have widened. The north-south disparity also still exists but there has been a role reversal with the south now in the lead position. Virtually all inland provinces now find themselves at or near the low end of the development spectrum. We argue that the major reason for the recent shifts in Chinese space economy is the spatially differentiated economic growth resulted from the reform and open door policy and from the new, uneven development strategy adopted by the Chinese government. The paper discusses four specific factors that have reshaped China's spatial development patterns.展开更多
Xinjiang is a good place, with pastureland to the north and south of the Tianshan MountainThe Gobi Desert has been changed into fertile fields, irrigated by melting snows.
Shanghai is the largest economic hub in China and the most important seaport for foreign trade. Since the start of the 1990s when it began carrying out its development strategy of "opening and developing the Pudo...Shanghai is the largest economic hub in China and the most important seaport for foreign trade. Since the start of the 1990s when it began carrying out its development strategy of "opening and developing the Pudong Area" and "building up an international economic, financial and trading centre" and exploring with every possible means a development course to the construction of an huge international metropolitan, the展开更多
growth in Africa, Ghana has been witnessing a surge in foreign direct investments. According to World Bank statistics, its economy grew by an average of 6 percent annually since 2005 before heading for an assessed 4.S...growth in Africa, Ghana has been witnessing a surge in foreign direct investments. According to World Bank statistics, its economy grew by an average of 6 percent annually since 2005 before heading for an assessed 4.S-percent growth this year. Foreign investments totaled over $12 billion from 1999 to 2009.展开更多
Shanghai, the first city to open its insurance market, now has 10 foreign-funded insurance companies in operation whose premium income accounts for l/10 of the total premium income in the city. The Chinafunded and for...Shanghai, the first city to open its insurance market, now has 10 foreign-funded insurance companies in operation whose premium income accounts for l/10 of the total premium income in the city. The Chinafunded and foreign-funded insurance companies are competing fiercely and both have achieved development through the competition.展开更多
From September 13th-16th,2010,the Texworld show will be held at the Paris le Bourget exhibition centre.This show,735 weavers-which attests to the stability in the numbers of exhibitors
In the present issue we bring a series of reports from Guangdong Province with detailed answers to this question.Guangdong was the first territory in China to open to the outside world.Fifteen years after the implemen...In the present issue we bring a series of reports from Guangdong Province with detailed answers to this question.Guangdong was the first territory in China to open to the outside world.Fifteen years after the implementation of the policy,this coastal province has become the country's most economically developed region,and two remarkable new cities一Shenzhen and Zhuhai一have risen on the site of what used to be backward lttle fishing villages.展开更多
MUCH has been said about South Africa joining the BRIC.Detractors say that the country is punching way above its weight. One of the biggest critics of the inclusion has been Jim O’Neill,Chairperson of Goldman Sachs A...MUCH has been said about South Africa joining the BRIC.Detractors say that the country is punching way above its weight. One of the biggest critics of the inclusion has been Jim O’Neill,Chairperson of Goldman Sachs Asset Management,who originally coined the term BRIC in 2001. O’Neill is on record as saying that he believes South Africa was invited for political reasons and not economical ones.He says South Africa’s working population is too small,and therefore had plumped for Nigeria to be a better choice to join the BRIC.South Africa’s total population is 50 million with Nigeria triple that at 150 million.展开更多
Contemporary Introduction to Chinese Medicine in Comparison with Western Medicine,recently published by China,is exceptional and worthwhile reading,especially for Western readers.It is authored by Professor Xie Zhu-fa...Contemporary Introduction to Chinese Medicine in Comparison with Western Medicine,recently published by China,is exceptional and worthwhile reading,especially for Western readers.It is authored by Professor Xie Zhu-fan in collaboration with Dr. Xie Fang.Professor Xie is a renowned scholar of both Western and Chinese medicine in China,and the Director Emeritus of Peking University Institute of integrated Chinese and Western Medicine.展开更多
China’s Central Archives aspires to improve public access to information China is blessed with a long history,and for millenniums the people of China have used history as a mirror to learn from the past. An important...China’s Central Archives aspires to improve public access to information China is blessed with a long history,and for millenniums the people of China have used history as a mirror to learn from the past. An important part of the country’s history, all the archives of the Communist Party of China (CPC)展开更多
China’s art galleries,museums and libraries are to be made admission-free for the public In two years,Chinese citizens will not have to pay to enter public art galleries,the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Fi...China’s art galleries,museums and libraries are to be made admission-free for the public In two years,Chinese citizens will not have to pay to enter public art galleries,the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Finance jointly announced on February 10.展开更多
THE Lugu River is located at the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, within Ninglang County, Yunnan Province in southwestern China. This mysterious river, found 2,680 meters above sea level and covering an area...THE Lugu River is located at the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, within Ninglang County, Yunnan Province in southwestern China. This mysterious river, found 2,680 meters above sea level and covering an area of 50 square kilometers, is known as the "bright pearl of the plateau." The area around the Lugu River is not only beautiful but also known for its unique local ethnic customs of the Naxi, Lisu and Yi inhabitants.展开更多
文摘FOR 26-year-old Nigerian student Olufemi Lawal. China is home. He has set his heart on seeking employment in the country after completing his studies, but past regulations meant the inconvenience of leaving the country for a lengthy period before being able to return to job hunt.
文摘Blesse D ncube knew there would be lucrative opportunities in learning Chinese.Therefore,the Zimbabwean chose to major in Chinese while doing her Bachelor of Arts and when she graduated in 2010,the 28-year-old found a wealth of steady work in translation coming her way.
文摘The study profiles and explains the significant changes that have taken place in China's spatial development patterns since the inception of its economic reform and opening two decades ago. Principal component analysis is used to delineate spatial patterns. The analyses show that prior to the reform China's spatial development pattern was characterized by the dominance of the three municipalities and the Northeast, as well as by both the coast-interior and the north-south disparities. Northern provinces were generally more industrialized and economically powerful than the southern ones. After two decades of reform, regional development has become multi-centered with South China, the Yangtze Delta and the Beijing-Tianjin area being the three most important regions of the country. The coastal provinces as a whole rose to prominence on China's economic map while the Northeast has diminished its clout. The coast-interior gap not only remains but may have widened. The north-south disparity also still exists but there has been a role reversal with the south now in the lead position. Virtually all inland provinces now find themselves at or near the low end of the development spectrum. We argue that the major reason for the recent shifts in Chinese space economy is the spatially differentiated economic growth resulted from the reform and open door policy and from the new, uneven development strategy adopted by the Chinese government. The paper discusses four specific factors that have reshaped China's spatial development patterns.
文摘Xinjiang is a good place, with pastureland to the north and south of the Tianshan MountainThe Gobi Desert has been changed into fertile fields, irrigated by melting snows.
文摘Shanghai is the largest economic hub in China and the most important seaport for foreign trade. Since the start of the 1990s when it began carrying out its development strategy of "opening and developing the Pudong Area" and "building up an international economic, financial and trading centre" and exploring with every possible means a development course to the construction of an huge international metropolitan, the
文摘growth in Africa, Ghana has been witnessing a surge in foreign direct investments. According to World Bank statistics, its economy grew by an average of 6 percent annually since 2005 before heading for an assessed 4.S-percent growth this year. Foreign investments totaled over $12 billion from 1999 to 2009.
文摘Shanghai, the first city to open its insurance market, now has 10 foreign-funded insurance companies in operation whose premium income accounts for l/10 of the total premium income in the city. The Chinafunded and foreign-funded insurance companies are competing fiercely and both have achieved development through the competition.
文摘From September 13th-16th,2010,the Texworld show will be held at the Paris le Bourget exhibition centre.This show,735 weavers-which attests to the stability in the numbers of exhibitors
文摘In the present issue we bring a series of reports from Guangdong Province with detailed answers to this question.Guangdong was the first territory in China to open to the outside world.Fifteen years after the implementation of the policy,this coastal province has become the country's most economically developed region,and two remarkable new cities一Shenzhen and Zhuhai一have risen on the site of what used to be backward lttle fishing villages.
文摘MUCH has been said about South Africa joining the BRIC.Detractors say that the country is punching way above its weight. One of the biggest critics of the inclusion has been Jim O’Neill,Chairperson of Goldman Sachs Asset Management,who originally coined the term BRIC in 2001. O’Neill is on record as saying that he believes South Africa was invited for political reasons and not economical ones.He says South Africa’s working population is too small,and therefore had plumped for Nigeria to be a better choice to join the BRIC.South Africa’s total population is 50 million with Nigeria triple that at 150 million.
文摘Contemporary Introduction to Chinese Medicine in Comparison with Western Medicine,recently published by China,is exceptional and worthwhile reading,especially for Western readers.It is authored by Professor Xie Zhu-fan in collaboration with Dr. Xie Fang.Professor Xie is a renowned scholar of both Western and Chinese medicine in China,and the Director Emeritus of Peking University Institute of integrated Chinese and Western Medicine.
文摘China’s Central Archives aspires to improve public access to information China is blessed with a long history,and for millenniums the people of China have used history as a mirror to learn from the past. An important part of the country’s history, all the archives of the Communist Party of China (CPC)
文摘China’s art galleries,museums and libraries are to be made admission-free for the public In two years,Chinese citizens will not have to pay to enter public art galleries,the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Finance jointly announced on February 10.
文摘THE Lugu River is located at the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, within Ninglang County, Yunnan Province in southwestern China. This mysterious river, found 2,680 meters above sea level and covering an area of 50 square kilometers, is known as the "bright pearl of the plateau." The area around the Lugu River is not only beautiful but also known for its unique local ethnic customs of the Naxi, Lisu and Yi inhabitants.
