DEAR READERS

As you may have noticed, Women of China has taken on a new look to start the New Year. We are more compact. The Feature will bring you more in-depth reports on Chinese women and the issues with which they areconcerned. The Column will provide you with more interesting and practical information about Chinese culture and Chinese life. We hope to give you a fresh start this year. On January 29, 2006, Chinese people throughout the world will celebrate their most important festival—Spring Fe…     

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It brings Chinese culture and history right into our living rooms你们的杂志再现了中国的历史和文化Editor-in-chief Yun Pengju said in his article that the May issue is a tribute to Mother's Day - may I add my congratulations to all mothers out there! I am humbled that you saw fit to include my article in this special edition, though I must say I was caught off I guard.Thanks for capturing the Forbidden City in Motion-quite a fascinating experience we had, and, of course, for all the informative articles about successes and milestones for the Women of China, These make interesting reading from cover to cover. As women, we need to have a vigorous campaign for this very informative magazine, as it brings Chinese culture and history right into our living rooms.Neo Gaseitsiwe, Botswana     

读者来信(英文)

Dear Women of China I studied some Chinese(Mandarin)before, and I liked how you referred to a phrase or saying in Chinese,explained it,and uesd it in a sentence.This way,my understanding of Chinese culture can continue to improve, even though I am here at home reading in English.     

走街串巷

Nongyuxuan Teahouse农雨轩茶舍Nongyuxuan is a teahouse that has its own characteristics.As you enter,beautifully dressed waitresses,wearing traditional Chinese garb,welcome you with a smile.As you sit down,you will surely notice the calligraphy and Chinese paper cuts.You can order various kinds of quality tea,either by cup or pot.It is a good place for friends to gather or for business people to treat their customers and partners.     

读者来信

Dear Women of China I＇ve just （started） reading your magazine, and I＇m glad that you＇re making Chinese culture and women＇s issues accessible to foreigners by printing in English.     

向您推荐

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:     

Traditional Chinese Masks Reveal Customs

CHINESE masks are undoubtedly an important component in the worldwide mask culture. Minority nationality masks are a major component of China's mask culture. Traditional Chinese masks, or nuo, represent a cultural component which originated from religious rites in prehistoric times. Various types of nuo are highly valuable for studies of Chinese customs.     

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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

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:     

Beijing—a Colorful City

AFTER living in Beijing for ten years, I feel more and more attached to it. It is a modern city but also old, bustling yet profound, large yet amiable, where you can not only see the roots of Chinese history and culture, but also feel the pulse of China's development. After I visited historic sites and beautiful scenes in Beijing as a traveler and got to know the customs and the condition of the people, I came to love the city. The first song the current young Chinese generation learns in its childhood is "I Love Beijing's Tiananmen." Tiananmen and the     

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 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(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:     

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.     

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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."     

读书

1 The Chinese Have a Word for It:The Complete Guide to Chinese Thought and Culture《中国思想与文化指南》Author:BoyéLafayette De Mente Publisher:McGraw-Hill The Chinese have a word for it-but their language is so heavily imbued with cultural significance that it presents an extraordinary challenge for foreigners to understand. Now,by examining the underlying meaning of more than 300 key words and expressions, this comprehensive guide provides unique insight into the thought and culture of contemporary China.