Narrating China's Governance

Abstract

Czech Republic is one of the first countries to recognize and establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. Since the estab- lishment ofdiplomatic ties 67 years ago, the traditional friendship between our countries and peoples has gone from strength to strength. In the 1950s, a well-known Czech painter, Zdenek Sklenar, came to China and became good friends with Wu Zuoren, Qi Baishi and other renowned Chinese painters. After returning to his country, Zdenek Sklenar drew many illus- trations oftheMonkey King, which is fondly regarded as a unique variation ofthe image ofthis popular character. Krtekis was the first foreign cartoon series introduced to China. The chubby, kind-hearted and courageous little mole became immensely popular among China’s young audience. Bedrich Smetana’s symphonic cycle, MaVlast and Jaroslav Hasek’s TheGoodSoldier Svejkare are also masterpieces that are familiar to the Chinese public.