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	China National Anthem For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. After World War II, the Communists under MAO Zedong established an autocratic socialist system that, while ensuring China's sovereignty, imposed strict controls over everyday life and cost the lives of tens of millions of people. After 1978, his successor DENG Xiaoping and other leaders focused on market-oriented economic development and by 2000 output had quadrupled. For much of the population, living standards have improved dramatically and the room for personal choice has expanded, yet political controls remain tight. Land boundaries: total: 22,117 km border countries: Afghanistan 76 km, Bhutan 470 km, Burma 2,185 km, India 3,380 km, Kazakhstan 1,533 km, North Korea 1,416 km, Kyrgyzstan 858 km, Laos 423 km, Mongolia 4,677 km, Nepal 1,236 km, Pakistan 523 km, Russia (northeast) 3,605 km, Russia (northwest) 40 km, Tajikistan 414 km, Vietnam 1,281 km regional borders: Hong Kong 30 km, Macau 0.34 km. Population: 1,321,851,888 (July 2007 est.) Administrative divisions: 23 provinces (sheng, singular and plural), 5 autonomous regions (zizhiqu, singular and plural), and 4 municipalities (shi, singular and plural) provinces: Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hainan, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Jilin, Liaoning, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Zhejiang; (see note on Taiwan) autonomous regions: Guangxi, Nei Mongol, Ningxia, Xinjiang Uygur, Xizang (Tibet) municipalities: Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Tianjin note: China considers Taiwan its 23rd province; see separate entries for the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html
	2007年幻彩詠香江暨煙花匯演: 第一,二幕: 歌唱祖國,中國人 2007年幻彩詠香江暨煙花匯演: 第一幕: 歌唱祖國 背景音樂: 歌唱祖國 第二幕: 中國人 背景音樂: 中國人 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Harbour Extravaganza fireworks display 2007 1. Singing to motherland Background music: Singing to motherland 2. Chinese people Background music: Chinese people
	Hong Kong's Donald Tsang 曾蔭權 retracts own "democracy" remark The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Donald Tsang said the Cultural Revolution of China was an extreme form of democracy during a live English radio interview on 2007-10-12. One day later, he issued a public apology. Host : I was struck by one phrase at the end of the policy address, towards the end of the conclusion, you say, we promote democratic development without compromising social stability or government efficiency, that kind of implies that democratic development does compromise social stability or government efficiency? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Donald Tsang : It can, it can, if we go to the extreme, people go to the extreme, and you have a cultural revolution, for instance, in China. When people take everything into their hands, then you cannot govern the place. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Host : But Cultural Revolution wasn't really an extreme example of democracy. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Donald Tsang : What is it? People taking power into their own hands! Now, this is what it means by democracy, if you take it to the full swing. In other democracies, even if you have an elected person, then you overturn the policy in California, for instance, you have initiative number, number, number what, then you overturn policy taken by the government, that's not necessarily conducive to efficient government. http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/news/englishnews/news.htm?englishnews&20071013&56&438734 Tsang apologises over Cultural Revolution remarks 2007-10-13 HKT 16:22 The Chief Executive, Donald Tsang, has issued an apology for remarks he made during a radio interview suggesting that the Cultural Revolution was an extreme form of democracy. Mr Tsang's initial comments prompted widespread criticism. In a statement Mr Tsang said he was very sorry that he'd made an inappropriate remark concerning the Cultural Revolution and he wished to retract it. He said Hong Kong people treasure democracy and hope to implement universal suffrage as soon as possible, adding that he shared the same aspirations. Mr Tsang reiterated that he would honour the pledge he made in Wednesday's Policy Address to do his utmost in resolving the question of universal suffrage during his current term.
	Donald Tsang says Democracy is Cultural Revolution 曾蔭權:民主=文革 English audio with Traditional Chinese subtitles The Chief Excecutive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Donald Tsang said Cultural Revolution was an extreme form of Democracy during a live radio interview. He later retracted and apologized for his remarks. http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=11&art_id=55069&sid=15798769&con_type=1&d_str=20071013&sear_year=2007 Scarlett Chiang Saturday, October 13, 2007 Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam- kuen has come under fire for describing China's Cultural Revolution in the 1960s as an example of "extreme democracy." Speaking in a phone-in radio program on Friday, Tsang said social stability is very important and should not be sacrificed for democratic development. "If we go to the extreme, people can go to the extreme like what we saw during the Cultural Revolution. For instance, in China, when people take everything into their own hands, then you cannot govern the place," he said. The Cultural Revolution was launched by Chairman Mao Zedong in 1966 to rid the country of "bourgeoisie" elements, including the middle class or merchant class, to continue the revolutionary class struggle. The revolution caused wide-scale social, political and economic chaos between 1967 and 1976. When the program host pointed out that the Cultural Revolution was not the result of democratic development, Tsang said: "It's people taking power into their own hands. This is what they mean by democracy if you take it to the full swing." He said he believed different sectors will reach a consensus on universal suffrage in Hong Kong at the end of the day. Tsang's comments were criticized by the pan-democrats as "misunderstanding Chinese history." "The Cultural Revolution is an example of extreme dictatorship but not democratic development. It's part of China's most painful history," Cheung Man-kwong of the Democratic Party said. He said Tsang misunderstood Chinese history and asked him to "revise" the part. Ronny Tong Ka-wah of the Civic Party said democratic development and the Cultural Revolution are absolutely two separate things. "If the chief executive said that, I'm worried he'll not fight for democracy for Hong Kong people." Pro-Beijing political parties said they did not listen to the program, but they did think the revolution was related to democratic development. Liberal Party vice chairwoman Selina Chow Liang Shuk-yee said she could not see how the Cultural Revolution and democracy could be linked. "I cannot see the connection, but it might be his illustration. "I can see his point that there should not be social instability, but the Cultural Revolution is not an appropriate example," she said. Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong chairman Tam Yiu-chung said it is sometimes very confusing to use an example to illustrate the meaning. He said it is not good for anything going to the extreme. A spokeswoman for the Chief Executive Office said: "What the chief executive means is that we must have a democratic system that best suits the situation in Hong Kong, a system that will further improve the quality of governance."
	11th anniversary of HK's return to Motherland 11th anniversary of HK´s return to Motherland WATCH VIDEO Source: CCTV.com | 07-01-2008 12:33 July 1st marks the 11th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. A flag raising ceremony and grand reception was held in the Special Administrative Region to mark the event. Hundreds of officials and local people attended the flag raising ceremony at the Golden Bauhinia Square. Hong Kong residents expressed their support for the upcoming Beijing Olympic Games, and their confidence in the region's future development. Following the ceremony, Hong Kong Chief Executive, Donald Tsang, hosted a cocktail reception. He pledged further support to China's quake-hit Sichuan Province in its reconstruction. Tsang reiterated that Hong Kong will do its utmost to help bring about a very successful Olympics.
	Travel Hong Kong-the Golden Bauhinia Square香港紫荆花广场 The Expo Promenade (also known as Golden Bauhinia Square) outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Wan Chai waterfront marks the most significant occasion in Hong Kong's history - the return of the former British colony to the People's Republic of China (PRC), and the establishment of the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong. The main ceremonies took place on the night of 30 June 1997. The Hong Kong SAR came into being on 1 July，1997。 The "Forever Blooming Bauhinia" Sculpture (Golden Bauhinia) is a gift from the people of the PRC to mark the widespread joy of the Chinese at the return of the territory to the Motherland after more than 100 years.
	Hong Kong Demonstration for Freedom CHAN: Despite hot weather thousands marched on Hong Kong's streets Tuesday... speaking against the island's governmental policies. We turn now to the streets of the special administrative region. STORY: This is the sixth year for this massive demonstration. 47- thousand Hong Kongers from all walks of life took to the streets, including legislative council member Fang Ansheng Chen. [Fang Ansheng Chen, H.K. Legislative Councilor]: "As we see if there's a lack of democracy, governing power has no checks and balances, then it can be very arbitrary and go it alone." Many also criticize the CCP for not improving human rights ahead of next month's Olympics. [Situ Hua, Chairman, Hong Kong Alliance]: "We have recently seen that the website founder Qi Huang was arrested and sent to prison. We've also seen villagers in Guizhou be repressed. This is the latest news. From this point of view, China's human rights condition has not improved." The parade had special meaning for Falun Gong practitioners because July 1 is World Quit the CCP Day. [Ms. Zhu, Falun Gong Practitioner]: "The Hong Kong people ask for freedom and universal suffrage, but I don't think they can reach their aim under the CCP's rule. In my opinion, only when all the people read the Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party and quit the CCP, can we gain real freedom." Many families came to participate in the procession with a common aim. [Hong Kong Resident]: "I hope that we could have democracy earlier, one person, and one vote." Marchers wore white clothes symbolizing the fight for democracy. After more than two hours, the procession arrived at the CCP's Liason Office. NTD Hong Kong
	China Promotional Video China is the largest country in East Asia and the most populous in the world with over 1.3 billion people (a fifth of the world's population). It is a socialist republic that is ruled by the Communist Party of China under a single-party system and has administrative control over twenty-two provinces, five autonomous regions, four municipalities, and two Special Administrative Regions. Beijing has been its capital since 1949.
	KMT Gained Full Power in the Election and Swear to Start wit Anchor: In the 2008 parliamentary elections, the Kuomintang and the other in Taiwan have gained three quarters of the seats, and then Ma Ying-jeou won a presidential election. So KMT got a complete ruling power over Taiwan, and it will carry the full political responsibility over the country. In the evening of the election, the KMT stressed that they are most willing to accept strict supervision from the Taiwan people, and "to start with Thanksgiving and humbleness." Story: " To Start with Thanksgiving and humbleness " is the theme for the KMT at the election night in Taipei. KMT Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung, Honorary Chairman Lien Chan, head of Legislative Yuan Wang Jin-pyng, People First Party Chairman James Soong, the pan-blue camp famous leaders attended the event. Wu announced at the spot that KMT would be merged with the People First Party. He said in tears to the people in the whole country that no one party dominance, people are the greatest! KMT is willing to accept the most stringent supervision from people , and will be the modest ones to meet the demands of the people, and hope that God will guide them to the correct path. [Wu Poh-hsiung , President of Taiwan National Party] quote1.1 "There is no one-party dominance , people are the greatest! Right? (Masses:Yes) And only the votes from people have the greatest power. No political party is greater than the people, right? (Masses:Yes!)" "KMT at this moment is willing to accept the most stringent oversight from people. Let us try hard to push forward, we should not disappoint the people who gave us the opportunity and great expectations, I can assure you that this point. " "I assure you that we always maintain a humble and thanksgiving attitude to meet the demands of the people. Together, let us pray to God that God will guide us to take the right paths." Congress Legislative Yuan President Wang Jin-pyng said that the Congress will strive to eliminate the shadow of the dominance of the pan-blue camp, and stressed that the second change of the ruling party in Taiwan is a sacred solemn thing. It is an indispensable process to progress and normalize democracy in Taiwan. Overseas scholars who come to Taiwan for the election are deeply impressed by the rational and peaceful Taiwan voters during the election. Head of Political Science and International Relations of Hong Kong Baptist University, Gao Jing Wen, stressed that Ma Ying-jeou's goal is to normalize the cross-strait relations, so Taipei's relations with Beijing will become more normal. " [Gao Jing Wen, Head of Political Science and International Relations] quote2.2 "The most important thing is to improve relations and opened a new channel to begin talks between the two parties. No matter the technical and practical aspects of the problem, or political problems, we must put aside of the sovereignty issue." "The mainland admits that not talk about reunification, as reunification is not possible, because the different political systems. The Taiwan people also do not agree that Taiwan will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China."
	God Save Hong Kong: Anthem of colonial Hong Kong The Colonial Hong Kong period began in the 19th century when the British, Dutch, French, Indians and Americans saw China as the world's largest untapped market. The British empire launched their first and one of the most aggressive expeditionary forces to claim the territory under Queen Victoria in 1840, three years after she became the queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The territory that would later be known as Hong Kong was gained from the last dynasty of Imperial China. In the short span of just a few decades, Hong Kong was transformed from a rocky undeveloped mountainous terrain to a major entrepôt for global trade. Through the opium wars and a series of treaties, the British were able to legitimately claim the territory until 1997. Early social and economic problems did exist in the colony, as there were drastic differences between Eastern and Western philosophy and culture. Nonetheless Hong Kong seized the opportunity to become one of the first parts of East Asia to modernize. Hong Kong (Chinese: 香港), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders Guangdong province in the north and faces the South China Sea in the east, west and south. It has a population of 6.9 million people, and is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. Beginning as a trading port, Hong Kong became a dependent territory of the United Kingdom in 1842, and remained so until the transfer of its sovereignty to the People's Republic of China in 1997. Along with Macau, Hong Kong is one of two special administrative regions and is generally not considered as part of mainland China. Under the "one country, two systems" policy, Hong Kong has a high degree of autonomy, is largely self-governing, and maintains a highly capitalist economy. Renowned for its expansive skyline and natural setting, Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial capitals and a major business and cultural hub. Its identity as a cosmopolitan centre where east meets west is reflected in its cuisine, cinema, music and traditions, and although the population is predominantly Chinese, residents and expatriates of other ethnicities form a small but significant segment of society.
	2007年幻彩詠香江暨煙花匯演: 第二幕: 中國人 (Part2) 2007年幻彩詠香江暨煙花匯演 第二幕: 中國人 (Part2) 背景音樂: 中國人 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Harbour Extravaganza fireworks display 2007 2. Chinese people (Part2) Background music: 中國人
	March of the Volunteers: National Anthem of China The People's Republic of China (simplified Chinese: 中华人民共和国; traditional Chinese: 中華人民共和國; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó listen (help·info)), commonly known as China, is the largest country in East Asia and the most populous in the world with over 1.3 billion people (a fifth of the world's population). It is a socialist republic that is ruled by the Communist Party of China under a single-party system and has administrative control over twenty-two provinces, five autonomous regions, four municipalities, and two Special Administrative Regions. Beijing has been its capital since 1949. At 9.6 million km2, the People's Republic of China (PRC) is the world's third largest country by area and endowed with a diverse landscape. In the north, near China's borders with Mongolia and Russia's Siberia, the Gobi Desert and forest steppes dominate the dry expanse while lush subtropical forests grow along its southern borders with Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. The terrain in the west is rugged and high altitude with the Himalayas and the Tian Shan mountain ranges forming China's natural borders with India and Central Asia. In contrast, China's eastern seaboard is low-lying and has a 14,500-km long coastline bounded on the southeast by the South China Sea and on the east by the East China Sea beyond which lies Korea and Japan. Ancient Chinese civilization - one of the world's earliest - flourished in the fertile basin of the Yellow River that flows through the North China Plain. For the past 4000 years, China had been ruled by hereditary monarchs or dynasties beginning with the Xia until the Qing that finally ended in 1911. The first half of the 20th century saw China plunged into a period of disunity and civil wars that divided the country into two main political camps - the Nationalist Kuomintang (KMT) and the Communist Party of China (CPC). Major hostilities ended in 1949 with the establishment of the People's Republic in mainland China by the victorious Communists while the retreating Nationalists set up the Republic of China (ROC) on Taiwan. Even today, the PRC is still involved in potentially bloody disputes with the ROC over issues of sovereignty and the political status of Taiwan. The PRC is considered to be a major power, holding a permanent seat on the UN Security Council and memberships in APEC, East Asia Summit, and Shanghai Cooperation Organization. China is a nuclear state and has the world's largest standing army and fourth largest defense budget. It is a fast-growing economic power having the world's fourth largest GDP in nominal terms or second largest in purchasing power and consuming as much as a third of the world's steel and over a half of its concrete. China is also the world's second largest exporter, and the third largest importer. Since the introduction of market-based economic reforms in 1978, the poverty rate in China has gone down from 53% to 8% in 2001. However, China is now faced with a number of other economic problems including a rapidly ageing population, a widening rural-urban income gap, and rapid environmental degradation. Currently China is one of five remaining communist states, along with Vietnam, North Korea, Laos and Cuba.