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Pianist Lang Lang Releases Memoir

Pianist Lang Lang signed copies of the Chinese edition of his autobiography, Journey of a Thousand Miles: My Story in Beijing

China's E-books Booming

China has an estimated market capacity of 200 million yuan for electronic books this year, a report shows

Pianist Lang Lang to Debut Autobiography

The Chinese edition of pianist Lang Lang's autobiography will debut at the end of April

China Releases List of Ancient Books for Protection

The State Council has released a list of precious ancient books for national protection, the first of its kind

Wolf Roars Back in English

The international publisher Penguin Group unveils the English version of Wolf Totem in Europe, Oceania and North and Latin America

	SELF-TAUGHT AND HUMANIST, CHAPTER 8 FROM THESE WONDERFUL PEOPLE OF XINJIANG
	THE JEWS IN CHINA It covers the centuries-old Jewish community in Kaifeng; the scores to hundreds of Baghdadi Jewish traders who settled in Hong Kong and Shanghai; the Jewish migrants from the tsarist Russian empire and the Soviet Union who flocked to Shanghai as a sole sanctuary in 1930s and early 1940s

A Diplomat's Accounts, A Nation's History

It is the history of the personal and professional formation of a man who was a major figure in the early diplomacy of the People's Republic of China

Connecting the Threads of Tragedy

In her new book called Finding Iris Chang, Paula Kamen delves into the life and mind of the author who committed suicide seven years after writing her epic novel, The Rape of Nanking

Bill Porter's Road to Heaven

Mr. Porter gave a slideshow presentation along with a talk about his book Road to Heaven: Encounters with Chinese Hermits at Beijing Bookwarm

Falling Off the Map

Xinjiang is rich with ethnic traditions, fruits, ways of cooking mutton meat, breathtaking landscapes, types of arts and crafts, and so many other rich practices that the author shares with the readers

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	SHANGRI-LA IN THE METROPOLISES-Tales from Makye Ame Tibetan Restaurant Makye Ame does not attempt to summarize Tibetan culture. Instead, it gives expression to it from deep in our hearts, thereby conveying the Tibetan people's joys and sorrows as well as our desires and aspirations
	THESE WONDERFUL PEOPLE OF XINJIANG The engaging spirit of the land and the energy and enthusiasm of the people will make their way into your heart, as it understandably did into the author's, and will capture your imagination and affection
	BEIJING Green Capital of China Now Beijing's urban area has been covered with more green land, and many new parks have been built; the city is the new environmental heritage of China. This book introduces, with many color pictures, a modern and green metropolis with rich imperial flavor

A Writer's Vision

Canadian writer Lisa Carducci's simple vision of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region comes to life in her new book These Wonderful People of Xinjiang

Q&A with Authors

Howard Goldblatt: Faithful to the Original

"I love to read Chinese; I love to write in English. I love the challenge, the ambiguity, the uncertainty of the enterprise. I love the tension between creativity and fidelity, even the inevitable compromises," said Howard Goldblatt

Liu Zhenyun: Fighting Off the Wolves

The 49-year-old writer, who often crosses over to movie script writing and even acting, never yields to criticisms

Return to Childhood with Absolute Children

"I hope the book Absolute Children can bridge children's world and adults' world," said Zhu Deyong, a renowed Taiwan cartoonist

Yu Dan: Woman Lecturer Brings Ancient Philosophers Closer to Modern People

Yu Dan has attracted nationwide attention with her televised lecture series about the Analects of Confucius

Famous Scholar Yu Qiuyu

In communication with other world cultures, Yu Qiuyu believes Chinese people should readjust their look at their own culture from an international perspective. This will help them better communicate with the rest of the world in every aspect

Woman Writes Sequel to A Dream of Red Mansions

A twenty-seven-year-old woman becomes famous for writing a sequel to the Chinese classic A Dream of Red Mansions

International Book Fairs

What's in a Number?

Eastern and Western cultures share a fascination with superstition, especially when it comes to numbers

Master of Culture

A man who started a Chinese culture club eight years ago to share his passion for Chinese culture and traditions, has seen it become the place to go for cultural immersion

Striking a Positive Chord

China's premier orchestra finds an appreciative audience in the Vatican

Making a Statement

Trendy Chinese consumers favor customized goods to show off their individuality

Strutting Her Stuff

Hip-hop granny rolls back the years to prove that with passion, anything is possible

Another Forbidden Kingdom Expected

The overwhelming box-office success of The Forbidden Kingdom has prompted its producers to shoot a sequel

Jet Li to Send Relief Materials to Sichuan

Jet Li is heading to Chengdu to personally deliver the relief materials raised by his charity fund

Donations to Reach Quake-Hit Sichuan from Cannes

The fund-raising event will be part of the Chinese Film Night at the May 14-25 festival

Film Festival Brings Free Films to the Young

Dozens of movies with sports related themes will be screened free of charge at the 4th Beijing Youth Public Welfare Film Festival

Mai Mai Ti's 2008 Premieres in Beijing

Mai Mai Ti's 2008, an Olympics promotional film about a children's football team in China, premiered in Beijing

Setting the Standard

The country's self-developed document format standard faces a difficult decision and possible extinction as it goes up against mighty Microsoft

Long March Into Space

The successful launch of the first data relay satellite demonstrates China's steady space progress

Master of Culture

A man who started a Chinese culture club eight years ago to share his passion for Chinese culture and traditions, has seen it become the place to go for cultural immersion

Striking a Positive Chord

China's premier orchestra finds an appreciative audience in the Vatican

Peak of Achievement

China's first inland research station on the highest peak of Antarctic progresses smoothly

Shanghai Helps Obese Students Lose Weight

The Municipal Health Bureau and Sports Bureau and the Education Commission of Shanghai have jointly launched a program aimed at slimming down obese students

Wealthier lifestyles have brought with them an unhealthy diet and less exercise for many Chinese families

Eat Without Meat

Young people across China are becoming vegetarians for a variety of reasons, from weight loss to worries about the quality of meat

A Healthy Intervention

The Chinese Government has published Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents, advising people how to eat right

Health Care Mission

After the government reshuffle, the Ministry of Health will shoulder the new responsibility of comprehensive coordination of food safety and investigation of major food safety incidents

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