致　谢

Acknowledgement

D uring research and writing, many people have supported and assisted me to complete this book.First and foremost, I would like to thank my supervisor, Professor Augustin Ioan.I sincerely appreciate his thoughtful advices, constructive criticisms, and encouragement.His guidance was vital to the successful completion of this book.At the same time, I would like to thank Professor Cristina Victoria Ochinciuc, Professor Cristina Olga Gociman and Professor Iuliana Ciotoiu for their valuable advices and motivations I needed while working through various research steps.Thanks to Professor Hanna Derer for her initial suggestions during the preparation of the book, and thanks to Dr.Argentina Uta who assisted me in all the official procedural details needed during my research.

On a more personal note, a special thanks to Professor Rudolf Lückmann, Professor Andrea Haase and Professor Angelika-Christina Brzóska for their guidance, helps and compassion from the very beginning of my research.Without their supports, it is not possible to complete the book.Additionally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr.Greg Stepro, Dr.Jing Wang and Dr.Mark Hoskin, for proofreading and editing this book.(https://www.daowen.com)

Furthermore, my deep appreciation goes out to my leaders, colleagues, and friends of Shandong University of Arts, especially Ms.Fuhua Hei, who provided a lot valuable information on the history and status of Jinan.I also give my thanks to interview respondents and my students in China for their passion for participating in the research with their time, knowledge, and experiences.

Finally, this book is dedicated to my beloved family for their endless overwhelming love and support, especially my aunt Ms.Baoxiu Jin, concerned my study and life all the time.And to my beloved daughter for her companionship and happiness that she always brings to me.