Wan Exiang, professor of the Law School of Wuhan University, doubles as justice and vice-president of China's Supreme People's Court. He is also vice-chairman of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuom...Wan Exiang, professor of the Law School of Wuhan University, doubles as justice and vice-president of China's Supreme People's Court. He is also vice-chairman of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang, one of the democratic parties in China, and member of the Tenth National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's highest consulting body. Prof. Wan is reputed in China and abroad for his achievements in study of international human rights laws and also as the founder of the Wuhan University Center for Protection of the Rights of the Underprivileged in Society, the first of its kind ever set up in the country. Since its founding a decade ago, the center has won a fame for the quality legal services it renders to needy people in their tens of thousands, including disabled people, juveniles, women and workers laid off from state-owned enterprises in the course of China's economic restructuring. While a press favorite at home, the center has received coverage by the NHK TV of Japan, Washington Post of the United States, Phoenix TV of Hong Kong and numerous other media outside the Chinese mainland. Following is an interview with Prof. Wan Exiang, in which he discussed how human rights are protected under China's legal system and in what ways the system should be improved.展开更多
BACKGROUND Percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)is one of the main treatment methods for myocardial infarction(MI).Despite its positive effects,patients often experience different degrees of anxiety and depression a...BACKGROUND Percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)is one of the main treatment methods for myocardial infarction(MI).Despite its positive effects,patients often experience different degrees of anxiety and depression after the intervention.Therefore,effectively changing the emotional state of patients with MI during PCI remains a focus of clinical research.AIM To assess the effect of music therapy and motivational interviewing in young and middle-aged patients with anxiety and depression after PCI.METHODS We collected data from January 2022 to December 2023 from 86 young and middle-aged patients with MI after PCI.They were divided into observation and control groups according to the random throwing method.The observation group consisted of 43 patients undergoing music therapy and motivational interviewing,and the control group(43 cases)underwent music therapy and conventional communication.The two groups were then compared on mood status[Chinese Brief Mood Status Scale(POMS)],coping methods[Medical Coping Methods Questionnaire(MCMQ)Chinese version],and healthy lifestyle behaviors[Heart Health Self-Efficacy and Self-Management(HH-SESM)scale].RESULTS Two weeks post-intervention,the observation group had lower POMS scores,improved MCMQ scores,and higher HH-SESM scores than the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION The combined intervention of music therapy and motivational interviewing for young and middle-aged patients with anxiety and depression after MI can effectively regulate their mood,reduce anxiety and depression symptoms,and stimulate patients to actively face their condition.It also encourages the formation of healthy behavioral habits.展开更多
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Draft Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China has been completed and was published for soliciting comments on March 20. In a short period of one month, 191,849 pieces of comments and...EDITOR'S NOTE: The Draft Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China has been completed and was published for soliciting comments on March 20. In a short period of one month, 191,849 pieces of comments and opinions were received. Prior to the promulgation of the law, this reporter interviewed Mr. Guan Huai, a noted Chinese expert in labor law, professor of the Law School of the Renmin University of China and law advisor to the All-China Federation of Trade Unions.展开更多
EDITOR'S NOTE: In an interview given of late to our staff reporter, Gao Qiang, Chinese Minister of Health, spoke on the achievements made by China in medical and health work during the Tenth Five-Year Plan period (...EDITOR'S NOTE: In an interview given of late to our staff reporter, Gao Qiang, Chinese Minister of Health, spoke on the achievements made by China in medical and health work during the Tenth Five-Year Plan period (2001-2005), the soaring medical costs that have invoked much public complaint, ways of carrying to depth the reform of the medical service system, development of the rural cooperative medical system and community-based medical services in cities, as well as prevention and control of AIDS. Following is a transcript of the interview.展开更多
"hina and Africa can create amazing value,because Africa or Morocco and China have a lot of common points,and the 2024Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) can make the relationship between Afri..."hina and Africa can create amazing value,because Africa or Morocco and China have a lot of common points,and the 2024Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) can make the relationship between Africa or Morocco and China even stronger."In an interview with China's Foreign Trade,Mehdi Laraki,President of the Morocco-China Business Council said,"I've been here (China)more than 65 times,but I always feel like a child every time,it's just like a miracle.展开更多
The 2024 Forum on ChinaAfrica Cooperation Summit was held in Beijing from September 4 to 6.Economic and trade cooperation serves as the"ballast stone"and"propeller"of China-Africa relations.During ...The 2024 Forum on ChinaAfrica Cooperation Summit was held in Beijing from September 4 to 6.Economic and trade cooperation serves as the"ballast stone"and"propeller"of China-Africa relations.During an exclusive interview with China's Foreign Trade conducted in Beijing recently,Namibian Ambassador to China,Elia George Kaiyamo,discussed Namibian-China bilateral trade and twoway investment,stating that since the establishment of diplomatic relations in1990,China and Namibia have made remarkable achievements in both economic and trade cooperation,which have become the most dynamic and potential components of bilateral relations.展开更多
The 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held in 2003 set thetask of promoting the reform of China's judicial system, a task seen as of strategic importance to the country's development. Sh...The 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held in 2003 set thetask of promoting the reform of China's judicial system, a task seen as of strategic importance to the country's development. Shortly afterwards, the CPC Central Committee set up the Leading Group for the Judicial System Reform (LGJSR).展开更多
Question: As you know. attention is now growing in China and outside to judicial protection of human rights. As President of the Supreme People’s Court and China’s top judge, would you make some comments on protecti...Question: As you know. attention is now growing in China and outside to judicial protection of human rights. As President of the Supreme People’s Court and China’s top judge, would you make some comments on protection of human rights under China’s juridical system?展开更多
This year marks the10th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Australia,and the development of bilateral relations are getting back on the right track.Recently,D...This year marks the10th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Australia,and the development of bilateral relations are getting back on the right track.Recently,David Olsson,President and Chairman of the Australia China Business Council,stated his comments,when accepting an exclusive interview with China's Foreign Trade.展开更多
1.Chong Xu:It is my great honour to have this opportunity to interview you.You were trained as a geographer at the University of Nottingham in the UK.Can you talk to us about why you have chosen urban studies as your ...1.Chong Xu:It is my great honour to have this opportunity to interview you.You were trained as a geographer at the University of Nottingham in the UK.Can you talk to us about why you have chosen urban studies as your main research area?展开更多
The dual impact of climate change and increasing human activity has caused countries around the world,including Asian countries,to generally face more severe water security risks and challenges.Optimally utilizing and...The dual impact of climate change and increasing human activity has caused countries around the world,including Asian countries,to generally face more severe water security risks and challenges.Optimally utilizing and protecting water resources has become the common task of all countries.The 3rd Asia International Water Week(3rd AIWW),co-hosted by the Ministry of Water Resources of China and the Asia Water Council,commenced in Beijing on September 24.The conference was warmly received by guests from throughout the region,capturing Asian countries’strong feelings about water security and demonstrating how urgently needed global efforts to tackle climate change.展开更多
Exchanges between China and Cambodia date back at least 2,000 years.The time-honored traditional friendship is a valuable heritage of the two peoples and an important basis for mutually beneficial cooperation between ...Exchanges between China and Cambodia date back at least 2,000 years.The time-honored traditional friendship is a valuable heritage of the two peoples and an important basis for mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries in the new era.In 2024,China-Cambodia cooperation in the fields of economics,trade,energy,and people-to-people exchange has developed vigorously and delivered fruitful results.Cambodia’s vision to become an upper-middle income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050 aligns nicely with China’s second centenary goal of building itself into a modern socialist country in all respects by the middle of the 21st Century.展开更多
The study adopts Byram’s Intercultural Communicative Competence(ICC)model as the theoretical framework,and structured interviews were conducted to explore the impact of street interviews on the participants’ICC.Anal...The study adopts Byram’s Intercultural Communicative Competence(ICC)model as the theoretical framework,and structured interviews were conducted to explore the impact of street interviews on the participants’ICC.Analysis results revealed street interviews help students acquire knowledge in intercultural attitudes,intercultural knowledge,skills of discovery and interaction,and critical cultural awareness,aligning with the four components of Byram’s ICC model.Meanwhile,they have positive perceptions of street interviews.Therefore,street interviews have a positive effect on the development of participants’ICC.展开更多
Strengthening Global Climate Governance China is ready to work with Africa to promote global climate governance,uphold the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities,and urge developed countri...Strengthening Global Climate Governance China is ready to work with Africa to promote global climate governance,uphold the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities,and urge developed countries to acknowledge their historical responsibilities,fulfil their obligations,and provide financial,technological,and capacity-building support to developing nations,particularly those in Africa,Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated in a media interview following his visits to Namibia,the Republic of the Congo,Chad,and Nigeria in January.展开更多
Because of the difference and the particularity of oral test among reading,listening and writing,oral test should focus on the framework,the interviewer and the marking system.In addition,some instructions for oral in...Because of the difference and the particularity of oral test among reading,listening and writing,oral test should focus on the framework,the interviewer and the marking system.In addition,some instructions for oral interview and the training of assessors also play important roles in the test.In order to make the oral test-interview more successful,some other facts should be considered when having the test,such as the reliability,construct validity and authenticity.展开更多
The Coronavirus disease(COVID-19)crisis is now present in China.It started in December,2019 and has,so far,led 213 individuals died and at least 9066 infected in China by local time 17:26,r January 30,2020.It has also...The Coronavirus disease(COVID-19)crisis is now present in China.It started in December,2019 and has,so far,led 213 individuals died and at least 9066 infected in China by local time 17:26,r January 30,2020.It has also spread to a number of Asian countries,as well as to Canada,France,Germany,and the United States.As a result,the Chinese government has put several major cities in Hubei Province on lockdown and has thrown plans for the Lunar New Year holiday into chaos for millions of people.On January 30,2020,the World Health Organization also declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global health emergency because it could spread to countries that are not prepared.展开更多
文摘Wan Exiang, professor of the Law School of Wuhan University, doubles as justice and vice-president of China's Supreme People's Court. He is also vice-chairman of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang, one of the democratic parties in China, and member of the Tenth National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's highest consulting body. Prof. Wan is reputed in China and abroad for his achievements in study of international human rights laws and also as the founder of the Wuhan University Center for Protection of the Rights of the Underprivileged in Society, the first of its kind ever set up in the country. Since its founding a decade ago, the center has won a fame for the quality legal services it renders to needy people in their tens of thousands, including disabled people, juveniles, women and workers laid off from state-owned enterprises in the course of China's economic restructuring. While a press favorite at home, the center has received coverage by the NHK TV of Japan, Washington Post of the United States, Phoenix TV of Hong Kong and numerous other media outside the Chinese mainland. Following is an interview with Prof. Wan Exiang, in which he discussed how human rights are protected under China's legal system and in what ways the system should be improved.
文摘BACKGROUND Percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)is one of the main treatment methods for myocardial infarction(MI).Despite its positive effects,patients often experience different degrees of anxiety and depression after the intervention.Therefore,effectively changing the emotional state of patients with MI during PCI remains a focus of clinical research.AIM To assess the effect of music therapy and motivational interviewing in young and middle-aged patients with anxiety and depression after PCI.METHODS We collected data from January 2022 to December 2023 from 86 young and middle-aged patients with MI after PCI.They were divided into observation and control groups according to the random throwing method.The observation group consisted of 43 patients undergoing music therapy and motivational interviewing,and the control group(43 cases)underwent music therapy and conventional communication.The two groups were then compared on mood status[Chinese Brief Mood Status Scale(POMS)],coping methods[Medical Coping Methods Questionnaire(MCMQ)Chinese version],and healthy lifestyle behaviors[Heart Health Self-Efficacy and Self-Management(HH-SESM)scale].RESULTS Two weeks post-intervention,the observation group had lower POMS scores,improved MCMQ scores,and higher HH-SESM scores than the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION The combined intervention of music therapy and motivational interviewing for young and middle-aged patients with anxiety and depression after MI can effectively regulate their mood,reduce anxiety and depression symptoms,and stimulate patients to actively face their condition.It also encourages the formation of healthy behavioral habits.
文摘EDITOR'S NOTE: The Draft Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China has been completed and was published for soliciting comments on March 20. In a short period of one month, 191,849 pieces of comments and opinions were received. Prior to the promulgation of the law, this reporter interviewed Mr. Guan Huai, a noted Chinese expert in labor law, professor of the Law School of the Renmin University of China and law advisor to the All-China Federation of Trade Unions.
文摘EDITOR'S NOTE: In an interview given of late to our staff reporter, Gao Qiang, Chinese Minister of Health, spoke on the achievements made by China in medical and health work during the Tenth Five-Year Plan period (2001-2005), the soaring medical costs that have invoked much public complaint, ways of carrying to depth the reform of the medical service system, development of the rural cooperative medical system and community-based medical services in cities, as well as prevention and control of AIDS. Following is a transcript of the interview.
文摘"hina and Africa can create amazing value,because Africa or Morocco and China have a lot of common points,and the 2024Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) can make the relationship between Africa or Morocco and China even stronger."In an interview with China's Foreign Trade,Mehdi Laraki,President of the Morocco-China Business Council said,"I've been here (China)more than 65 times,but I always feel like a child every time,it's just like a miracle.
文摘The 2024 Forum on ChinaAfrica Cooperation Summit was held in Beijing from September 4 to 6.Economic and trade cooperation serves as the"ballast stone"and"propeller"of China-Africa relations.During an exclusive interview with China's Foreign Trade conducted in Beijing recently,Namibian Ambassador to China,Elia George Kaiyamo,discussed Namibian-China bilateral trade and twoway investment,stating that since the establishment of diplomatic relations in1990,China and Namibia have made remarkable achievements in both economic and trade cooperation,which have become the most dynamic and potential components of bilateral relations.
文摘The 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held in 2003 set thetask of promoting the reform of China's judicial system, a task seen as of strategic importance to the country's development. Shortly afterwards, the CPC Central Committee set up the Leading Group for the Judicial System Reform (LGJSR).
文摘Question: As you know. attention is now growing in China and outside to judicial protection of human rights. As President of the Supreme People’s Court and China’s top judge, would you make some comments on protection of human rights under China’s juridical system?
文摘This year marks the10th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Australia,and the development of bilateral relations are getting back on the right track.Recently,David Olsson,President and Chairman of the Australia China Business Council,stated his comments,when accepting an exclusive interview with China's Foreign Trade.
文摘1.Chong Xu:It is my great honour to have this opportunity to interview you.You were trained as a geographer at the University of Nottingham in the UK.Can you talk to us about why you have chosen urban studies as your main research area?
文摘The dual impact of climate change and increasing human activity has caused countries around the world,including Asian countries,to generally face more severe water security risks and challenges.Optimally utilizing and protecting water resources has become the common task of all countries.The 3rd Asia International Water Week(3rd AIWW),co-hosted by the Ministry of Water Resources of China and the Asia Water Council,commenced in Beijing on September 24.The conference was warmly received by guests from throughout the region,capturing Asian countries’strong feelings about water security and demonstrating how urgently needed global efforts to tackle climate change.
文摘Exchanges between China and Cambodia date back at least 2,000 years.The time-honored traditional friendship is a valuable heritage of the two peoples and an important basis for mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries in the new era.In 2024,China-Cambodia cooperation in the fields of economics,trade,energy,and people-to-people exchange has developed vigorously and delivered fruitful results.Cambodia’s vision to become an upper-middle income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050 aligns nicely with China’s second centenary goal of building itself into a modern socialist country in all respects by the middle of the 21st Century.
文摘The study adopts Byram’s Intercultural Communicative Competence(ICC)model as the theoretical framework,and structured interviews were conducted to explore the impact of street interviews on the participants’ICC.Analysis results revealed street interviews help students acquire knowledge in intercultural attitudes,intercultural knowledge,skills of discovery and interaction,and critical cultural awareness,aligning with the four components of Byram’s ICC model.Meanwhile,they have positive perceptions of street interviews.Therefore,street interviews have a positive effect on the development of participants’ICC.
文摘Strengthening Global Climate Governance China is ready to work with Africa to promote global climate governance,uphold the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities,and urge developed countries to acknowledge their historical responsibilities,fulfil their obligations,and provide financial,technological,and capacity-building support to developing nations,particularly those in Africa,Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated in a media interview following his visits to Namibia,the Republic of the Congo,Chad,and Nigeria in January.
文摘Because of the difference and the particularity of oral test among reading,listening and writing,oral test should focus on the framework,the interviewer and the marking system.In addition,some instructions for oral interview and the training of assessors also play important roles in the test.In order to make the oral test-interview more successful,some other facts should be considered when having the test,such as the reliability,construct validity and authenticity.
文摘The Coronavirus disease(COVID-19)crisis is now present in China.It started in December,2019 and has,so far,led 213 individuals died and at least 9066 infected in China by local time 17:26,r January 30,2020.It has also spread to a number of Asian countries,as well as to Canada,France,Germany,and the United States.As a result,the Chinese government has put several major cities in Hubei Province on lockdown and has thrown plans for the Lunar New Year holiday into chaos for millions of people.On January 30,2020,the World Health Organization also declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global health emergency because it could spread to countries that are not prepared.