The Lanzhou Bridge Centennial Celebration on August 26, 2009 generated a great deal of coverage in the Chinese press. Pictures of the Ceremonies, the visiting descendents of Paul Splingaerd, and historical photos are included. There are a couple of stories going beyond the formal press releases and featuring interviews with people having recollections of the history of the bridge since its construction.
http://www.qj023.com/bbs/thread-8811-1-1.html
Article on Chinese on-line forum (posted 8/27/2009) about the Lanzhou Bridge Centennial celebration
http://www.tc.cn/news/newsshow-90135.html
Similar or same article on Chinese on-line forum (posted 8/27/2009) about the Lanzhou Bridge Centennial celebration. This version seems to yield a better computer translation than the above one.
http://www.sxworker.com/xinwen/gn/2009-08-27/840.html
The same article posted on another web service
http://www.zgts.gov.cn/xwzx/gnxw/2009/08/27092055829.html
The same article posted on another web service
http://books.sina.com.tw/article/20090827/2080771.html
Pretty much the same text as others, no mention of The Belgian Mandarin.
http://xw.chinawestnews.net/system/2009/08/27/010173789.shtml
The same article posted on another web service
http://www.gscn.com.cn/pub/gansu/shms/2009/08/21/1250825577683.html
This article seems to be more interested in discussing the family histories associated with the development of the bridge. Splingaerd (Lin) is mentioned a number of times. It should be noted that the Bing (Microsoft) computer translator was intelligible only for the highlights of the story, not for the details.
Contains pictures of Anne’s Gugu holding the book and of the plaque at statue, Zhang Xuexin
http://bbs.club.sina.com.cn/thread-346/table-27722-7718.htmlSimilar article to above.
http://www.gscn.com.cn/pub/cul/whtt/2009/08/27/1251339509292.html This article relates the history of the Splingaerd family intertwinement with the Lanzhou Bridge development. It contains different pictures from the standard press release and includes a few historical photos. Anne is mentioned.
http://lz.gansudaily.com.cn/system/2009/08/21/011235313.shtml
Short article. Picture of bridge inauguration, Alphonse family, starts off with mention of my book, Lin Da Ren, but translated as ‘Lin Adults.” Interview with Zhang Xuexin, where he mentions his aunt was married to Lin A de. Mentions my 2005 trip to Lanzhou, the fact that my book has been published.
Many historic pictures, references to other articles.
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books - 2009
Press Release for 2009 Festival of Book
