CULTURE

Writing History

Chinese author Mo Yan made history by winning the Nobel Prize in Literature on December 10, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden. His writing is powerful, visual, and broad, dipping into history, fantasy and absurdity to tell stories of China and its people. "So I will continue telling my stories in the days to come," he said before the awarding ceremony. The 57-year-old contemporary Chinese writer has been a popular figure in China's literary scene since the mid-1980s. (Issue November)

CULTURE

Sports Achievements

China always performs well at the Olympics Games, including the 30th Olympiad held in London from July 27 to August 12. At the games, Chinese athletes won 38 gold medals, 27 silver medals and 23 bronze medals, ranking No.2 in the gold medal list. (Issue July)