Blogger Juan Zi's weblog, called The Varicolored World, won the award for best Chinese blog in the 2006 Deutsche Welle International Weblog competition, according to the latest news from Germany.

Having been diagnosed with stomach cancer this July, Juan Zi, an editor of a fashion magazine, wasn't frightened. Instead, she decided to turn to her weblog to record her experience fighting the disease.

"Since being told I had cancer, my blog has become an important part of my life. Many friends express their care and support through my blog. I found the best hospitals and doctors via my blog."

Juan Zi's husband said the award is not as important as continuing to write. He says his wife's blog is now a platform connecting her to friends.

(CRI November 13, 2006)