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Chapter 1 A GREAT ORIENTAL NATIONOverview of Chinese History 3

Great Historical Events 22

Great Historical Figures 27

Supplementary Reading 37

Empress Wu Zetian 37

Silk Road 38

Useful Expressions 39

Chapter 2 Philosophical HeritageThe Fundamental Traits of the Chinese Nation 46

Traditional Chinese Worldviews and Values 47

Influential Ancient Thinkers and Philosophers 50

Excerpts from Chinese Philosophical Classics 77

Supplementary Reading 87

Neo-Confucianism 87

Neo-Confucianism outside China 90

The Story of Yue Fei 91

Useful Expressions 92

Chapter 3 Chinese Language and Classic LiteratureChinese Language 97

Chinese Character 98

Poetry 99

Fiction 108

Mythology 116

Supplementary Reading 119

Alone and Drinking under the Moon 119

Advent of Spring 120

Intoxicated under the Shadow of Flowers 121

Useful Expressions 122

Chapter 4 Traditional Chinese ArtsChinese Calligraphy 129

Chinese Paintings 132

Chinese Operas 136

Chinese Musical Instruments 142

Chinese Folk Arts 149

Chinese Gardens 154

Supplementary Reading 162

Calligraphy Set 162

Tri-color Tang Pottery 163

Useful Expressions 164

Chapter 5 Geographic LandscapeOverview of the Geographical Environment 173

Natural Heritage 177

Historical Sites 194

Supplementary Reading 204

The Confucian Temple and the Confucian Grove 204

Useful Expressions 206

Appendix 209

China's Properties Inscribed on the World Heritage List 209

World Cultural and Natural Heritage 210

World Natural Heritage 210

Chapter 6 Government and SocietyA Unique Form of Government 213

Population and Ethnic Groups 231

Supplementary Reading 242

Mazu and Mazu Culture 242

Legendary Story of Huangdi 244

The Chinese Dragon Culture 245

Useful Expressions 247

Chapter 7 China's Economy and ReformAn Overview of New China's Economy 253

The Reform and Opening Policies 256

New Development in China's Economy in the 21st Century 262

Chinese People's Livelihood 265

Changes of Chinese People's Lives:Facts and Figures 267

Supplementary Reading 272

Deciphering"Harmonious Society" 272

Six Trends for China's Non-public Economy 275

Useful Expressions 277

Chapter 8 Education and ScienceEducation in China 284

Scientific Development 290

Supplementary Reading 301

Imperial Examination System 301

Useful Expressions 303

Chapter 9 Folk CultureTraditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) 309

Martial Arts and Other Traditional Forms of Physical Exercises 321

Chinese Food and Drink 326

Traditional Holidays and Customs 335

Supplementary Reading 345

The Tomb Sweeping Day in Ancient Times 345

Today's Celebration of the Tomb Sweeping Day 345

Honoring Ancestors 346

Kites 346

Chopsticks 346

The Chinese Dress Adornments 347

Useful Expressions 349

BIBLIOGRAPHY 357