Essays and Research Papers on China & Chinese Issues

A 3 page paper discussing current (2003) economic and demographic conditions in China. There are many changes underway in China, with no end in sight. Though the people have not yet gained full benefit of those changes, China’s move toward freer trade holds promise of a higher standard of living in the future. ...

A five page paper which considers life in China under the Maoist regime, as described by Liang Heng in Son of the Revolution. The paper looks at the impact which the Communist Party had on social culture, political thought and family life.

20 pages in length. The legacy of the Silk Road is synonymous with Central Asia's overwhelming expansion of cultural, social, political and economic elements. That this particular stretch of throughway was established as a means by which to connect China with Europe and Western Asia illustrates the critical nature inherent to such a ...

This 6 page paper examines the foreign exchange trading trend. How regulations n Hong Kong and China play a role in the proliferation of trading in this manner. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This is a 4 page paper discussing the economic impact of China’s WTO membership. Light tutorial language is inserted in square brackets throughout to aid in the writing process for customers. After over fifteen years of multilateral and bilateral negotiations with members of the GATT and then WTO member nations, China was accepted as a ...

A 6 page paper which considers whether or not Chairman Mao was ‘good’ for China. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper comparing these two empires. Qing China and the British empire each were able to unite vast land masses and distinctly different peoples. They each took very different approaches, however, some of which are discussed here. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page overview of dragons. The author distinguishes between Eastern and Western dragons noting that while in the West dragons are typically regarded as evil and something to be eradicated, Eastern dragons are most often revered. Morphology and function differs radically, however, even among eastern dragons. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the role of women in Buddhism. The author notes that women have historically been subjugated by the Buddhist religion but that this subjugation is related more to historical circumstance than to the teachings of Buddha himself. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the ongoing struggle by Asian Americans to preserve Chinatown in Boston. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts the traditional social structure in China and India. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page research paper that examines the Film Australia production "No Sex, No Violence, No News: The Battle to Control China's Airwaves," a documentary produced by Sharon Connolly, Susan Lambert and Stefan Moore. This 2002 film presents in-depth reporting on the functions of television within the developing Chinese capitalist economy. From this documentary, as ...

This is a 3 page paper discussing Taoism: its history, practice, and beliefs. Tao is translated into English as “the way” or “the path” but basically cannot be defined in the traditional sense. Instead, Tao (pronounced “Dow” and Daoism) “refers to a power which envelops, surrounds and flows through all things, living and non-living. Taoism ...

A 4 page paper which provides a brief country report of Hong Kong. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at communism as it was intended by Marx and the reality as it exists in China today. While unusual, this paper is written in first person as requested by a student. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4-page paper examines the economies of the Philippines, Taiwan and China, and discusses if these economies complement or hinder one another. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 13 page paper looks at the concept of productive innovation and how it is manifest in Hong Kong and China. Many issues are explored inclusive of, but not limited to, the concepts of capitalism and communism. Quantitative data is provided. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 12 page paper considers the way in which capitalism has developed in China and argues that this is a divergent form of capitalism. The paper argues this by defining capitalism and then tracing the development in China and comparing how this compares to the standard definition. Compassions are also made with other countries ...

This 8 page paper considers a scenario where South Korean and Malaysian firm are in partnership and they want to find a trading partner for a joint venture in China. The paper outlines the barriers that may exist and the general background to such a venture, including the general attitude and relationships between the ...

This 3 page report discusses the Buddhist paintings in the Mogao caves of the Dunhuang region of China. The fact that the caves were "founded" where they were was directly related to the existence of what has come to be known as the fabled "Silk Road." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A paper which looks at the way in which a Chinese-American man coped with the death of his father and the birth of his daughter, and the subsequent changes in the way that he percieved himself and his role in the family and the community.

A 10 page paper. GM is the largest manufacturer of cars and trucks in the world with several brands under its banner. This paper provides a brief overview of GM, its brands, subsidiaries, alliances, partnerships and market share in different regions of the world. The writer then reports one trade issue that is facing GM, ...

A 4 page research paper/essay that analyzes The Peony Pavilion, a 400-year-old masterpiece in the style of Chinese Kunju opera, China's oldest surviving theatrical style. Written in the late sixteenth century by Tang Xianzu (1550-1617), this work demonstrates how both Confucianism and Daoism had become intertwined in the fabric of Chinese culture. The writer discusses ...

This 6 page paper discusses the basic belief system of Confucianism. General overview of the development of the religion and how the basic beliefs are used in one's day to day life. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A paper which looks at two autobiographical novels set in the Chinese Cultural Revolution, with particular reference to the protagonists' experiences in reconciling their personal and political views. Bibliography lists 4 sources