I have subscribed to China Today since 1989, and I am always delighted to read your articles, which are very interesting. Your magazine covers different subjects, such as the Olympics, tourism and the lives of Chinese people. I have had occasion to visit China seven times. I have been to Beijing and Lhasa and noticed the inhabitants are living in good harmony. They can travel everywhere and they have great freedom to go where they desire. I find Chinese people very kind and they like to talk with foreign tourists.

However, in your future articles I would like to read more about great men like Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping, because they were the greatest political men of the 20th century. According to my personal opinion, without them, China would not have its big economic boom. These great men have been the root of Chinas economic development. In recent years, China has taken great steps in individual liberty and its economic system. I have great esteem for the Chinese people; they are brave and very friendly to foreigners.

Concerning the Olympic Games, I think the Chinese people deserve to host the event. The Olympic Games ought not be political.

I think in Europe, there are some people who do not know the history of China, because they have misunderstandings about this great country. Before criticizing this wonderful nation, certain Europeans should go and discover the people and gain more knowledge.

I like your country and share my best wishes for a successful Olympics.

Rebrassier Raymond

France

As someone who wants to be a volunteer translator for the Beijing Olympics, I think what the Yuan Pei Translation Company has done is of great significance (“A Private Translation Company Contracted for the Beijing Olympics,” June 2008). Since China adopted its opening-up policy, a pressing need has arisen for translators and interpreters able to quickly and accurately bridge linguistic divides. This year, Beijing as a whole is launching an all-out effort to host the 2008 Olympics, and language services will be one of the top challenges faced by organizers. As we all know, the Chinese people will not only be responsible for translating the sporting events, but also taking care of foreign guests during every minute of their stay. This will require many highly professional translators, whose personal qualities are as important as their professional abilities. In order to make the 2008 Olympics a prestigious and successful event, fostering talent in this field is imperative.

Liu Yan

Zhejiang Normal University

I am an ardent reader of your magazine, supplied courtesy of the embassy of the Peoples Republic of China in Nigeria. Please accept my sympathy and condolences for the tragic loss of lives and property as a result of the Wenchuan earthquake. I hope this disaster will not daunt the resilient Chinese people in their preparations for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. I strongly believe the Chinese will persevere and overcome the recent calamity. The people of the world join China in their mourning, and anxiously look forward to the Beijing Olympics.

R. L. Tambari

Abuja, Nigeria

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