Fuchun Teahouse,tucked away in an alley in Yangzhou,a city in East China's Jiangsu Province,is a local treasure;so much so,in fact,that its customers return in droves.The teas and pastries served at the teahouse h...Fuchun Teahouse,tucked away in an alley in Yangzhou,a city in East China's Jiangsu Province,is a local treasure;so much so,in fact,that its customers return in droves.The teas and pastries served at the teahouse have become symbolic of Yangzhou's food culture.In 2008,the technique of making Fuchun-style pastries was added to the list of items of national intangible cultural heritage.展开更多
A community-level branch(in Yangpu District,Shanghai)of the Communist Party of China(CPC)in January received 10,000 yuan(US$1,538)in special Party membership dues from Huang Baomei,a recipient of the National Model Wo...A community-level branch(in Yangpu District,Shanghai)of the Communist Party of China(CPC)in January received 10,000 yuan(US$1,538)in special Party membership dues from Huang Baomei,a recipient of the National Model Worker award.Huang,91,received the July 1 Medal,the highest honor of the CPC,during a ceremony held on June 29,2021.展开更多
An increasing number of Chinese children's books-including children's literature,picture books,audio books and puzzle books-have made their way into the global market.The high-quality books have bcen attractin...An increasing number of Chinese children's books-including children's literature,picture books,audio books and puzzle books-have made their way into the global market.The high-quality books have bcen attracting a growing number of global readers with their plots from a Chinese perspective and their ingenious character designs.展开更多
“We will always remember the glories and hardships of yesterday,rise to the mission of today,and live up to the great dream of tomorrow,”reads the Communique of the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committe...“We will always remember the glories and hardships of yesterday,rise to the mission of today,and live up to the great dream of tomorrow,”reads the Communique of the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC).To achieve the Second Centenary Goal of building China into a great modern socialist country,in all respects,by the mid-21st century,the CPC unites and leads Chinese as they embark on a new journey.展开更多
Chinese President Xi Jinping on July 1 made an address at the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Ko...Chinese President Xi Jinping on July 1 made an address at the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(HKSAR).展开更多
China has entered a new era,and in this era its countryside is like a field full of hope.Solid progress has been made across China in comprehensively promoting rural revitalization in recent years,and the vast country...China has entered a new era,and in this era its countryside is like a field full of hope.Solid progress has been made across China in comprehensively promoting rural revitalization in recent years,and the vast countryside has become fertile ground for the entrepreneurial spirit.A large number of new farmers,who are vibrant,dedicated and forward-thinking,are giving full play to their talents and abilities in China's rural areas.In this edition,Women of China is sharing the stories of several women,of the post-1990 generation,who are new farmers.展开更多
China aims to have CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060,Chinese President Xi Jinping announced at the general debate of the 75th Session of the United Nations Gencral Assembly in Se...China aims to have CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060,Chinese President Xi Jinping announced at the general debate of the 75th Session of the United Nations Gencral Assembly in September 2020.The grand,national mission is not something that can be addressed by one person,business or government alone.展开更多
Kong Yingda, a renowned academic during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), wrote in The Standard of Chunqiu Zuozhuan, nChina has great etiquette, which earns the country the respectable title of Xia;and China has charming co...Kong Yingda, a renowned academic during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), wrote in The Standard of Chunqiu Zuozhuan, nChina has great etiquette, which earns the country the respectable title of Xia;and China has charming costumes, which earn the nation the respectable title of Hua.M In recent years, an increasing number of activities, with the purpose of inheriting and promoting the traditional clothing of Han people, have been held in China? It has become increasingly common to see Han costume fans wear traditional clothes as they stroll along the streets. More and more Chinese, who live overseas, are introducing the "charming costumes** of the Chinese nation to the world?展开更多
Women have become an important force in promoting scientific and technological advancement globally.Many women scientists,worldwide,have created“miracles”that have greatly promoted the development of human civilizat...Women have become an important force in promoting scientific and technological advancement globally.Many women scientists,worldwide,have created“miracles”that have greatly promoted the development of human civilization.展开更多
Chinese dough modeling evolved from the folk art of pastry decoration m Northern China.Records indicate the caft of making dough models dates back more than 1,000 years.Given their high practical and decorative value,...Chinese dough modeling evolved from the folk art of pastry decoration m Northern China.Records indicate the caft of making dough models dates back more than 1,000 years.Given their high practical and decorative value,dough figurines are considered among the treasures of China's folk arts.Many regions of the country are renowned for their production of dough figurines.展开更多
Peking Opera is the most influential opera genre in China.In 2006,Peking Opera was listed in the first group of elements designated national intangible cultural heritage.The art form was added to the list of UNESCO(Un...Peking Opera is the most influential opera genre in China.In 2006,Peking Opera was listed in the first group of elements designated national intangible cultural heritage.The art form was added to the list of UNESCO(United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization)'s intangible cultural heritage in 2010.展开更多
Tianhetan scenic area,in Guiyang,in Southwest China's Guizhou Province,is known for its karstlandform and historical culture.Featuring rivers,lakes,mountains,waterfalls andkarst caves,Tianhetan enjoys its reputati...Tianhetan scenic area,in Guiyang,in Southwest China's Guizhou Province,is known for its karstlandform and historical culture.Featuring rivers,lakes,mountains,waterfalls andkarst caves,Tianhetan enjoys its reputation as the"bonsai of Guizhou's mountains and water."展开更多
Guzheng is a popular traditionalplucked Chinese musical instrument.As the art of playing Guzheng has been handed down by Chinese instrumentalists from generation to generation,for more than a millennium,countless peop...Guzheng is a popular traditionalplucked Chinese musical instrument.As the art of playing Guzheng has been handed down by Chinese instrumentalists from generation to generation,for more than a millennium,countless people,from around the world,have become fascinated by the instrument's"celestial beauty."展开更多
Ye Shuhua's head has been out among the stars for as long as she can remember.From the time she was a young girl,Ye has enjoyed gazing up into the star-lit sky.Back then,though,she could not have guessed she would...Ye Shuhua's head has been out among the stars for as long as she can remember.From the time she was a young girl,Ye has enjoyed gazing up into the star-lit sky.Back then,though,she could not have guessed she would turn her star-gazing pastime into a career,even less so that she would become one of the world’s preeminent astronomers.展开更多
A child-friendly city(CFC)is a city,town,community,or any system of local governance,committed to improving the lives of children by realizing their rights as articulated in the UN(United Nations)Convention on the Rig...A child-friendly city(CFC)is a city,town,community,or any system of local governance,committed to improving the lives of children by realizing their rights as articulated in the UN(United Nations)Convention on the Rights of the Child.Since the United Nations Children's Fund(UNICEF)and UN-Habitat launched the Child Friendly Cities Initiative(CFCI),in 1996,more than 3,000 cities or communities,in 38 countries,have committed to promoting children’s well-being,which the UN considers the ultimate indicator of a healthy habitat,a democratic society and good governance.展开更多
Many pcople would agree the piano is the"king of musical instruments."However,they might not have noticed yangqin,the traditional,Chi nese folk-musical instrument,whose crystal-clear sounds might remind you ...Many pcople would agree the piano is the"king of musical instruments."However,they might not have noticed yangqin,the traditional,Chi nese folk-musical instrument,whose crystal-clear sounds might remind you of a gurgling stream of water flowing past a small village.With its broad musical range,created from its 144 strings,yangqin can be used to play nearly all types of music.展开更多
Weifang,in East China's Shandong Province,is known as the world's capital of kites,Chinese paintings and Chinese epigraphy.It has guqin,a traditional Chinese stringed musical instrument,and paper-cutting liste...Weifang,in East China's Shandong Province,is known as the world's capital of kites,Chinese paintings and Chinese epigraphy.It has guqin,a traditional Chinese stringed musical instrument,and paper-cutting listed as masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational,Scicentific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO).展开更多
As the traditional Chinese saying goes:When eating a mouthful of congee or rice,one should bear in mind that its production had not been easy.Thriftiness has always been a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation.Sayi...As the traditional Chinese saying goes:When eating a mouthful of congee or rice,one should bear in mind that its production had not been easy.Thriftiness has always been a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation.Saying no to food waste is a family virtue worth carrying forward.Being thrifty and ending food waste in society requires the joint effort of governments,families,the catering industry-all segments of society.展开更多
Spring Festival,which falls on the first day of the first lunar month,is also known as Chinese New Year.For Chinese,it is as important as Christmas is to Westerners.Through Spring Festival delicacies,crafts and custom...Spring Festival,which falls on the first day of the first lunar month,is also known as Chinese New Year.For Chinese,it is as important as Christmas is to Westerners.Through Spring Festival delicacies,crafts and customs,one may get a glimpse into the unique charm of traditional Chinese culture.The items-and ceremonial activities--also reveal Chinese people’s desire to live better lives,and to achieve harmony between heaven,earth and man.In 2006,China added Spring Festival to the list of the country^items of intangible cultural heritage.As China is becoming increasingly prosperous,Spring Festival is attracting greater attention throughout the world.展开更多
文摘Fuchun Teahouse,tucked away in an alley in Yangzhou,a city in East China's Jiangsu Province,is a local treasure;so much so,in fact,that its customers return in droves.The teas and pastries served at the teahouse have become symbolic of Yangzhou's food culture.In 2008,the technique of making Fuchun-style pastries was added to the list of items of national intangible cultural heritage.
文摘A community-level branch(in Yangpu District,Shanghai)of the Communist Party of China(CPC)in January received 10,000 yuan(US$1,538)in special Party membership dues from Huang Baomei,a recipient of the National Model Worker award.Huang,91,received the July 1 Medal,the highest honor of the CPC,during a ceremony held on June 29,2021.
文摘An increasing number of Chinese children's books-including children's literature,picture books,audio books and puzzle books-have made their way into the global market.The high-quality books have bcen attracting a growing number of global readers with their plots from a Chinese perspective and their ingenious character designs.
文摘“We will always remember the glories and hardships of yesterday,rise to the mission of today,and live up to the great dream of tomorrow,”reads the Communique of the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC).To achieve the Second Centenary Goal of building China into a great modern socialist country,in all respects,by the mid-21st century,the CPC unites and leads Chinese as they embark on a new journey.
文摘Chinese President Xi Jinping on July 1 made an address at the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(HKSAR).
文摘China has entered a new era,and in this era its countryside is like a field full of hope.Solid progress has been made across China in comprehensively promoting rural revitalization in recent years,and the vast countryside has become fertile ground for the entrepreneurial spirit.A large number of new farmers,who are vibrant,dedicated and forward-thinking,are giving full play to their talents and abilities in China's rural areas.In this edition,Women of China is sharing the stories of several women,of the post-1990 generation,who are new farmers.
文摘China aims to have CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060,Chinese President Xi Jinping announced at the general debate of the 75th Session of the United Nations Gencral Assembly in September 2020.The grand,national mission is not something that can be addressed by one person,business or government alone.
文摘Kong Yingda, a renowned academic during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), wrote in The Standard of Chunqiu Zuozhuan, nChina has great etiquette, which earns the country the respectable title of Xia;and China has charming costumes, which earn the nation the respectable title of Hua.M In recent years, an increasing number of activities, with the purpose of inheriting and promoting the traditional clothing of Han people, have been held in China? It has become increasingly common to see Han costume fans wear traditional clothes as they stroll along the streets. More and more Chinese, who live overseas, are introducing the "charming costumes** of the Chinese nation to the world?
文摘Women have become an important force in promoting scientific and technological advancement globally.Many women scientists,worldwide,have created“miracles”that have greatly promoted the development of human civilization.
文摘Chinese dough modeling evolved from the folk art of pastry decoration m Northern China.Records indicate the caft of making dough models dates back more than 1,000 years.Given their high practical and decorative value,dough figurines are considered among the treasures of China's folk arts.Many regions of the country are renowned for their production of dough figurines.
文摘Peking Opera is the most influential opera genre in China.In 2006,Peking Opera was listed in the first group of elements designated national intangible cultural heritage.The art form was added to the list of UNESCO(United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization)'s intangible cultural heritage in 2010.
文摘Tianhetan scenic area,in Guiyang,in Southwest China's Guizhou Province,is known for its karstlandform and historical culture.Featuring rivers,lakes,mountains,waterfalls andkarst caves,Tianhetan enjoys its reputation as the"bonsai of Guizhou's mountains and water."
文摘Guzheng is a popular traditionalplucked Chinese musical instrument.As the art of playing Guzheng has been handed down by Chinese instrumentalists from generation to generation,for more than a millennium,countless people,from around the world,have become fascinated by the instrument's"celestial beauty."
文摘Ye Shuhua's head has been out among the stars for as long as she can remember.From the time she was a young girl,Ye has enjoyed gazing up into the star-lit sky.Back then,though,she could not have guessed she would turn her star-gazing pastime into a career,even less so that she would become one of the world’s preeminent astronomers.
文摘A child-friendly city(CFC)is a city,town,community,or any system of local governance,committed to improving the lives of children by realizing their rights as articulated in the UN(United Nations)Convention on the Rights of the Child.Since the United Nations Children's Fund(UNICEF)and UN-Habitat launched the Child Friendly Cities Initiative(CFCI),in 1996,more than 3,000 cities or communities,in 38 countries,have committed to promoting children’s well-being,which the UN considers the ultimate indicator of a healthy habitat,a democratic society and good governance.
文摘Many pcople would agree the piano is the"king of musical instruments."However,they might not have noticed yangqin,the traditional,Chi nese folk-musical instrument,whose crystal-clear sounds might remind you of a gurgling stream of water flowing past a small village.With its broad musical range,created from its 144 strings,yangqin can be used to play nearly all types of music.
文摘Weifang,in East China's Shandong Province,is known as the world's capital of kites,Chinese paintings and Chinese epigraphy.It has guqin,a traditional Chinese stringed musical instrument,and paper-cutting listed as masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational,Scicentific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO).
文摘As the traditional Chinese saying goes:When eating a mouthful of congee or rice,one should bear in mind that its production had not been easy.Thriftiness has always been a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation.Saying no to food waste is a family virtue worth carrying forward.Being thrifty and ending food waste in society requires the joint effort of governments,families,the catering industry-all segments of society.
文摘Spring Festival,which falls on the first day of the first lunar month,is also known as Chinese New Year.For Chinese,it is as important as Christmas is to Westerners.Through Spring Festival delicacies,crafts and customs,one may get a glimpse into the unique charm of traditional Chinese culture.The items-and ceremonial activities--also reveal Chinese people’s desire to live better lives,and to achieve harmony between heaven,earth and man.In 2006,China added Spring Festival to the list of the country^items of intangible cultural heritage.As China is becoming increasingly prosperous,Spring Festival is attracting greater attention throughout the world.
