Chinese supplement 2015 by Lyndsay Jensen

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AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK outcomes and valuable experiences of a 65year cooperation, as a strong driving force for stable advancement of our bilateral relations. We would like to take this opportunity to carry out friendly visits, host fairs and exhibitions, broaden economic and trade cooperation, and strengthen people-to-people exchanges, so that our traditional friendship will find its way ever deeper into our hearts. Our two peoples will enjoy more tangible benefits of cooperation and our bilateral relations will enjoy stronger popular support.

ow time flies. I have been serving in Denmark as the Chinese ambassador for more than a year. During these wonderful days, I have visited many cities, and have made a lot of friends along my journey. As a result, I have deepened my understanding of Denmark and keenly felt the friendship between our two peoples and their high aspirations for closer exchanges and cooperation. I am thrilled to see that the past year has witnessed frequent high-level exchanges between China and Denmark. Queen Margrethe II paid a second successful visit to China after a lapse of 35 years; Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt visited China for the second time during her tenure, as she attended the annual meeting of the Summer Davos Forum in Tianjin, and held important bilateral meetings with her counterparts in China. Liu Yunshan, a Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau and Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee and Zhang Baowen, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, also

visited Denmark in succession. Both sides agreed to continue to work together for deeper Sino-Denmark Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. China and Denmark have enjoyed dynamic and fruitful exchanges and cooperation in various fields. In 2014, our bilateral trade volume approached a historic high of 10 billion USD; the Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research had its official ground-breaking in Beijing; we successfully established cultural centers in our respective countries; and our local-level pragmatic cooperation maintained a good momentum of growth. Marking the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Denmark, 2015 is a special year and crucial milestone in the history of our bilateral relations. We are ready to work harder with our Danish friends from all walks of life for a future-oriented Sino-Denmark relationship. As we celebrate the establishment of our diplomatic relations, first, we reflect on the fruitful

Second, we will deepen mutually-beneficial win-win cooperation. China and Denmark are both at critical stages of development. China is deepening reform and advancing the rule of law in a comprehensive manner. The Danish government is vigorously committed to vitalising its economy, enlarging employment and improving people’s livelihoods. Our two countries can make full use of our respective advantages, complement and learn from each other, and achieve common development. Finally, we will adhere to the principle of mutual respect and mutual trust. Advancing Sino-Denmark relations conforms to the trend of the times and the fundamental interests of our two peoples. Respecting each other is a way of getting along not only for mankind, but also for countries. Mutual respect, equal treatment and earnest respect for each other’s core interests and major concerns serve as vital foundation for the sustainable and healthy development of Sino-Denmark relations. The entire year’s work depends on a good start in spring, as February 18 is the Chinese New Year’s Eve. For our Danish friends from all walks of life, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a happy Year of the Sheep and every success in your life and career. I wish Sino-Denmark Comprehensive Strategic Relationship greater progress in the New Year.

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CHINESE DIPLOMACY THE YEAR THAT WAS, AND LOOKING FORWARD THE YEAR OF THE SHEEP

2014 marked the beginning of China’s endeavor to comprehensively deepen reform, and was a big year for the country’s diplomacy, making all-round progress in this regard. The country explored new theories and practices for conducting international relations, participated in global economic and financial governance, engaged in friendly exchanges with countries in all major regions, and worked for the peaceful resolution of hotspot issues in some regions. These efforts created an enabling environment for China’s domestic development.

BUILDING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS Aiming to build a global network of partnerships, by 2014, China established 72 partnerships of varying degrees with 67 countries and five regional organisations. This new practice of forging partnerships, rather than alliances, speaks to China’s diplomatic approach with distinctive Chinese features and global player. With a view to realising the common development of China and European and Asian countries, the country has put forward and promot-

ed the initiative of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. These are both in the spirit of the ancient Silk Road of mutual learning and harmonious co-existence. To date, over 50 countries along the Belt and the Road have responded and joined in the initiative. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is on the horizon and the Silk Road Fund has been launched, offering strong support for progress in the Belt and Road initiative.

When it came to major-international hotspot issues, including the Iranian nuclear issue, the Korean Peninsula, Ukraine, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the internal conflict in South Sudan, the fight against terrorism and the Ebola epidemic, China became actively involved to assist in the ongoing efforts to resolve these issues. Upholding an objective and fair position, China advocated that all parties concerned should seek negotiated peaceful solutions and

China will uphold justice and pursue shared interests. Justice and interests should be made compatible, as China gives priority to justice and refrains from seeking interests at the expense of justice. China will work hard to strengthen unity and cooperation with other developing countries, uphold the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries and promote the common development of China and other developing countries. In addition China will continue to advance the building of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road through consultation, joint development and sharing. We will kick-start the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, make good use of the Silk Road Fund, enhance infrastructural connectivity, accelerate FTA negotiations and work to ensure that various bilateral and regional cooperation arrangements in the Asia-Pacific are inclusive and mutually reinforcing.

played its role as a responsible major country in maintaining regional and international peace and stability.

STRENGTHENING ASIA-PACIFIC RELATIONS China also successfully hosted the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia and the APEC Economic Leadersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Meeting. At these two major international events, China advocated common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security in Asia, called for efforts to shape the future through Asia-Pacific partnership, launched the process of a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific and defined its roadmap, and adopted the APEC Blueprint on Connectivity. All of these efforts have enabled China to make indelible contribution to the historical process of maintaining peace and security and advancing cooperation and development in the Asia-Pacific region.

LOOKING AHEAD TO 2015 The year 2015 will be a year of landmark significance for both the world and China. The international community will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-fascist War and jointly adopt a post-2015 development agenda. The Chinese people will mark solemnly the 70th anniversary of the victory of the war against Japanese aggression and continue to press ahead with efforts to comprehensively deepen reform and advance the rule of law. Peace and development will become the two focal issues of the world and represent two major tasks of Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diplomacy. In 2015, China will actively practice a distinctive diplomatic approach befitting Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role as a major country and make new contribution to peace and development of the world. A new type of international relations will be explored, with win-win cooperation at its core. China will seek further progress in building a new model of a major-country relationship with the United States, maintain the high quality of China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination, deepen China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership of mutual benefit through building a partnership for peace, growth, reform and progress of civilisation, and strengthen strategic and practical cooperation with major emerging countries including India, Brazil and South Africa. The country will also continue to follow the principles of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness in conducting neighborhood diplomacy and build a community of shared interests and common destiny with its neighbours.

Finally, China will firmly uphold world peace and development, and will work with the international community to safeguard international justice and post-WWII order, and oppose words and deeds that intend to turn back the wheel of history. China will work for a post-2015 development agenda that serves the interests of all countries, especially developing countries, to make new contribution to the development and progress of mankind. (Excerpt from speeches by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi)

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MAKING CHINESE TRAVEL THAT MUCH EASIER According to the latest statistics, Chinese enterprises registered overseas, numbered more than 20,000, with around a 531.9 billion USD worth of foreign investment. Recent years have also witnessed an increase of nearly ten million in the flow of Chinese going abroad. Providing sound consular services, ensuring the safety and welfare of Chinese citizens and enterprises overseas, is therefore of great importance. Up to now, China has reached visa and travel facilitation agreements with more than 90 countries and regions. Many countries have also introduced a more applicant-friendly gesture towards Chinese citizens. Recently some European countries announced respectively a shortened application processing expected time frame for Chinese visitors.

CENTER FOR CONSULAR PROTECTION On September 2, 2014, the Global Emergency Call Center for Consular Protection and Services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing officially launched its services, opening up a green channel of consular protection and services between overseas Chinese citizens and the motherland as well as a “kinship hotline” connecting the government with the people, ensuring that China’s consular protection and services extend to our compatriots in every corner of the world in various forms including safety reminder, cultural tourism reminder SMS, in addition to taking advantage of mails, internet, social media and other platforms. The LS12308 Wechat consular service, introduced at the beginning of 2014, avails itself

of the lately fashionable, easy-to-use smart phone application, providing various information including consular protection ABC, contact information of Chinese diplomatic missions, keeping pace with the consular service network, forwarding the latest information to every subscriber.

or disaster regions. An integrated consular service framework is now taking shape, incorporating central ministries, local authorities, overseas Chinese Embassies and Consulates and other departments, in the shared aim of providing all-weather, multi-level consular services teamwork.

In recent years, the Chinese government has organised efficient and timely evacuation operations for overseas Chinese citizens in war

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CHINA’S ECONOMY IN 2014: A “NEW NORMAL” EMERGING In 2014, China’s economy enjoyed a stable development and entered into a “new normality”, which carries the following features:

STEADY ECONOMIC GROWTH The national economy grew steadily, shifting gear from the previous high speed to a medium-to-high speed growth. During the past 35 years, from 1978 to 2013, Chinese gross domestic product (GDP) was on an average growth of 10 percent and, between 2003 and 2007, over 11.5 percent. But growth decelerated to 7.7 percent in 2012 and 2013, and in the first three quarters of 2014, Chinese economic growth was down to 7.4 percent. Specifically, the year-on-year growth was 7.4 percent for the first quarter, 7.5 percent for the second and 7.3 percent for the third. The value add of the primary industry increased by 4.2 percent, that of the secondary industry was up by 7.4 percent, and that of the tertiary industry grew by 7.9 percent. The stimulating effects of the three major forms of demand on economic growth, i.e. consumption, investment and export, remained within reasonable levels and domestic demand took a greater role in stimulating national economic growth. In the first three quarters, retail sales of consumer goods reached 18,915.1 billion Yuan, an annual rise of 10.8 percent, which was highlighted by the online-shopping boom - the online retail sales reached 1,823.8 billion Yuan, 49.9 percent growth year-on-year. Investment in fixed assets was 35,778.7 billion Yuan, a growth of 15.3 percent. The total volume of imports and exports was 3,162.6 billion US dollars, an increase of 3.3 percent.

CASH FLOW Money supply maintained a steady growth, and price rise, on the whole, was kept within controllable levels. By the end of September, the balance of M2 was 120.21 trillion Yuan, a year-on-year growth of 12.9 percent; the balance of M1 was 32.72 trillion Yuan, up by 4.8 percent; and the balance of cash in circulation (M0) was 5.88 trillion Yuan, a rise of 4.2 percent. At the end of September, the amount of outstanding loans was 79.58 trillion Yuan, while the amount of outstanding deposits was 112.66 trillion Yuan. In the first three quarters, the newly increased loans reached 7.68 trillion Yuan, an increase of 404.5 billion Yuan; the newly increased deposits were 8.27 trillion Yuan, a decrease of 2.99 trillion Yuan. In the first three quarters, consumer prices grew by 2.1 percent over the same period of 2013, well below the 3.5 percent full year target set by the government.

RESTRUCTURING Considerable progress was made in the restructuring of the economy. In the first three quarters of 2014, final consumption overtook

investment by contributing 48.5 percent to the economic growth; the value add of the service industry, accounting for 46.7 percent of GDP, continued to surpass that of the secondary industry. Hi-tech industry and equipment manufacturing industry grew by 12.3 percent and 11.1 percent respectively, notably higher than the average industrial growth rate. Energy conservation and consumption reduction continued to make new achievements. In the same period, the energy consumption per unit of GDP went down by 4.6 percent. The Chinese economic structure was therefore improved and upgraded, heralding a more stable development prospect.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC BETTERMENT Economic performance improved steadily and living standards were also further improved. In the first nine months of 2014, gains in the corporate sector were increased, with largescale industrial enterprises achieving a profit increase of 7.9 percent compared to the same period of 2013. By the end of September, an additional 10.82 million people found employment in cities and towns, much ahead of the

government’s annual target of 10 million. By the end of June, the registered rate of unemployment in urban areas was 4.1 percent. The average disposable income of urban residents and the average cash income of rural residents increased by 6.9 percent and 9.7 percent respectively. China’s social safety net was further improved, with the government significantly increasing its investment in public welfare programmes such as social security, employment, medical care, hygiene, and housing support. In general, the Chinese economy is in a favorable state and a “new normal” has emerged. According to the official statement released after

the yearly Central Economic Work Conference that concluded on 11th December in Beijing, the Chinese economy has entered a period of medium-to-high growth from high growth, and a shift to quality and efficiency from quantity and speed in terms of development; as well as of a restructuring that stresses improving current production practices instead of expansion, and economic momentum increasingly driven by new factors rather than conventional sectors. The new normal has not changed the strategic importance of a period that will see great achievements, nor has it changed the fundamentals of the Chinese economy, only the development mode and economic structure.

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STUDY IN CHINA

For those who have never been to China, and have visions of Chinese Kungfu or Peking Opera, for them, China is an incarnation of ancient history and mysteries. But as we discover it is much more than this...

THE STORY OF MARIA Maria, a Chilean girl who was fascinated with this faraway and mysterious nation, crossed the globe and came to China alone to pursue her study in Chinese modern history. Due to the discrepancies between the two countries’

languages and cultures, the study was not easy for Maria at the beginning - an essay of 1,000 Chinese characters would take her a whole week. She also found it difficult to get accustomed to the Chinese lifestyle, how could she be supposed to handle chopsticks and to enjoy rice as meals while her palate had been accustomed to bread and beef? So during that period, Maria talked to her family and friends a lot to ease her nostalgia. But that would not solve her immediate and virtual problems in China, so most of the time Maria turned to her teachers and Chinese classmates, who very often acted as teachers for her as well. One of her Chinese classmates, who majored in Chinese language study and had read a lot

of Chinese classics, could always guide Maria through her confusions and tell her which books were worth reading. Maria was moved by and really appreciated the help and kindness offered to her by her teachers and fellow peers. Maria soon made some very good friends. With their company and friendship, Maria’s life in China began to change for the better. Instead of going back to Chile last winter, she made a tour all over China. Now she proudly cites the names of all the cities she has visited, Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, Xi’an, Chengdu, amongst the many others. The scale and the beauty of the country impressed her so

much that she decided to make the most of her study and life in China, and to work in a university in Chile in the future to teach Chinese language and history. Maria has taken her study and living experience in China as an invaluable treasure of her life, and there are a large number of other international students who like Maria who came from every corner of the world to China to pursue their study, and broaden their horizons.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION International education in China can be traced back to the Han Dynasty, and its development has never stopped thereafter. International education in the modern sense, however, did not come into existence until the founding of the People’s Republic of China. In the past 60 years, China continuously strengthened its educational cooperation and exchanges with other countries, and made its due contribution to the diversification of world cultures. China’s endeavors bear fruits now: Learning Chinese language is becoming popular all over the globe, and more and more students are turning

their eyes to China and decide to study there. According to statistics, over 300,000 international students of 200 countries and regions all over the world studied on Chinese campuses in the year 2014. The Chinese government and universities, attach great importance to this enlarging body of international students, and will not cease to explore new and efficient methods and tools to better serve the students

and to ensure a sustainable development of China’s international education. China does not only possess a long history and time-honored culture, but also takes pride in its intelligent people, cutting-edge technologies, and accommodating humanistic environment. If you have not been there before, act like Maria and put China on your list of must-go places, and you will not repent for your choice.

Niels Steensens Gymnasium More than 500 pupils learn the Chinese language Niels Steensens Gymnasium (NSG) is a private school with 600 pupils from 6th grade through High School. NSG is part of a worldwide network of Jesuit Schools with more than 2 million students in universities, high schools and primary schools in more than 69 countries. Being a Jesuit school we seek to develop the gifts and talents of each pupil and lay the foundations for life-long learning. The school seeks to foster an attitude of altruism and generosity in its pupils, encouraging them adopt a positive way of engaging with the world which seeks to change the world for the better. NSG provides a range of extra-curricular activities which promote the physical, creative, and intellectual development of pupils.

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and each year, two High School students are selected to participate in The Global Young Leaders Conference in Washington and New York, where students from around the world receive training to develop leadership and management skills based on dialogue and international understanding.

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JIANGSU PROVINCE: A WATER RESORT WHERE THE YANGTZE RIVER FLOWS INTO THE SEA

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In Eastern China, there is a rich and beautiful area where the Yangtze River joins the vast sea. It is China’s economic powerhouse as well as a culturally diversified province – Jiangsu province.

of the entire country. Jiangsu has a resident population of more than 79 million, ranking 5th-highest in China. Its per capita land area is the least among all provinces in China. Jiangsu has 70,000 square kilometers of plains, accounting for over 70 percent of its total area, the highest percentage among all provinces in China. The GDPs of Jiangsu’s 13 cities rank amongst the top 100 in China, with per capita GDP (at provincial level) of 12,047 USD,

ranking the first in China. Historically, the businessmen of Jiangsu, together with those from Guangdong, Anhui, Shanxi and Zhejiang are known as the “Five major business groups”. Since the reform and opening up, like China as a whole, Jiangsu province has made remarkable achievements in economic and social development. Its 30,000 private technology enterprises have formed innovation clusters,

Jiangsu (abbreviated as “Su”) means “a variety of flora” and abundant fish and rice. It is known as one of the most prosperous regions in China. Connected with the river and the sea, Jiangsu province has been recognised as “a place filled with honey and milk”. The word “Jiangsu” comes from the initials of “Jiangning” and “Suzhou” which were both under Jiangsu’s jurisdiction.

If Jiangsu province is put on a “scale” of national level, this is how it would be weighted: Jiangsu covers an area of 102,600 square kilometers, which accounts for 1.06 percent

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and 11-consecutive-years of grain yield increase has created an agricultural miracle in this industrial province. Its cultural clusters are also growing vigorously. The seven-year multiplied growth of resident’s income is a tangible and feasible plan to improve people’s livelihood. Its social management model is turning from control to service. It takes the lead to prioritise environmental protection in China. The adoption of a competitive selection of leaders is also becoming a reality in the province. All of these promising blueprints are pointing towards prosperous realities in the near future.

CULTURALLY DIVERSE Adjacent to the Yangtze River and the sea and lake, and with the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal running across it, Jiangsu has cultivated a diversified cultural system during its thousands of years of history, which consists of the following cultures: Wu Culture, Jinling Culture, Huaiyang Culture, and Xuhuai Culture. Since ancient times, Jiangsu has been home to a galaxy of culturally renowned figures. Its famous poets Li Bai, Bai Juyi, Liu Yuxi and Wang Anshi created many immortal poems. Jiangsu also produced a number of outstanding writers and artists such as painter-calligraphers Gu Kaizhi, Mi Fu, Tang Yin, and Zheng Banqiao. Several Chinese classical novel authors were born and raised in Jiangsu, such as Shi Naian (Outlaws of the Marsh), Wu Cheng-en (Journey to the West) and Cao Xueqin (A Dream of the Red Mansion). Other famous modern and contemporary names from Jiangsu include essayist Zhu Ziqing, poet Liu Yazi, and writers Su Tong, Huang Beijia, Fan Xiaoqing and Bi Feiyu. Beijing Opera artists Mei Lanfang, Zhou Xinfang and Jiang Qihu are also from Jiangsu. The province’s painting and calligraphy art masters are represented by Xu Beihong, Liu Haisu, Li Keran, Fu Baoshi, Qian Songyan and Lin Sanzhi, all of whom are world-renowned artists. Suzhou embroidery, Nanjing cloud brocade and Yixing boccaro are famous handcrafts both in China and abroad.

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JIANGSU: AN OPEN PROVINCE HERE DENMARK IS KNOWN AS THE KINGDOM OF FAIRY TALE

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Currently, Jiangsu has established five enterprises in Denmark with an investment of 5.18 million USD. Denmark has invested in 157 projects in Jiangsu with the actual investments reaching 426 million USD. This accounts for about one sixth of its total investments in China. The cooperation areas between Jiangsu and Denmark include logistics, agriculture, wind energy, clean tech, and others. Many cities in Jiangsu and Denmark have established sister relations, namely Jiangsu Province and the Capital region, Suzhou and Esbjerg, Wuxi and Bycirklen, Changzhou and Randers, and Nantong and Vejle. Friendly exchanges between these cities are active, and they learn from each other. These sister-cities share their experiences and opportunities to find more areas for cooperation.

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SPLENDID JIANGSU PROVINCE: 5000 YEARS CREATING JIANGSU’S UNIQUE CULTURE WITH A MIX OF WU AND HAN Jiangsu province is a place which has a long history, profound culture, and abundant tourism resources. Natural landscape and cultural landscape enhance each other in the province, making Jiangsu a famous tourism and abroad. Jiangsu province is at the lowest terrain across China: The altitude of most areas is below 50 meters. Low mountains and hills are mainly distributed in the north and southwest of the province. Although these mountains are not so high, they are quite famous among the Chinese people. For example, the towering Bell Mountain is strategically located and the famous Tiger Hill enjoys the good reputation of the “Best Famous Scenic Spot in Wuzhong District”. Additionally, there is the imposing Langshan Mountain, Jinshan Mountain and Beigushan Mountain plus the miraculous and wonderful “Mountain of Flowers and Fruits”. Some of these mountains become popular among the Chinese people because of their beautiful landscapes, yet some attract tourists because of their widespread historical sites. Moreover, some mountains have become famous because they have attracted the followers from a particular religion, say Buddhism or Daoism. As an ancient saying goes, “Benevolent people love the mountains while wise people love the

water”. If a mountain symbolises the strength of character, then water represents the soul. With green hills, clear waters, numerous rivers and lakes, Jiangsu has long been known as the “city of rivers and canals”. The river resources inside Jiangsu province are quite abundant: There are more than 2,900 rivers of various lengths and widths. The surface of the land covers an area of 17,300 square meters which ranks first across the country. The largest river in China, The Yangtze River, traverses east to west and covers a wide water area. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the world’s oldest canal passing from the south to the north of China, has successfully been down for the World Cultural Heritage this year. Taihu Lake is China’s third-largest body of freshwater, and Hongze Lake is China’s fourth-largest body of freshwater. Both have a boundless expanse of blue water as well as exquisite

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scenery. Moreover, there is the calming, shimmering, and beautiful Slender West Lake, Xuanwu Lake and Yunlong Lake. Since the water system in regions south of the Yangtze River is dense, poetic and picturesque, water town landscapes are formed. In addition, there are many distinguished water springs in Jiangsu province in consecutive order: Zhenjiang Zhongleng Spring (“First Spring under Heaven”), Wuxi Huishan Spring (“Second Spring under Heaven”), Tiger Hill (“Third Spring under Heaven”), and Han Han Fountain.

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Yangzhou in Jiangsu province became the most prosperous city across China. Between 14th Century A.D. and mid-17th Century A.D., Suzhou, SongJiang, Nanjing and other cities became the birthplaces of China’s capitalism. At the end of the 19th century, silk reeling, textile, flour, coal mining and other modern industries rose one after another in Wuxi, Nantong, Suzhou, Changzhou, Xuzhou, among other places in Jiangsu province.

Jiangsu region, just like the ancient Yellow River, is one of the cradles created by the Chinese nation. Since ancient times, human beings have begun to grow and develop in Jiangsu Province. About six to seven thousand years ago in vast regions from Huai River basin in the north and Taihu Lake in the south, lived many primitive clans and tribes. Over 3,000 years ago, bronze smelting and forging in Jiangsu had already reached quite a high level of technology. Between the 3rd Century A.D. to the 6th Century A.D., Nanjing was southern China’s economic and cultural center. Between the 7th Century A.D. and the 10th Century A.D., the national economic center moved south. There was a saying then that went as follows; “A major programme of lasting importance in the world depends on the southeast of China” (referring to Jiangsu area now). At that time,

There are several reasons Jiangsu was left with a precious historical and cultural heritage: Taibo moved southward, Wu & Yue tried to dominate the area, the fierce competition between Chu & Han, and the rises and falls of the ten dynasties. There are not only ancient towns in Jiangsu with small bridges and water villages but also allpraised millennium temples. Exquisite and elegant classical gardens are mixed among grand mausoleums for emperors in the Shang Dynasty. Magnificent capital ruins are found scattered with well-preserved Qin bricks and Han tiles. These delicate and pretty features together with bold & rough attributes make “All Jiangsu cultures has distinct essences and values”. With the development of tourism, new scenic spots have been constantly emerging in Jiangsu, and numerous landscape and tourist resorts all add a new colour for tourism in Jiangsu: Suzhou Amusement Park, Wuxi CTV Studio, Changzhou Dinosaur Park, Nanjing Underwater World, Wuxi-Mashan Taihu Lake Tourist Resort which boasts the “First Divine Land Buddha” (Mountain Lingshan Buddha), Suzhou Taihu Lake National Resort, Changzhou TianMu Lake Tourist Resort. All of these bring leisure and wonder to your visit to Jiangsu province.

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FOOD IN JIANGSU: PROGRESSION OF SEASONS AND THEIR EFFECT ON “HUAIYANG FLAVOUR”

Jiangsu is located near two large bodies of water, which provides nourishment for a variety of natural resources and in turn gives birth to an abundance of unique cuisine. Because of its unique style and characteristics, Jiangsu cuisine places among the four most famous Chinese cuisines.

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THE 4 FLOVOURS OF JIANGSU CUISINE

Yangcheng Lake-hairy crabs

Huaiyang Cuisine, found along the canal, is considered the most outstanding in Jiangsu cuisine. Huaiyang cuisine mainly features freshwater fish and seafood. This style of food is fresh, tender, light in flavour, and it stresses the importance of natural flavours. There are many classical dishes in Huaiyang cuisine. For example, the Yangzhou dish “Meatballs with Crab Meat” is not simply meatballs, but a dish that requires much attention. From the choosing of ingredients to seasoning to dish arrangement, “Meatballs with Crab Meat” demands perfection. This dish’s delicious smell definitely opens up the appetite, but has a consistency similar to Tofu, so it cannot simply be picked up with chopsticks. Instead, it must be scooped up delicately with a spoon. Jiangsu’s cuisine has a complicated history that goes back to ancient times. It is said that there are always different customs in different places. Even within Jiangsu

Xuyi-crayfish

Province, the cuisine can still be subdivided into four local flavours belonging to the Huaiyang, Jinling, Suzhou/Wuxi, or Xuzhou/ Lianungang region.

Nanjing, known as the “Emperor State”, is a city famous for its history and culture. It is the political, economic, and cultural center of southeastern China, and rich in cooking culture. Nanjing has food that represents a nice blend of characteristics from cooking all over China, and the vegetarian food and Chinese Islamic cuisine are the second to none in the country. The reputation of “Nanjing Duck” can even be traced back to the Spring and Autumn

Yangzhou-meatballs with crab meat

Suzhou, Wuxi and Changzhou, combine to form what is known as “a paradise on earth.” It surrounds Lake Taihu, bordered by beautiful mountains and rivers, and is abundant in aquatic life. Locals have grown accustomed to cooking with freshwater fishes and lake crabs. The famous dish “Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish” is unrivalled in Jiangnan, the region south of the Yangtze River. All kinds of pastries made with rice flour are representative of Suzhou cuisine. They exhibit amazing craftsmanship through their beautiful shapes, and there is also a huge variety of fillings to choose from. These small desserts are deeply loved by all.

Wuxi-steamed buns

Xuzhou dishes are concentrated in northern Jiangsu, and mainly represented by Xuzhou and Lianyungang. They have the characteristics of containing all five main flavours (sour, spicy, bitter, salty, and sweet). as well as the Warring States Periods. Even today, Nanjing is still known as the “Capital of

In the four types of Jiangsu cuisine, each have their own distinguished styles, but they all

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Duck”; so when visiting Nanjing, it is imperative not to miss the Nanjing salted duck delicacy.

have a common feature, which is they focus on freshness and using local materials. Take the Yangzhou large meatball for example, smart cooks are good at taking advantage of the ingredients available during different seasons to complete this dish. In spring, this dish is made with freshwater fishes and bamboo shoots. In summer, it is large meatball placed in lotus leaves. In autumn, it is made from fresh crab meat. In winter, it is composed of sprouts and dry breezed chicken. The local food changes with the four seasons, utilising the fresh ingredients available at each time. The concept of seasonal taste makes Jiangsu a food lover’s paradise. In recent years, the Jiangsu flavour left home and went abroad. In addition to “Yangzhou fried rice”, more and more Jiangsu flavours are being discovered and accepted by the world.