This insightful book is intended for foreigners who visit China or are working and living in China, as well as for foreigners whose work is closely related to China. It includes knowledge of the country’s recent past and acquaints readers with the six masters who are considered idols for many Chinese, including almost all of China’s important political leaders. The chapters also give an insight and a feel for present day China. The book illustrates the lives of these six masters of China Studies, men who “woke up” China from her sleep, gave special meaning to Chinese culture, and inspired political leaders who are still alive in the hearts of the Chinese people. The Story of China Studies contains translations of “The Icy Mirror,” which is Chinese physiognomy, and “A Talk on Verses for Singing,” a guidebook for reading and appreciating a unique form of Chinese verses called “Cí.”
The Rooster Crows is a collection of Ambassador Wang's writings and talks between 2013 and 2018. The book recorded the author's efforts in promoting traditional Chinese culture, the knowledge on China Studies in particular; it also contains his policy recommendations regarding publicity and translation and his comments on works of a few of his colleagues.
Provides information on all aspects of economic and social activity in the city. Describes in detail the city's geographical location, its commercial development, its investment environment, its coherent yet diverse society of immigrants, and its culture.
This insightful book is intended for foreigners who visit China or are working and living in China, as well as for foreigners whose work is closely related to China. It includes knowledge of the country’s recent past and acquaints readers with the six masters who are considered idols for many Chinese, including almost all of China’s important political leaders. The chapters also give an insight and a feel for present day China. The book illustrates the lives of these six masters of China Studies, men who “woke up” China from her sleep, gave special meaning to Chinese culture, and inspired political leaders who are still alive in the hearts of the Chinese people. The Story of China Studies contains translations of “The Icy Mirror,” which is Chinese physiognomy, and “A Talk on Verses for Singing,” a guidebook for reading and appreciating a unique form of Chinese verses called “Cí.”
As China globalizes, the number of marriages between Chinese people and foreigners is increasing. These Chinese--foreign marriages have profound implications for China’s cultural identity. This book, based on extensive original research, outlines the different types of Chinese--foreign marriage, and divorce, and the changing scale and changing patterns of such marriages, and divorces, and examines how such marriages and divorces are portrayed in different kinds of media. It shows how those types of Chinese--foreign marriage where Chinese patriotism and Chinese values are preserved are depicted favourably, whereas other kinds of Chinese--foreign marriage, especially those where Chinese women marry foreign nationals, are disapproved of, male foreign nationals being seen as having a propensity to infidelity, deception, violence and taking advantage of Chinese women. The book contrasts the portrayal of Chinese--foreign marriage with the reality, and with the depiction of Chinese--Chinese marriage where many of the same problems apply. Overall, the book sheds much light on changing social processes and on current imaginings of China’s place in the world.
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