Promoting Heart-to-heart Communication through Cultural Exchange

At the invitation of CAFIU, a 40-member Hiroshima Kagura troupe, headed by Mr. Sen Nakata, President of the special non-profit organization "Sekai" visited China from June 24 to 29, and staged a performance in Beijing andDalian respectively on June 25 and June 27,

Inheritance and Promotion of Bashu Culture

As an important part of Chinese culture,the Bashu culture,precursor of the Sichuan State,originated in the ancient Shu State and went through five dynasties;Cancong,Boguan,Yufu,Duyu and Kaiming.What remains today is the Baodun Culture,the Sanxingdui Culture,the Jinsha Culture and the Shi’erqiao Culture along with

TO BE A VANGUARD PROMOTE CULTURAL & ETHIC PROGRESS——A proposal by the Presidium of the CAS Academic Divisions & the Presidium of the CAE

The Resolution on Several Major Issues for Strengthening Socialist Civic Ethics adopted by the Sixth Plenary Session of the Party’s 14th Congress states that "socialist ethics is a major feature of socialist society, a great goal and an important guarantee for the modernization drive.The promotion of socialist morality bears closely on the accomplishment of the grand trans-century plan and the prosperity and development of the socialist cause". To do a good job in enhancing socialist ethics is of great practical importance and profound historical significance to the great cause of building up socialism with its own Chinese characters in the country, to the implementation of the two fundamental changes, and to the enforcement of the development strategy of revitalizing China by science and education and this country’s sustainable develop-

Artwork Diplomacy A Chinese art lover and museum curator promotes cultural exchanges between China and Africa

Within the walls of the Interna tional Museum of African Art （IMAA）. thousands of artworks from many African tribes are preserved and exhibited, including wood, stone and bronze carvings, pottery, clothing,jewelry and paintings, among others.

Promoting Cultural Harmony

IN 2000- the International Year for the Culture of Peace declared by the United Nations, the Symposium on China-Africa Cultural Exchanges in the New Century was held in Beijing. At the meeting, while reviewing past experiences and discussing the blueprint for cultural exchanges in the new century, representatives from the Organization of African Unity （predecessor of the African Union）, 22 African countries and China were unanimous that both China and Africa were facing similar cultural problems. How China and Africa can maintain and con- solidate their own cultures is an important issue for both. Though geographically distant, China and African

A social media adoption strategy for cultural dissemination in municipalities with tourist potential:Lamas,Peru,as a case study

Social media is commonly used by governments to disseminate information related to transparency and institutional promotion,but its potential for the dissemination of cultural resources is often overlooked.This research proposes a strategy for adopting social media to achieve cultural dissemination in the municipality of Lamas,Peru,which has tourism potential and has been awarded the“Best Tourism Villages”seal of the World Tourism Organisation.Methodologically,we propose a case study at a propositional exploratory level.We start by determining the current state of dissemination of tangible and intangible resources,as well as the practical use of social media,through a survey of 20 officials.The results reveal that crafts are the most widely disseminated tangible resource in the municipality(according to 55%of officials),and intangible resources are occasionally disseminated(50%).We also find that Facebook is the only digital channel used to disseminate cultural information.In this context,we formulate a strategy for adopting social media to improve cultural dissemination,which consists of six phases:(i)forming a work team,(ii)preparing a budget plan,(iii)strengthening capacities,(iv)taking inventory of cultural resources,(v)coordinating community interests and(vi)preparing a cultural dissemination plan.The findings can contribute to formulating public initiatives for the institutionalisation of social media in governments for the purposes of preserving,promoting and guaranteeing the accessibility of cultural heritage.

High Levels of Testosterone Inhibit Ovarian Follicle Development by Repressing the FSH Signaling Pathway

The effect of high concentrations of testosterone on ovarian follicle development was investigated. Primary follicles and granulosa cells were cultured in vitro in media supplemented with a testosterone concentration gradient. The combined effects of testosterone and follicle-stimulating hormone（FSH） on follicular growth and granulosa cell gonadotropin receptor m RNA expression were also investigated. Follicle growth in the presence of high testosterone concentrations was promoted at early stages（days 1–7）,but inhibited at later stage（days 7–14） of in vitro culture. Interestingly,testosterone-induced follicle development arrest was rescued by treatment with high concentrations of FSH（400 m IU/m L）. In addition,in cultured granulosa cells,high testosterone concentrations induced cell proliferation,and increased the m RNA expression level of FSH receptor（FSHR）,and luteinized hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor. It was concluded that high concentrations of testosterone inhibited follicle development,most likely through regulation of the FSH signaling pathway,although independently from FSHR downregulation. These findings are an important step in further understanding the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome.

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$5.7 billion Total sales of Alibaba Group＇s Taobao and Tmall websites on November 11, an annual day of special sales

Promote Special Art for Spreading of Chinese Culture

Founded in 1987, China Disabled People’s Performing Troupe turned into a professional art troupe in 2002 through reform and innovation,entering the market and going global. Since 2000,the large-scale Music & Dance play My Dream has updated seven versions.

PROMOTING AND ADVANCING THE VERVE OF THE SNOW LAND CULTURE

Tibetan culture reflects the unique geographical scenery and social history of Tibet and carries the fruit of interaction between Tibet and civilizations of other nationalities.

Integrating ancient and modern approaches to traditional Chinese medicinal authentication

Authentication is a key component of quality control,and the quality of Chinese medicinal materials directly impacts clinical efficacy.Chinese medicinal quality control is an important concern of the wider community,and it is intricately connected to the future and development of Chinese medicine.Macroscopic identification has been used for thousands of years in Chinese medicine,and it continues to be effective for resolving important issues related to quality control in the modern-day.However,new challenges have emerged for macroscopic identification.For example,new botanical varieties have emerged,with differences in macroscopic features related to cultivated vs.wild materials.Changes in processing methods and cultivation techniques also affect these features.Consequently,continual progress and innovation in Chinese medicinal authentication methods are needed.Macroscopic identification is based on organoleptic assessment,microscopy,and research of ancient texts,such as the Bencao.In addition to collecting information from traditional experience-based differentiation,innovation can take advantage of new technologies that can provide even more detailed,precise information about morphology.In the present review,we summarized inheritance and innovation in the scientific exposition of Chinese medicinal authentication,featuring a review of specialized publications,description of the establishment of a Chinese medicine specimen center and Chinese Medicine digital project,the expansion of authentication technologies,and the formation of a cultural project dedicated to the Compendium of Materia Medica.

The effect of corporate culture on firm performance:Evidence from China

This study examines whether corporate culture promotion affects firm performance in China in terms of firm market value, firm financial performance and innovation output. We find consistent evidence that corporate culture promotion is negatively related to firm market value, positively related to innovation output and not significantly related to firm financial performance. In addition,the negative effect of corporate culture promotion on firm market value is driven by small firms and firms located in less developed provinces. Furthermore,we find that some specific corporate culture promotions, such as innovation culture promotion and integrity culture promotion, are not related to firm value or financial performance. However, innovation culture promotion is positively associated with innovation output.