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Developing Advanced Proficiency in Chinese through Modern Issues serves as a solid foundational textbook for the intermediate level in two volumes, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of language and concepts. This textbook, along with a set of video clips and articles related to the lesson topics, is designed to facilitate the transition to advanced proficiency. It covers a broad spectrum of subjects, including China's development and trends in music, movies, sports, housing, and its competitive social landscape in Volume 1, as well as social media, technology, space exploration, China's poverty eradication initiatives, and other modern technologies in Volume 2. The text is accompanied by e-resources, allowing students to easily access lesson video files with Chinese subtitles. English translations will be available in the teacher resources section of the e-resources. Additionally, the e-resources will provide links to authentic materials from various sources. Furthermore, the textbook offers teacher resources, including study guides, lesson PowerPoint presentations, grading rubrics, and more to support instructors using it as a primary text for college-level courses. Instructors can request access to the test bank by emailing us directly.