This encyclopedia is a complete work that highlights various Chinese themes with texts and images. Demonstrating a rich array of unique Chinese elements, including history, geography, politics, economy, literature, art and the alike, and from the past to the present, the work mirrors the soul of Chinese civilization. With 1020 items and over 1000 pictures, this encyclopedia is especially applicable to foreign readers who are eager to learn about China. This book is printed in full color and laced with facts and photographs that verify and complement each other, making abstract knowledge more visualized and easy to access.