Essays and Research Papers on China & Chinese Issues

China’s National Minorities: This 16-page essay explores the significance relevant to the disparities between the Hui and Uighur, two of China’s minority groups. In addition, images of Islam in Han cultural politics is discussed. Although China’s minorities represent a small proportion of the total population, their significance goes beyond numbers because of the strategic ...

This 5 page paper provides information on the movement, but focuses on the trouble the group has had in Beijing. Why the movement has not posed a threat to the United States is explained. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of air pollution in China, and its devastating effects. Whether or not the nation is doing enough to resolve the problem, and protect future generations, is discussed. Effects on humans, and fetal health in particular, are examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper provides a comparative overview of the factors that account for the successful communist revolutions n Russia and China. This paper considers the similarities of each revolution and the factors that determined the maintenance of communism over time. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 12 page paper examines the knowledge based economy, explaining what it is and why it is so important in terms of global competitiveness. The writer then goes on to consider how what the policies of Singapore have been to establish themselves as leaders in this sector and how successful those policies have been. This ...

5 pages in length. During the period of Chinese immigration to the United States, the historical construction of the "Oriental" began as an alien image who threatened "real" Americans. The three images of the Chinese developed: "pollutant" (a racialized alien who spoiled the image of California as a free white republic, "coolie" (unfree, ...

A 5 page research paper that examines how Confucianism emphasizes loyalty to one's family (filial loyalty) above all other social factors. The writer explores pros and cons of this worldview via a literature review. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which how these ancient societies sought to regulate the individual in order to support the specific belief systems of Taoism, Legalism and Confucianism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines different incidents in Denise Chong's "The Concubine's Children." The incidents, or events, discussed are those which help to illustrate how complex the Chinese culture is as it relates to issues such as culture shock, family relationships, marital relationships, gender roles, and social interaction. No additional sources cited.

A nine page paper which looks at three stories from the Maoist period in China, in terms of the way that they use metaphorical narratives to criticise the flaws in the regime, such as the way in which women were treated within the community and the difficulties faced by those who tried to improve their ...

This 5 page paper takes a look at KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken), a fast food chain that is competitive in the United States as well as other parts of the world. The chain's experience in China, along with socio-cultural obstacles it has encountered, is explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page review of the circumstances surrounding the six and one-half year imprisonment of the author by the Mao regime during the Chinese cultural revolution. The author of this paper places the personal experiences related in the book into the historical context of the time. No additional sources are listed.

This 8 page paper how the Chinese have interpreted the concept of democracy and to what extent we may see it reflected in their political frameworks as well how the idea has influenced and shaped the opposition in China. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 10 page paper considers a company that wishes to set up a joint venture in China. The writer examines why a joint venture is the best structure for the business in the foreign environment and the problems that may be faced. The writer also explains the legal process of setting up a pint venture ...

This 13 page report discusses that question and addresses both sides of the issue. Questions asked also include considering what will be the long-term impact of selling such weaponry to Taiwan and what will be the impact of not selling it? Both aspects must be contemplated before a reasonable answer can be presented. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the autobiographical account of Nien Cheng’s experiences during China’s Cultural Revolution. “Life and Death in Shanghai” by Nien Cheng requires that the reader or student be particularly aware of the unique nuance of time and place and how Cheng causes those aspects of the story to be as essential as the actual characters of the book. ...

This 5 page paper looks at recent political events and the aviation industry in the west and in China as well. Whether or not the U.S. should sell planes to China is discussed along with China's growing economy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page report discusses Traditional Chinese Medicine and the fact that it is finally gaining a certain measure of respect in the Western world. Physicians trained in Western or “modern” medicine dismissed traditional Chinese medicine, sometimes referred to as TCM as nothing but superstitious quackery. However, in the past few decades, even those medical experts who were most opposed to traditional ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses China's quest for democracy and how its people participate in the political process. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page report discusses the 1994 movie by writer-director Ang Lee. The movie tells the story of the story of a master chef who is nearing retirement, named Chu (Sihung Lung), who lives in Taipei with his three unmarried daughters. On Sundays, the sisters and their father catch up on the most intimate, literally, aspects of their lives. Their problems ...

This 5 page report discusses China Central Television in the context of the globalization of the entertainment industry. It is the only national television network run by the central government of the People's Republic of China and has been broadcasting since September 2, 1958. Its four nationwide channels reach a peak audience of 450 million throughout China. Bibliography lists ...

A 4-page paper detailing the reasons for the fall of the Southern Song empire in China to the Mongols in 1276. Included are the rise of paper money, rifts in the bureaucracy and the character of the Mongols themselves. References list 2 sources.

The concept of the 'nothingness' of self is one that allows for the transcendence of the empirical experience. This 7 page paper argues that Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism all incorporate the idea of 'nothingness' as it pertains to an understanding of the a priori and in juxtaposition with the empirical. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page research paper that, first of all, analyzes the style used by Chang in her book Bound Feet & Western Dress. The writer argues that the style of this biographical account enables it to also qualify as a feminist cultural study. After discussing the book in this context, the writer offers a ...

The company of China is complex, underneath the formal communist economy is the social gift economy of interpersonal exchanges. This 6 page paper looks at the two economies comparing them and then focusing on the role of the gift economy in the social and cultural structure of the country. The bibliography cites 4 sources.