The first mid-term election of the U. S. in the new century took place on November 5, 2002. One third of the senators from the 107th Congress (34 out of 100), all representatives (435), 36 state governors, and numerou...The first mid-term election of the U. S. in the new century took place on November 5, 2002. One third of the senators from the 107th Congress (34 out of 100), all representatives (435), 36 state governors, and numerous local officials and legislators were to be elected or reelected. The resounding victory of the GOP in the congressional elections and the fact that the Democrats only got three more.展开更多
Chinese dress designer plans her breakthrough into the U.S. fashion industry Luo Zheng,China’s award-winning women’s wear designer,was all smiles as she heard the applause for her clothing collection at this year’s...Chinese dress designer plans her breakthrough into the U.S. fashion industry Luo Zheng,China’s award-winning women’s wear designer,was all smiles as she heard the applause for her clothing collection at this year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York,展开更多
"Made in China." It's a little tag, which, discovered within an otherwise sharp pair of shoes or leather jacket, not so long ago might have prompted sneering in America. "American." It's a ..."Made in China." It's a little tag, which, discovered within an otherwise sharp pair of shoes or leather jacket, not so long ago might have prompted sneering in America. "American." It's a powerful word with an aura further strengthened when invisibly hyphenated to "Dream." Yet as homegrown American companies like展开更多
During the year I lived in Shanghai (1998/99), both my daughter and mymother came to see me and to see China with me. My daughter, Leah, a 22-year-old college student, came in April with her friend Kathy. And my mothe...During the year I lived in Shanghai (1998/99), both my daughter and mymother came to see me and to see China with me. My daughter, Leah, a 22-year-old college student, came in April with her friend Kathy. And my mother, BobbieAdang, a 66-year-old retired teacher, came in June. Both visits combined展开更多
CAPTIVATED, the audience focused their attention on the stage, where four American teenagers in red were playing two pianos. As their fingers swept rapidly over the keys, the melody of the Sabre. Dance filled the air ...CAPTIVATED, the audience focused their attention on the stage, where four American teenagers in red were playing two pianos. As their fingers swept rapidly over the keys, the melody of the Sabre. Dance filled the air of the Beijing Concert Hall. Suddenly, two of the young girls raised their hands, each holding a bamboo sword, and beat them together to展开更多
WHEN one of my former colleagues at Women of China magazine phoned recently to ask me to write an article about my experiences over the past five years living and working in Beijing, I readily agreed. The magazine'...WHEN one of my former colleagues at Women of China magazine phoned recently to ask me to write an article about my experiences over the past five years living and working in Beijing, I readily agreed. The magazine's mission is to help readers overseas understand life in the Middle Kingdom, particularly the challenges faced by women during the last 20 years of economic reform.展开更多
文摘The first mid-term election of the U. S. in the new century took place on November 5, 2002. One third of the senators from the 107th Congress (34 out of 100), all representatives (435), 36 state governors, and numerous local officials and legislators were to be elected or reelected. The resounding victory of the GOP in the congressional elections and the fact that the Democrats only got three more.
文摘Chinese dress designer plans her breakthrough into the U.S. fashion industry Luo Zheng,China’s award-winning women’s wear designer,was all smiles as she heard the applause for her clothing collection at this year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York,
文摘"Made in China." It's a little tag, which, discovered within an otherwise sharp pair of shoes or leather jacket, not so long ago might have prompted sneering in America. "American." It's a powerful word with an aura further strengthened when invisibly hyphenated to "Dream." Yet as homegrown American companies like
文摘During the year I lived in Shanghai (1998/99), both my daughter and mymother came to see me and to see China with me. My daughter, Leah, a 22-year-old college student, came in April with her friend Kathy. And my mother, BobbieAdang, a 66-year-old retired teacher, came in June. Both visits combined
文摘CAPTIVATED, the audience focused their attention on the stage, where four American teenagers in red were playing two pianos. As their fingers swept rapidly over the keys, the melody of the Sabre. Dance filled the air of the Beijing Concert Hall. Suddenly, two of the young girls raised their hands, each holding a bamboo sword, and beat them together to
文摘WHEN one of my former colleagues at Women of China magazine phoned recently to ask me to write an article about my experiences over the past five years living and working in Beijing, I readily agreed. The magazine's mission is to help readers overseas understand life in the Middle Kingdom, particularly the challenges faced by women during the last 20 years of economic reform.
