hi, xemacs21-gtk package as in debian right now, cannot support xcin xim server. although it's nealry a 1:1 copy of vanila xemacs21 package which is okay with xcin xim server. so, if you use xemacs with chinese and have not so much time to help ;-) stay away from the gtk version for now. if you know why xemacs21-gtk cannot work with xcin, please let me know. thanks! zw