This study delves into the bilateral relations between Iran and Turkmenistan,focusing on the multidimensional impacts of cross-border ethnic groups,cultural diplomacy,and energy cooperation.The research reveals that d...This study delves into the bilateral relations between Iran and Turkmenistan,focusing on the multidimensional impacts of cross-border ethnic groups,cultural diplomacy,and energy cooperation.The research reveals that despite challenges in security cooperation,such as regional political ideological differences and uneven power distribution,Iran has adopted diverse strategies to enhance cultural identity,social cohesion,and promote economic cooperation.Iran actively seeks to repair relations with Turkmenistan by emphasizing shared historical and cultural backgrounds,particularly the presence of cross-border Turkmen ethnic groups.Specific measures include developing cultural tourism,organizing cultural weeks,and establishing commemorative days.In the economic sphere,the two countries have signed significant natural gas supply agreements,strengthening energy cooperation.Iranian leaders often emphasize“blood ties”and deep cultural connections in diplomatic statements,combining cultural diplomacy with practical economic cooperation.The study’s findings indicate that Iran’s initiatives have led to the reorganization of national space and social reconstruction in border regions,promoting changes in public policy.By integrating cultural identity,historical connections,and economic interests,Iran has adopted a sophisticated diplomatic approach,laying the foundation for more stable and enduring bilateral relations while contributing to regional stability and sustainable development.展开更多
Korean THE Korean people mainly reside in northeast China, Their largest concentration is in the Yanbian Ko- rean Autonomous Prefecture in Jilin Province. They can also be found in Heilongjiang and Liaoning provinces ...Korean THE Korean people mainly reside in northeast China, Their largest concentration is in the Yanbian Ko- rean Autonomous Prefecture in Jilin Province. They can also be found in Heilongjiang and Liaoning provinces and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, They have their own spoken and written language, Korean. which is also the official language of South and North Korea. The ancestors of the Korean ethnic group - mostly peasants fleeing their oppressive feudal landlords - migrated from the Korean Peninsula around the late 17th century. When they settled down in China they gradually formed unique customs, Today.展开更多
Mongolian AN ethnic group known for "growing up on horsebacks," the Mongolians live mostly in the In- ner Mongolia Autonomous Region in the northern part of China, which includes vast tracts of excel- lent natural...Mongolian AN ethnic group known for "growing up on horsebacks," the Mongolians live mostly in the In- ner Mongolia Autonomous Region in the northern part of China, which includes vast tracts of excel- lent natural pastureland with numerous herds of cattle, sheep, horses and camels. The rest are also distributed in Liaoning Jilin. Heilongjiang. Qinghai and Gansu provinces. Living on grasslands and relying on raising stock as their economic mainstay, the Mongolians have kept their nomadic living style for hundreds of years. Mongolian herdsmen used to live in yurts,which were usually seven to eight feet high and 10 feet in diameter, with an opening in the top of the umbrella-shaped roof. The structure can offer ideal ventilation and good protection against wind and cold. After the mid-20th century, as more and more herdsmen ended their nomadic life and settled down, they began to build yurt-like houses made of mud and wood.展开更多
Tibetan THE Tibetan ethnic minority mostly lives in the Tibet Autonomous Region,but there are also Tibetan communities in Qinghai,Gansu,Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.The places they live are mostly highlands and mounta...Tibetan THE Tibetan ethnic minority mostly lives in the Tibet Autonomous Region,but there are also Tibetan communities in Qinghai,Gansu,Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.The places they live are mostly highlands and mountainous areas studded with snow-capped peaks.展开更多
MAINLY distributed over Yunnan. Sichuan. Guizhou provinces and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Yi is an ethnic minority with a long history and splendid culture within southwest China.
KazakTHE Kazak people, mainly living in the Xin- jiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, can also be found in Gansu and Qinghai provinces, where they live in small groups. The Kazak language is a fnember of...KazakTHE Kazak people, mainly living in the Xin- jiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, can also be found in Gansu and Qinghai provinces, where they live in small groups. The Kazak language is a fnember of the Turkic branch of the Altaic language family. The written language originally used the Arabic al- phabet. It is still in use but a new Latinized form was developed in 1954.展开更多
OUR"COVER GIRL"for this issue is a young woman of the Lisu minority who lives in the Nu River valley of China's southwestern Yunnan Province.A number of color pictures,together with two articles in the i...OUR"COVER GIRL"for this issue is a young woman of the Lisu minority who lives in the Nu River valley of China's southwestern Yunnan Province.A number of color pictures,together with two articles in the issue,outline changes that have taken place in Yunnan,the province with the largest diversity of China's ethnic minorities.展开更多
THE Hanis are an ethnic farming group living in the mountainous area between the Honghe and Lancangjiang rivers in the south of Yunnan Province. Their language had no characters of its own until the Chinese Government...THE Hanis are an ethnic farming group living in the mountainous area between the Honghe and Lancangjiang rivers in the south of Yunnan Province. Their language had no characters of its own until the Chinese Government helped to create a set of characters based on Latin in the 1950s.展开更多
Bouyei )) MOST of the Bouyei people live in south Guizhou Province in southwest China, with the rest living scattered in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. As valley dwellers blessed ...Bouyei )) MOST of the Bouyei people live in south Guizhou Province in southwest China, with the rest living scattered in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. As valley dwellers blessed with rivers, they enjoy a fertile land and mild climate, mak- ing their living from agriculture.展开更多
Uzbek〉Region:Around the 16th century,Uzbek businessmen traveled along the Silk Road to sell their goods in China.Some of them settled down in northwest China and formed the Uzbek ethnic minority of China.Today,they ...Uzbek〉Region:Around the 16th century,Uzbek businessmen traveled along the Silk Road to sell their goods in China.Some of them settled down in northwest China and formed the Uzbek ethnic minority of China.Today,they mainly live in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.〉Population:Around 14,000〉Language:The Uzbek language belongs to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family.展开更多
DongTHE Dong people live mainly in Guizhou and Hunan provinces though they can also be found in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, as well as Jiangsu, Guangdong and Zhejiang provinces. In addition to agriculture, t...DongTHE Dong people live mainly in Guizhou and Hunan provinces though they can also be found in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, as well as Jiangsu, Guangdong and Zhejiang provinces. In addition to agriculture, they make their living by growing timber trees, which are then logged and sold. Trees are so important in their lives that they have a unique custom of planting 18 fir trees when a child is born. When the child reaches the age of 18 and gets married, the matured fir trees are felled and used to build houses for the bride and groom展开更多
Objective To discuss the genetic relationship between Chaoxian and the other populations with STR polymorphisms, and study the origination of Chaoxian with historical data, analyze the difference among them. Methods S...Objective To discuss the genetic relationship between Chaoxian and the other populations with STR polymorphisms, and study the origination of Chaoxian with historical data, analyze the difference among them. Methods Samples were obtained from 91 unrelated individuals of Jilin province. PCR amplification was performed using PE9700, the results were analyzed with the GeneScan software and then using the Genetic Analyzer ABI377 and Genotyper2.5. Tests for Hardy Weinberg equilibrium (HWE) and the clustering map were carried out using SPSS11.5. The DA (genetic distance) according to Nei's was calculated and a phylogenetic tree based on the neighbor-joining method using Mega2 software package was constructed. Results 81 alleles and 196 genotypes were observed, with the corresponding frequencies ranging from 0.0055 to 0.4615 and 0.0110 to 0.2747, the observed and expected of genotypes were evaluated using χ 2-test and all of the loci were in accordance with Hardy Weinberg equilibrium (P> 0.05). Chaoxian was clustered with the other Chinese ethnic groups, then the American Black and the White; it was clustered with the Baishan Han, the Beijing Han of China first, then the South Korean. Conclusion The differentiation among races is larger than that among minorities, and, the differentiation among minorities is related to and is consistent with their geographic location.展开更多
文摘This study delves into the bilateral relations between Iran and Turkmenistan,focusing on the multidimensional impacts of cross-border ethnic groups,cultural diplomacy,and energy cooperation.The research reveals that despite challenges in security cooperation,such as regional political ideological differences and uneven power distribution,Iran has adopted diverse strategies to enhance cultural identity,social cohesion,and promote economic cooperation.Iran actively seeks to repair relations with Turkmenistan by emphasizing shared historical and cultural backgrounds,particularly the presence of cross-border Turkmen ethnic groups.Specific measures include developing cultural tourism,organizing cultural weeks,and establishing commemorative days.In the economic sphere,the two countries have signed significant natural gas supply agreements,strengthening energy cooperation.Iranian leaders often emphasize“blood ties”and deep cultural connections in diplomatic statements,combining cultural diplomacy with practical economic cooperation.The study’s findings indicate that Iran’s initiatives have led to the reorganization of national space and social reconstruction in border regions,promoting changes in public policy.By integrating cultural identity,historical connections,and economic interests,Iran has adopted a sophisticated diplomatic approach,laying the foundation for more stable and enduring bilateral relations while contributing to regional stability and sustainable development.
文摘Korean THE Korean people mainly reside in northeast China, Their largest concentration is in the Yanbian Ko- rean Autonomous Prefecture in Jilin Province. They can also be found in Heilongjiang and Liaoning provinces and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, They have their own spoken and written language, Korean. which is also the official language of South and North Korea. The ancestors of the Korean ethnic group - mostly peasants fleeing their oppressive feudal landlords - migrated from the Korean Peninsula around the late 17th century. When they settled down in China they gradually formed unique customs, Today.
文摘Mongolian AN ethnic group known for "growing up on horsebacks," the Mongolians live mostly in the In- ner Mongolia Autonomous Region in the northern part of China, which includes vast tracts of excel- lent natural pastureland with numerous herds of cattle, sheep, horses and camels. The rest are also distributed in Liaoning Jilin. Heilongjiang. Qinghai and Gansu provinces. Living on grasslands and relying on raising stock as their economic mainstay, the Mongolians have kept their nomadic living style for hundreds of years. Mongolian herdsmen used to live in yurts,which were usually seven to eight feet high and 10 feet in diameter, with an opening in the top of the umbrella-shaped roof. The structure can offer ideal ventilation and good protection against wind and cold. After the mid-20th century, as more and more herdsmen ended their nomadic life and settled down, they began to build yurt-like houses made of mud and wood.
文摘Tibetan THE Tibetan ethnic minority mostly lives in the Tibet Autonomous Region,but there are also Tibetan communities in Qinghai,Gansu,Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.The places they live are mostly highlands and mountainous areas studded with snow-capped peaks.
文摘MAINLY distributed over Yunnan. Sichuan. Guizhou provinces and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Yi is an ethnic minority with a long history and splendid culture within southwest China.
文摘KazakTHE Kazak people, mainly living in the Xin- jiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, can also be found in Gansu and Qinghai provinces, where they live in small groups. The Kazak language is a fnember of the Turkic branch of the Altaic language family. The written language originally used the Arabic al- phabet. It is still in use but a new Latinized form was developed in 1954.
文摘OUR"COVER GIRL"for this issue is a young woman of the Lisu minority who lives in the Nu River valley of China's southwestern Yunnan Province.A number of color pictures,together with two articles in the issue,outline changes that have taken place in Yunnan,the province with the largest diversity of China's ethnic minorities.
文摘THE Hanis are an ethnic farming group living in the mountainous area between the Honghe and Lancangjiang rivers in the south of Yunnan Province. Their language had no characters of its own until the Chinese Government helped to create a set of characters based on Latin in the 1950s.
文摘Bouyei )) MOST of the Bouyei people live in south Guizhou Province in southwest China, with the rest living scattered in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. As valley dwellers blessed with rivers, they enjoy a fertile land and mild climate, mak- ing their living from agriculture.
文摘Uzbek〉Region:Around the 16th century,Uzbek businessmen traveled along the Silk Road to sell their goods in China.Some of them settled down in northwest China and formed the Uzbek ethnic minority of China.Today,they mainly live in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.〉Population:Around 14,000〉Language:The Uzbek language belongs to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family.
文摘DongTHE Dong people live mainly in Guizhou and Hunan provinces though they can also be found in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, as well as Jiangsu, Guangdong and Zhejiang provinces. In addition to agriculture, they make their living by growing timber trees, which are then logged and sold. Trees are so important in their lives that they have a unique custom of planting 18 fir trees when a child is born. When the child reaches the age of 18 and gets married, the matured fir trees are felled and used to build houses for the bride and groom
文摘Objective To discuss the genetic relationship between Chaoxian and the other populations with STR polymorphisms, and study the origination of Chaoxian with historical data, analyze the difference among them. Methods Samples were obtained from 91 unrelated individuals of Jilin province. PCR amplification was performed using PE9700, the results were analyzed with the GeneScan software and then using the Genetic Analyzer ABI377 and Genotyper2.5. Tests for Hardy Weinberg equilibrium (HWE) and the clustering map were carried out using SPSS11.5. The DA (genetic distance) according to Nei's was calculated and a phylogenetic tree based on the neighbor-joining method using Mega2 software package was constructed. Results 81 alleles and 196 genotypes were observed, with the corresponding frequencies ranging from 0.0055 to 0.4615 and 0.0110 to 0.2747, the observed and expected of genotypes were evaluated using χ 2-test and all of the loci were in accordance with Hardy Weinberg equilibrium (P> 0.05). Chaoxian was clustered with the other Chinese ethnic groups, then the American Black and the White; it was clustered with the Baishan Han, the Beijing Han of China first, then the South Korean. Conclusion The differentiation among races is larger than that among minorities, and, the differentiation among minorities is related to and is consistent with their geographic location.