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Unit 10 Understanding East and West Cultures and Their Behaviors Chinese culture India culture American culture “英文充其量只是我们了解世界的一种工具，而汉语才是我们真正的根。” —— 台湾诗人余光中 An Overview Brief introduction to Chinese Symbols National Emblem Composed of patterns of the national flag, the Tian’anmen Rostrum, a wheel gear and ears of wheat, it symbolizes the New-Democratic Revolution of the Chinese people since the May 4th Movement in 1919 and the birth of New China. National Anthem March of the Volunteers was written in 1935 and was officially adopted as the national anthem of the PRC on December 4, 1982. The lyrics of March of the Volunteers goes as follow: Arise, ye who refuse to be slaves; Let us amount our flesh and blood towards our new Great Wall! The Chinese nation faces its greatest peril, The thundering roar of our people will be heard! Arise! Arise! Arise! We are many, but our hearts beat as one! Selflessly braving the enemy’s gunfire, march on! Selflessly braving the enemy’s gunfire, march on! March on! March on! on! National Capital On September 27, 1949, BeiPing was renamed as Beijing and became capital of the PRC. Beijing is not only the nation’s political centre, but also serves as itseconomic, scientific and cultural heart. Location and Boundary Topography What’s your impression of the Yangtze River? The Yangtze River is the longest river in China; (6,300km) It flows through 11 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities. It is one of the main artery of water transportation between eastern and western China. What’s your impression of the Yellow River? The Yellow River is China’s second longest river; (5,464 km) The most heavily silt-laden river in the world. The Yellow river catchment area is an important base for grains in China. Anything about the Grand Canal? The Grand Canal is also called Jinghang Canal (1,801 km) The canal was open to navigation over