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1/14/2007 Beijing (Xinhua)-
China has released a series of bilingual Chinese-English books called the
'Library of Chinese Classics' to introduce Chinese culture to the outside world.
Comprising 92 volumes, the 51 types of classic books cover well-known poetry,
anthologies and novels. Some date back to more than 2,500 years, according to
the State Press and Publication Administration (SPPA).
One of them is 'The Analects of Confucius', a Confucian classic that appeared in
book form in the early Warring States Period (475 BC-221 BC). It recorded the
dialogues, stories and anecdotes of legendary philosopher Confucius.
'The books are regarded as the essence of Chinese classics and represent the
best of China's academic, publishing and translating circles,' said Ren Jiyu,
honorary curator of the National Central Library.
The language barrier has hindered China from introducing its culture to the rest
of the world.
Since 1994, China has initiated experts at home and abroad to translate these
classics to enable more foreign readers to have access to Chinese culture and
literature.
(Contributed by Asia Pacific News)