The Remains of the Day is one of Kazuo Ishiguro’s renowned novels.The protagonist Stevens is an English butler whose life is deeply entwined with the concepts of dignity and honor.Set against the backdrop of post-Wor...The Remains of the Day is one of Kazuo Ishiguro’s renowned novels.The protagonist Stevens is an English butler whose life is deeply entwined with the concepts of dignity and honor.Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Britain and reflecting on the interwar period,the novel examines Stevens’devotion to his role and the traditional values of English aristocracy.The essay discusses how Stevens’identity is shaped by his unwavering commitment to professionalism and his admiration for British gentleman culture and highlights the identity crisis Stevens faces as he realizes the flawed nature of his employer and the outdated ideals he upheld.Through Stevens’journey of self-reassessment and eventual epiphany,the essay delves into the complexities of his internal struggle to reconstruct his identity,ultimately advocating for a more authentic understanding of dignity and honor.展开更多
The attitudes towards filial piety between the Chinese and the Americans leads to the conflicts between the Chinese immigrant mothers and their American-born daughters.Family,the basic unit of a society,is the fundame...The attitudes towards filial piety between the Chinese and the Americans leads to the conflicts between the Chinese immigrant mothers and their American-born daughters.Family,the basic unit of a society,is the fundamental element in the traditional Chinese culture and it is a core of Chinese culture.Similarly,the Americans also attach great importance to family.Americans pursuit personal independence and performance and self-awareness and hold that everyone is equal and free.While Chinese people emphasize family members’interdependence and the whole family’s honor and the pecking order of family members and obedience.展开更多
We are honored to present this special issue of the Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering(CJChE)as a Festschrift in honor of Professor K.T.Yu(1922.11–2022.4)to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth,and cel...We are honored to present this special issue of the Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering(CJChE)as a Festschrift in honor of Professor K.T.Yu(1922.11–2022.4)to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth,and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the CJChE,which was co-founded by Prof.K.T.Yu,together with Prof.Chia-yung Chen(Jiayong Chen).展开更多
The UN plays a significant role in formulating ocean governance initiatives,honoring contractual commitments of ocean governance,and enhancing compliance capacity of relevant stakeholders.Facing challenges posed by in...The UN plays a significant role in formulating ocean governance initiatives,honoring contractual commitments of ocean governance,and enhancing compliance capacity of relevant stakeholders.Facing challenges posed by increasing diversity and complexity of global ocean governance,the UN should take a pragmatic approach to forging consensus,and improve institutional building to better exert leadership in global ocean governance.展开更多
At the invitation of Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association(SLCFA)and Sudan Network for National Non-Governmental Organizations,a 5-member delegation led by CAFIU Deputy Secretary-General Liu Kaiyang visited Sri Lanka...At the invitation of Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association(SLCFA)and Sudan Network for National Non-Governmental Organizations,a 5-member delegation led by CAFIU Deputy Secretary-General Liu Kaiyang visited Sri Lanka and attended the Third China-Africa People’s Forum held in Sudan from May 7 to 14,2014.As a member of this delegation,I had the great展开更多
On April 2,2022,Tsinghua University Art Museum launched the“Ode to the Red Candle:Wen Yiduo and Wen Lipeng Art Exhibition”in honor of a cultural luminary,Mr.Wen Yiduo.
Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends, Good morning. It is my great pleasure to be with you all here today. First, on behalf of the Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU), I would like to extend my w...Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends, Good morning. It is my great pleasure to be with you all here today. First, on behalf of the Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU), I would like to extend my warmest welcome to all friends attending the NGO Seminar on Enhancing People-to-people Understanding for Friendship and Cooperation. We are honored to have invited NGOrepresentatives from Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Indonesia and展开更多
Mother’s Day is a holiday that honors mothers.It is observed in the United States, England, Sweden,India, Mexico and some other countries. In the UnitedStates it is celebrated annually on the second Sundayin May. Man...Mother’s Day is a holiday that honors mothers.It is observed in the United States, England, Sweden,India, Mexico and some other countries. In the UnitedStates it is celebrated annually on the second Sundayin May. Many people observe the day by presentinggifts or other tokens of love and esteem to theirmothers. Those whose mothers are living often wear apink or red rose or carnation, while those展开更多
On December 12th 2012, I had the honor to join a CAFIU five-member delegation to visit Poland, Serbia and Sweden headed by Mr. Liu Kaiyang, Deputy Secretary-General of CAFIU. During the visit, the delegation not only ...On December 12th 2012, I had the honor to join a CAFIU five-member delegation to visit Poland, Serbia and Sweden headed by Mr. Liu Kaiyang, Deputy Secretary-General of CAFIU. During the visit, the delegation not only took part in the arrangement of the International Conference "China-Europe: Role of NGOs" sponsored by CAFIU, China Foundation for Peace and Development, and Civil Association "the House of Poland" in Poland, but also had展开更多
Over 10%of English Restoration drama engaged its audience through plays that were translated from or imitated the Spanish capa y espada form of theatre.English plays modeled on this form used Spanish locations and a c...Over 10%of English Restoration drama engaged its audience through plays that were translated from or imitated the Spanish capa y espada form of theatre.English plays modeled on this form used Spanish locations and a constructed and rigid idea of honor as a proxy for English society.While dialogue was still important,it performed physical action of this form,including frequent use of breeches roles and female characters sword fighting,allowed for different and effective critiques and models of social behavior for women in England.Particularly important were concerns about women’s behavior and status in English society,and the presence of the actress for the first time on English stages heightened the effectiveness of these plays as an instrument of social discussion.展开更多
It is our great pleasure to put up this special issue in Journal of Control Theory and Applications in honor of the 60th birthday of Professor Frank Lewis, who has made many significant contributions to the field of c...It is our great pleasure to put up this special issue in Journal of Control Theory and Applications in honor of the 60th birthday of Professor Frank Lewis, who has made many significant contributions to the field of control engineering through the years, and who is regarded as a pioneer in many areas in control and automation, which includes applied optimal control and geometric systems theory in his earlier research period, and his recent focus on intelligent nonlinear control,展开更多
The Poor Becomes Even Poorer, And TheRich Becomes Even Richer-The Mat-thew Effect In Foreign Investmenthe nature of the capital is keen on the rich but cold-shoul-der the poor. If you are rich, dollars, pounds or RMBs...The Poor Becomes Even Poorer, And TheRich Becomes Even Richer-The Mat-thew Effect In Foreign Investmenthe nature of the capital is keen on the rich but cold-shoul-der the poor. If you are rich, dollars, pounds or RMBs wouldgreet you with a genial smile. If you are poor, you will beignored. Maybe, you will be provided with some "grants", to showtheir generosity and mercy. Nevertheless, with regard to invest-ment, not a chance.Therefore, foreign investment in China takes the followingshape:by regions, the realized foreign investment in the 18 prov-inces and autonomous regions of the Mid-West accounts for lessthan 10% of the national total even though the area is in greatneed of funds; by industrial sectors, agriculture has only a tinyshare of less than 2% of total foreign investment in China eventhough it cniovs first Prioritv in economic development and de-mands immediate strengthening; likewise, foreign investment展开更多
Money Scatters Everywhere in China It is said that the saving ratio of China is close to 40%.Authoritative persons thus analyze in this way: theoretically, 40% saving ratio of a country is enough tosustain its economi...Money Scatters Everywhere in China It is said that the saving ratio of China is close to 40%.Authoritative persons thus analyze in this way: theoretically, 40% saving ratio of a country is enough tosustain its economic growth at the rate over 10% even at thetime of its economic take-off; practically, "Four Tigers" inAsia achieved high economic growth in 1960s and 1970s withtheir saving ratio only about 30%. Conclusion: with the 40% saving ratio, or domesticfunds, China can fully sustain the growth rate of 8-9 % thisyear. The question remains: why do we want to introduceforeign funds? Why do we allow foreigners to come and maketens percent of profit while we can only get bits of展开更多
On September 11th, the outcome of "China’s world famous brand" assessment, conducted by General Administration of Quality Supervision & Inspection & Quarantine, was
A diplomat’s thoughts on Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 50th visit to China.On June 5,2023,I had the honor to attend a reception hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countr...A diplomat’s thoughts on Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 50th visit to China.On June 5,2023,I had the honor to attend a reception hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries to mark the 50th visit to China by Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.展开更多
文摘The Remains of the Day is one of Kazuo Ishiguro’s renowned novels.The protagonist Stevens is an English butler whose life is deeply entwined with the concepts of dignity and honor.Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Britain and reflecting on the interwar period,the novel examines Stevens’devotion to his role and the traditional values of English aristocracy.The essay discusses how Stevens’identity is shaped by his unwavering commitment to professionalism and his admiration for British gentleman culture and highlights the identity crisis Stevens faces as he realizes the flawed nature of his employer and the outdated ideals he upheld.Through Stevens’journey of self-reassessment and eventual epiphany,the essay delves into the complexities of his internal struggle to reconstruct his identity,ultimately advocating for a more authentic understanding of dignity and honor.
文摘The attitudes towards filial piety between the Chinese and the Americans leads to the conflicts between the Chinese immigrant mothers and their American-born daughters.Family,the basic unit of a society,is the fundamental element in the traditional Chinese culture and it is a core of Chinese culture.Similarly,the Americans also attach great importance to family.Americans pursuit personal independence and performance and self-awareness and hold that everyone is equal and free.While Chinese people emphasize family members’interdependence and the whole family’s honor and the pecking order of family members and obedience.
文摘We are honored to present this special issue of the Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering(CJChE)as a Festschrift in honor of Professor K.T.Yu(1922.11–2022.4)to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth,and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the CJChE,which was co-founded by Prof.K.T.Yu,together with Prof.Chia-yung Chen(Jiayong Chen).
文摘The UN plays a significant role in formulating ocean governance initiatives,honoring contractual commitments of ocean governance,and enhancing compliance capacity of relevant stakeholders.Facing challenges posed by increasing diversity and complexity of global ocean governance,the UN should take a pragmatic approach to forging consensus,and improve institutional building to better exert leadership in global ocean governance.
文摘At the invitation of Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association(SLCFA)and Sudan Network for National Non-Governmental Organizations,a 5-member delegation led by CAFIU Deputy Secretary-General Liu Kaiyang visited Sri Lanka and attended the Third China-Africa People’s Forum held in Sudan from May 7 to 14,2014.As a member of this delegation,I had the great
文摘On April 2,2022,Tsinghua University Art Museum launched the“Ode to the Red Candle:Wen Yiduo and Wen Lipeng Art Exhibition”in honor of a cultural luminary,Mr.Wen Yiduo.
文摘Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends, Good morning. It is my great pleasure to be with you all here today. First, on behalf of the Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU), I would like to extend my warmest welcome to all friends attending the NGO Seminar on Enhancing People-to-people Understanding for Friendship and Cooperation. We are honored to have invited NGOrepresentatives from Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Indonesia and
文摘Mother’s Day is a holiday that honors mothers.It is observed in the United States, England, Sweden,India, Mexico and some other countries. In the UnitedStates it is celebrated annually on the second Sundayin May. Many people observe the day by presentinggifts or other tokens of love and esteem to theirmothers. Those whose mothers are living often wear apink or red rose or carnation, while those
文摘On December 12th 2012, I had the honor to join a CAFIU five-member delegation to visit Poland, Serbia and Sweden headed by Mr. Liu Kaiyang, Deputy Secretary-General of CAFIU. During the visit, the delegation not only took part in the arrangement of the International Conference "China-Europe: Role of NGOs" sponsored by CAFIU, China Foundation for Peace and Development, and Civil Association "the House of Poland" in Poland, but also had
文摘Over 10%of English Restoration drama engaged its audience through plays that were translated from or imitated the Spanish capa y espada form of theatre.English plays modeled on this form used Spanish locations and a constructed and rigid idea of honor as a proxy for English society.While dialogue was still important,it performed physical action of this form,including frequent use of breeches roles and female characters sword fighting,allowed for different and effective critiques and models of social behavior for women in England.Particularly important were concerns about women’s behavior and status in English society,and the presence of the actress for the first time on English stages heightened the effectiveness of these plays as an instrument of social discussion.
文摘It is our great pleasure to put up this special issue in Journal of Control Theory and Applications in honor of the 60th birthday of Professor Frank Lewis, who has made many significant contributions to the field of control engineering through the years, and who is regarded as a pioneer in many areas in control and automation, which includes applied optimal control and geometric systems theory in his earlier research period, and his recent focus on intelligent nonlinear control,
文摘The Poor Becomes Even Poorer, And TheRich Becomes Even Richer-The Mat-thew Effect In Foreign Investmenthe nature of the capital is keen on the rich but cold-shoul-der the poor. If you are rich, dollars, pounds or RMBs wouldgreet you with a genial smile. If you are poor, you will beignored. Maybe, you will be provided with some "grants", to showtheir generosity and mercy. Nevertheless, with regard to invest-ment, not a chance.Therefore, foreign investment in China takes the followingshape:by regions, the realized foreign investment in the 18 prov-inces and autonomous regions of the Mid-West accounts for lessthan 10% of the national total even though the area is in greatneed of funds; by industrial sectors, agriculture has only a tinyshare of less than 2% of total foreign investment in China eventhough it cniovs first Prioritv in economic development and de-mands immediate strengthening; likewise, foreign investment
文摘Money Scatters Everywhere in China It is said that the saving ratio of China is close to 40%.Authoritative persons thus analyze in this way: theoretically, 40% saving ratio of a country is enough tosustain its economic growth at the rate over 10% even at thetime of its economic take-off; practically, "Four Tigers" inAsia achieved high economic growth in 1960s and 1970s withtheir saving ratio only about 30%. Conclusion: with the 40% saving ratio, or domesticfunds, China can fully sustain the growth rate of 8-9 % thisyear. The question remains: why do we want to introduceforeign funds? Why do we allow foreigners to come and maketens percent of profit while we can only get bits of
文摘On September 11th, the outcome of "China’s world famous brand" assessment, conducted by General Administration of Quality Supervision & Inspection & Quarantine, was
文摘A diplomat’s thoughts on Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 50th visit to China.On June 5,2023,I had the honor to attend a reception hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries to mark the 50th visit to China by Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
