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I would like to say how much I enjoy reading China Today. I have been reading English magazines and newspapers for a long time, but ever since the English-language journal Beijing Weekend stopped publishing because of financial problems last year, I have been looking for an affordable English newspaper or magazine to read. So I decided to give China Today a try. At first, I subscribed to the magazine for six months because I couldnt be sure whether it would suit me. After having read it for five months, however, I decided to continue subscribing for another six months because I had begun to love it. My purpose for reading English newspapers and magazines is the following: first, I want to improve my English; second, I want to learn more about science and technology; and third, I want to learn more about the world.

I like reading China Todays science and technology section because it gives me new insights into modern scientific and technological developments in China. I also like to read reports in China Today about events that occur around the country, as I can expand my views and better understand China and the Chinese people. I particularly like to read stories about farmers and workers. It is they who provide us with food, fresh vegetables, buildings and various services.

Some suggestions to the editors are the following. First, I would like to read more health-related articles; second, I would like to read more articles about China and the world that focus on environmental protection and energy conservation; and third, I would like to read more about food safety. Of course, my viewpoint may not be suitable for your magazine, but I sincerely wish China Today all the best.

Gao Xinhua

Shandong Province, China

I was heartened to read your coverage of the Wenchuan earthquake in the July edition of China Today. My heart goes out to all the people who lost loved ones. The courage the Chinese people have shown during this disaster is truly inspiring. The donations that have flooded in not only from around China, but also from around the world, show that when disaster strikes, ordinary people will pull together and do whatever they can to help one another. Even though some months have now passed since the earthquake, my thoughts often return to the people of Sichuan and I wonder how they are coping with ongoing reconstruction efforts. Please continue to cover their experiences in future editions of China Today.

Lin Yuening

Jiangsu Province, China

I am a student at Zhejiang Normal University. Although I have been reading your magazine for less than a year, I am head over heels in love with it. It is a well-written publication interspersed with beautiful photographs. I like the May issue of 2008 best, especially the vivid pictures. They have opened up magnificent vistas for me and provided a feast for my eyes. The photographs from “Wanfenglin: Forest of Peaks” are so beautiful and lively that I feel I am personally there. I have been dreaming of taking a trip to Wanfenglin for a long time, and these pictures seemed to make my dream come true with their depiction of countless mountain peaks, rivers, lakes, limestone caves, wild flowers and grasses.

The articles I liked best from the issue were the ones about migrants. As we all know, migrants are Chinas largest and most disadvantaged group. They dont have equal rights as urbanites, but they have created Chinas economic miracle and are behind the rapidly changing face of its cities. So it should be taken for granted that their rights and interests must be safeguarded, for example, by improving their working conditions, providing greater educational opportunities for their children, along with reliable and affordable healthcare and access to social security. We all hope for a better life for Chinas migrants.

Liu Yan

Jinhua, Zhejiang Province

China