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...given them voices in local dialects instead of Mandarin, the national language. The ban reflected the government's effort to unify China's disparate regions by stressing national over regional interests. Yet these days, China's profit-driven media are pulling in the opposite direction by marketing to provincial pride. A hot-selling series of new books, for instance, celebrates local mores. I Am a Northeastern Man champions the grace of Manchurian women, while The Spirit of the Hunan People argues that the courage of that province's denizens "earns them the respect of their enemies." The most popular song...
...given them voices in local dialects instead of Mandarin, the national language. The ban reflected the government's effort to unify China's disparate regions by stressing national over regional interests. Yet these days, China's profit-driven media are pulling in the opposite direction by marketing to provincial pride. A hot-selling series of new books, for instance, celebrates local mores. I Am a Northeastern Man champions the grace of Manchurian women, while The Spirit of the Hunan People argues that...
...thousands of survivors still alive today because of those efforts, even a temporary victory is a kind of miracle. Says Waldman: "The fact that nothing has happened so far to worsen the plight of this population that has been so extraordinarily traumatized is something that people should take real pride in." If vigilance is maintained until villages are rebuilt and the camps are emptied, the wave of death will at last recede...
...matter of national policy. The country's rapidly growing demand for oil means oil companies, including CNOOC, must increase their sources of supply. Unocal is the ninth largest U.S. oil company in terms of its oil reserves. But economists fear that, due to government pressure and national pride, managers will go for deals with inadequate regard for long-term corporate health. To keep growing, Lenovo needed to reach markets beyond the highly competitive domestic electronics sector, and buying IBM's PC unit gives the company control of one of America's most respected brands. But Lenovo's share price...
...three Kings, the celebration of Christmas during the winter solstice. Inquisitive people?those who are not satisfied with the attitude of others who think they learned all they need to know about Christmas in kindergarten?can celebrate the truth behind the myths. If we can imagine humility instead of pride; simplicity in a complex, greedy world; peace reigning over hate and war; and inclusivity rather than bigotry and oppression, then we can imagine the divine potential in a tiny baby. Phil Magnan Grand Haven, Michigan...