After the fall of the Tang dynasty in 907,China experienced a period of division with the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms(wudaishiguo五代十国),followed by the Song,Liao,Jin,and Western Xia dynasties.Eventually,the Yua...After the fall of the Tang dynasty in 907,China experienced a period of division with the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms(wudaishiguo五代十国),followed by the Song,Liao,Jin,and Western Xia dynasties.Eventually,the Yuan dynasty,established by the Mongols in 1276,achieved a larger-scale unification.In understanding Chinese history from the 10th to 13th centuries,the"Tang-Song Transformation Theory"(tangsong biangelun唐宋变革论)and"The Contest Dynasty Theory"(zhengfu wangchaolun征服王朝论)remain mainstream in international Chinese studies and are widely accepted and used by Chinese scholars.To move beyond these theoretical frameworks and the deeper"Empire-Nation-State"(diguo-minzu guojia帝国-民族国家)dichotomy,it is essential to re-examine the"national history-ethnic history"(guobieshi-minzushi国别史-民族史)research framework in contemporary Chinese historical studies,without making"Minzu"(民族)the natural subject of Chinese historical narrative.Instead,we should return to traditional Chinese concepts of statehood and explore the foundational basis for the formation of large political communities in Chinese history.From the perspective of the reformation of traditional Chinese views on statehood accommodating new historical changes,we will see that"conquest dynasties"entered,joined,and ultimately expanded and consolidated China through"conquest,"resulting in both a"rupture"and a leap in Chinese history,initiating a new historical process that integrates"all under heaven"(tianxia天下)into"China."展开更多
IN April of 1996, Kui Yuanyuan, a core member of the Chinese Gymnastics Team, won the only gold medal for the Chinese team at the World Gymnastics Championships in Puerto Rico. It was also the first gold medal for Chi...IN April of 1996, Kui Yuanyuan, a core member of the Chinese Gymnastics Team, won the only gold medal for the Chinese team at the World Gymnastics Championships in Puerto Rico. It was also the first gold medal for China in international women’s floor exercises. Pretty and lively Kui Yuanyuan delivered another outstanding performance on behalf of the Beijing Team at the Eighth China National Games in 1997. Gauging from the enthusiastic response of the audience, she展开更多
The potential Chinese market is increasingly attracting the major PC producers of the world, against a background of a forecast that the global PC market is shrinking. According to an analysis of experts with the Mini...The potential Chinese market is increasingly attracting the major PC producers of the world, against a background of a forecast that the global PC market is shrinking. According to an analysis of experts with the Ministry of the Electronics Industry, the institutional demand for PCs will substantially increase with the implementation of the national economy information management system.展开更多
The 2005 World Conference of Chinese Geographers was held on August 16-17, 2005 at Peking University, Beijing, China. A total of more than 1000 Chinese geographical researchers and educators from USA, the United Kingd...The 2005 World Conference of Chinese Geographers was held on August 16-17, 2005 at Peking University, Beijing, China. A total of more than 1000 Chinese geographical researchers and educators from USA, the United Kingdom, Austria, Canada, France, Ireland, Japan and China (including the mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) attended the conference. More than 700 papers were submitted and discussed during this conference with a wide range of topics spanning scientific and applied research in geography.展开更多
In late spring this year, Ren Jianxin, President of the Supreme People’s Court in China. welcomed the convening of the 1994 international meeting of the Licensing Executives Society (LES) held in Beijing. It was spon...In late spring this year, Ren Jianxin, President of the Supreme People’s Court in China. welcomed the convening of the 1994 international meeting of the Licensing Executives Society (LES) held in Beijing. It was sponsored by the China Licensing Executives Society and was attended by 400 lawyers and academics from over 30 countries including the USA, Britain, France, Japan, Germany and South Korea. Science and technology is展开更多
Recently, some famous-brand ceramics produced by over 10 domestic best ceramics manufacturers were grandly promoted by China Ceramics Association, and were placed on noticeable positions of the Ceramics Exhibit Areas ...Recently, some famous-brand ceramics produced by over 10 domestic best ceramics manufacturers were grandly promoted by China Ceramics Association, and were placed on noticeable positions of the Ceramics Exhibit Areas in Chinese Gifts Expo 2002, which was just closed before long. It was said that during the first half展开更多
In 2016,the world economy continued to be bleak with diverging trends between developed countries and emerging markets.Populism cropped up featuring anti-establishment,anti-elite and anti-globalization.The strategic c...In 2016,the world economy continued to be bleak with diverging trends between developed countries and emerging markets.Populism cropped up featuring anti-establishment,anti-elite and anti-globalization.The strategic contest between展开更多
Two recent bond offerings by China National Offshore Oil Corporation(CNOOC)and China Petrochemical Corporation(Sinopce)offer strong evidence of Chinese ascendancy to the world stage of finance,says veteran banker,Ther...Two recent bond offerings by China National Offshore Oil Corporation(CNOOC)and China Petrochemical Corporation(Sinopce)offer strong evidence of Chinese ascendancy to the world stage of finance,says veteran banker,Therese Esperdy,who heads Banking for Asia Pacific Corporate&Investment Bank at JP Morgan.The bond offering issued by CNOOC and Sinopec in the autumn of 2013 will set China in the global arena with full benefit rights as a prime player on world financial markets.展开更多
文摘After the fall of the Tang dynasty in 907,China experienced a period of division with the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms(wudaishiguo五代十国),followed by the Song,Liao,Jin,and Western Xia dynasties.Eventually,the Yuan dynasty,established by the Mongols in 1276,achieved a larger-scale unification.In understanding Chinese history from the 10th to 13th centuries,the"Tang-Song Transformation Theory"(tangsong biangelun唐宋变革论)and"The Contest Dynasty Theory"(zhengfu wangchaolun征服王朝论)remain mainstream in international Chinese studies and are widely accepted and used by Chinese scholars.To move beyond these theoretical frameworks and the deeper"Empire-Nation-State"(diguo-minzu guojia帝国-民族国家)dichotomy,it is essential to re-examine the"national history-ethnic history"(guobieshi-minzushi国别史-民族史)research framework in contemporary Chinese historical studies,without making"Minzu"(民族)the natural subject of Chinese historical narrative.Instead,we should return to traditional Chinese concepts of statehood and explore the foundational basis for the formation of large political communities in Chinese history.From the perspective of the reformation of traditional Chinese views on statehood accommodating new historical changes,we will see that"conquest dynasties"entered,joined,and ultimately expanded and consolidated China through"conquest,"resulting in both a"rupture"and a leap in Chinese history,initiating a new historical process that integrates"all under heaven"(tianxia天下)into"China."
文摘IN April of 1996, Kui Yuanyuan, a core member of the Chinese Gymnastics Team, won the only gold medal for the Chinese team at the World Gymnastics Championships in Puerto Rico. It was also the first gold medal for China in international women’s floor exercises. Pretty and lively Kui Yuanyuan delivered another outstanding performance on behalf of the Beijing Team at the Eighth China National Games in 1997. Gauging from the enthusiastic response of the audience, she
文摘The potential Chinese market is increasingly attracting the major PC producers of the world, against a background of a forecast that the global PC market is shrinking. According to an analysis of experts with the Ministry of the Electronics Industry, the institutional demand for PCs will substantially increase with the implementation of the national economy information management system.
文摘The 2005 World Conference of Chinese Geographers was held on August 16-17, 2005 at Peking University, Beijing, China. A total of more than 1000 Chinese geographical researchers and educators from USA, the United Kingdom, Austria, Canada, France, Ireland, Japan and China (including the mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) attended the conference. More than 700 papers were submitted and discussed during this conference with a wide range of topics spanning scientific and applied research in geography.
文摘In late spring this year, Ren Jianxin, President of the Supreme People’s Court in China. welcomed the convening of the 1994 international meeting of the Licensing Executives Society (LES) held in Beijing. It was sponsored by the China Licensing Executives Society and was attended by 400 lawyers and academics from over 30 countries including the USA, Britain, France, Japan, Germany and South Korea. Science and technology is
文摘Recently, some famous-brand ceramics produced by over 10 domestic best ceramics manufacturers were grandly promoted by China Ceramics Association, and were placed on noticeable positions of the Ceramics Exhibit Areas in Chinese Gifts Expo 2002, which was just closed before long. It was said that during the first half
文摘In 2016,the world economy continued to be bleak with diverging trends between developed countries and emerging markets.Populism cropped up featuring anti-establishment,anti-elite and anti-globalization.The strategic contest between
文摘Two recent bond offerings by China National Offshore Oil Corporation(CNOOC)and China Petrochemical Corporation(Sinopce)offer strong evidence of Chinese ascendancy to the world stage of finance,says veteran banker,Therese Esperdy,who heads Banking for Asia Pacific Corporate&Investment Bank at JP Morgan.The bond offering issued by CNOOC and Sinopec in the autumn of 2013 will set China in the global arena with full benefit rights as a prime player on world financial markets.