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Tung Wah-keung, the dedicated artist behind the "Jiege" project, found inspiration in the music of nature. With deep emotion, he committed himself to exploring and integrating this natural music into his creations. Despite the erosion of tradition by modern civilization, the grassroots essence and national sentiment in his blood remained unshakable. Stirred by the spirit of the Chinese nation and the simplicity of folk songs, he embarked on a lifelong journey to inherit cultural heritage.
- AuthorEditorial Committee of the Chinese Music Research Institute
- PublisherMingwen Publishing House
- Publication Date
The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Uprising's 160th anniversary in 2011 sparked ongoing debates over its significance. Historian Qi Benyu's 1963 article, "Comment on Li Xiucheng's Autobiography," challenged the previously accepted view of Li as a peasant hero, labeling him a "traitor." This article gained attention from Mao Zedong and the central leadership, aligning with the CPC's opposition to revisionism. Qi's involvement in the Central Cultural Revolution Group followed. This book reveals the inside story of this event, dispelling rumors, and includes Qi's original research articles on Li Xiucheng. It serves as a monograph on the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and a valuable historical resource for contemporary Chinese history.
- AuthorQi Benyu
- PublisherTian Di Book Company Limited
- Publication Date2011
This book takes revolution as the main line, discussing how China tried to turn the tide and strive to become an independent and modernized powerful country in the predicament of being surrounded and violated by the powers from 1900 to 1949.
- AuthorAlfred HY Lin
- PublisherTian Di Book Company Limited
- Publication Date2022
In an era without social welfare, Ah Peng, a resilient two-time immigrant, emerges as a remarkable role model of the previous generation. Despite being illiterate, she successfully raised five accomplished children, emphasizing the importance of teaching them how to be a person rather than focusing solely on their achievements. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Hong Kong and Macau between the 1960s and 1980s, the narrative weaves together collective memories of that era, showcasing both the hardworking and compassionate sides of the previous generation. Acts of mutual support and love, such as breastfeeding others and forming sworn sisterhoods, highlight the profound human connections forged amidst poverty.
- AuthorHo Tszrui
- PublisherMingwen Publishing House
- Publication Date
This book introduces twelve famous Chinese battles in a simple and easy-to-understand manner, allowing readers to understand China's unique forms of war and culture. The first part focuses on types of warfare, including "annihilation battles", "lightning warfare", "mountain field battles", and "landing battles". The second part focuses on major battles of the 20th century, aiming to show the evolution of modern Chinese warfare.
- AuthorMak King Sang
- PublisherTian Di Book Company Limited
- Publication Date2012
Lung Ying-tai's debut novel offers a multi-faceted narrative, exploring the philosophical journey of youth growth and serving as an encyclopedic "museum novel." It presents the history of humans, the vast universe, geology, animals, and plants on a singular axis, portraying the state of human existence in a magical and encompassing manner. The story unfolds on Lantau Island in Hong Kong and then shifts its focus to Dawu Mountain in Pingtung, Taiwan. It follows an unnamed writer, who, after leaving the countryside at fourteen, embarks on a life of wandering. Upon returning to the village she left fifty years ago, she encounters a mysterious fourteen-year-old girl. As they traverse the ancient road of a hundred years, the narrative delves into the profound themes of love, regret, pain, reluctance, death, and time, unfolding like a tightly folded fragrant handkerchief.
- AuthorLong Yingtai
- PublisherTian Di Book Company Limited
- Publication Date2020