Essays and Research Papers on China & Chinese Issues

This 5 page paper first provides a historical look at population control policies in China since the 1950s and how the first three were abandoned for specific reasons. The last one, the one-child policy, is explained, including its exceptions and where it has been most successful. The policy is evaluated in terms of intended and ...

This 4 page paper discusses the operations and procedures of the chinese intelligence agency and its movements in the United States. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the short story (which is part of the larger work by Tan) called Two Kinds. Elements of theme, symbolism, and characterization are discussed. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper explores Russian and Chinese intelligence organizations. Weaknesses and strengths of each are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the Qin and Han dynasties of China. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the origins and development of secular figure painting in China. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper argues that a policy of containment should not be used. Both sides of the issue are explored. The paper begins with a two page point counterpoint debate on whether or not China was hurt by its leadership during the 1800s. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A paper which looks at Chinese art, particularly secular figure painting, from the Neolithic period to the Tang dynasty. The writer considers the importance of Buddhist influences, the differences between Chinese and Western artists in their use of perspective, and the importance of individual painters such as Gu Kaizhi. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses some questions pertaining to Patricia Buckley Ebrey’s book, The Inner Quarters: Marriage and the Lives of Chinese Women in the Sung Period.

A 3 page brief of the accomplishments of this Chinese admiral. Cheng Hu's voyages served to emphasize the value of international trade and even the importance of Chinese conquest over the more vulnerable and economically valuable areas of her extensive travels. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the improvements in corruption in China over the past decade and the emergence of newer concerns. Whereas corruption was of greater concern in the past, that issue slowly fades as new concerns over intellectual property intensify. The paper discusses General Motors’ experience in loss of an intellectual property ...

This 5-page paper dicusses the historical precedent as it pertains to discrimination against Chinese Americans. Topics under discussion in this paper include history of Chinese immigrants and why discrimination continues to this day. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page research paper that explores the position of women in medieval Chinese society (Tang dynasty) by outlining the examining the life of Empress Wu. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page book review that profiles this text. In the preface to his book Shanghai Modern, author Leo Ou-Fan Lee summarizes his text concisely in one sentence: "This is a book about the city of Shanghai in the 1930s as a cultural matrix of Chinese modernity" (Lee xi). Unlike many Western scholars who ...

A 10 page overview of the manner in which Confucianism has influenced family values. A person's commitment to their family supersedes any individualism that might exist. This forms the basis for Confucian proprietary rule. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the relationship between Taiwan and China, as based on the 2000 banning of popular PRC singer A-mei, when she sang at the inaguration of Taiwanese president Cheng. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 32-page paper compares China and South Africa, attempting to take lessons from China that South Africa can use in its own developing nation statuts. Topics discussed include the socioeconomics, business structure and security of each country. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

This 10 page papers examines Taoism with regard to women's place in the discipline; it also discusses the concept of the hsien, and how the Taoist view of these enlightened beings differs from the view generally held in Chinese culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 12 page paper discusses a number of issues concerning China's foreign policy beginning with the objectives for policy. For example, one primary concern is periphery stability and security. The next section discusses drivers of policy development, such as reunification of Taiwan and the need for energy resources. Steps China has taken towards policy development ...

A 10 page paper. The world's two most populous countries have been undergoing immense change over the past two decades. Each has become the focus of many of the world's multinational organizations, and each has come to play important roles in the shift of labor in developed nations. India and China economically ...

This 7-page paper discusses the current, and tense, relationships between the People's Republic of China, the U.S. and Taiwan. The paper also discusses how destabilized China would be if Taiwan were to declare independence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which provides a book review of "The Colors of the Mountain" by Da Chen. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page overview of Chinese martial arts. Discussion of Japanese and Korean martial arts are also provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing how the bureaucratic politics model has influenced US foreign policy regarding China since China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). China's need for greater economic prosperity for its people and greater international acceptance likely have been the driving forces behind its willingness to make any concessions at all ...

A 14 page research paper that discusses and explains how system theory contributes to family therapy practice within the realm of social work practice. This research examines systems theory, offering a comprehensive overview. Then, the discussion turns to how systems theory is applied in practice and, lastly, the application of systems theory is shown ...