Opportunities of the Century -- Speeches at the China Forum on Science and Humanities
Chief editors: Lu Yongxiang and Zheng Bijian
Beijing: Higher Education Press, 2004. 209 pages; with color photos.
ISBN 7-04-012627-3
This book collects 13 speeches at the 2003 China Forum on Science and Humanities, which were made by prestigious scientists and senior government officials. The speeches cover such topics as science, humanities, military, diplomacy and current affairs, discussing and exchanging ideas on issues of common concern such as science and technology, economy, environment, social development and progress of human civilization.

China 2004
Compiled by Zhong Xin
Beijing: New Star Publishers, 2004. Size: 184×130 mm; 218 pages.
ISBN 7-80148-617-X/Z · 618
This book provides a brief, comprehensive and systematic introduction to the history, present situation and development of many aspects of China. It covers many fields such as geography, history, population, religions, administrative divisions, political systems, economic development, agriculture, industry, finance, taxation, transportation, telecommunication, banking, insurance, opening up to the outside world, urban construction, environmental protection, people’s life, education, science and technology, culture, art, medicine, public health, and sports. It is a small encyclopedia with a lot of pictures. The book is revised and published every June. Besides the Chinese edition, the English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Arabic and Korean editions are also available.