艺术空间

In August 2006, Peters, who had once worked as an artist and a teacher in the US, traveled to China. Why？ She was searching for a magical coat, which she had seen in a book about textiles when she was a student in Paris. She eventually found the coat in Guizhou, and she quickly realized it was an item of the Miao ethnic groups＇ traditional clothing. Peters met many Miao people in Guizhou, and she was fascinated by the minority group＇s history, culture and beautifully made crafts, such as the batik-dyed clothes.     

The First Foreign Clawn in Sichuan Opera

SICHUAN opera, popular in Sichuan,Yunnan and Parts of Guizhou provinces,originated from Emperor Yongzheng's regime in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) by the combination of kunqiang-(melodies which originated in Kunqiang (melodies which originated in Kunshan,Jiangsu Province in the Ming Dynasty),gaoqiang (a kind of rhyme scheme of Chinese opera) and luantan (a     

维权直通车

Guizhou Promulgates Anti-Domestic Violence Regulations.To protect residents'(especially women and children's)legal rights and interests,Southwest China's Guizhou Province adopted the Anti-domestic Violence Regulations of Guizhou Province during the I3th Session of the Standing Committee of the 13th Provincial People's Congress,which was held on November 28,2019.The regulations,the first of the kind in a province in western China,took effect on March 1,2020.     

悄然兴起的巾帼家庭农场

If you visit the Woman and Zhiqing＇s （Educated Urban Youth）＊ Family Farm, in Weijia, a village in Tongnan, a county in Southwest Cbina＇s Chongqing Municipality, you will no doubt be impressed by its beautiful scenery. On the farm, you can appreciate the various flowers and plants, and you can collect fruit -- all while you breathe in the fresh air. Zhang Tian, a former white-collared employee with a company in Beijing, established the farm in 2011.     

闺蜜，仅次于亲人的存在

Of all the interpersonal relationships a woman will have, the one with her best friend will be the most special friendship. The special friendship between two women who are best friends has oft been discussed and the center of attention in novels and films. In Chinese, a woman＇s closest friend is called guhni. Perhaps the writers and playwrights were inspired by their own or their friends＇ stories about guimi, and that prompted them to produce works that addressed the topic. Such works have reminded many people of their own friends. Guimi has become a popular term in recent years. If you search the term guimi on the lnternet, you will find countless entries, and you will notice that many websites and BBS （bulletin board system） include guimi in their names.     

走街串巷(英文)

Gegefu Restaurant格格府Gegefu Resaurant was once a royal courtyard where a princess,during the Qing Dynasty(1644-1911),lived.When you enter the restaurant,you are welcomed by a group of staff wearing Qing Dynasty-styled clothes. The courtyard has Qing Dynasty touches,and it can be divided into two sections—the front yard and the back yard.The princess met and socialized with her friends and relatives in the     

A Glance of Tian'anmen Square

No matter whether you have been to China or not, you may know about Tian'anmen Square. This square is the largest in the world. Although this is where we hold large events and political activities, most of the time it is just a tourist spot, a good place for the Chinese and foreign friends to go sightseeing. All the photos shown here were taken by several amateur photographers.     

Magicians Succeed Through Hard Efforts

ONE day during the winter of 1992, the sound of gongs and drums of Beijing opera echoed in the Central Hall of the International Magic Exchange in Los Angeles, California. More than a hundred first class magicians from different countries gathered there to enjoy a performance by two Chinese magicians. The two were Qin Mingxiao and Yao Jinfen, a husband and wife team. Qin stood on the stage and smiled. He wore a Qing Dynasty sapphire blue robe with dragon patterns embroidered in gold thread. Holding a peach in his hand, he asked the audience, "Do you know what country 'Three Immortals Return to the Cave' comes from or how long ago?" Various answers came from the     

The Clouds That Float By

AS I walk toward the autumn of my life, I begin to realize that everything in the world seems to have moved in a cycle, like the four seasons that continue to change and renew outside my window. But I am still seated in front of my window, observing the floating clouds at the ends of the earth. Some of them float from the future, some from the past. They join at the head and the tail of the universe; it is hard to tell the dragon's head from the dragon's tail. Things are always like this—the beginnings and the endings are sometimes interchangeable; the things that you think have gone by, have gone far away or completely vanished will suddenly appear before you like old acquaintances. Perhaps it might be the second generation accompanied by the shadows of the first.     

To Our Readers

WE, the staff of Women of China would like to wish you a happy new year. Last autumn, the Seventh National Congress of Chinese Women was held in Beijing. It summarized the experience of the women's movement, the kind of work done by women during the reform and opening over the last 15 years, and defined the task for the women's movement in the 1990s. The successes have greatly insoired millions of Chinese women to thrive for the country. Our magazine will report more about all nationalities of women who are involved in the reform and     

维权直通车

Officials of the Guizhou Provincial Women＇s Federation organized a meeting, in October, so they could hear experts＇ analyses of cases that involved the protection of women and children＇s rights and interests.     

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.     

City Children Now Know How a Tomato Grows

"WHERE does a tomato come from?" The top class in a Chinese kindergarten was silenced by this question. Some children looked to the right and left. Others twiddled their fingers and lowered their heads. The teacher in charge of the class called a student's name, "Come, you answer it." "A tomato grows on a plate." Before the little boy finished his words, the children began to discuss this point heatedly.     

网摘(英文)

"Ybu urban kids,who are being raised in the midst ofhap piness,often fail to appreciate what happiness really means.Enjoying famous-brand clothes and toys,many ot you otten get into a huff whenever you feel discontented,and you threaten your parents that you will never go to school.Do you realize that some children your age live in difficulties and hardships?Take my students for eXample;the children study in a house,made from sun-dried mud brjcks,on the edge of a dune     

Professional Womens Empo,.werment in China： The Power of Reflection

I＇m delighted to write a column in Women of China English Monthly. Here, 1＇11 share interesting findings, key insightsand real stories from the work I＇ve been doing with thousands of competent professional women in China -- and around Asia. Given that it＇s the start of the calendar year, I want to shave a powerful exercise -- on reflection, to set you up for success in the coming year, and beyond. To start, grab a journal, and answer the following questions： What do you think your colleagues would say about you？ What have been your key successes during the past year？ What are the best practices you used to achieve those successes＇？     

天下第一洞织金洞(英文)

You probably already know that China boasts of spectacular mountains, and may have heard of the famous Dunhuang caves with Buddhist paintings, but you may not know about China's amazing karst caves. In Southern China's Guizhou Province is a national scenic place called Zhijin Cave.     

Guilin Boasts the Most Beautiful Scenery in the World

THE Chinese call beautiful natural landscapes "fairylands on earth." By the time you reach the tourist city of Guilin in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southwest China, you can feel like a fairy yourself. The hills, waters and caves in Guilin are unique, a reminder of the changes in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years, which brought about these extraordinary natural masterpieces.     

读者来信

Dear Women of China Thank you for a wonderful September issue. The cover photo was both sad and uplifting. I was drawn by the little boy＇s determined face and the title mentioning Zhouqu. I knew it had to be some kind,of disaster, and reading about the relief efforts and the people affected was touching. In the past two years, China has seen quite a few natural disasters. I wonder what may have caused these problems to begin with. I hope that the people in China will have safer futures.     

Where to Go,What to Do During Visit to China s Capital

If you are coming to,or are in,Beijing for the first time,you probably know about the things you must do:Visit the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square,enjoy a meal at the famous Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant,and spend a day trekking on the Great Wall.In addition to those must-experience activities, Women of China offers readers its editors' picks,which are a few recommendations on where to eat and places to visit while in the city.     

Legendary Story of Li Xiaoli

IN a building in Fangzhuang’s residentquarters lives an old woman of Chinesedescent.Not so unusual you would thinkexcept that she holds an American passportand all her descendants have typical Westemcountenances.This American Chinese womanis called Li Xiaoli. In 1916 Li Xiaoli,originally named LiYueying,was born into a rich and influentialfamily in Lishi,Shanxi Province.Her fatherjoined the army after the Revolution of 1911.