China Dictionary (2006)

Author: Jin Bei, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Great national events are always intertwined with people's livelihood and public opinion; the lives of ordinary citizens are all connected to the nation's situation and destiny. China Factbook observes major national events through the lens of ordinary people and focuses on the lives of citizens through the weight of national affairs. The theme of Part A of China Factbook is "National Events Are Closely Related to the Lives of Citizens"; the theme of Part B is "Every Aspect of Citizens' Lives Is Also a National Event." This book does not contain secrets, sensational stories, or rankings like "Top X Events." It presents everything in a straightforward manner, genuinely and truthfully, allowing readers to enjoy the pleasure of reflection and thought after the hustle and bustle. Throughout the year, how many national events affect the lives of citizens? How many aspects of citizens' lives are connected to the nation's situation and destiny? This book observes national events through the eyes of ordinary people and focuses on the lives of citizens through the gravity of national affairs.
Theme of Part A: National Events Are Closely Related to the Lives of Citizens. From the Scientific Outlook on Development to a Resource-Saving Society, from Advanced Education to the Abolition of Agricultural Taxes, from the Audit Storm to the Shenzhou 6 Launch, from rising real estate prices to pollution in the Songhua River—all of these require the attention of citizens.
Theme of Part B: Every Aspect of Citizens' Lives Is Also a National Event. From discounted train tickets to standardized property fees, from rising oil prices to oil shortages, from Ba Jin's passing to the death of young people from overwork, from the HD TV debate to the adjustment of individual income tax thresholds, from chaotic school fees to the "college migrant" phenomenon—all of these often stir the emotions of the Prime Minister.
"Reflecting on the past is useless; knowing the future is attainable." China Factbook (2006) organizes the year's chaos in a clear and genuine manner. For those who have experienced it, it is a treasured album; for those who come later, it is a textbook; for researchers, it is a document repository; for young people, it is a source of knowledge; for the elderly, it is a record of memories. Forget everything else! Only this is worth preserving!