1. Symbols of the Chinese New Year
(Articles/Contemporary Culture and Society)

... part of Chinese New Year decorations.  The two flowers most associated with the New Year are the plum blossom and the water narcissus.  The plum blossom stands for courage and hope and the blossoms burst ...

2. Life in China
(Community/Blogs)

... think it’s strange to not have power or water several times a week. However, I do apparently think it’s amazing to have both available for two weeks straight. •    Looks like marketing really does work ...

3. What Churches in China Need Today: The Living Water
(Articles/View from the Wall)

Over the past thirty years, overseas sending organizations have earnestly studied the lessons gleaned through the experiences of modern day workers in China. These organizations have subsequently modified ...

4. 2002 01
(Subscription Access/ChinaSource Journal)

ChinaSource Spring 2002  Volume 4 No. 1 In this Issue: Seeing China through the Lenses of History Kay Danielson In May 1999, I found myself on a train from Beijing to Jilin City, a backwater town ...

5. 2008 04
(Subscription Access/ChinaSource Journal)

ChinaSource Winter 2008  Volume 10 No. 4 In this Issue: China’s Moving Population Jonathan Hursh Last week, I found myself sloshing through sewer-infested water up to the thighs after a deluge ...

6. 2009 02
(Subscription Access/ChinaSource Journal)

... Investing Gary Russell Experience begets guidelines that can help in decisions regarding indigenous investing. Conserving Water and Wildlife J. Marc Foggin What are the effects of rapid urbanization ...

7. 2009 03
(Subscription Access/ChinaSource Journal)

... worker’s role. What Churches in China Need Today: The Living Water Huo Shui There are key areas that agencies need to consider for their involvement in China. The Unique Role of Foreigners in Present ...

8. Sustainability on the Third Pole: Of Water and Carbon; Policies and People
(Articles/Politics)

... are climate change, carbon emissions and sequestration, water resources and the roles that local communities can or should play to help ensure a more sustainable future.  As a global Christian community ...

9. Yinghuan
(People and Culture/Major Cities)

... climate with an annual average temperature of 8.5C, and has 158 frost-free days. Annual rainfall averages 200 millimeters.   Natural Resources: Yinchuan enjoys abundant water resources and also the reputation ...

10. Xi’an
(People and Culture/Major Cities)

... plain north. The Wei River flows from the west to the east. It is in an excellent location, surrounded by water and hills. It has a semi-moist monsoon climate and there is a clear distinction between the ...

11. Wuhan
(People and Culture/Major Cities)

... Wuhan has a well-developed agriculture, and abounds in cotton, rape seeds, sesame seeds, peanuts, lotus roots, poultry, eggs etc. and is listed as a key base for production of commodity grains and freshwater ...

12. Urumqi
(People and Culture/Major Cities)

... and efficient. Urumqi links with nearly 30 cities in China via the waterways.   Tourism: Urumqi, as a city inhabited by minority groups and as such is fascinating to tourists due to its strong Uygur flavor. ...

13. Tianjin
(People and Culture/Major Cities)

... Huangyaguan Great Wall, Dule Temple, Haihe River, Water Park, Panshan Mountain, Hotel Street and Food Street, Tianjin TV & Radio Tower and Zhonghuan Cailian. There is also much beautiful natural scenery ...

14. Nanning
(People and Culture/Major Cities)

... temperature of 21.7C, and has 360 frost-free days. Annual rainfall averages 1,300 millimeters.   Natural Resources: Nanning is rich in plant and water resources. The main mineral deposits are manganese, ...

15. Nanchang
(People and Culture/Major Cities)

... grain region, but it also produces cotton, peanuts, sesame, jute, fruit, lotus roots, and freshwater fish. Watermelons and grapes are excellent here.   Industries: The main industries of Nanchang are engineering, ...

16. Lanzhou
(People and Culture/Major Cities)

... silver, zinc, nickel, manganese, clay and dolomite. The resource of waterpower is abundant too.   Industries: In northwestern Lanzhou, Anning District is the economic development zone as well as the area ...

17. Kunming
(People and Culture/Major Cities)

... resources as mirabilite, iron, bauxite, copper, coal.  It is also rich in ground water and geothermal energy resources.   Industries: In the field of industry, priority has been given to the development ...

18. Jinan
(People and Culture/Major Cities)

... part of Huabei Plain. The plain and the water area occupy 43 percent of the city. The Yellow River flows from the Northwest to the Southeast. The city has a semi-humid climate in warm temperate zone. The ...

19. Hong Kong
(People and Culture/Major Cities)

... common religions are Buddhism and Christianity.   Topography: The topography in the southern part of the Hong Kong Island is relatively flat. The renowned Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay are both located ...

20. Hohhot
(People and Culture/Major Cities)

... machinery, food processing, electronics, chemicals, and construction materials. The main agricultural products are beets, flax, tobacco, vegetables, milk products and fresh water fish.   Transportation:  ...