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     

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＇？     

Professional Women： Reframing the Work-life-balance Conversation for Women （Part 2）

Last month, I asked some big questions around fulfilhnent, such as, ＂How do you define success？＂ and ＂What do youdo that brings you fulfilhnent？＂ They are difficult, but important, questions that dig deeper and invite you to think differently about your work-life balancc. Today. I＇ll focus on the everyday, oll some specific questions to ask and strategies to use to construct your work and life in a sustainable way.     

To Be Ten Years Younger

EAT Bananas Often—Bananas are rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, and many mineral substances like iron and phosphorus that help to balance the acidity and alkalinity of your body. It is one of the best health foods to refresh you and ease your mind. Drink Milk Everyday—Milk contains high levels of calcium and is very nutritious. Drinking a cup of milk helps you to absorb 3 grams more protein. The drink does good to     

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.     

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     

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.     

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Dear Women of China,1 read on your website that villagers in East China's Jiangxi Province celebrated a harvest festival in September 2019.China has so many interesting festivals,and Chinese celebrate them with various activities.They are really interesting.Hathaway/India Dear Women of China,I think you have done a good job in introducing Chinese culture and women to the world.You have informative and in terest ing con tents in your magazine.I hope the layout design will be more vivid and creative in the future.     

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Dear Women of China, I enjoyed reading about James Chau in your April issue. I used to live in Beijing and I watched CCTV for my daily news fix. I＇ve always wondered why Chau liked to lean towards the side like that. I＇m glad that was mentioned in your article, and that be answered the question so thoroughly and honestly. Thank you for clearing up that question for     

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Faith in You I have faith in you and place great hope in you. Pleasecontinue your good work with the magazine. Also,please pass on to your educators that they shouldtransform existing textbooks into Action Dynamos tohelp every child grow up. M VISHNU INDIA