Essays on Chinese Society

San Mao is a comical analogy of street brutality as experienced by children in the hands of adults. With the changing times, the author alludes to brutal street life that homeless children encounter in their daily struggles. The visual narrative takes into perspective the coercive and exploitative nature of street life as the protagonist is subject to every manner of brutality. The relentless effort of the dirty kids on the street takes center stage in the pictorial analogy in which the central character engages in every errant job to sustain the cruel life. San Mao is a baldheaded street ...

Yin and Yang are the basic principle and concept for both Chinese philosophy and culture that is traced back to the third century BCE. According to the principle, all the things that exist and surround us are inseparable and contradicting. Examples of this are female-male, old-young, darkness-light. These opposing aspects attract each other and, as it is illustrated by the well-known symbol of Yin-Yang principle, each of opposites has a part of the other in its core.

According to the principle, Yin stands for:

Feminine Black Dark North Cold Providing spirit for all things and so forth On the contrary, in terms of Chinese philosophy Yin ...

Term Paper

Marketing Warner Edwards Gins in China Introduction Globalisation has caused many companies around the world to move from their country of operation to other jurisdictions to set up various businesses. This approach is through foreign direct investment which includes the use of various techniques to ensure that a corporate entity establishes a business in a foreign jurisdiction with the view of making profits and attaining other long-term goals. The international business environment has numerous issues and challenges and this creates the need for the utilisation of a unique system of strategic management in order to thrive and survive in ...

Yes, in the Chinese current political and democratic context, I agree with Daniel Bell’s statement that it is the low levels of government, optimal space for experimentation and meritocracy that have shaped political reform in the last three decades. Firstly, on the claim or principle that “the lower the level of government, the more democratic the political system”, Bell supports his claim by arguing that there are very good reasons why the Chinese government should promote local democratic elections. According to him, at the local community level, the level of public knowledge concerning leaders’ virtues and abilities is ...

Factors that Influence Purchasing Relationship in Automobile Industry of China

Introduction The USA, Western Europe, and Japan markets for the automobiles are almost stagnating causing an increased attention and concern to the world automotive industry. They have turned their interest in China market for cars. This is associated with the fast growing economy in China unlike that of European nations and the USA. The Chinese market for cars is indeed the turning point for all auto companies. The environment is conducive to start production in China to supply the potential markets and then export from there to other world markets. This literature will focus on the purchasing relationship in ...

Analysis of the Chinese Culture Ideas

Introduction Most people may not be able to grasp the idea behind the Chinese culture, but certain elements in its religious system reveals the comprehensive understanding of the elements reflected in the cultural phenomena of imperial China. The discussion articulates the elements that described the cultural evolution of imperia China from the Daoist, Confucian, Buddhist, and Legalist perspectives. In addition, expressing the understanding of the Chinese culture encompasses an analysis of relevant Chinese literatures, which embodies the characteristics of Chinese culture from the literary standpoint. Most importantly, the discussion aims to identify, which Chinese philosophical idea best represent the ...

A work like Pearl S Buck’s The Good Earth is by its very nature orientalist in the Saidian sense Because it was created within the structures of Orientalism as both a genre and as an epistemological category. Buck was born the child of an American missionary in China and spent much of her formative years there. Buck’s early life and experiences as an American and the child of a missionary informed her preconceptions of China, its people, society, and culture. Orientalism in this sense isn’t just a literary genre: an orientalist work is not just, a ...

Kim Taylor explores the influences of the west on modern Chinese medicine. According to Taylor, Western scholarly interest in Chinese medicine pushed for scientification of Chinese medicine, prompting more information on traditional healing method. This marked the westernization of Chinese medicine in which the western publications on Chinese medicine depicting traditional medicine as inferior. Chinese on the other hand maintained a preserved culture, secretive to the rest of the world. When releasing information, China did so cautiously. The released information was interpreted according to preconceived idea of what being Chinese involved. The Western interpretation intended to influence Chinese society ...

Culture

Contemporary art is an art that offers current and fresh point of view and perspective, and usually utilize new techniques as well as new media. Current wave of contemporary Chinese art is because of negative influence of government and institute. There are many contributors in China who have played an effectual role in improving the condition of society and also condition of art world in China. Chinese culture’s landscape has been continuously shaped by search and achievement of power. However, in an effort to ensure maintenance of power, and getting control over Chinese contemporary art production after culture ...

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Ai Weiwei and Zhang Xiaogang are Chinese contemporary artists. While both are leading conceptual artists in the country, they seek to evoke different messages using their art work. Ai Weiwei’s art is motivated by the need to inspire freedom and the expansion of individual space away from government and society. It is therefore the case that Ai Weiwei by virtue of eliciting such emotions practiced artistic activism. On the other hand, Zhang Xiaogang is respected in his own right. His art more or less seeks to evoke memories which he says serve as his greatest inspiration. He especially ...

This study aims to identify reasons for growth in female prison population in China and propose possible solution to the problem. One of the difficulties of this study is that little research and data is available on China’s women in prisons.

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Female offenders constitute a small fraction of total number of people in China, however this number is dramatically increasing which is alarming and cannot be negotiated. According to the statistics provided by Institute for Criminal Policy Research, the percentile of female population in prisons significantly increased over last years ("China | World Prison Brief", 2016). Number of women ...

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It needs to be reckoned that the films made in Asia over the past decades have truly come to excel in the form of cinematic art, and have gained enormous popularity as well as critical acclaim all over the world. If one delves into a few of the iconic Asian films ever made in the history of cinema, it can be comprehended that these films explore the thematic content of the dichotomy between the spirit of emancipation of the individual and the constrictions of the societal norms or the cultural community. A close scrutiny of a few iconic films ...

China has emerged as one of the major actors in the global economy frontiers. The remarkable progress and growth in the Chinese economy in the past decades is attributed to the central role of capitalism. Communism failed to strengthen the economic power of the nation in the global realms but now the dream is a reality, thanks to the capitalist system (Koppel, 2012). The contemporary Chinese society is dependent on the capitalism for survival. The capitalist industry based on cheap and reliable labor has made transitional companies move into China at an unprecedented rate. Although, it can be viewed ...

The May Fourth Movement and Chinese Literature

China has a long and rich history that stretches over several centuries. Part of that history, naturally, is a rich cultural history that includes a fine literary tradition. Unfortunately, most of that literary tradition is not well known to the West. Modern Chinese literature, that which is popular in the Western world, developed as a result of the cultural revolution that began with the May Fourth Movement. The May Fourth Movement was part of a cultural and political revolution in China that led to the birth of a new intellectual class in China as well as an opening up ...

International management in an Asian context: Business life and management in China

Introduction Globalization has complicated the management process. As such, for one to be an effective manager, that individual needs to understand the global context of the management process. Fundamentally, one needs to appreciate the role of culture in the management process (Luthans & Doh, 2014). As such, the paper shall examine several features of the Chinese society and evaluate the ways they will affect the management process.

Discussion

Culture sensitivity is highly linked to effective management (Luthans & Doh, 2014). Considering the Chinese society, the Chinese have been socialized to believe that they are the descendants of Hun. As such, the Hun ...

In the societal milieu of China, the resonating presence of the Internet and new age ICTs has come to weave the working class population together. Firstly, it needs to be comprehended that China is a country where the media is highly regulated by the state authorities. The political scenario in the country does not provide much space for subversive opinion-building or discussion that might come to thwart the state policies or perspectives. Also, the state authorities have a propagandist approach so as to garner the support of the general masses of the society. This is done to strengthen the ...

Mao Zedong was a pivotal figure in the history of China during the twentieth century. His life and experience provide a window into an understanding of the Chinese experience from the 1920s onwards. There are a number of evident themes in the piece that sheds light on the kind of life that the Chinese people were entangled in. The theme that catches my attention is that of spreading political propaganda. According to the article, if a lot of law schools and political science schools were opened, they would have brought the basic education to the people even to those ...

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The beliefs, the practices, and the attitude towards health and wellbeing Chinese people have unique beliefs about the causes of diseases and illnesses Traditional Chinese society: specific health practices Chinese people: emotional reaction towards diseases Chinese beliefs, attitude, and practices concerning health and wellbeing Body paragraph #1: First Main Idea The concept of yin and yang: an explanation of the pathophysiology and etiology of disease and illnesses Consumption of specific foods as another cause of diseases and illnesses The concept of yin and yang: the foundation of most diagnosis and treatment practices in the Chinese society. The concept of ...

The documentary film Mardi Gras: Made in China was directed by David Redmon and won a large number of awards. There are many films about the pros and cons of globalization for the USA and China, but this film is in many ways unique. The director shows how difficult the production process of the beads is and at the same time how meaninglessly the beads are used in New Orleans during the Mardi Grass celebrations. By means of the contrast scenes and focus on the beads, which are useless products, the film makes the viewers sympathize with the Chinese ...

Internet Marketing Strategy

ChinaVit! Internet Marketing Strategy For the purposes of designing and developing a strategy, ChinaVit! will be employing primarily a business-to-consumer model, which is important when determining the most appropriate manner to brand the company in China. Determining the optimal way to enter the Chinese e-commerce market model is also exceptionally important, and involves the development of a thorough understanding of the overarching, governing marketing principles that are the key features of Chinese society as a whole. It is, of course, important to attract as many customers as possible using this new strategy; however, it should also be recognized that ...

Foreign Investment in China Banking Sector: HR Challenges

According to China’s perspective, foreign investment and participation can be also controlled by the government the way it controls national banks. Moreover, China managed to be quite successful in attracting foreign capital, while the only gap is the implementation of Human Resource policies. The partnership should be well-grounded and compatible with Chinese culture and values. The banking industry in China is being under a strict control of the government. There is a specific hierarchy of institutions that are established to exercise control. The entrance and exit from the banking system for small institutions are very complicated. The total ...

The story “The Jest that leads to disaster” is a Chinese short story that addresses the ways in which people make jokes and the dire impact that these jokes can have on people’s lives. These jokes can leads to a number of disasters. The persons who have made the jokes or who are the recipients of these jokes are often left to face these deadly consequences. This stems from the Huaben or Huapen genre which is a reflection of the Chinese narrative type that features a short and a long story within one story. But, these two stories ...

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This research established in the article sought to explain the issue of marriage regarding Chinese rural young women and to give the grounds if the issue served as a risk or protective factor for their suicide. The analysis included a brief summary of the main ideas of the article, the purpose of the research, key findings and consequences of the results. Moreover, the major theoretical perspective to clarify the findings was based on Emile Durkheim’s social integration theory of suicide which highlights sources of people’s social support. The observations allowed ...

This research proposal seeks to introduce and examine the effect of the Confucianism, Guanxi, in particular, on China’s successful economic development. Researchers have attributed the vast economic success of countries like Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and China to Confucianism and its attributes of hard work, thrift and perseverance (Yeung & Tung, 1996). The paper focuses on Guanxi or social connections as an enabler of economic development in China. Using evidence of secondary materials such as peer reviewed journal articles. the paper will look at the cultural and institutional set up of China, that make Confucianism and guanxi in ...

Introduction

China has long portrayed the image that there is a singular Chinese culture, but in reality, it is a large country with a varied population. While many consider the Taiwanese to be a traditionally “Chinese” people, there is a lot of conflict in the region between the Taiwanese government and the Chinese government. Even more interestingly, there are some specific cultural minorities in Taiwan, like the Hakka people, with their own cultural traditions, beliefs, foods, and even languages. In reality, China and Taiwan are complex social networks made up of varied cultural groups. The Hakka Chinese are one of ...

International Joint Ventures in China

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In promising economies like China, international joint relationships are still the most general basis on which collaboration between host country and foreign partners is established. Some international companies have opened business in China through joint venture with Chinese companies. All of them are not doing well though; there are pros and cons of some joint ventures. In the previous years, China has emerged ‘as international economic powerhouse’, becoming more attractive as a joint venture partner for international companies in order to get access to the Chinese market. Overseas companies can profit ...

A society is a combination of different components that make up the society. Among these components is marriage as well as families. Power is among the pillars of any society and whoever is in power decides how the society will be. This is always a tricky position that requires one who is careful so that the people of such a society are kept at peace and that all the intended functions of the society continue as planned. The issue of gender equality however varies with different societies. There are societies that have women in higher positions while there are others that do ...

Introduction

The equality of rights is one of major principles, constituted by both international and national sources of human rights law. The equality of persons’ rights and opportunities can also be viewed as a major prerequisite of the establishment of democracy and classical liberalism. In broad terms this principle means that all the people should have equal rights, regardless of their nationality, colour of skin, political views, state of health and sexual orientation. At the same time international law recognizes that family plays an essential role in the life of a person and human society as a whole. The right to marriage can ...

Introduction

The one child policy in China has without a doubt contributed to many problems in the Chinese society. Some of these problems include an enormous burden of senior dependency on the youth, highly imbalanced sex ratios, and difficulties in finding marriage partners as well as various problems related to the mental and social development of kids who may be spoiled by their parents and the extended family. It such issues that has led some scholars and humanitarians to call for the abandoning of this policy. However, there are always two sides of a coin and this is the case when ...

Business Ethics Comparison

INTRODUCTION The People’s Republic of China has evolved into becoming a major actor in the global economic system. The population of the People’s Republic of China is assessed at 1.3 billion people. The GDP of the People’s Republic of China has been experiencing unprecedented increase over the past decade. Notwithstanding, the GDP per capita is less than a number of developing nations. The People’s Republic of China demonstrates market potential that very few countries have shown (Fang 10). This research paper will review the differences in business ethics, legal systems and business practices of The People’ ...

In this paperwork, I am going to respond to the following subject- why Taiwan is considered by many social scientists to be a laboratory for national identity; reflecting upon the social construction and source of national identity in my native country. As depicted through a literature review, more Taiwanese are affirming their individual national identity, whereby, they have started taking vital inventiveness, such as writing their history. According to experts, they claim that modernization could be playing a significant role in the transformation of the Taiwanese. It is important to note that modernization as presented in the model has been playing a ...

This Chinese cultural resume made to help reader is to learn about different aspects that combine to form a unique culture identified in the world. The significant aspects include customs and courtesies of the culture, lifestyle of the people living in that culture, nation's whole story like some history and some present scenarios and last but not the last this report will also shed light on the styles of communication in the selected culture. China is one of the four “ancient civilizations” in the world .

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China’s official name is People’s Republic of China (PRC) which is located in ...

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Essence of ‘To Live’ Historical accuracy and sensitivity is one of the most important aspects that weigh heavily on the film To Live (1994), which is directed by Zhang Yimou. From a viewer’s point of view, the film is an interesting event-raveling depiction of what occurred half a century or so ago in China. This put the sequence of events into an epoch when the country was under what can be said to be a transformation characterized by a series of both political and social changes. By then, China was run by the political regime headed by Mao Zedong and this ...

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Introduction It is an undeniable fact that human beings cannot survive without food as it is one of the basic human needs for maintenance and sustenance of life. Food is, without a question, not only a necessity but a kind of pleasure in peoples’ lives regardless of their origin. In the contemporary times, food has significant symbolic power. It is not only necessary for survival but is also important “because it is no longer a widely (locally) accessible and equally produced resource” (Leda 95). Today, commodity-driven market considers food as an unconditional requirement. Moreover, it is also serving ...

Ancient national philosophies in China are: Confucianism; Daoism and Legalism. For the medieval period of Chinese history (II BC. - X AD.) There was conflict between the schools of philosophy. Eventually Confucianism prevailed as the recognised state religion and ethics. Confucianism has played a major role Chinese society his teachings remain relevant even now, after 2500 years since the life and work of the author. Confucianism - the socio-political doctrine, preaches an insoluble spiritual connection between man, the family and the state. Confucius the legendary sage also known as Kung Fu Tzu, lived from 551 - 479 BC. ...

Introduction

In every country, literature is a sort of mirror that reflects all changes in society. The Shanghai Express by Zhang Henshui is a good example of Chinese literature and helps us to understand the nature of Chinese modernization. This social and psychological portrait of modern China pays special attention to the issues of gender, class, and modernization.

Modern and traditional China

Each country that has a period of modernization, experiences the same problem of the conflict between traditions and modern patterns. China's response to European model of modernization produced turmoil and chaos. China demonstrated the specificity of its national spirit and responded with feebleness. The author ...

Geographies of difference: Media in China

The development of mass media in China has a breathtaking history. Chinese media environment faced dramatic changes from the total censorship to openness to the World. Nowadays the Chinese media world has a tremendous impact on every aspect of the social life. The market figures are impressive: according to Jens Linde (2008) and Richard Simcott (2014), there are over 2000 newspapers, 8000 magazines and, several hundred of broadcasters, and numerous web-sources explored by 600 million internet users. With 91% of online population having account in one or several social media sites, China even overcomes the U.S. with 67% of social networks ...

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Various factors contributed to the creation of communism in China. These factors include: Confucian culture Confucian culture is a key aspect of the Chinese society as it has played a significant role in the making of a communist culture. In the traditional Chinese society, Confucianism was the governing dogma of the ruling elite. The ideology first came into existence after 200 BCE and remained the country’s orthodox ideal for almost 2000 years. Even though, the introduction of communism resulted in numerous changes in various aspects of the Chinese society, Confucian elements still influence China’s political society. Ritual ...

It is a book that is an autobiography of He Liyi and about his life in a village. The family of He Liyi is one China’s minorities i.e. the Bai. He belongs to a remote area of China province Yunnan. After reading it, I come to know that when Liyi’s wife sold pig to get a radio i.e. shortwave, Liyi spend every of his moment listening to BBC. Liyi’s motive was to improve his English skills that he had learned years back. By practicing his English, he made a decision and write in English about a story of his life experience. The ...

There comes time when ordinary people, being dissatisfied with the way they are treated in their own country by electable servants of the people or lifelong hereditary august royal family members. Of royal blood or of no royal blood, power time gets depleted for those in power as social contrasts become sharp and easier to notice. Where barriers between what is constitutionally legitimate and what is unacceptable for political leaders to do while in power are blurry, a grand-scale revolt occurs that has a massive potential of spilling into a war of attrition against those who only prove able to stuff their ...

Introduction

The film Qiu Ju revolves around two people who are very stubborn. This includes Qui Ju and the political leader or head. In the film, Qiu Ju heads to the police chief to demand an apology from the political leader who caused physical harm to her husband. Because of her persistence, the police officer is forced to settle the matter. However, the political leader ends up behaving in an unwelcoming manner by throwing the compensation money on the Qiu Ju’s feet. In a counter reaction, Qiu Ju refuses to take the compensation money and decides to launch an appeal ...

China is located in East Asia, on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean. The area is 9.6 million square kilometers, which is slightly smaller than that of the whole of Europe. China is the third largest country after Russia and Canada, surpassing the United States. It stretches over 5,200 kilometers from east to west and 5,500 kilometers from north to south. The most eastern point of China (135 ° 2'30'' E) - the confluence of the Amur and Ussuri, the most western (73 ° 40'E) - Pamir Mountains, the southernmost (3 ° 51'N) - Lydie shallows of the Spratly ...

Introduction

The Chinese people experienced eminent growths in terms of art and their culture between the period of 950-1200 AD. There were many developments in music, philosophy, literature and visual arts, which blossomed due to printing activities, hence making the Chinese culture spread to other regions. Among the major contributors towards this growth are the Song, Ming, Qing and Yuan Dynasties, which did many paintings and poetry to reflect further their culture 1. These works of art were exhibited for viewers during religious and other seasonal activities, an event that made the Chinese appreciate their culture. At some point during ...

Introduction

The topic on female gender roles in ancient or modern society has been a complex subject that has many people researching in order to see the difference. This is why I chose this topic to research in order to find out the truth of whether this people have changed or are still following the old traditional ways. The truth is most of the way women in China behave is almost as similar as to how they were in the ancient society. The only major difference that one can find is that the country has been improved by the modern ways. ...

“Because China is the world's fastest growing economy and receives more direct foreign direct investment than any other, it is increasingly important to understand the Chinese context.” (Lo) “Cultural differences between east and west abound. First, Western societies tend to be multi-cultural. Within these societies, various ethnic groups are integrated and generally free to maintain their unique characteristics. China on the other hand is for the most part a homogonous society. Furthermore, Chinese domestic policies towards minorities are more assimilative than integrative.” (Ostrowski, Penner pg 3) Perhaps these are the main differences that spur on the many and vastly ranging ...

One child policy in China was formulated in 1979 and took effect on the same year. Officially known as the ‘family planning policy’, one child policy requires couples who stay in urban areas to have only one child. This restriction does not, however, extend to persons who live in the rural areas of China. Other exceptions to the one child policy include persons who are from ethnic minorities as well as twins. Recent research indicates that as at 2010, approximately thirty six percent of the Chinese population lived in urban areas and were thus subject to the one child ...

A Brief of the Story

In “No Name Woman,” Maxine Hong Kingston (b. 1940) tells the story of a Chinese – American girl in heartbreaking detail. The story is based on the orally passed story of her anonymous aunt. The aunt, who Kingston decides to call “the no name woman” committed suicide killing her newborn child along. The woman allegedly committed suicide after she was declared an outcast by her family and village, following claims that she had been held in direct defiance of the social order. According to the villagers, she had committed adultery, and the pregnancy had betrayed her “evil” deeds. Consequently, the day ...

Born and raised in China, my consciousness about race comes to understand how a race may belong to a greater diverse society (global, national, community) but nonetheless remains a personal perspective of self in a social context. Politically, the boundaries of race affecting my standing in society becomes pronounced, when combined with the fact I am a female. As a member of a Canadian, community based upon the ideals of a free society, understanding democracy entails ongoing growing pains with marginalized members existing in the ideology of equality is something new in my worldview. Thus, the ideology of democratic Canada in comparison to the ideology of the ...

This essay is based on the article “No Name Woman” by Donald McQuade and Robert Atwan. The culture that is focused upon in this article is the Chinese culture. It is evident form this article that the Chinese have a unique culture that is centered on the family and societal morals. In the article, the authors address the idea of adultery in the Chinese culture. The Chinese culture abhors adultery. Adultery is treated as being a formal of moral decadence. The perpetrators of adultery face serious repercussions for actions of adultery. For example, the protagonist in the article becomes pregnant when ...

- Introduction This paper aims to explore and explain different issues associated with human rights. The focus of this paper is on the violations of human rights in China. In this paper, different theories of human rights have been discussed including rational choice theory, strain theory, differential association theory, and others. - Discussion - Human Rights: Theoretical Overview 2.1.1. Rational Choice Theory The rational choice theory has made valuable contributions towards the development of international scholarship. The theory has described different aspects of international law within the framework of rational choice (Murdoch 989). The ...

The article discusses changes that have taken place over time in the gender construction of women in China.

The article is premised on establishing the relationship between changes in the economic state of China and its impact on women relative to the gender construction in the Chinese society. It also traces the path that Chinese women have taken to assume the current position they hold in the Chinese public sphere. Indeed, the article further advances the argument that gender constructions of women in the western society cannot be used to explain the gender construction of women in China. The article notes that women issues were for a long time disregarded in the development discourse in China. In earlier ...

Introduction

Cultures have several things in common. Various societies have come up with a number of cultural practices in order to enhance survival. Most of these practices trace back to ancient period (Miller, 2010). Chinese culture is among the largest and oldest cultural globally. This culture traces back to 5000 years ago, when China was referred as “Cerestral Empire”. This term was used (and is still used in the contemporary world) to define a region where mortal power and divinity once co-existed. In the contemporary world, several researchers have explored the Chinese cultural trend with an aim of gaining a comprehensive understanding of ...

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China is one of the leading nations when it comes to study of nature beginning from the first, before birth of Christ until 15th century. The ten useful inventions made in China include; - Papermaking, China invented paper in around 105A.C. This invention later spread to parts of Asia and later to Europe before heading to Africa. - Movable type of printing was invented around 960 and 1279 AD. In those ancient times, movable type piece could be glued and detached from the iron plate when necessary. Characters were then assembled for printing and later distributed after ...

Daoist sage, Confucian and bodhisattva are religious ideas and beliefs established by Tao, Confucius and Buddha respectively. Firstly, Daoist sage has a semi legendary figure that is traditionally credited to its founder of Daoism known as Lao Tzu or Laozi. He lived between 16th and 14th centuries BC. The text is said to be rich because it is composed of various paradoxes and mystical insights. It is made of various Chinese cosmological beliefs such as the harmony and Yin or Yang. Daoist has its Golden age which is referred to as the period before the rise of ancient emperors when ...

Buddhism is believed to have begun in East Asia, in the Himalayas region (Ch’en, 1). Though its origin was a tiny nation, it rapidly spread throughout Asia majorly due to Buddhist priests. These priests journeyed across Asia spreading the message of Buddhism (Zurcher, 21). It is believed that Buddhism was introduced in China by these priests. In the early days after its introduction, it was widely accepted by emperors and citizens alike. Though it later declined, its influence on the culture and life of the Chinese cannot be gainsaid. This influence is evident from the fact that other religions ...

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The Communist Revolution which was part of the establishment of the People's Republic. Today most people have the understanding that the current-day Chinese society is a foreign, semi-foreign and semi-old-fashioned civilization. Just only now people are able to get a grasp of the nature of Chinese society and to obviously recognize the targets, jobs, motive powers and character of the Chinese revolution and their view point and future change. An obvious recognition of the characteristic of Chinese life, and even, of Chinese circumstances, is as a result the key to a strong accepting of all the difficulties that became a part of the revolution. With ...

Introduction

The Chinese government adopted free market economy in early 1990 and since then the country has experienced enormous economic growth. The rate of urbanization has also been increasing and this has brought new forms of crimes which the government must devise new ways of handling. The increased crime rate across the country is attributable to increasing economic inequality, disruption of traditional social control mechanism, massive rural urban migration, and introduction of western values, change in demographic features and decreased social interaction. In Caribbean countries the authorities have been unable to tame the increased criminality fueled by increased drug and ...

In the ancient times travelling was meant for pleasure where people could plan a trip and enjoy the natural features, resources, and other historical sites. Today travelling writing has been converted into an industry, evidenced with the increasing number of travelling facilities. Travelling has created different emotions that make people think of money and not leisure as it was before. In addition, the tourism sector is being exploited by many nations who have good sceneries by changing the industry into the money making organizations. Travelling has changed into a business where people travel with objectives of capturing the attractive objects and ...

Introduction

It is widely accepted in management circles especially in transnational organizations that countries have distinct and sometimes unique cultural traits. These cultural traits are extremely influential and to a large extent determine whether multinational corporations succeed or fail in the various countries of operation. This is the case because of the continued globalization and merger of world economies that has consequently resulted to the melt-down of not only international but also local geographic boundaries. To this effect, culture based studies are becoming a pre-requisite for doing business in the various parts of the world as the years pass by. At the ...