前言 Ancient China created one ofthe greatest human civilizations. The Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, the Forbidden City and many other achievements are known to the whole world as the best rep- resentatives of Chinese civilization. But that was yesterday. Today's China is making new achievements. Steadfastly following the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, the Chinese people have achieved economic, political and cultural prosperity through over 30 years of reform and opening up. More importantly, China is exploring a new model for the long-expected harmonious develop- ment ofits people and Nature.
This book, titled China, gives to the reader a comprehensive look at the yesterday, today and tomorrow ofthis huge and import- ant country.
At present, China is performing an even greater miracle while experiencing tremendous transformations. It has obtained widely recognized achievements in economy, politics and society. As the world's second-biggest economy, China is the new engine driving the global economic recovery. Its prosperity is also bringing ben- efits to the world as a whole. Today's China, with a new target of completing the building of a moderately prosperous soaety in all respects, is striving to write a new chapter ofits history and fulfill the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
What is happening and what is going to happen in China are what this book is all about. Previous editions have won it a good reputation among readers worldwide, as it continues to embody new contents. Serving as an encyclopedia, the book offers wider, deeper and more updated knowledge of China in a straightforward narrative style, an abundance of maps, charts, pictures and data, and colorful online content in various language versions.
We hope you will learn about, feel and understand China through this book!
目录 Fast Facts
National Flag, Emblem and Anthem
Land and Resources
Sea and Land Territory·Topography
Water Resources ·Climate·Land
Plants and Animals·Mineral Resources
History
Ancient Civilization
Unification and Dissemination of Civilization
Post—17th—century Changes
The Path of Chinese History
Aldministrative Divisions
Administrative Divisions · Provinces
Autonomous Regions
Municipalities Directly u nder the Central Government
Special Administrative Regions
The Path of New—type Urbanization
Population and Ethnicity
Population·Ethnic Groups
Spoken and Written Languoges·Religion
Political Systems and State Structure
The Constitution·Socialist Rule of Law with Chinese
Characteristics·Political Systerris·National People's Congress
Presidency ·State Council·Central Military Commission
Local PPople's Congresses and Local People's Governments
People's Courts·People's Procuratorates
Chiiiese People's Political Consultative Conference
Political Parties and Other Organizations
Foreign Relations
Foreign Policy·Friendship with Neighboring Countries
Cooperation with Other Developing Countries
Cooperation with Major Countries·Multilateral Diplomacy
Intangible Cultural Heritage·Natural and Cultural Heritage
Literature·Opera·Quyi·Music·Dance
Calligraphy and Painting·Cinema·Mass Media
Modern Life
Fad·Sports and Fitness·Digital Life·Pastimes
Travel·Traditional Festivals
The "Four Comprehensives" and the Chinese Dream
The Key Points of the Strategic Plan
The Eramework of Governance
Appendix
Government Websites·China on the Internet
内容摘要 China is a primer to help international readers acquire a better understanding of China. While maintaining certain basic historical facts and general information, it offers the latest facts and figures on every facet of CHina, incluc[ing its international contacts, cultural exchanges, economic growth, environmentat protection, developments in science and technology, social progress, and improvements of people's livelihood.
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