Headline—China's Inaugural Issue

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Features: The publication of a first issue marks the sudden emergence of a group of outstanding talents, accompanied by the mournful cries of the righteous and the spirit of relentless perseverance. The renowned sinologist Ji Xianlin once said, "Nostalgia can purify the soul." The older a newspaper or magazine is, the rarer it becomes, and thus the more valuable it is. First issues of publications are truly rare treasures, forming an important category in newspaper and magazine collecting. They possess distinct characteristics of their time and serve as physical records of historical contexts. So, the prefaces that accompany first issues, which have gained fame and value alongside them, are even more precious. First issues are invaluable, often distinguished by the authorship of their prefaces. Reading these prefaces is like hearing the declaration of a bygone era. In these declarations, some may be formulaic or slogan-like, but more often, they blend art and thought into a harmonious whole. Among them, there are echoes that are both bold and delicate, as if listening to the oars of boats on the Qinhuai River. Others evoke profound emotions, creating a somber yet majestic atmosphere akin to "the sound of hooves breaking, bugle calls fading, and the setting sun like blood." At the same time, we can also discover the unique voices of each era, each extraordinary in its own right. If it is said that "the ancient Yan and Zhao regions were home to many men of," then the prefaces in this book, which we hold in high esteem, come from authors who were already "unseen by the sages of the past and the future."