Against the backdrop of the sizable economic growth of China in recent years, this paper uses the most recent data gathering of the Globalization and World Cities(Ga WC) research network to update and supplement earli...Against the backdrop of the sizable economic growth of China in recent years, this paper uses the most recent data gathering of the Globalization and World Cities(Ga WC) research network to update and supplement earlier research on the shifting global connectivity of Chinese cities. The update consists of an evaluation of the connectivity of Chinese cities in 2016, the supplement of an analysis of the changing position of Chinese cities in the world city network between 2010 and 2016. To this end, we build on a specification of the world city network as an ‘interlocking network' in which producer services firms play the crucial role in city network formation. Information about the presence of leading producer services firms in cities in 2010 and 2016 is used as the input to a bipartite network projection algorithm in order to measure cities' network connectivity. The first set of results discusses the geographies of urban connectivity in the world city network in 2016. The second set of results discusses standardized measures of change to reveal the major dimensions of the transformations between 2010 and 2016. We find that, with the exception of Hong Kong, Macao and Kaohsiung of Taiwan, all Chinese cities record connectivity gains. This wholesale rise in connectivity is nonetheless geographically uneven, with above all Beijing, Chengdu/Chongqing and Changsha/Wuhan becoming more connected. We conclude that the wholesale rise of Chinese cities in the world city network and their changing trajectories in the post-crisis era are embedded in shifting external and internal political economies.展开更多
In order to facilitate and propose further international standardization of traditional Chinese medicine（TCM） terminology, this article applies methods of historiography, philology and descriptive study to divide th...In order to facilitate and propose further international standardization of traditional Chinese medicine（TCM） terminology, this article applies methods of historiography, philology and descriptive study to divide the history of TCM into three phases, based on representative experts and social events; to illustrate different aspects of these experts and their translation principles and standards and to discuss associated factors and inherent problems. The authors find that the development of a terminology standard for TCM has generally progressed from early approaches that were ill-suited to the contemporary needs to culturally and professionally referenced approaches, from uncoordinated research to systematic studies, and from individual works to collaborative endeavors. The present international standards of TCM terminology have been attained through the work of numerous scholars and experts in the history of the field. The authors are optimistic that a more comprehensive and recognized standard will come out soon.展开更多
Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the unity of knowing and doing on a number of occasions,saying that knowing is the premise,while doing is putting knowledge to work,and these two ideas have a mutually reinf...Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the unity of knowing and doing on a number of occasions,saying that knowing is the premise,while doing is putting knowledge to work,and these two ideas have a mutually reinforcing relationship.UNITY of knowing and doing is a key concept in ancient Chinese philosophy.Discussions on knowing and doing can be traced back to the pre-Qin period(before 221 B.C.).展开更多
The commitment to embracing the world with virtue,in addition to being the spiritual pillar of Chinese civilization,also holds great significance for political progress in the new era.THE phrase“embracing the world w...The commitment to embracing the world with virtue,in addition to being the spiritual pillar of Chinese civilization,also holds great significance for political progress in the new era.THE phrase“embracing the world with virtue”(厚德载物)is taken from a line in the nearly 3,000-year-old book of The Book of Changes which reads,“As heaven maintains vigor through movement,a gentleman should constantly strive for self-perfection.Like the earth,which is genial and generous,a gentleman should embrace the world with virtue.”展开更多
“Unity in diversity”is a fundamental concept in traditional Chinese culture,rooted in the coexistence of different ethnic and regional sub-cultures,as well as the exchange between and integration of Chinese and othe...“Unity in diversity”is a fundamental concept in traditional Chinese culture,rooted in the coexistence of different ethnic and regional sub-cultures,as well as the exchange between and integration of Chinese and other civilizations.Throughout China's extensive history,the Chinese people have developed a set of shared values and aspirations that embody a strong sense of identity intertwined with moral principles such as filial piety,brotherhood,loyalty.展开更多
Building trust and seeking harmony should be the guiding principle for promoting friendly exchanges and win-win cooperation between different civilizations.THE term“jiang xin xiu mu”(讲信修睦),literally meaning to b...Building trust and seeking harmony should be the guiding principle for promoting friendly exchanges and win-win cooperation between different civilizations.THE term“jiang xin xiu mu”(讲信修睦),literally meaning to build trust and seek amity,conveys an ancient Confucian ideal for society and policy.Today it has become an important concept in China’s ancient treasure chest of wisdom that helps shape the Chinese culture and society.展开更多
As the largest developing country,China not only develops itself in the spirit of self-strengthening,but also actively embraces the world and contributes to global development.
This book contains a total of 44 articles in 16 groups of Qin bamboo slips,through the interpretation of characters,words,sentence analysis,chapter identification,and interpretation of literary meaning,the original es...This book contains a total of 44 articles in 16 groups of Qin bamboo slips,through the interpretation of characters,words,sentence analysis,chapter identification,and interpretation of literary meaning,the original esoteric and difficult documents are dismantled layer by layer,and the relevant historical background is introduced,in an effort to enable readers to obtain a complete background of knowledge needed to understand Qin bamboo slips.展开更多
“Who was Confucius?”“What makes the teachings of Confucius so special?”“Can you tell me a little more about Confucius?” As director of the Confucius Institute at Nuremberg-Erlangen, I have been asked these or si...“Who was Confucius?”“What makes the teachings of Confucius so special?”“Can you tell me a little more about Confucius?” As director of the Confucius Institute at Nuremberg-Erlangen, I have been asked these or similar questions many times over. Visitors frequently refer to the man who lent his name to our institute, omnipresent as he is in our wonderful building, thanks to artworks,design elements, and a myriad of books and publications.展开更多
Throughout history,the idea effectively promoted the development of the Chinese civilization and served a major role in forming China’s national characteristics.“Unity in diversity”is an important concept in tradit...Throughout history,the idea effectively promoted the development of the Chinese civilization and served a major role in forming China’s national characteristics.“Unity in diversity”is an important concept in traditional Chinese culture.Its rich connotations are deeply rooted in the coexistence of different ethnic and regional sub-cultures within Chinese culture,as well as the exchange and integration of Chinese culture with other cultures.展开更多
Only when the foundation is strong will the state be safe and stable.THE concept that"the people are the foundation of a state"is the best expression of the people-centered philosophy of ancient China.Past C...Only when the foundation is strong will the state be safe and stable.THE concept that"the people are the foundation of a state"is the best expression of the people-centered philosophy of ancient China.Past Chinese sages and philosophers reached this conclusion in their study of state governance amid the rise and fall of dynasties over thousands of years.Based on the belief that the people's support of state power is vital for its success,this precept has inspired policies and practices aimed at nurturing,benefiting and enriching the people throughout Chinese history.展开更多
Fairness,justice,and equality are long existing pursuits of Chinese philosophers from ancient times to today.AS a political ideal,the ancient Chinese saying“Tian Xia Wei Gong”,or“pursuing common good for all under ...Fairness,justice,and equality are long existing pursuits of Chinese philosophers from ancient times to today.AS a political ideal,the ancient Chinese saying“Tian Xia Wei Gong”,or“pursuing common good for all under heaven”has been influencing Chinese politics and collective mind of the Chinese people since the time Confucius proposed it.展开更多
Throughout history,the idea“everyone has responsibilities toward their nation”has effectively promoted the development of the Chinese civilization and played a major role in forming China’s national characteristics.
This article looks at the developments of computing in Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the post-independence era. More specifically, this article examines the development of national policies on Information and Communicatio...This article looks at the developments of computing in Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the post-independence era. More specifically, this article examines the development of national policies on Information and Communications Technology (ICT), digital technologies in PNG, and the development of computing education in PNG since 1975. The research findings reveal that PNG has made solid progress in computing, ICT, national ICT policies, digital technologies, and computing education at universities in the post-independence era. The proposed approach in this article might facilitate the research and development of computing, ICT, digital technologies, and big data analytics in PNG, and beyond.展开更多
Transient receptor potential channel A1 is one of the important transducers of noxious stimuli in the primary afferents, which may contribute to generation of neurogenic inflammation and hyperalgesia. The present stud...Transient receptor potential channel A1 is one of the important transducers of noxious stimuli in the primary afferents, which may contribute to generation of neurogenic inflammation and hyperalgesia. The present study was designed to investigate if activation of transient receptor potential channel A1 may induce calcitonin gene-related peptide release from the primary afferent neurons. We found that application of allyl isothiocyanate, a transient receptor potential channel A1 activator, caused calcitonin gene-related peptide release from the cultured rat dorsal root ganglion neurons. Knock- down of transient receptor potential channel A1 with an antisense oligodeoxynucleotide prevented calcitonin gene-related peptide release by allyl isothiocyanate application in cultured dorsal root ganglion neurons. Thus, we concluded that transient receptor potential channel A1 activation caused calcitonin gene-related peptide release in sensory neurons.展开更多
文摘Against the backdrop of the sizable economic growth of China in recent years, this paper uses the most recent data gathering of the Globalization and World Cities(Ga WC) research network to update and supplement earlier research on the shifting global connectivity of Chinese cities. The update consists of an evaluation of the connectivity of Chinese cities in 2016, the supplement of an analysis of the changing position of Chinese cities in the world city network between 2010 and 2016. To this end, we build on a specification of the world city network as an ‘interlocking network' in which producer services firms play the crucial role in city network formation. Information about the presence of leading producer services firms in cities in 2010 and 2016 is used as the input to a bipartite network projection algorithm in order to measure cities' network connectivity. The first set of results discusses the geographies of urban connectivity in the world city network in 2016. The second set of results discusses standardized measures of change to reveal the major dimensions of the transformations between 2010 and 2016. We find that, with the exception of Hong Kong, Macao and Kaohsiung of Taiwan, all Chinese cities record connectivity gains. This wholesale rise in connectivity is nonetheless geographically uneven, with above all Beijing, Chengdu/Chongqing and Changsha/Wuhan becoming more connected. We conclude that the wholesale rise of Chinese cities in the world city network and their changing trajectories in the post-crisis era are embedded in shifting external and internal political economies.
基金supported by funding from the Zhejiang Key Program of Humanities and Social Sciences for Colleges and Universities in 2014(No.2014QN050)
文摘In order to facilitate and propose further international standardization of traditional Chinese medicine（TCM） terminology, this article applies methods of historiography, philology and descriptive study to divide the history of TCM into three phases, based on representative experts and social events; to illustrate different aspects of these experts and their translation principles and standards and to discuss associated factors and inherent problems. The authors find that the development of a terminology standard for TCM has generally progressed from early approaches that were ill-suited to the contemporary needs to culturally and professionally referenced approaches, from uncoordinated research to systematic studies, and from individual works to collaborative endeavors. The present international standards of TCM terminology have been attained through the work of numerous scholars and experts in the history of the field. The authors are optimistic that a more comprehensive and recognized standard will come out soon.
文摘Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the unity of knowing and doing on a number of occasions,saying that knowing is the premise,while doing is putting knowledge to work,and these two ideas have a mutually reinforcing relationship.UNITY of knowing and doing is a key concept in ancient Chinese philosophy.Discussions on knowing and doing can be traced back to the pre-Qin period(before 221 B.C.).
文摘The commitment to embracing the world with virtue,in addition to being the spiritual pillar of Chinese civilization,also holds great significance for political progress in the new era.THE phrase“embracing the world with virtue”(厚德载物)is taken from a line in the nearly 3,000-year-old book of The Book of Changes which reads,“As heaven maintains vigor through movement,a gentleman should constantly strive for self-perfection.Like the earth,which is genial and generous,a gentleman should embrace the world with virtue.”
文摘“Unity in diversity”is a fundamental concept in traditional Chinese culture,rooted in the coexistence of different ethnic and regional sub-cultures,as well as the exchange between and integration of Chinese and other civilizations.Throughout China's extensive history,the Chinese people have developed a set of shared values and aspirations that embody a strong sense of identity intertwined with moral principles such as filial piety,brotherhood,loyalty.
文摘Building trust and seeking harmony should be the guiding principle for promoting friendly exchanges and win-win cooperation between different civilizations.THE term“jiang xin xiu mu”(讲信修睦),literally meaning to build trust and seek amity,conveys an ancient Confucian ideal for society and policy.Today it has become an important concept in China’s ancient treasure chest of wisdom that helps shape the Chinese culture and society.
文摘As the largest developing country,China not only develops itself in the spirit of self-strengthening,but also actively embraces the world and contributes to global development.
文摘This book contains a total of 44 articles in 16 groups of Qin bamboo slips,through the interpretation of characters,words,sentence analysis,chapter identification,and interpretation of literary meaning,the original esoteric and difficult documents are dismantled layer by layer,and the relevant historical background is introduced,in an effort to enable readers to obtain a complete background of knowledge needed to understand Qin bamboo slips.
文摘“Who was Confucius?”“What makes the teachings of Confucius so special?”“Can you tell me a little more about Confucius?” As director of the Confucius Institute at Nuremberg-Erlangen, I have been asked these or similar questions many times over. Visitors frequently refer to the man who lent his name to our institute, omnipresent as he is in our wonderful building, thanks to artworks,design elements, and a myriad of books and publications.
文摘Throughout history,the idea effectively promoted the development of the Chinese civilization and served a major role in forming China’s national characteristics.“Unity in diversity”is an important concept in traditional Chinese culture.Its rich connotations are deeply rooted in the coexistence of different ethnic and regional sub-cultures within Chinese culture,as well as the exchange and integration of Chinese culture with other cultures.
文摘Only when the foundation is strong will the state be safe and stable.THE concept that"the people are the foundation of a state"is the best expression of the people-centered philosophy of ancient China.Past Chinese sages and philosophers reached this conclusion in their study of state governance amid the rise and fall of dynasties over thousands of years.Based on the belief that the people's support of state power is vital for its success,this precept has inspired policies and practices aimed at nurturing,benefiting and enriching the people throughout Chinese history.
文摘Fairness,justice,and equality are long existing pursuits of Chinese philosophers from ancient times to today.AS a political ideal,the ancient Chinese saying“Tian Xia Wei Gong”,or“pursuing common good for all under heaven”has been influencing Chinese politics and collective mind of the Chinese people since the time Confucius proposed it.
文摘Throughout history,the idea“everyone has responsibilities toward their nation”has effectively promoted the development of the Chinese civilization and played a major role in forming China’s national characteristics.
文摘This article looks at the developments of computing in Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the post-independence era. More specifically, this article examines the development of national policies on Information and Communications Technology (ICT), digital technologies in PNG, and the development of computing education in PNG since 1975. The research findings reveal that PNG has made solid progress in computing, ICT, national ICT policies, digital technologies, and computing education at universities in the post-independence era. The proposed approach in this article might facilitate the research and development of computing, ICT, digital technologies, and big data analytics in PNG, and beyond.
基金supported by the Research Basis Formation Supporting Project for Private University
文摘Transient receptor potential channel A1 is one of the important transducers of noxious stimuli in the primary afferents, which may contribute to generation of neurogenic inflammation and hyperalgesia. The present study was designed to investigate if activation of transient receptor potential channel A1 may induce calcitonin gene-related peptide release from the primary afferent neurons. We found that application of allyl isothiocyanate, a transient receptor potential channel A1 activator, caused calcitonin gene-related peptide release from the cultured rat dorsal root ganglion neurons. Knock- down of transient receptor potential channel A1 with an antisense oligodeoxynucleotide prevented calcitonin gene-related peptide release by allyl isothiocyanate application in cultured dorsal root ganglion neurons. Thus, we concluded that transient receptor potential channel A1 activation caused calcitonin gene-related peptide release in sensory neurons.
