Chinese Women Fifty Years On (PartⅠ)

ON the eve of the founding of the People's Republic of China,Chinese women established their own nationwide organizationin Beijing-the All-China Democratic Federation of Women.Thefounding of the womens federation greatly promoted thedevelopment of the women’s movement in China and women hadtheir own home at last,In the late 40s and 50s,Chinese womenexperienced an unprecedented change in their lives;they wereassigned their own land for the first time during the Land Reformand the women’s federation helped the government to eradicate the     

Young American Pianists Perform in China

CAPTIVATED, the audience focused their attention on the stage, where four American teenagers in red were playing two pianos. As their fingers swept rapidly over the keys, the melody of the Sabre. Dance filled the air of the Beijing Concert Hall. Suddenly, two of the young girls raised their hands, each holding a bamboo sword, and beat them together to the     

Township Enterprise Gets the Knack of Business

AS the 1994 Yilong Clothing Fabric Exhibition came to a close, a group of models clustered around Yao Derong on the runway. Yao is board chairman and general manager of the Yilong Group in Jiangsu Province. As an entrepreneur living in China's ancient silk town of Shengze, south of the Changjiang River, he has led his people to break into the fashion industry with their synthetic silk fabrics and has won fame as the "king of synthetic silk." His once-unknown enterprise has benefited the country's textile trade. In the past, when garment designers have cast their eyes toward the fabric market, they have been disappointed that domestic fabrics could not meet their designing needs. Yao sensed their     

The Path of Chinese Women in Politics

FOR over 2,000-year Chinese feudal society excluded women from political life. Women had their feet bound. This very real restraint also symbolized the way women were oppressed by political power, clan power, religious authority and the authority of the husband. Because of their long history of subjection women could hardly comprehend the profound meaning of the equal political rights stipulated in the first constitution after     

扎根民间的面塑艺术

Chinese dough modeling evolved from the folk art of pastry decoration m Northern China.Records indicate the caft of making dough models dates back more than 1,000 years.Given their high practical and decorative value,dough figurines are considered among the treasures of China's folk arts.Many regions of the country are renowned for their production of dough figurines.     

女性新闻(英文)

University for Elderly Women Established in Beijing中国第一所妇女老年大学在北京成立The China Women's Development Foundation established the country's first university for elderly women on February 21,2008.The university is in Beijing. The purpose of the university is to offer elderly women a favorable place in which they can enrich their lives,expand their knowledge,cultivate their interests and make friends, Gu Xiulian,Vice-Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and President of the All...     

Weaving a Foundation for Independent Living

FOR many years, learning how to weave cloth was a type of compulsory education for girls living in cotton-growing areas; the skill was usually handed down by their mothers or grandmothers. After the girls got married, spinning and weaving for their families would become their lifetime work. The girls in the photo, however, were not those home weavers, but students of the Women Department of the Industrial School in Rugao County, Jiangsu. The photo records the transformation in the     

Life and Painting

LI Yan and Liu Derun share their life's passion. Working out of their studio, the couple has turned out many first-class paintings. The beauty of the northern mountains, rivers and villages in China are their shared inspirations. Through painting they     

Deng Xiaoping in Our Hearts

AS Deng Xiaoping passed away in February, the Chinese people once again suffered of the grief of losing their leader. As a great man, Deng Xiaoping has left his name shining through the ages of Chinese history. As a renowned son of the Chinese people, Deng maintained close contact with the ordinary people. At the memorial, many leaders of the All China Women's Federation (ACWF) recalled Comrade Deng Xiaoping in their hearts.     

建设新北京 迎接新奥运(英文)

After years of preparation and months of tense anticipation, China has realized the dream to hold an Olympic game! On the night of the announcement, Beijing exploded into a celebration of pride and joy—fireworks burst in the air, and people poured out of their apartments and into the plazas to share their happiness. The next day, work continued on the renewing of Beijing, because making the 2008 Olympic Games successful is not only important to the Beijingers but to all Chinese people. Representing all of China as     

They Walked out of Home—The First High Tide of Chinese Women's Employment

THE founding of New China in 1949 put an end to a half century of strife and war in China. Encouraged by the government of New China and because of the state's need to resume production and develop the economy, Chinese women, who for thousands of years had been enclosed within the walls of their home, obtained the right and the chance for extensive employment for the first time. They took a historical step out of their homes. At the First Plenary Session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) which was held just before the founding of New China, the "CPPCC Common Program"     

Combating Floods

In summer and autumn of 1998, the river vatleys of the Changjiang, Songhua and Nenjiang rivers were stricken by exceptionally serious floods, As of the, 22nd of August, the flooded areas stretched over 52.4 million acres. More than 223 million people were affected by the flood. 4.97 million houses were ruined, economic losses totaled RMB 166 billion, and most tragically, 3,004 people lost their byes. It was one of the costliest disasters in Chinese history. Millions of People's Liberation Army soldiers and local people joined hands to battle the floodwaters. Thanks to their unified efforts and tenacious struggle, they successfully withstood the rising, water, resumed production and began to rebuild their homes.     

Ruijin Women in the Period of the Red Army (Ⅰ)

IN the 1930's, the power of the Communist Party of China was first born in southern China. Women cut their hair short and unbound their feet. Women gained freedom of choice in marriage and fought side by side with men. Fighting for Respect The first red political power of China's Soviet Republic was born in the boundary region of Jiangxi and Fujian provinces in November of 1931. Covering 35 counties with a population of 3     

A Lady's Tailette

THE young lady in the photo is attending to her toilette. About 130 years ago, ladies like her sat unhurriedly before their dressing table every day to have themselves elaborately made up. It was their necessary daily work. At that time, old China was on the verge of turbulence and change. After its failure in the Opium War in 1840, the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) was in decline. Moreover, the invasion of the great worldpowers and the introduction of capitalism was shaking the foundations of the feudal empire. Though the ladies in the photo still dressed in tidy lace-edged garments and wore their hair in smooth buns, we can     

A Grand Gathering of Ethnic Groups——The 5th National Games of Nationalities' Traditional Sports

AS you know, in addition to the Han nationality, China is home to 55 minorities with their own cultures and traditions. Most of the minorities live in the border areas of China. What a splendid scene it would be if all the ethnic groups put on their colorful costumes and performed their traditional sports at the same tournament! In November, 1995, Kunming on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau offered a chance for such a grand gathering when the 5th National Games of Nationalities' Traditional Sports was held there. More than 3,300 athletes attended.     

My Daughter's Homeland

Millions of urban educated youths were assigned to bordering regions, pastoral areas, as well as agricultural areas, during China's chaotic "cultural revolution" (1966-1976), to take part in Iocal production. Known as "urban educated youths settling down in the mountain and rural areas to join in labor," the movement was rigorously carried out all over the country during that time. Settling down in remote, poverty stricken villages and pastoral lands, these young people spent their youth in hardships. They shared the hard lives of local peasants and herdsman, and were tempered by the most rigorous challenges. Many of them returned to cities when the "cultural revolution" was over. However, their lives in the countryside have been ingrained deeply in their memories. This has become the most unforgettable part of their life. Here are the memories of Zhang Yaping, one of the young urban women who once stayed in Inner Mongolia.     

Ma Hua Brings Health and Beauty to More People

AEROBICS coach Ma Hua was awakened by telephone calls early on the morning of the 1996 New Year's Day. They were from her friends expressing their gratitude and congratulations because she was the first person they saw on the first day of 1996 when they turned on their TVs for "Five     

人才流失严重造成中国临床护士短缺

By the end of 2006, China had nearly 1.43 million nurses. Mao Qun'an, the Ministry of Public Health's media spokesperson, told a meeting, in May 2007, "China now suffers from a serious shortage of nurses, which is mainly the result of the brain drain. Due to the heavy workload, low salaries and the lack of due respect, an increasing number of nurses are becoming dissatisfied with their environment. As a result, many nurses, especially the excellent ones, have left their jobs."     

榜样的力量——身边的妇女创业故事

Given the vigorous support of the Chinese Government and women＇s federations, at all levels throughout China, there are many outstanding examples of women who have started their own businesses in various regions of the country. They have not only realized, through their painstaking efforts, their dreams of getting rich through hard work, they have also employed many women and helped some women start businesses. As a result, they have created tremendous social and economic benefits.