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My Thirty Years in China《我在中国的30年》Publisher:ACA Publishing Limited In December 1978,at the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee of CPC (Communist Party of China),the Central Committee,under Deng Xiaoping,embarked on a policy of reform that opened China to the rest of the world,helped make China the economic superpower it is today and transformed the lives of its people.     

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     

建议

Dear Women of China,
I＇ll be working in China for the next few years and I＇d like to bring my dog, Copper, with me. He＇s a full-grown golden retriever and he weighs 72 pounds. Will it be difficult to import a large dog like him to China？ What should I do before leaving for China？ I have heard there is a mandatory, 30-day quarantine for all pets. Is there any way to skip it by showing the right health documents？     

Report from Wuhan:Protection Law Aids Women who Divorce

ONCE a rarely accepted reality in China, today divorce is no longer unusual for most Chinese to understand, which reflects changing ideas about the quality of marriage. At the same time, however, a women's right to divorce has become a concern in society. In Wuhan City, Hubei Province, the following situation is no exception. According to an informal survey, civil cases have always comprised half of the cases at the Wuhan Municipal People's     

读者来信

I am writing my thesis on microfinance, and how it contributes to the empowerment of women in society. More specifically, it is focused on female entrepreneurs. I would like to focus on China, and I have noticed that you have some articles about the effects of microfinance on women （in China）. Could you please offer me more details about the issue？     

中国艺术:“不只是时尚”(英文)

There is a festive,Chinese atmosphere in France.And it will continue until July 2004.The“Year ofChina,”organized by the French and Chinese gov-ernments,is aimed at giving French residents acomprehensive view of Chinese society,dynamismand creativity.Through numerous events to be held throughoutFrance,the project will focus on three themes:"Eternal China,"Traditions of China" and"A Modern,Creative China."     

Macao's Return

MACAO is a beautiful town,located to the southwest of themouth of the Pearl River.When the First Emperor of Qinunited China in 221 BC,it was included in China’sterritories,belonging to Fanyu County in Nanhai Prefecture.Macaois where China established its eariest contact with the outside world     

What Has Reform Brought to Women?

THE most profound and conspicuous results of China's reform, a focus of world attention, are two great changes in China's economy and ideology. Women's employment which is closely connected to both is naturally affected greatly. Both opportunity and challenge are the two words most frequently used in China today. Indeed, they focus on reality and people's thoughts about reality.     

Task-based Teaching Approach

Task-based teaching approach is widely accepted and used by many English teacher of China.This paper is aimed to talk about the appearance of task-based teaching approach and the influence of it both abroad and home.     

Quality Education in English class in vocational college

Quality education in English teaching in elementary education should transit from examination-oriented education to quality education, which is an explicit requirement of CPC Central Committee and the State Council to the education in vocational colleges. Quality education in vocational colleges faces the challenges oftbe 21st century education and needs to be carried out in-depth reform. This paper collects different kinds of books and information about the Quality education. It tries to answer the following questions： what is the quality education in vocational college？ What contents does it include？ In the past years, many English teachers and educators have made a great effort in this area, and they have got great achievements in this field. Therefore, to strengthen the quality education in vocational college is the core and the key to the students. The reform and opening up to the world, the rapid economic development and the rapid expansion of foreign exchanges of China today demands the quality education in vocational college as particularly importance in English Teaching.     

Xing Zhikang Travels a Hard Road in Her Quest to Build Women's World

IN the busy Xuhui District of Shanghai stands a white building, conspicuously inlaid with the three characters "Jin Guo Yuan," which means Women's World. The building was designed by women to serve women. And without the efforts of women to seek funding for the building, it wouldn't exist today. Without exaggeration, this building is the realization of a dream pur-     

The Lost City

Along the Aihui - Tengchong line, the dividing line between population and natural and historical geography of China, which is discovered and named by Mr. Hu Huanyong in 1935, we see that from the beginning of the long-distance trade, the penetration and dispersion of interest and power has changed the state of the city radically from its fundamental structure： cities in expansion, people in alienation. The words of Alan （Alain） from Lille is still enlightening today： ＂it is money, not Caesar that is omnipotent.＂     

Feelings of Love in Mountainous Villages

When March comes with its spring breezes, it is the time for many minority nationalities that inhabit southwestern China to hold their traditional festivities. There are two aims for these activities: to pray for a good harvest, to increase vigor fot production before the spring sowing and to develop commercial trade to improve life. These activities are usually occassions for young people to date and enjoy themselves.     

Boat Dwellers of Weishan Lake

IN the south of Shandong Province, Weishan Lake is the largest freshwater lake in northern China. Under the bright blue sky, it gleams like a large mirror. "As the sun is about to set, Weishan Lake is quiet…" Humming     

A Life of Dedication

THE life of Lei Jieqiong, ViceChairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Chairman of the Central Committee China Association for Promoting Democracy is a book, a great book written on an 88-year life. Therefore, it is almost impossible for me to reveal all about this great book due to limited space. What I can do is to compile some episodes to offer to the readers.     

简易气功健身法:易筋经(英文)

Qigong (an ancient Chinese exercise that focuses on breathing) is a way to balance body and mind. Qigong's long history makes it a Chinese cultural treasure, but it is also an important aspect of Chinese traditional medicine. It has a valuable role in preventing and curing illness, strengthening the body, prolonging life and even increasing intelligence. Qigong has made a great contribution to the Chinese nation health both in the past and today. Yijinjing is a Qigong exercise passed down from ancient times, which strengthens the physique and adds muscle tone. This exer cise couples hard movement with soft move ment, like 'yin'and 'yang'. Loose clothing and flat, cloth shoes should be worn before doing exercise. Try to regulate your breathing     

Chinese Tea Drinking Goes Back Centuries

TEA is a necessity in Chinese life. According to historical records the Chinese had already learned how to plant and bake tea more than 2,000 years ago. Sipping tea has always been a favorite Chinese tradition. To the south of the Changjiang River is a region with good irrigation and a climate favorable for growing tea: it is cool at night and often misty. Zhejiang Province is a well-known tea production area, and the famous Longjing Tea is solely produced along the West Lake in Hangzhou, capital of the province. Tea is produced in four areas of China:     

Inscriptions Found in the Pagoda on Thunder Peak

The Pagoda on Thunder Peak used to stand on Xizhao Hill (or Hills Bathed in Sunset). It is said that when the setting sun casts its last rays on the pagoda, it makes the most beautiful scene. However. it was after the pagoda was connected to a popular legend that it became well-known in China. The story ended with the heroine imprisoned underneath this pagoda. Built initially to commemorate Lady Huang,the royal con-     

读者来信

Dear Women of China
I＇ve been reading your magazine for some time; overall I think it has a good start, but it needs more if it is going to compete with other magazines for readers＇ attention. The articles and content of the magazine are easy and simple to read, but they don＇t get much deeper than that. For example,     

“小额担保贴息贷款”助妇女走上幸福路

Lack of access to funding is the main obstacle to women in rural China who want to start their own businesses.
To counter that problem, Liaoning Women＇s Federation has made unremitting efforts to implement the Small Secured-Loan Discount-lnterest Policy in recent years. For example, the federation has monitored the policy＇s implementation in villages, and it has conducted research in the villages to determine what women need and how it can meet those needs.