Nine Weddings in Half a Century

THERE is a Chinese saying the sentimentof which I am sure you all know: "Themore children you have, the greater your goodfortune and happiness." Here we see a mind-set that existed in China for generations, thebelief that having more children will not onlysafeguard your well-being and care in old agebut will help the healthy development of theclan. My parents belong to a generation whooft stated this philosophy. My mother married young (she was not yetsixteen) and managed to fit in nine children inall - eight boys and one girl, me. When mymother reflects on the past she says that shedid not experience much of the luck the     

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Dear Women of China,
I＇m interested in your magazine, but there＇s no way for me to get copies of it where I live. I see that your website has an electronic version of the magazine, but it＇s only one issue, it＇s a few months old, it＇s difficult to read （because you have to wait for the pages to enlarge）, and you have to click on the pages to flip them back to the table of contents or reload the whole page. It＇s extremely aggravating and not at all easy for readers to use.     

向您推荐(英文)

The column"Service to You"is meant to offer better services to all of our readers.Our two main purposes are to"inherit and share Chinese culture and make friends with readers from around the world"and"offer discounts if you buy the magazine."As long as you are a reader of Women of China(WOC),you can buy quality goods,which we offer at discounts,and enjoy our services.There are two ways you can purchase the goods:     

向您推荐

The column"Service to You"is meant to offer better services to all of our readers.Our main purposes are to"inherit and share Chinese culture and make friends with readers from around the world"and"offer discounts if you buy the magazine."As long as you are a reader of Women of China(WOC),you can buy quality goods,which we offer at a discount,and enjoy our services.There are two ways you can purchase the goods:     

向您推荐(英文)

The column"Service to You"is meant to offer better services to all of our readers.Our main purposes are to"inherit and share Chinese culture and make friends with readers from around the world"and"offer discounts if you buy the magazine."As long as you are a reader of Women of China(WOC),you can buy quality goods,which we offer at a discount,and enjoy our services.There are two ways you can purchase the goods:     

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The column is meant to offer better services to all of our readers. Our main purposes are to"inherit and share Chinese culture and make friends with readers from around the world"and"offer discounts if you buy the magazine."As long as you are a reader of Women of China(WOC),you can buy quality goods,which we offer at a discount,and enjoy our services.There are two ways you can purchase the goods:     

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"Understanding My Husband理解我的丈夫As a military surgeon, my husband has practised medicine in Southwest China's Tibet for 28 years. He devotes all his energies to serving the army and the people inTibet, but is seldom back to our home, in Dalian, a city in Northeast China, to call on me, since he usually has no time to take his holidays. For this reason, colleagues in my working unit often wonder: "Why do we never see your husband? Where is he? Has he died or, have you divorced each other?" I can't say anything to them.     

向您推荐

The column "Service to You" is aimed at offering better services to all of our readers. Our two main purposes are to "inherit and share Chinese culture and make friends with readers from around the world" and "offer discounts if you buy the magazine." As long as you are a reader of Women of China (WOC), you can buy quality goods, which we offer at a discount, and enjoy our services. There are two ways you can purchase the goods:     

向您推荐(英文)

The column "Service to You" is aimed at offering better services to all of our readers. Our two main purposes are to "inherit and share Chinese culture and make friends with readers from around the world" and "offer discounts if you buy the magazine." As long as you are a reader of Women of China (WOC), you can buy quality goods, which we offer at a discount, and enjoy our services. There are two ways you can purchase the goods:     

向您推荐(英文)

The column"Service to You"is aimed at offering better services to all of our readers.Our two main purposes are to"inherit and share Chinese culture and make friends with readers from around the world"and"offer discounts if you buy the magazine."As long as you are a reader of Women of China(WOC),you can buy quality goods,which we offer at a discount,and enjoy our services.There are two ways you can purchase the goods:     

向您推荐(英文)

The column"Service to You"is aimed at offering better services to all of our readers.Our two main purposes are to"inherit and share Chinese culture and make friends with readers from around the world"and"offer discounts if you buy the magazine."As long as you are a reader of Women of China(WOC),you can buy quality goods,which we offer at a discount,and enjoy our services.There are two ways you can purchase the goods:     

向您推荐(英文)

The column"Service to You"is aimed at offering better services to all of our readers.Our two main purposes are to"inherit and share Chinese culture and make friends with readers from around the world"and"offer discounts if you buy the magazine."As long as you are a reader of Women of China (WOC),you can buy quality goods,which we offer at a discount,and enjoy our services.There are two ways you can purchase the goods:     

向您推荐(英文)

The column"Service to You"is aimed at offering better services to all of our readers.Our two main purposes are to"inherit and share Chinese culture and make friends with readers from around the world"and"offer discounts if you buy the magazine."As long as you are a reader of Women of China(WOC),you can buy quality goods,which we offer at a discount,and enjoy our services.There are two ways you can purchase the goods:     

沟通之桥(英文)

Dear Readers, This is to say hello to you. In this column, we plan to publish articles written by foreign readers who are interested in our magazine. We would like to hear about your work or life experience in China, and impressions about Chinese women. Views and opinions on any topics you specialize in, which concern China, are also     

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Dear Women of China,I love reading your magazine,and I want my library to purchase your magazine on a regular basis.Tina Huynh/United States Dear Tina,Thank you for loving our magazine,the only English-language magazine with the specific purpose of introducing Chinese women to the world.     

Opening Words

Dear readers, From this issue on we are opening a new column "Living inChina." "Living in China" is a brand new column in which we try tooffer you entertainment, interesting information and informa-tion you can use. In our efforts to bring us closer to you. we willtry to reveal to you China both in its unique traditions and in itslife today. If you're living in another part of the world and wish to learn     

读书(英文)

Your Chinese Horoscope 2006: What the Year of the Dog Holds in Store for You 《2006狗年运势》 Author. Neil Somerville Publisher: Harper Element The year 2006 is the Year of the Dog on the Chinese zodiac. What does this mean for you? The ancient art of Chinese Astrology, which predates the Western zodiac, is a detailed system of divination that has been used in the Orient for thousands of years. The depths of its wisdom and the accuracy of its character analysis and predictions have caught the imagination of the West in recent years, and have resulted in the rapid rise of its popularity. Your Chinese Horoscope 2006 is a popular and enlightening guide, which contains all the predictions you will need to take you into the year ahead-a year that offers great hope, advancement and opportunity. This complete astrological guide, now in its 19th year, includes an introduction to the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac; an explanation of the Five Elements, including which one governs your sign; and what the Year of the Dog has in store for you, your family, your loved ones and friends.     

思个寸人生舍与得

It is an unfair truth that you must give up something if you want to obtain something else. Unfair, yes, but it is also a matter of balance. Like the proverb goes, ＂You can＇t have your cake and eat it too.＂ If you want to be an official of government, you must give up your desire to become extremely wealthy. If you are a celebrity, you must accept the loss of your privacy. When we fail to balance our losses and gains, we face problelns.     

怎样在北京找工作(英文)

Am I permitted to work inBeijing? Yes, but you will need to be resourceful.The key is persistence, patience and luck.You must first set your goals andparameters; for example, you need todetermine in which field you wish to work,the salary you expect to receive, the lengthof time you can live in Beijing without anincome, and your ultimate goal.     

Remind Yourself to Be Happy

FROM childhood we have gotten used to living according to the advice of others from time to time. When the weather changed, your mother reminded you to put on more clothes. When you made a new friend, your father reminded you to be careful of his intentions. When you saw some success, your friends and family reminded you that you shouldn't be too proud. And when you yourself are