Chinese history to evolve online
24/6/2005 8:22
A massive online chronology of Chinese civilization was initiated in
Beijing yesterday to allow the public to input and edit all the historical
documents dating from ancient times through 1911 when the Republic of China was
founded.
"The operation will be similar to the Wikipedia," a popular
Web-based free content encyclopedia written by volunteers, said organizer Lu
Jun, president of the China Culture Research Society.
The Website will have a
bulky capacity of 50 billion words and 35 million pieces of photos and
audio-video clippings, enough for all those interested in the project to put in
their historical knowledge, he said.
"Historical study is not just a matter
for experts," Lu said, noting that anyone can provide his or her knowledge on
Chinese history and paste it on the Net, as well as publish his or her own
research results and opinions.
Volunteers can register at www.China-can.com
to become an intern editor, assistant editor or editor.
A consulting
committee and an editing board for the project, comprised of top historians, has
been established to oversee the
operation.
(Xinhua)
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