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Articles on Traditional Chinese Medicine
The first issue of 2002 shows some improvement
over previous issues, particularly in layout and content.
I have been a subscriber to China Today for
three years. I find it interesting and distinctive. But I still
have recommendations.
1. Photographs: it is usually a photo of the
president of a particular school, or the general manager of
a company that appears at the head of an article, which is less
interesting than photos that reflect the character of the actual
school or company.
2. Content:
First, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
is a very important aspect of Chinese culture and also an extremely
abstract and profound Chinese science. Nowadays more and more
foreigners come to China to study types of TCM, such as acupuncture
and moxibustion. As an ancient science passed down from our
ancestors, TCM attracts numerous students from Japan, Korea,
the U.S., Canada, and countries in Southern Asia, Africa, and
Europe. However, as a magazine that plays an important role
in introducing Chinese culture, China Today has yet to publish
any articles on TCM. I believe many foreigners take an interest
in TCM, but there are few channels of finding out how, who and
where to take this interest any further.
Secondly, more articles about foreigners,
or written by foreigners, may be appreciated. Articles where
foreigners express their feelings and tell stories about their
experiences in China would be of interest to large numbers of
foreigners, as well as Chinese.
Thirdly, as regards domestic economy-related
content, I find it dull reading so many articles about coal,
steel and iron in each issue.
3. I also wonder whether it might be better
if the CT-specials were split into several smaller articles.
LIU
WEIHUA
China
Reader's
Intimate Friend
China Today is an intimate friend of its readers.
During the past 50 years, it has made great achievements in
introducing China's development and changes in various fields
to the outside world. It has also made great contributions to
giving the people of the world a deeper understanding of China,
as well as towards promoting friendship between the Chinese
people and peoples of the world. I wish you greater achievements
in the future and make the following suggestions:
First, I suggest you publish more articles
on significant international, as well as domestic events, as
this would help readers gain a better understanding of the Chinese
government's position, standpoint and policies.
Secondly, I would suggest that every so often
you open feature columns on sports, education, medical treatment
and environmental protection.
Thirdly, some of the regular features, such
as Simplified Shadowboxing, Bodybuilding Exercises, and Language
Corner, could be edited into brochures. Readers particularly
like these articles.
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I enjoy reading articles about Chinese people's
daily lives, sustained development in various fields in China,
and also special reports on the situation of various provinces,
such as that in Heilongjiang Province. I think the pictures
of natural scenery are also very good.
I would appreciate your publishing more articles
on Chinese sports, especially Chinese soccer, as I am keen on
this game. I also think it would be a good idea to include photos
of Chinese Soccer Clubs.
At present, your design is pretty good, but
as regards pictures and colors, I suggest your magazine be printed
in full color, as this would make its pictures clearer and brighter.
I also suggest you add a few other columns,
and hope that you take heed of your readers' opinions and suggestions.
AHMED
BATAAN
Algeria
