As a classic novel,San Guo Yan Yi raises a crucial cross-cultural communication question:how can Western readers accurately and objectively understand Zhuge Liang’s image in its overseas translation?Influenced by cul...As a classic novel,San Guo Yan Yi raises a crucial cross-cultural communication question:how can Western readers accurately and objectively understand Zhuge Liang’s image in its overseas translation?Influenced by cultural context disparities and the intervention of the translator’s subjectivity,Moss Roberts has boldly transformed and reshaped Zhuge Liang’s traditionally-perceived image.In Three Kingdoms,from the image of an omnipotent wise man,a benevolent person,and a loyal and unwavering sage,Moss Roberts constructs images of Zhuge Liang who,while possessing genuine talent and knowledge,is also narrow-minded,jealous of the able and virtuous,and has a tinge of hypocrisy,thus creating a strong tragic implication.Through comparisons,this study aims to provide a new dimension for Zhuge Liang’s image,offering references for the study of cross-cultural translation of Chinese classical literature,deepening the understanding of how cultural identities are negotiated in translation.展开更多
Visual media have dominated sensory communications for decades,and the resulting“visual hegemony”leads to the call for the“auditory return”in order to achieve a holistic balance in cultural acceptance.Romance of t...Visual media have dominated sensory communications for decades,and the resulting“visual hegemony”leads to the call for the“auditory return”in order to achieve a holistic balance in cultural acceptance.Romance of the Three Kingdoms,a classic literary work in China,has received significant attention and promotion from leading audio platforms.However,the commercialization of digital audio publishing faces unprecedented challenges due to the mismatch between the dissemination of long-form content on digital audio platforms and the current trend of short and fast information reception.Drawing on the Business Model Canvas Theory and taking Romance of the Three Kingdoms as the main focus of analysis,this paper argues that the construction of a business model for the audio publishing of classical books should start from three aspects:the user evaluation of digital audio platforms,the establishment of value propositions based on the“creative transformation and innovative development”principle,and the improvement of the audio publishing infrastructure to ensure the healthy operation and development of the digital audio platforms and consequently improve their current state of development and expand the boundaries of cultural heritage.展开更多
As one of the Four Great Masterpieces of China,The Romance of the Three Kingdoms has become a landmark of ancient Chinese literature with vivid and profound character images,ups and downs of politics and war descripti...As one of the Four Great Masterpieces of China,The Romance of the Three Kingdoms has become a landmark of ancient Chinese literature with vivid and profound character images,ups and downs of politics and war descriptions,and appealing historical plots.After being introduced to Japan in the second half of the 17th century,it was spread in Japanese society and was accepted for literary value,social needs and other reasons,then a series of evolutions were produced by combining with local culture,eventually becoming a national culture in Japan.This paper selects the most popular text of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms with 24 chapters and 120 verses in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty,and the Japanese translation of The Popular Romance of the Three Kingdoms published by Hunan Wenshan in 1689 as the objects,guided by Ralph Linton’s“Manifestation,Selection,Integration”cultural communication research method,to analyze the dissemination,acceptance and evolution of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms in 17-20 centuries’Japan,which started from the field of literature,then combined with various cultural forms and spread to the civic class,and finally entered politics area and produced a series of evolutions under the influence of Japanese values to become the representative culture of Japan.This paper suggests that in today’s world of frequent cultural exchanges,China should,based on strengthening cultural self-confidence,actively and appropriately select and accept foreign cultures with the attitude of prioritizing our own culture and utilizing foreign culture for our own purposes.The research outcome can provide experience for the current Chinese culture to go to the world with high quality.展开更多
San Guo Yan Yi is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of ancient China.A large number of Chinese allusions have been cited in this book,containing rich cultural connotations and national characteristics.Under the g...San Guo Yan Yi is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of ancient China.A large number of Chinese allusions have been cited in this book,containing rich cultural connotations and national characteristics.Under the guidance of creative treason,this paper analyzes the translator’conscious and unconscious creative treason in the translation process by comparing the original allusion with the translated text and further explores the reasons of creative treason.The study has found that through creative treason in allusion translations,Moss Roberts conveyed the deeper meanings of the allusions,connecting the context closely and ensuring the readers’understanding of the whole text;but he also failed to reveal the form or the historical and cultural connotation of some allusions in the original text.展开更多
According to the research of Wen Jun and Li Peijia, this paper examins the articles and treatises regarding the English translations of Romance of the Three Kingdoms in China in the past five years. It is divided into...According to the research of Wen Jun and Li Peijia, this paper examins the articles and treatises regarding the English translations of Romance of the Three Kingdoms in China in the past five years. It is divided into four sections: Summary, Language, Literature and Culture. We point out the existing problems of the current studies;limited in traditional linguistic levels, leaning to the translation of Moss Roberts, neglecting the study of non-cover-to-cover translations, revelry at home and coldness abroad. Besides, we put forward the translation studies of Romance of the Three Kingdoms based on comparative literature to fill the gaps in the current research. The translation study of comparative literature pays attention to four aspects;literary translations and translated literature, cover-to-cover translations and non-cover-to-cover translations, C.H. Brewitt-Taylor and Moss Roberts, domestic and overseas.展开更多
The Three Kingdoms Culture is regarded as the most influential part in the colorful traditional cultures of Chengdu. In this paper, the relationship between the Three Kingdoms Culture and the City of Chengdu is discus...The Three Kingdoms Culture is regarded as the most influential part in the colorful traditional cultures of Chengdu. In this paper, the relationship between the Three Kingdoms Culture and the City of Chengdu is discussed in three respects based on the definition of Three Kingdoms:(1) Chengdu is the core of the original culture of the Three Kingdoms;(2) it is the center for inheritance of the Culture;(3) it is the research center of the Culture. The research of the Three Kingdoms Culture is a topic worth considering in the process of Chengdu's growing into an International metropolis.展开更多
Paperless reading has become a prevalent trend among global readers,leading to the accumulation of vast amounts of reading data on numerous book websites.This offers new perspectives for studying translated works.This...Paperless reading has become a prevalent trend among global readers,leading to the accumulation of vast amounts of reading data on numerous book websites.This offers new perspectives for studying translated works.This paper utilizes Python-based data processing technology to collect and analyze reader reviews of Romance of the Three Kingdoms on Amazon and Goodreads,presenting trends in review volume,word cloud maps,and readers’emotional attitudes in a quantitative manner.The findings indicate that overseas readers generally exhibit a positive emotional tendency towards Romance of the Three Kingdoms and recognize its cultural value.However,negative opinions do exist,focusing on aspects of the book’s quality,such as printing quality and proofreading.These results provide valuable insights for the foreign translation of canonical texts.展开更多
Bioevolution is still a main puzzle and attracts many scientists to research on it. Here I present that organisms have two impor- tant properties, definite structure and self-reproduction. Based on the number and conn...Bioevolution is still a main puzzle and attracts many scientists to research on it. Here I present that organisms have two impor- tant properties, definite structure and self-reproduction. Based on the number and connection of the structural units, organisms can be di- vided into three groups, unicellular, particellular and polycellular organisms. It can be called polycellular evolution that organisms evolve from unicellular, particellular to polycellular. Also it can be called diploid evolution that organisms evolve from haplobes to diplobes, two groups based on the reproductive differences. Some concepts like spore, zygote and embryos are redefined in the paper. Moreover, I present that embryos are the most important boundary of bioevolution and organisms can be divided into two evolutionary phases, the lower and the higher. The lower organisms, Kingdom Microbia (kingd. nov.), are inembryonate, which include Acytophyla (phyl. nov.), bacteria, protozoa, fungi and inembryonate algae. The higher organisms are embryonate and have two branches, Kingdom Plantae and Kingdom Animalia. Plantae are sessile and, autotrophic or sporogenic, which include higher plants and Nudembryophyta (phyl. nov.). Animalia are heterotrophic and, motile or gametogenic, which include all multicellular animals. The new system, which reflects the two important phases of bioevolu- tion and two branches of higher organisms, can really correct the problem of different kingdoms in different researches or by different re- searchers.展开更多
Revealing the integration between the nomadic pastoralists from the northern steppe and the agriculturalists in the Central Plains has always been key to exploring the formation and development of the Chinese national...Revealing the integration between the nomadic pastoralists from the northern steppe and the agriculturalists in the Central Plains has always been key to exploring the formation and development of the Chinese national community by the perspective of dietary cultural identity.In the Guanzhong region during the Sixteen Kingdoms period(304–439 AD),agricultural and nomadic populations coexisted,making it an important stage for the interaction of agricultural and nomadic dietary cultures.To date,there has still been a lack of direct evidence on revealing the integration of agricultural and nomadic populations in this region by the perspective of dietary cultural identity.Here,we analyzed 36 human bone samples from 25 individuals of the Sixteen Kingdoms period(including long bones and ribs from the same individual)from tombs of PhasesⅡandⅢof the Xi’an Xianyang Airport sites,conducting stable carbon and nitrogen isotope analysis.The results show that ancestors mainly consumed C_(4)-based(millets)foods or animals fed on their byproducts,supplemented by C_(3)-based(wheat,rice,etc.)foods,which reflects a subsistence strategy mixed with millet agriculture,wheat or rice agriculture,and livestock husbandry.The isotopic results of individuals uncovered from middle and high rank burials reflect the approval and reliance on the agricultural economy.Comparing the isotopic data of humans from the Han(202 BC–220 AD)to the Northern Wei dynasty(386–534 AD)in the Guanzhong region,as well as Xiongnu and Tuoba Xianbei in the steppe,we suggest that the nomads had already adopted and developed millet agriculture before migrating into Guanzhong region and that they fully adopted the agricultural economy during the Sixteen Kingdoms period.This indicates the more positive attitudes of the nomads to the agricultural culture,which promotes the integration of different populations and cultures ultimately.All in all,our study represents China’s first isotopic bioarchaeological research focusing on the Sixteen Kingdoms period,and provides an excellent case study for exploring dietary cultural identity and agro-pastoral integration in the Central Plains during this period.展开更多
The period of the Sixteen Kingdoms and Northern Dynasties witnessed the transition from the Han Dynasty's aspiration of"ruling all kingdoms"to the internal integration within a confined"Tianxia"...The period of the Sixteen Kingdoms and Northern Dynasties witnessed the transition from the Han Dynasty's aspiration of"ruling all kingdoms"to the internal integration within a confined"Tianxia"(All Under Heaven).During this time,a sense of community for the Chinese nation became quite adequately"self-aware,"and poetry(including folk proverbs,literati poems,and palace songs)typically embodied this process of national cultural psychology:Firstly,the"sizhi"(boundaries)of Tianxia were defined,transforming Tianxia into the cradle of a sense of community for the Chinese nation;secondly,political rationalities guided the process of national integration through coalition government at the top and household registration at the bottom;thirdly,the bureaucracy and orthodox authority were rebuilt,contributing to the oneness and continuity of Chinese civilization;and lastly,the regime sought to establish a"diversified Tianxia"encompassing broader lands and diverse ethnic groups,ultimately striving for a realm where all groups share the same language and coexist harmoniously like a big family.展开更多
More than 200 Bronze Age artifacts selected fromfive museums in Hubei Province in central China,including bronzeware,jadeware,lacquerware and silk fabrics unearthed in the province are on display at the National Museu...More than 200 Bronze Age artifacts selected fromfive museums in Hubei Province in central China,including bronzeware,jadeware,lacquerware and silk fabrics unearthed in the province are on display at the National Museum of China in Beijing.The exhibition,titled Phoenix Kingdoms-The Last Splendor of China's Bronze Age,presents items produced by the people of the Zeng and Chu states that thrived in the early Zhou Dynasty(1046-256 B.C.).They were known as PhoenixKingdoms because the phoenix,a revered mythical bird,featured prominently in their culture.展开更多
LONGQUAN,a historic city in east China’s Zhejiang Province,is renowned for its exquisite celadon ware,featuring fine texture and pure,jade-like glaze.The region has a potterymaking tradition that spans over 1,600 yea...LONGQUAN,a historic city in east China’s Zhejiang Province,is renowned for its exquisite celadon ware,featuring fine texture and pure,jade-like glaze.The region has a potterymaking tradition that spans over 1,600 years.Its celadon firing technique originated during the Three Kingdoms Period(220-280)and reached its peak in the Southern Song Dynasty(1127-1279).Since the Song Dynasty(960-1368),Longquan was among the main suppliers of porcelain for the imperial court.From the 12th to the 15th centuries.展开更多
在“江南第一古镇”无锡梅里古镇,感受非物质文化遗产项目的文化神韵。Meili Ancient Town stands in the southeast of Wuxi,known as the"No.1 ancient town in Jiangnan",which was the capital of the ancient Wu Kingdom.
1 Imagine a world where animals can text us their whereabouts,or maybe even their dinner plans.Sounds wild,right?Well,that's the idea behind the Internet of Animals(IoA),a cutting⁃edge concept that's bringing ...1 Imagine a world where animals can text us their whereabouts,or maybe even their dinner plans.Sounds wild,right?Well,that's the idea behind the Internet of Animals(IoA),a cutting⁃edge concept that's bringing the digital revolution to the animal kingdom.展开更多
Culture is a bridge linking people’s hearts,and a bond to help deepen under standing and trust between countries.In its efforts to foster ties with international sister cities,Xuchang is fully aware of the unique rol...Culture is a bridge linking people’s hearts,and a bond to help deepen under standing and trust between countries.In its efforts to foster ties with international sister cities,Xuchang is fully aware of the unique role of culture in communication with foreign counterparts,and thus actively practices the idea of influencing people,promoting friendship and building trust through cultural exchanges.As one of the cradles of展开更多
Problems with clean water in coastal areas alongside an increase in population and community economic activities have diversified community activities.Coastal settlements bordering the high seas are characterized as a...Problems with clean water in coastal areas alongside an increase in population and community economic activities have diversified community activities.Coastal settlements bordering the high seas are characterized as arid areas with a lack of clean water.Here,the use of the range groundwater supply against seawater intrusion means that the water consumed by the community tastes salty and brackish.The availability of abundant seawater,processed through desalination technology,can be used to meet the daily clean water needs of coastal communities.Sustainable development goal(SDG)6 Water and Sanitation is concerned with ensuring that everyone has access to clean water and sanitation.In this regard,desalination technology is considered viable to achieve the SDGs in the environmental sector.Some countries have focused on using desalination technology to achieve target 6.4 by 2030.This goal aims to improve the efficiency of water use to reduce the number of people experiencing clean water scarcity by ensuring a sustainable supply of fresh water.The objective of this study is to examine the application of seawater desalination technology for clean water in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(KSA)and Indonesia,and identify the implications of desalination policies in these countries.Comparative studies were conducted using secondary data and literature studies on transforming seawater into clean water with technology.KSA applies seawater desalination technology to meet water needs.However,in Indonesia,policymaking has not holistically examined the potential of using seawater desalination technology for clean water.Until now,unlike in the KSA,Indonesia has not addressed the importance of the use of desalination technology in state policy.展开更多
Tsongkha kingdom,a local power ruled by the last descendant of the Tsenpo,started in the early 11th century in Tsongkha area.The capital city of the kingdom is called Gitang(gyi thang in Tibetan),this kingdom is known...Tsongkha kingdom,a local power ruled by the last descendant of the Tsenpo,started in the early 11th century in Tsongkha area.The capital city of the kingdom is called Gitang(gyi thang in Tibetan),this kingdom is known as Kingdom of Gitang Prince.Nevertheless,the development of the Tsongkha Kingdom is closely related to the history of Tubo as well as that of Tsongkha local history.As the rise and fall of all the political powers in history are under both the internal and external causes,Tsongkha Kingdom also has no difference.However,because of the historical importance and uniqueness of Tsongkha Kingdom,the rise of Tsongkha Kingdom bears various causes,among which the external causes are discussed in this article.It is found that the collapse of the Tubo provided the rise of Tsongkha Kingdom a political space and a realistic foundation,the civil uprisings provide the rise ofTsongkha Kingdom an ideological foundation to unify the region,the disputes between neighboring regimes provided the rise of Tsongkha Kingdom a historical experience and solid responsibility,the local environment contributed the rise and development of Tsongkha Kingdom a condition of locality.The analysis and discussions conducted in this article aim to provide a new sight of the rise and development ofTsongkha Kingdom,new understanding of the historical development of Tibetans in Tsongkha area and the historical communication among the ethnics in the North-western area.展开更多
文摘As a classic novel,San Guo Yan Yi raises a crucial cross-cultural communication question:how can Western readers accurately and objectively understand Zhuge Liang’s image in its overseas translation?Influenced by cultural context disparities and the intervention of the translator’s subjectivity,Moss Roberts has boldly transformed and reshaped Zhuge Liang’s traditionally-perceived image.In Three Kingdoms,from the image of an omnipotent wise man,a benevolent person,and a loyal and unwavering sage,Moss Roberts constructs images of Zhuge Liang who,while possessing genuine talent and knowledge,is also narrow-minded,jealous of the able and virtuous,and has a tinge of hypocrisy,thus creating a strong tragic implication.Through comparisons,this study aims to provide a new dimension for Zhuge Liang’s image,offering references for the study of cross-cultural translation of Chinese classical literature,deepening the understanding of how cultural identities are negotiated in translation.
基金This study is a phased achievement of the“Research on Innovative Communication of Romance of the Three Kingdoms under Audio Empowerment”project(No.23ZGL16)funded by Zhuge Liang Research Center,a key research base of social sciences in Sichuan Province.
文摘Visual media have dominated sensory communications for decades,and the resulting“visual hegemony”leads to the call for the“auditory return”in order to achieve a holistic balance in cultural acceptance.Romance of the Three Kingdoms,a classic literary work in China,has received significant attention and promotion from leading audio platforms.However,the commercialization of digital audio publishing faces unprecedented challenges due to the mismatch between the dissemination of long-form content on digital audio platforms and the current trend of short and fast information reception.Drawing on the Business Model Canvas Theory and taking Romance of the Three Kingdoms as the main focus of analysis,this paper argues that the construction of a business model for the audio publishing of classical books should start from three aspects:the user evaluation of digital audio platforms,the establishment of value propositions based on the“creative transformation and innovative development”principle,and the improvement of the audio publishing infrastructure to ensure the healthy operation and development of the digital audio platforms and consequently improve their current state of development and expand the boundaries of cultural heritage.
文摘As one of the Four Great Masterpieces of China,The Romance of the Three Kingdoms has become a landmark of ancient Chinese literature with vivid and profound character images,ups and downs of politics and war descriptions,and appealing historical plots.After being introduced to Japan in the second half of the 17th century,it was spread in Japanese society and was accepted for literary value,social needs and other reasons,then a series of evolutions were produced by combining with local culture,eventually becoming a national culture in Japan.This paper selects the most popular text of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms with 24 chapters and 120 verses in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty,and the Japanese translation of The Popular Romance of the Three Kingdoms published by Hunan Wenshan in 1689 as the objects,guided by Ralph Linton’s“Manifestation,Selection,Integration”cultural communication research method,to analyze the dissemination,acceptance and evolution of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms in 17-20 centuries’Japan,which started from the field of literature,then combined with various cultural forms and spread to the civic class,and finally entered politics area and produced a series of evolutions under the influence of Japanese values to become the representative culture of Japan.This paper suggests that in today’s world of frequent cultural exchanges,China should,based on strengthening cultural self-confidence,actively and appropriately select and accept foreign cultures with the attitude of prioritizing our own culture and utilizing foreign culture for our own purposes.The research outcome can provide experience for the current Chinese culture to go to the world with high quality.
文摘San Guo Yan Yi is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of ancient China.A large number of Chinese allusions have been cited in this book,containing rich cultural connotations and national characteristics.Under the guidance of creative treason,this paper analyzes the translator’conscious and unconscious creative treason in the translation process by comparing the original allusion with the translated text and further explores the reasons of creative treason.The study has found that through creative treason in allusion translations,Moss Roberts conveyed the deeper meanings of the allusions,connecting the context closely and ensuring the readers’understanding of the whole text;but he also failed to reveal the form or the historical and cultural connotation of some allusions in the original text.
文摘According to the research of Wen Jun and Li Peijia, this paper examins the articles and treatises regarding the English translations of Romance of the Three Kingdoms in China in the past five years. It is divided into four sections: Summary, Language, Literature and Culture. We point out the existing problems of the current studies;limited in traditional linguistic levels, leaning to the translation of Moss Roberts, neglecting the study of non-cover-to-cover translations, revelry at home and coldness abroad. Besides, we put forward the translation studies of Romance of the Three Kingdoms based on comparative literature to fill the gaps in the current research. The translation study of comparative literature pays attention to four aspects;literary translations and translated literature, cover-to-cover translations and non-cover-to-cover translations, C.H. Brewitt-Taylor and Moss Roberts, domestic and overseas.
文摘The Three Kingdoms Culture is regarded as the most influential part in the colorful traditional cultures of Chengdu. In this paper, the relationship between the Three Kingdoms Culture and the City of Chengdu is discussed in three respects based on the definition of Three Kingdoms:(1) Chengdu is the core of the original culture of the Three Kingdoms;(2) it is the center for inheritance of the Culture;(3) it is the research center of the Culture. The research of the Three Kingdoms Culture is a topic worth considering in the process of Chengdu's growing into an International metropolis.
基金funded by the Teacher Development Research Project of USST(Project Fund No.:CFTD2023YB21).
文摘Paperless reading has become a prevalent trend among global readers,leading to the accumulation of vast amounts of reading data on numerous book websites.This offers new perspectives for studying translated works.This paper utilizes Python-based data processing technology to collect and analyze reader reviews of Romance of the Three Kingdoms on Amazon and Goodreads,presenting trends in review volume,word cloud maps,and readers’emotional attitudes in a quantitative manner.The findings indicate that overseas readers generally exhibit a positive emotional tendency towards Romance of the Three Kingdoms and recognize its cultural value.However,negative opinions do exist,focusing on aspects of the book’s quality,such as printing quality and proofreading.These results provide valuable insights for the foreign translation of canonical texts.
文摘Bioevolution is still a main puzzle and attracts many scientists to research on it. Here I present that organisms have two impor- tant properties, definite structure and self-reproduction. Based on the number and connection of the structural units, organisms can be di- vided into three groups, unicellular, particellular and polycellular organisms. It can be called polycellular evolution that organisms evolve from unicellular, particellular to polycellular. Also it can be called diploid evolution that organisms evolve from haplobes to diplobes, two groups based on the reproductive differences. Some concepts like spore, zygote and embryos are redefined in the paper. Moreover, I present that embryos are the most important boundary of bioevolution and organisms can be divided into two evolutionary phases, the lower and the higher. The lower organisms, Kingdom Microbia (kingd. nov.), are inembryonate, which include Acytophyla (phyl. nov.), bacteria, protozoa, fungi and inembryonate algae. The higher organisms are embryonate and have two branches, Kingdom Plantae and Kingdom Animalia. Plantae are sessile and, autotrophic or sporogenic, which include higher plants and Nudembryophyta (phyl. nov.). Animalia are heterotrophic and, motile or gametogenic, which include all multicellular animals. The new system, which reflects the two important phases of bioevolu- tion and two branches of higher organisms, can really correct the problem of different kingdoms in different researches or by different re- searchers.
基金supported by the National Social Science Fund of China(Grant No.21&ZD237)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.421172007)。
文摘Revealing the integration between the nomadic pastoralists from the northern steppe and the agriculturalists in the Central Plains has always been key to exploring the formation and development of the Chinese national community by the perspective of dietary cultural identity.In the Guanzhong region during the Sixteen Kingdoms period(304–439 AD),agricultural and nomadic populations coexisted,making it an important stage for the interaction of agricultural and nomadic dietary cultures.To date,there has still been a lack of direct evidence on revealing the integration of agricultural and nomadic populations in this region by the perspective of dietary cultural identity.Here,we analyzed 36 human bone samples from 25 individuals of the Sixteen Kingdoms period(including long bones and ribs from the same individual)from tombs of PhasesⅡandⅢof the Xi’an Xianyang Airport sites,conducting stable carbon and nitrogen isotope analysis.The results show that ancestors mainly consumed C_(4)-based(millets)foods or animals fed on their byproducts,supplemented by C_(3)-based(wheat,rice,etc.)foods,which reflects a subsistence strategy mixed with millet agriculture,wheat or rice agriculture,and livestock husbandry.The isotopic results of individuals uncovered from middle and high rank burials reflect the approval and reliance on the agricultural economy.Comparing the isotopic data of humans from the Han(202 BC–220 AD)to the Northern Wei dynasty(386–534 AD)in the Guanzhong region,as well as Xiongnu and Tuoba Xianbei in the steppe,we suggest that the nomads had already adopted and developed millet agriculture before migrating into Guanzhong region and that they fully adopted the agricultural economy during the Sixteen Kingdoms period.This indicates the more positive attitudes of the nomads to the agricultural culture,which promotes the integration of different populations and cultures ultimately.All in all,our study represents China’s first isotopic bioarchaeological research focusing on the Sixteen Kingdoms period,and provides an excellent case study for exploring dietary cultural identity and agro-pastoral integration in the Central Plains during this period.
文摘The period of the Sixteen Kingdoms and Northern Dynasties witnessed the transition from the Han Dynasty's aspiration of"ruling all kingdoms"to the internal integration within a confined"Tianxia"(All Under Heaven).During this time,a sense of community for the Chinese nation became quite adequately"self-aware,"and poetry(including folk proverbs,literati poems,and palace songs)typically embodied this process of national cultural psychology:Firstly,the"sizhi"(boundaries)of Tianxia were defined,transforming Tianxia into the cradle of a sense of community for the Chinese nation;secondly,political rationalities guided the process of national integration through coalition government at the top and household registration at the bottom;thirdly,the bureaucracy and orthodox authority were rebuilt,contributing to the oneness and continuity of Chinese civilization;and lastly,the regime sought to establish a"diversified Tianxia"encompassing broader lands and diverse ethnic groups,ultimately striving for a realm where all groups share the same language and coexist harmoniously like a big family.
文摘More than 200 Bronze Age artifacts selected fromfive museums in Hubei Province in central China,including bronzeware,jadeware,lacquerware and silk fabrics unearthed in the province are on display at the National Museum of China in Beijing.The exhibition,titled Phoenix Kingdoms-The Last Splendor of China's Bronze Age,presents items produced by the people of the Zeng and Chu states that thrived in the early Zhou Dynasty(1046-256 B.C.).They were known as PhoenixKingdoms because the phoenix,a revered mythical bird,featured prominently in their culture.
文摘LONGQUAN,a historic city in east China’s Zhejiang Province,is renowned for its exquisite celadon ware,featuring fine texture and pure,jade-like glaze.The region has a potterymaking tradition that spans over 1,600 years.Its celadon firing technique originated during the Three Kingdoms Period(220-280)and reached its peak in the Southern Song Dynasty(1127-1279).Since the Song Dynasty(960-1368),Longquan was among the main suppliers of porcelain for the imperial court.From the 12th to the 15th centuries.
文摘在“江南第一古镇”无锡梅里古镇,感受非物质文化遗产项目的文化神韵。Meili Ancient Town stands in the southeast of Wuxi,known as the"No.1 ancient town in Jiangnan",which was the capital of the ancient Wu Kingdom.
文摘1 Imagine a world where animals can text us their whereabouts,or maybe even their dinner plans.Sounds wild,right?Well,that's the idea behind the Internet of Animals(IoA),a cutting⁃edge concept that's bringing the digital revolution to the animal kingdom.
文摘Culture is a bridge linking people’s hearts,and a bond to help deepen under standing and trust between countries.In its efforts to foster ties with international sister cities,Xuchang is fully aware of the unique role of culture in communication with foreign counterparts,and thus actively practices the idea of influencing people,promoting friendship and building trust through cultural exchanges.As one of the cradles of
文摘Problems with clean water in coastal areas alongside an increase in population and community economic activities have diversified community activities.Coastal settlements bordering the high seas are characterized as arid areas with a lack of clean water.Here,the use of the range groundwater supply against seawater intrusion means that the water consumed by the community tastes salty and brackish.The availability of abundant seawater,processed through desalination technology,can be used to meet the daily clean water needs of coastal communities.Sustainable development goal(SDG)6 Water and Sanitation is concerned with ensuring that everyone has access to clean water and sanitation.In this regard,desalination technology is considered viable to achieve the SDGs in the environmental sector.Some countries have focused on using desalination technology to achieve target 6.4 by 2030.This goal aims to improve the efficiency of water use to reduce the number of people experiencing clean water scarcity by ensuring a sustainable supply of fresh water.The objective of this study is to examine the application of seawater desalination technology for clean water in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(KSA)and Indonesia,and identify the implications of desalination policies in these countries.Comparative studies were conducted using secondary data and literature studies on transforming seawater into clean water with technology.KSA applies seawater desalination technology to meet water needs.However,in Indonesia,policymaking has not holistically examined the potential of using seawater desalination technology for clean water.Until now,unlike in the KSA,Indonesia has not addressed the importance of the use of desalination technology in state policy.
文摘Tsongkha kingdom,a local power ruled by the last descendant of the Tsenpo,started in the early 11th century in Tsongkha area.The capital city of the kingdom is called Gitang(gyi thang in Tibetan),this kingdom is known as Kingdom of Gitang Prince.Nevertheless,the development of the Tsongkha Kingdom is closely related to the history of Tubo as well as that of Tsongkha local history.As the rise and fall of all the political powers in history are under both the internal and external causes,Tsongkha Kingdom also has no difference.However,because of the historical importance and uniqueness of Tsongkha Kingdom,the rise of Tsongkha Kingdom bears various causes,among which the external causes are discussed in this article.It is found that the collapse of the Tubo provided the rise of Tsongkha Kingdom a political space and a realistic foundation,the civil uprisings provide the rise ofTsongkha Kingdom an ideological foundation to unify the region,the disputes between neighboring regimes provided the rise of Tsongkha Kingdom a historical experience and solid responsibility,the local environment contributed the rise and development of Tsongkha Kingdom a condition of locality.The analysis and discussions conducted in this article aim to provide a new sight of the rise and development ofTsongkha Kingdom,new understanding of the historical development of Tibetans in Tsongkha area and the historical communication among the ethnics in the North-western area.
