JSBC Launches 'Chinese Wisdom' Book Series for Global Readers

In a significant cultural initiative, Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation (JSBC), an influential media entity in China, has joined forces with Phoenix Science Press and Jiangsu Phoenix Vocational Education Press to present two innovative titles within their 'Chinese Wisdom' series. This initiative aims to provide international audiences with a deeper understanding of China's rich cultural and philosophical landscape.

The first book, The Grand Canal China and Its Wondrous Waterway, invites readers on a journey through one of the world's oldest artificial waterways, as narrated by American historian Andrew Field. This work, inspired by a co-produced documentary with National Geographic, delves into the historical and ecological significance of the Grand Canal, a testament to China's sustainable development ideals. It illustrates how this ancient waterway is emblematic of humanity's enduring relationship with nature, blending historical narratives with contemporary ecological philosophy. This isn't just a tale of a waterway; it's a reflection of a civilization's dialogue with environmental sustainability that dates back over 2,500 years.

The second title, Chinese Practice with Chinese Wisdom: Chinese as a Foreign Language Teaching Materials, serves as an engaging textbook for Mandarin learners worldwide. Structured around ten ancient Chinese proverbs, including themes like