Better to be a than a happy fool.

Author: Zhou Ruijin
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This book compiles nearly 60 articles published by Zhou Ruijin since the 1980s, covering various fields such as politics, economy, culture, and society. Many of these articles hold pioneering significance. Notably, the "Huangfu Ping Articles" series is hailed as the seminal work of the second ideological liberation movement following the "Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth," with its immense impact and profound influence holding a significant place in both the history of Chinese journalism and the history of thought. Reading these articles today, we can still feel the intense clash between old and new ideas, and the thrilling intellectual exchanges within the text. With 40 years of experience in journalism and having "caused trouble" three times out of dedication to reform, Zhou Ruijin, the former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the People's Daily, has a life story that can be described as legendary. As one of the pioneers of Chinese journalistic reform, Zhou Ruijin, with his courage to lead the way and extraordinary boldness, has ignited "landmines" one after another with his pen, creating numerous "" and leaving a shining page in the history of Chinese journalism. This book compiles nearly 60 articles published by the author since the 1980s, covering various fields such as politics, economy, culture, and society; it also includes a selection of commentaries on international dynamics and the political arena.