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Examines the tradition and current status of paper cutting art of China with the help of some specimens.

The article offers information on the history and cultural significance of the oil-paper umbrellas. Topics include the use of tung oil and steel umbrella frame to make it more convenient to use, the story of Chinese carpenter Lu Ban and his younger sister who invented the umbrella by using bamboo strips and silk fabric, and the demand of oil-paper umbrella in Luzhou City, China.

Features Chinese artist Qiao Xiaoguang and provides information on his contemporary papercuts. Educational background of Xiaoguang; History of papercuts in China; How Xiaoguang's papercuts differ from those that artists have been making for thousands of years; Information on his work `Nine-Square Papercut Series--Divine Egypt'; Other works of Xiaoguang.

Presents information on an inspection at the Nanning Sugar Refinery and Paper Mill by the Nanning Environmental Protection. How the mill was established; Environmental protection measures of the company; How the company addresses the problem of the disposal of the remains of pressed canes.

The article reports on the white paper entitled "Progress in Human Rights over the 40 Years of Reform and Opening-up in China" published by China showing protection and promotion of human rights while also improving people's wellbeing.

The article reports that China has released a white paper titled “China and the World Trade Organization" on June 28, 2018 reiterating that it pursues a mutually beneficial trade strategy and that it will continue to open up into a more comprehensive, profound, and diversified manner.

The article reports the move by the government of China on July 13, 2016 to issue a white paper presenting its position on how to resolve its territorial dispute with the Philippines. Based on the document issued by China's State Council Information Office, the Philippines' claims are groundless under either history or international law. The paper also claimed that the Philippines has abused the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) dispute settlement process.

Focuses on the folk papercuts of Gaomi County in China. Themes of Gaomi papercuts; Resemblance to traditional Chinese paintings; Rural women's creation of images of animals and plants through papercuts.

Presents four examples of Chinese papercuts depicting folk characters.

The article offers a preview of the white paper, titled "New Progress in the Judicial Protection of Human Rights in China," published by the State Council Information Office on September 12, 2016.

This article reports on the white paper "China's Military Strategy," issued by China in May 2015, which outlines a plan that unifies strategic defense and operational and tactical offense and mentions the critical security domains highlighted in the paper.

The article highlights the first-ever White Paper issued by China on April 21, 2011, titled "China's Foreign Aid." It provided an overall picture of the country's foreign aid activities over the past decades. The White Paper was issued by the Information Office of the State Council and it introduced China's foreign aid policy and the financial resources that the aid has drawn upon in the past. The author lists the eight forms on how China offers foreign aid such as complete projects, goods and materials and technical cooperation.

The article reports that according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), paper air tickets have disappeared worldwide as of June 1, 2008, as billing and settlement plan (BSP) China has stopped the distribution of paper tickets for domestic flights. It is said that on October 16, 2006, China began issuing electronic (e)-tickets, but most passengers continued to use BSP neutral e-tickets, which still involved paper.

The article reports on the publication of a government paper titled "Environmental Protection in China (1996-2005)" by the Chinese Information Office of the State Council. The environmental protection efforts in the country are introduced by the white paper. The number of environmental protection administration departments at different levels in the country is 3,226.

The article reports on China's publication of the White Paper on the Building of Political Democracy in China. The paper elaborates the country's political democracy system in an effort to promote worldwide awareness and conceptual differences between political democracy in China and the West.

The article reports on the release of a white paper on China's Internet policy by the State Council Information Office, which stressed the guarantee of citizen's freedom of speech on the Internet and more application of laws related to its protection.

Focuses on the scientific papers published by China in 2002.

Reports on the release of the White Paper periodical in Shanghai, China. Publication of the business performance of the retail firms in the area; Aims of the publisher to provide information about economic development; Number of distributors.

The article reports on the release of the 2014 China National Security Studies Report by the Center for International Strategy and Security Studies at the University of International Relations and the Social Sciences Academic Press.

Presents an interview with Swiss papermaking expert Grossendacher Pierre. Career history; Achievements; Experiences in China.

In this article the author talks about sharing of some ideas about important life lessons, which can learn from China's response to the coronavirus outbreak, along with some encouraging insights from foreigners who lived in China. Topics discuses Western media have reported how China's draconian measures such as quarantines and restrictions on travel deprived people of their basic rights of freedom of movement, and the views of former U.S. President George W. Bush, on it.

The article focuses on a white paper published by the Chinese government titled "China's Policies and Actions for Addressing Climate Change." Greenpeace's Chinese climate and energy resources project leader Li Yan said that the white paper sent a significant message to the rest of the world and underlined the Chinese government's deep understanding of the adverse impact of climate change. The impact of climate change and how to cope with it in a coordinated manner are also detailed.

Describes eastern Qinghai and central Amdo in China. Description of windhorses as small pieces of paper inscribed with galloping horses that are scattered from the tops of mountains for the purpose of sending prayers and wishes into the heavens in the hope that they will be answered; Tourist destinations in Qinghai and central Amdo including mountains, lakes, grasslands, rivers, monasteries ad artists' villages.

Information about several papers discussed at World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as Summer Davos, held September 14-16, 2011 in Dalian, China regarding the improvement of Chinese and global economy is presented. Topics include the measures of China to improve global economic situation and promotion of consumer values. Moreover, it features several participants including Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, economist Li Daokui, and Aigo president Feng Jun.

The article features Beijing Huaqi (Aigo) Information Digital Technology Co. Ltd. It looks at some of the products of this Chinese enterprise which include Aigo MID that translates English and Chinese photographed texts and the Aigo Aifly Wonder-Pen, which plays sound files when its electronic nib is pressed against paper printed with special invisible ink. It describes how this company is emerging in the high technology market both locally and internationally.

The article reports on the March 18, 2019 release of a white paper "The Fight Against Terrorism and Extremism and Human Rights Protection in Xinjiang" which revealed the launch of a deradicalization program in Xinjiang, China.

The article discusses a blue paper which predicts that China's economy in 2016 will see a growth rate of 6.6 to 6.8 percent. Topics include major reasons of economic slowdown on the rise economic growth in 2015 analyzed by Li Xuesong, deputy director at the Institute of Quantitative & Technical Economics, increase in the proportion of the tertiary industry in Gross domestic product GDP for five consecutive years, and views of economist Li Yang, on the same.

The article focuses on the initiative of the Office of the State of China to release a white paper concerning its peace development strategy. It says that the strategy has announced worldwide that it is making efforts on peaceful development along with its commitment to uphold world peace and the promotion of prosperity and common development in all countries. It states that the Chinese people learned the essence of peace and the need for its development.

The article offers news briefs related to economy of China as of October 1, 2015. White paper has been issued by China on September 6, 2015 on Tibet disclosing the regional ethnic autonomy policy. Declaration of fixed assets on an online platform has been instructed to the local authorities by the Ministry of Land and Resources of China in second half the year. The income threshold has been increased for businesses to qualify for the tax reduction by the State Council of China.

The article offers information on the China Qingyuan Recycling Resource Demonstration Base in Guangdong Province's Qingyuan City. The base, which is a provincial-level demonstration program for building an energy- and resource-saving society, reflects the efforts of China in constructing a recyclable economy. Renewable resources have proven vital to some major industries in China including steel, non-ferrous materials and paper-making industries. INSET: Green Credit Declaration.

The article presents news briefs on social conditions in China as of July 2013. A smoking ban was implemented for the first time at the Forbidden City in Beijing on May 18, 2013. A white paper on human rights progress in 2012 was released by the Chinese government. An increase in weddings is cited as the major factor contributing to China's rise as the second largest diamond consumer in the world.

The article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of a Chinese-style education. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) 2009 Program for International Student Assessment (OISA) showed the high academic performance score of Chinese students. In her paper "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," Amy Chua described Chinese-style education as one with strict discipline, emphasis on memorization and long hours of practice. Trend shows changes in Chinese education system.

This section offers economics news briefs in China. China has set up a complete legal system for the inspection and quarantine of imported waste and to impose rigorous quality standards. China has issued its first white paper on the rare earth industry titled "Situation and Policies of China's Rare Earth Industry." The All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Land and Resources jointly issued guidelines encouraging private investment in land and natural resources.

The article reports that the ban on free shopping bags implemented in China on June 1, 2008 helped in minimizing white pollution.

This section offers news briefs on China's economy. The central bank conducted a survey which revealed that more urban depositors tend to save their extra money than spend it. The 2010 blue paper from the China Association of Auctioneers reported an increase in the value of antique and artwork transactions. Chinese businesses have been affected by air strikes on Libya, according to Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman Yao Jian.

The article discusses the restricted production, sale and use of plastic bags in China. The restriction which was issued in a circular by the State Council General Office cited that plastic bags are the main cause of "white pollution." Specifically banned from production and distribution are bags that are thinner than 0.025 millimeters. Furthermore, free plastic bags that are handed out in retail shops and supermarkets will be banned effective June 1, 2008. The report also notes that Chinese consumers use more than 3 billion plastic bags per day.

Features Wang Chengfeng, chief resident physician of the Beijing, China-based Cancer Hospital. Career background; Achievements in the field of diagnosis and treatment of cancer; Papers published by Wang.

Reports that Polo, known as the `Game of Kings,' was developed by ancient Tibetians according to the publication of the paper entitled `A New Study on Polo.' Mention of B. Laufer, a German-American researcher; Reference to the New History of the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

Reports on Chinese scholars' enthusiasm in the research of Mao Zedong's life and thoughts. Research papers; Mao's philosophy; Significance of Mao's thought on China's socialist construction.

The article discusses inkstones which were used as a grindstones for inksticks and are regarded as pieces of art which reflect cultural and historical elements in China. It explores popular inkstones, particularly Duan, She, Tao, and Chengni inkstones. She inkstones were made in the Han Dynasty are known for their smooth and lustrous textures. Duan inkstones are purple and do not crack under cold temperatures. Tao inkstones are emerald-like and are excavated from the Taohe river.

The article offers brief information on several gadgets in China including the phonekerchief signal-blocking gadget, the ping pong cover lightweight casing for cellphones, and the Counting Ring money-counting ring.