中国概况(英文版)电子书

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Foreword

Contents

Editorial Committee

Authors by Chapter

Foreword

Contents

CHAPTER 1 Geography

I A Look at China from the World

1. China’s Geographical Location

2. Administrative Divisions in China

3. Population and Ethnicity

II China’s Natural Environment

1. China’s Topography and Landforms

2. The Mountains in China

3. The Rivers in China

III Famous Chinese Cities

1. Beijing

2. Shanghai

3. Hong Kong

IV Tour in China

1. A Natural Journey

2. A Cultural Journey

Questions

CHAPTER 2 History

I Ancient Chinese History

1. The Yellow Emperor and the Formation of the Chinese Nation

2. Qin Shihuang and China’s Unification

3. Han Wudi and the Silk Road

4. Tang Xuanzong and the Kaiyuan Age of Prosperity

5. Song Taizu and the Economic Prosperity

6. Yuan Shizu and the Territorial Expansion

7. Ming Chengzu and Zheng He’s Voyages to the “Western Oceans”

8. Qing Gaozong and the Prosperity of the Kangxi and Qianlong Periods

II Modern Chinese History

1. The Opium Wars

2. The Revolution of 1911

3. The Birth of the Communist Party of China

4. The War of Resistance Against Japan

5. The War of Liberation

III Contemporary Chinese History

1. The Founding of the People’s Republic of China

2. The Diplomacy of the People’s Republic of China

3. The Reform and Opening-up

4. Entering a New Era

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CHAPTER 3 Philosophy

I Key Figures in Confucianism

1. Confucius (Kong Zi)

2. Mencius (Meng Zi)

II The Core Teachings of Confucianism

1. Rites (Li)

2. Benevolence (Ren) and Benevolent Rule (Renzheng)

3. Dao, Li and the Investigation of Things for the Extension of Knowledge

III Zhou Yi, Yin & Yang and the Five Elements

IV Daoism

1. Lao Zi

2. Zhuang Zi

V Other Schools of Thought

1. Legalism

2. Militarists

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CHAPTER 4 Religion

I Native Beliefs and Religions in China

1. Folk Beliefs

2. Ancestral Worship

II Daoism

III Buddhism

1. Introduction of Buddhism into China

2. Buddhist Doctrines, Chan (Zen) Buddhism, and Buddhist Attractions

IV Other Non-native Religions

1. Islam

2. Christianity

V Current Situation of Religions in China

Questions

CHAPTER 5 Literature & Art

I Different Phases and Genres of Chinese Literature

1. Different Phases of Chinese Literature

2. The Genres of Chinese Literature

II Ancient Chinese Literature

1. Pre-Qin Literature

2. Tang and Song Poetry

3. The Four Classical Novels

III Modern and Contemporary Literature

1. The Modernization of the Chinese Literature

2. Modern and Contemporary Authors and Their Works

3. New Era Literature

IV Traditional Chinese Operas

1. Development and Evolution of the Operas

2. Main Forms of Operas and Famous Repertoires

3. Major Themes

4. Artistic Characteristics

V Chinese Music

1. The Pentatonic Scale

2. Traditional Chinese Musical Concepts

3. Traditional Chinese Musical Instruments and Classic Works

4. Colorful Modern Music

Questions

CHAPTER 6 Language

I Languages in China

1. The Diversity of Languages and Characters in China

2. The Impact of the Chinese Characters on the World

II The Chinese Language

1. Putonghua and Dialects

2. Ancient Chinese and Modern Chinese

3. Idiomatic Phrases — Idioms, Proverbs, Common Sayings, and Allegorical Sayings

4. Language Policy

III The Chinese Characters

1. The Interesting Origins of the Chinese Characters

2. The Development of the Chinese Characters

3. The Six Categories of the Chinese Characters

4. Traditional and Simplified Chinese

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CHAPTER 7 Calligraphy & Painting

I Calligraphy

1. What is Calligraphy?

2. The Evolution of Chinese Calligraphy, Famous Calligraphers and Their Masterpieces

3. The Creation of Calligraphy and Its Beauty

II Painting

1. Basic Knowledge of Chinese Painting

2. Artistic Features of Chinese Painting

3. Three Major Themes of Chinese Painting and the Representative Works

Questions

CHAPTER 8 Economy

I China’s Economy: Past and Present

1. Historical Changes of the Chinese Economy

2. The Current State of China’s Economy

3. The Natural Conditions of China’s Economic Development

4. Basic Policies and Systems of the Chinese economy

II China’s Three Major Industries

1. Agriculture

2. Industry

3. The Tertiary Industry

III China’s Economic Development

1. The New Normal of China’s economy

2. Internet Plus

3. The Digital Economy 2.0

4. Economic Growth and Environmental Protection

5. Structural Adjustment and Regional Development

IV China’s Economy and the World Economy

1. The Shenzhen Special Economic Zone

2. Free Trade Zones

3. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

4. The Belt and Road Initiative

V China’s Banking System

1. The People’s Bank of China

2. State-owned Banks

3. Private Banks

4. New Payment Methods

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CHAPTER 9 Science & Technology

I Science and Technology in Ancient China

1. “Four Great Inventions” of Ancient China

2. Bronze Ware

3. Didongyi, the Chinese Seismoscope

4. π

5. Science and Technology in Agriculture

6. Ocean Navigation

7. Astronomy

8. Ceramics

II Science and Technology in Present-day China

1. Hybrid Rice

2. China Railway High-speed (CRH)

3. “Two Bombs and One Star”

4. “China’s Sky Eye”

5. “Sunway — Taihu Light” Supercomputer

6. Jiaolong’s Ocean Explorations

7. Aerospace Science and Technology

8. Dry Hot Rock Mining

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CHAPTER 10 Education

I School Education

1. Education in the Old Times

2. Modern Education

II Further Education

1. Diploma Education

2. Non-diploma Education

III Examination System

1. Ancient Imperial Examinations

2. Entrance Examinations of the Current Times

3. National Vocational Qualification Examination (NVQE)

IV International Education Exchanges and Cooperation

1. Confucius Institutes

2. International Schools

3. Belt & Road Education Programs

Questions

CHAPTER 11 Healthcare

I Chinese Healthcare: An Overview

1. Chinese Healthcare System

2. Traditional Chinese Medicine

II The Magic of Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. The Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine

2. The Core Concepts in Traditional Chinese Medicine

3. Acupuncture and Massage

4. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Life

III Entering the World of Chinese Medicinal

1. Chinese Medicinal

2. The Mystique of Chinese Medicinal Treatment

IV Traditional Chinese Medicine in the World

1. The Influence of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the World

2. The Internationalization of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Questions

CHAPTER 12 Sports & Wushu

I Traditional Chinese Sports

1. A Brief Introduction to Traditional Sports

2. Traditional Sports

II Sports in Modern China

1. Sports in Schools

2. Mass Sports

3. Competitive Sports

III China’s Sports in the World

1. China’s Sports and the Olympic Games

2. Exchanges and Cooperation in Folk Sports

3. Differences between the Chinese and Western Sports Concepts

IV Wushu — Martial Arts

1. The Origin and Development of Wushu

2. Classification of Wushu

3. Characteristics and Functions of Wushu

4. Cultural Aspects in Wushu

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CHAPTER 13 Festivals & Cuisine

I Traditional Chinese Festivals

1. The Spring Festival

2. The Lantern Festival

3. The Dragon Boat Festival

4. The Mid-Autumn Festival

II Chinese Cuisine

1. Four Great Chinese Cuisines

2. Eating for Harmony

Questions

CHAPTER 14 Cultural Heritage

I Ruins

1. Human Civilization: The Peking Man

2. Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes

3. Amazing Engineering: Dujiangyan

4. Imperial Tombs: Ming Xiaoling and the 13 Ming Tombs

II Cultural Relics

1. The Largest Ritual Bronze Vessel: The Houmuwu Ding

2. Musical Instruments from the Warring States Period: The Zenghouyi Bells

III Ancient Architecture

1. Types of Ancient Chinese Architecture

2. Imperial Architecture: The Former Imperial Palace in Beijing

3. Traditional Courtyard Homes: Siheyuan

IV Ancient Gardens

1. The Imperial Garden: The Summer Palace

2. The Private Garden: The Humble Administrator’s Garden

V Intangible Cultural Heritage

1. Current Status of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Development

2. Representative Works of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

3. Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection in China

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