The progress that has been made SO far in economic and social development terms has captured world attention and is hailed as representing a historic change for the whole of humankind．Gaining a better understanding of China has thus become the ardent desire of many far-sighted people in the world．The republishing of this book embodies our sincere desire to satisfy this need．

STRUCTURE OF THE STATE

 The National Flag of the People's Republic of China

 The National Emblem of the People's Republic of China

 National Anthem of the People's Republic of China

 Organizational Structure of the National Congress of CPC

 Organizational Structure of the NPC

 Organizational Structure of the State Council

 Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee

 CPPCC National Committee and Leaders

 Proportion of Deputies to the 10th NPC

 Composition of the 10th CPPCC

 113 Laws Adopted by the 9th NPC and Its Standing Committee

 Motions Received and Handled by the CPPCC

 Basic Situation of the Eight Democratic Parties

 Map of Administrative Divisions in China

GEOGRAPHY

NATUARAL RESOURCES

HISTORY AND CULTURE

ECONOMIC CONSTRUCTION

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

TRAFFIC TRANSPORTATION

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

LIVELIHOOD

TOURISM

NATIONAL DEFENSE

CHINA AND THE WORLD