China Annual Report Literature (2005)

Author: Zhang Qi, Zhou Ming, Nan Fei
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Chiang Kai-shek, Feng Yuxiang, Yan Xishan, the three giants on China's political stage, shake hands, fall out, shake hands again – a symphony of historical twists and turns (Li Hui, "In the Smoke, This Symphony of Beginning, Middle, Climax, and Resolution"). The people of Huaxi Village often discuss together: why does the elderly party secretary, nearing eighty, always think one step ahead of others? Cadres from provincial, prefectural, municipal, and township levels also discuss: Wu Renbao is truly remarkable, always advanced for decades. While other models have collapsed and disappeared, only he remains steadfast, his banner flying high (He Jianming, "We Can Call Him a Great Man").
A decent girl, merely for dancing at a disco, was brutally abused by the police, who indiscriminately labeled her a "three-service" woman. A taxi driver, who clearly acted in self-defense during a robbery, was instead framed as the assailant and imprisoned. Faced with countless injustices, a short man stood up fearlessly, traveling far and wide to fight for justice on behalf of the people (Liu Yuanju and Kang Jinda, "People's Representative Feng Youwei").
The seven Japanese war criminals enshrined in the Yasukuni Shrine—Taro Hatano, Kenji Tanaka, Ishii Shinkō, Shōgo Watanabe, Heitarō Kimura, Kōki Hirota, and Hideki Tojo—were sentenced to death by hanging at the Tokyo International Military Tribunal during the Far East War Crimes Trials (Guo Xiaoye, "The Demise of Demons").
"If you want to sing, sing out loud. Even if no one applauds, at least you can bravely appreciate yourself." This theme song of the Super Girl competition, "Sing If You Want to Sing," echoes the hearts of fans. This article brings back that carnival (Lü Hui, "Super Girl! Super Girl!").
He Jianming, Liu Yuanju, Kang Jinda, Hu Jie, Guo Xiaoye, Liu Guoqiang, Wei Ronghan, Dong Jiang'ai, Peng Xueming, Lü Hui, Wang Xiaomin, and Li Hui have carefully selected 16 reportage works by 18 writers from hundreds of newspapers, magazines, and books. Whether recording the era, confronting reality, commemorating the Anti-Japanese War, or delving into history, these works touch on the focal and hot issues of the time, all displaying moving portrayals of life's breadth, richness, and vitality.
[Super Girl·Judges' Audition Quotes]
"You're off-key! Do you really not know you're off-key?"
"Hey, what exercise routine are you doing?"
"You don't even have basic musical sense!"
"Alright, stop singing. Come back next year."
"You've ruined folk songs"
"Go study hard and stay on the right path"
"You definitely have no chance this year"
"Go memorize the lyrics and come back"
"You sing like you talk—so fake."
"Do you have dental problems? Why can't you pronounce words clearly?"
"Study hard, a bright future awaits; if you want to sing, you're on a dead end."
"Dress properly from now on, okay! Shouldn't you consider losing weight?"
"You're tall but short in the legs—this outfit isn't for you."
"Ah, run away! (makes a covering-the-ears gesture)"
"You sing like a ghost."
"Don't scare the next contestants."
"Come back and sing this song in 10 years."
"Tsai Chin sings so emotionally, why do you sing so painfully?"
"You forgot something—you forgot the pitch."
"Such a great song, why did you sing it so badly?"
"Are you even singing? Or just putting on a show?"
"Others sing off-key occasionally, but you sing off-key occasionally not to sing."
"Your voice sounds like it's stuck in a loop!"
"Who told you to dress like that? You dress so vulgar!"
"Did you sing? I thought you were talking!"
"What were you doing before? Beauty salon? Well, keep doing that."
"Are there no girls who can sing?"
"It's a waste of money to learn singing."
"Without lyrics, I don't even know what you're singing."
"You sing like you're sleeping—why do you keep squinting?"
"You're trembling all over, even your skirt is shaking. Are you cold?"
"You're not old, but you act like a complaining woman!"
"Stay in Nanjing for a few more days and then go back."
"Nanjing contestants have great mental strength—they won't cry no matter what."
We can call him a great man—
He Jianming①
A great era always gives rise to extraordinary figures. As a chronicler of this era, I am often moved by the elites who create greatness. The protagonist of this article left a deep impression on me during my youth. Yet, I never imagined that decades later, he would continue to create miracles, becoming the most shining part of Chinese society. With limited time and words, I offer this brief sketch of the protagonist, aiming to show people what a true Communist Party member and a true socialist truly are. Dear readers, if you finish this article, you will surely find the answers and feel the same excitement as I do.