The Translation of Slangs in Two English Versions of Jin Ping Mei

The Chinese classical novel Jin Ping Mei abounds with a large number of slangs,which correspondingly leads to the difficulty of the novel’s English translation and also gives rise to the emergence of diversified English versions.The two English translators,Clement Egerton and David Roy,adopted completely different translation strategies when dealing with Chinese slangs in the novel.Their different translation purposes account for the significant disparity concerning the slang translation.Clement Egerton pays more attention to the novel’s plot in his English version The Golden Lotus,rather than the unique expressions of the original language,so that in the concrete translation process,a domestication strategy is adopted for the sake of the target language readers’understanding,resulting in distortion and omission of the slang expressions in the translated text.By contrast,the translation purpose which guides David Roy’translation The Plum in the Golden Vase is to convey the complexity and literariness of the original Chinese text,and hence the foreignization strategy is employed concerning slang translation,which aims to accurately reproduce the unique expressions of slangs in the original text.Comparatively speaking,David Roy’s translation succeeds in preserving the Chinese slangs to the greatest extent both in form and meaning,and can shed light for the slang translation in other Chinese literary works.

Protective Effects of Jin Bai Mei Yan Prescription on Oxidative Damage and Photoaging Induced by Ultraviolet B in HaCaT Cells

Objective Ultraviolet B(UVB)mainly acts on the skin epidermis,causing oxidative damage and apoptosis of keratinocytes.Jin Bai Mei Yan Prescription(JBMYP)comprises a variety of antioxidant traditional Chinese medicines(TCM).In this study,we aimed to evaluate the effects of JBMYP on the oxidative damage induced by UVB in human immortalized epidermal keratinocytes(HaCaT)cells.Methods HaCaT cells were divided into six groups:control group,model(UVB)group,positive(UVB+vitamin E)group,UVB+JBMYP low dose group(160μg/mL),UVB+JBMYP moderate dose group(800μg/mL),and UVB+JBMYP high dose group(1600μg/mL).HaCaT cells were irradiated with UVB and treated with JBMYP for 24 h.Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT)assay and real-time unlabeled cell function analyzer were used to assess the cell survival and proliferation rates,respectively.At the same time,the levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS),lipid peroxide malondialdehyde(MDA),glutathione(GSH),and hydroxyproline(HYP),as well as the activities of antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase(SOD)and catalase(CAT)were evaluated using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Results Compared with the model group,the survival rate of HaCaT cells in each dosage group of JBMYP was significantly improved(P<0.05).Further,JBMYP could promote the proliferation of HaCaT cells,leading to a reduction in the contents of MDA and ROS,and increase in the contents of SOD,CAT,GSH and HYP in HaCaT cells.Conclusions JBMYP has enhanced protective effect on oxidative damage induced by UVB in HaCaT cells.

Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (III) Published

The third volume of Xi Jinping:The Governance of China has been published by Foreign Languages Press in both Chinese and English for release in bookstores around the world.The new volume features 92 articles including speeches,conversations,instructions,and letters of Xi,general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee,between October 18,2017 and January 13,2020.

On the Global Significance of XI Jinping＇s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era

XI Jinping＇s thought on socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era contains Chinesewisdom for the development of socialism in the world,Chinese experience of realizing modernization in adeveloping country,and Chinese solution to the global governing. It clarifies the theoretical puzzlement of ＂theend of history＂,＂the clash of civilizations＂and ＂Western centrism＂,so that it plays an important role inhuman intellectual history. Therefore,one should adopt an international vision and a global perspective tounderstand and evaluate the theoretical significance and practical value of XI Jinpings thought on socialismwith Chinese characteristics for a new era.

Symposium on Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Jointly Held by Chinese and Korean Think Tanks

On July 23,Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Studies Center and the ROK's Sungkyun Institute of China Studies jointly held a seminar on"A Community with a Shared Future for Mankind and Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy."

First Symposium and Expert Appointment Ceremony of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Studies Center Held in Beijing

On the afternoon of July 20,the first symposium cum expert appointment ceremony of the Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Studies Center,which was inaugurated on the morning of the same day,was held in Beijing.

Ambassador of Luxembourg Visits the Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Studies Center

On December 23,2021,Ambassador Marc Huibsch of Luxembourg visited the Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Studies Center.Ambassador Mare Hibsch,Yu Jiang,CIIS Vice President and Deputy Secretary-General of the Center,and Zhao Bin,Deputy Director-General of the Foreign Ministry's European Affairs Department,had a friendly and in-depth exchange on Xi Jinping Though on Diplomacy,a community with a shared future for mankind,the spirit of the sixth plenary session of the 19th CPC Central Committee,and the relations between China and Luxembourg.

Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Studies Centre Holds a Symposium

On June 22,Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Studies Centre held a symposium on“Advancing the International Influence of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy”at CIIS.CIIS President Xu Bu delivered a keynote speech.The meeting was chaired by Yu Jiang,Deputy Director of the Centre and CIIS Vice President.

Wang Yi Visits the Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Studies Center

On December 21,2021,State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited the Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Studies Center and CIIS,and had an in-depth discussion with researchers at the Center and CIIS.The visit was accompanied by Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng and CIIS President Xu Bu.

Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy and Major Country Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics in the New Era

Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy,part and parcel of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for the New Era,constitutes a major theoretical outcome of combing the basic tenets of Marxism with the real practice of major country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics,which provides guidance for Chinese diplomatic work with distinctive features to forge ahead in a comprehensive manner from one victory to another in the new era.

Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy and China’s Global Governance Practice

The world today is undergoing major changes unseen in a century.These changes,not limited to a particular moment,event,country or region,represent the pro­found and sweeping changes of our times.From June 22 to 23,2018,the Central Conference on Work Relat­ing to Foreign Affairs was held and established the guiding position of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy.It has ten core principles,one of which emphasizes reforming the global governance system according to the principles of fairness and justice.

China’s Experience of Reform and Opening up and Poverty Alleviation Is Great Treasure for the World:On Studying and Reading Xi Jinping the Governance of China

Xi Jinping the Govermance of China is a great book elaborating the govermance of China and the precious wealth of China.In my opinion,the only purpose of China in sharing this book with the rest of the world is to promote the development of the whole world and build a community of shared future for mankind with the rest of the world.Form this book,I can feel the greatness,wisdom and demeanor of China as a great power.

Full Text:2023 New Year Address by President Xi Jinping

BEIJING-On New Year’s eve,President Xi Jinping delivered his 2023 New Year Address through China Media Group and the Internet.The following is the full text of the address:Greetings to you all.The year 2023 is approaching.From Beijing,I extend my best New Year wishes to all of you.

Future Expectations for China Book review of the third volume of Xi Jinping:The Governance of China

The third volume of Xi Jinping:The Governance of China was published by the Chinese government through the Beijing-based Foreign Languages Press in June 2020.This volume,in both Chinese and English versions,enables many from around the world to understand and apprehend the noble ideas of President Xi on the governance of China.This is a continuation of speeches and reports made by President Xi following the first and second volumes of Xi Jinping:The Governance of China,published in 2014 and 2017,respectively.The three volumes are essential reading for anyone interested in the domestic and foreign affairs of China.Specific topics include politics,economics,diplomacy,anti-corruption efforts,and cultural construction.

An Inspiring Manual The book Xi Jinping:The Governance of China records the Chinese approach to governance

The third volume of Xi Jinping:The GovernanceofChinathatwas recently published helps readers better understand the principles and practices of the Communist Party of China(CPC).Published in both Chinese and English,the book is a collection of 92 articles that contain speeches,conversations,instructions and letters by Chinese President Xi Jinping between October 18,2017,and January 13.

再谈《金瓶梅》传世的第一信息答周钧韬先生

本来,认为袁中郎的《董思白》一信写于万历二十四年,是所有袁中郎研究者的共识,也并非是韩南、魏子云两先生的独创。只要承认这一系年,那《金瓶梅》传世的第一信息就在这一年,无可争辩。周先生为了挑战这一说法,特别挑出了韩南、魏子云两位先生的大名,无非是为了表示“自觉追求”“与权威的论争中创新”是他从事研究的“信条”。但妙的是,他用以否定“万历二十四年”的立论根据,恰恰是用了韩、魏的所谓“共游”说,而这个“共游”说又恰恰是被他硬按给韩、魏头上的,无非是借用这两“权威”来为自己壮色。这就在同一个问题上,他处在既要挑战两权威,又要借重两权威的矛盾境地。在论述中,不但虚造了韩南说过“共游洞庭山”的话,而且又误读或曲解了一系列的文章。其关键是,陶石篑两次来苏州,明说万历二十三年的那次没有游洞庭,二十四年他带了一批亲朋好友游洞庭。袁中郎的诗文谈及二十四年陶游洞庭时,都表明自己在病中,未曾陪同。袁中郎另有一篇《西洞庭》写的是后来他一人游洞庭。所以,陶与袁从未“共游”过洞庭。周先生既没有读懂《董思白》,又误读了《西洞庭》,在虚构的韩、魏“共游”说的引导下,就咬定陶、袁“共游”过;既然他们“共游”过,那不是二十四年,就一定是二十三年了。于是“第一信息”就来自万历二十三年了。从中可见,做学问不能从打倒权威出发,而是要从求真求实出发。用材料说话,还要读懂材料,要有实事求是的学风。写这篇文章,特与周先生共勉。

论《金瓶梅词话》的骗局叙事

《金瓶梅词话》描绘市井世俗,依据社会世象展开叙述,其中设局行骗是作者重点关注的一个行为,围绕情欲、金钱和报复等展开的骗局故事多达数十起。通过对施骗、受骗双方的着力刻画,人物形象得到了传神写照,情节设计曲折多变、详略得当,加强了全书结构的严整性,文学功能突出。骗局叙事鞭笞了人性的丑恶,使晚明社会的黑暗现状暴露无遗,进一步加深了作品的现实主义力度,在明清小说的同类描写中具有典型意义,对后世小说尤其是《儒林外史》《红楼梦》等产生了深远影响。

习近平法治思想中的程序法理探析

党的十八大以来,习近平法治思想围绕人民性的法治基本属性,以良法善治为重要价值追求,在关涉程序的立法、法律实施、法律监督等领域提出一系列新的程序法理概念、范畴等重要论述,指导我国程序法治建设在权力规范运行、尊重和保障人权及推进国家治理体系和治理能力现代化等方面发挥了重要的促进作用。从法理角度,对习近平法治思想中程序法理有关词或语汇进行理论研究和分析,概括提炼其在新时代法治实践中的中国式表达,并对其进行系统化和类型化梳理,具有重要的理论和现实意义。

论习近平经济思想的实践前景

伟大思想源自伟大时代,理论创新指引实践前行。习近平经济思想是中国共产党不懈探索社会主义经济发展道路形成的宝贵精神财富,是中国特色社会主义政治经济学的最新理论成果,是全面建设社会主义现代化国家、实现中华民族伟大复兴的科学行动指南。面对乘势而上开启全面建设社会主义现代化国家新征程,习近平经济思想指引社会主义现代化强国、中华民族伟大复兴和推动世界共同发展繁荣展现出光明的实践前景。习近平经济思想从经济发展的根本道路和发展模式、经济发展的根本立场和价值旨归以及经济发展的世界愿景和国际担当,创造性地回答了新时代中国经济实现什么样的发展和怎样实现发展的理论问题和实践课题,创造性地解答了政府与市场关系的世界性难题,效率与公平关系的世界性难题和自近代以来世界发展水平与国际力量对比失衡的世界性难题。

人口与法律:中国式现代化的法治路径

人口问题是中国社会发展进程中的至关重要的因素。超大规模人口状况是推进中国式现代化必须始终高度重视、认真对待的国情条件。习近平总书记将人口规模巨大的现代化深刻地表述为中国式现代化这一中国特色的第一个显著特征,强调要从中国国情实际出发,保持历史耐心,循序渐进,持续推进中国式现代化。人类文明史的进程表明,人口问题与法律发展密切相关。法律对人口状况发挥着重要的调控功能,并具有能动的反作用,深刻影响着以人口状况为基础的社会发展及其现代化的进程。新时代新征程,在法治轨道上推进人口规模巨大的中国式现代化,必须坚持以人民为中心的法治发展准则,把握人的现代化这一人口规模巨大的中国式现代化的法治脉络,探寻推进人口规模巨大的中国式现代化的法治方式,重塑推进人口规模巨大的中国式现代化的区域法治格局,进而为推进人口规模巨大的中国式法治现代化确立可行的法治路径。