Essays and Research Papers on China & Chinese Issues

A 4 page paper which examines why Shanghai represents an important cultural turning point during the period of the late Qing dynasty and early Chinese Republic. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper which examine how China's Republic differs from the Ming-Qing predecessor. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page research paper that offers a summation and analysis of an article on Hong Kong migration from 1994 and the role of migration advisers. In 1994, there were more than 100 companies in Hong Kong specializing in offering consulting services to potential migrants to other countries (Hardie, 1994). Migration in the 1980s and ...

This 6 page paper explores some of the facets of traditional Chinese medicine. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page research paper that examines ESL instruction in Hong Kong. This investigation explores a few of the main factors that influence the teaching of a second language. Specifically addressed are the factors that affect students' learning of English in Hong Kong primary schools and what strategies teachers should adopt to assist and promote ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the problems of investing in China. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing two environmental problems in China (the Three Gorges Dam and air pollution) and measures that the government has or may take to mitigate the environmental effects. In contrast is the experience of Singapore, which adopted stringent environmental regulations when its economic growth led to environmental degradation. Singapore was ...

This 13 page paper discusses Starbucks entry into the Chinese market and the impact this will have on Chinese culture. The paper also discusses theories of globalization and homogeneity of products and criticism of this type of globalization. Bibliography lists 19 sources.

A 35 page paper discussing changes in Taiwan's economy in the early years of the new century and the growing threat of mainland China. Taiwan's defense spending has declined dramatically over the past several years as there has been internal disagreement over the total cost of matching China's increased defenses. This paper reviews ...

This 5 page paper discusses the relationships among the three women, Huangbo, May-ying, and Hing, in Denise Chong's novel. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which examines the pollution in China, and then discusses what affect this pollution has on the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper which examines the differences in the civilizations that emerged in Eurasia after the collapse of the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire. The bibliography has 4 sources.

A 4 page overview of East Turkistan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14 page paper examines the phenomenon of globalization, China's increasing participation in the global economy and the implications of that participation. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the pollution problem in China. This short paper is chock full of facts on China's pollution problem and what the nation should do about it. Suggestions are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page contention that revolution is a very real possibility in Central Asia and particularly in China. The author contends that Human rights violations couple with numerous other societal problems to produce a volatile environment. All it will take is the one flame that will set the explosion into action.

An 8 page paper which examines the development of Buddhism in China. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page research paper/essay that analyzes a work by Ma Yuan of the Chinese Song Dynasty period. The art of Ma Yuan (c. 1155-1225), along with that of Xia Gui, represents the highest level of Chinese painting during the Song dynasty (1127-1279) (Ma Yuan). During the Southern Song period (1127-1279), court painters continued to ...

A 5 page essay that discusses the ultimate purpose of education and the benefits of living in a society where knowledge is freely available. The writer draws heavily upon Dai Sijie's novel Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress in making points on this topic. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the Taiping Revolution as presented through “God’s Chinese Son: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan” by Jonathan Spence. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper providing country information, market screening and rationale for exporting cosmetics to China. Chinese women are not known for being particularly interested in "makeup" as it refers to color items, eye enhancement and producing illusions, but they always have been greatly interested in skin care. As greater numbers of Chinese ...

This 13 page paper discusses Starbucks entry into China, its impact on Chinese culture and vice versa, and other issues concerning the international expansion. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 13 page paper discusses Starbucks entry into the Chinese market and the impact this will have on Chinese culture. The paper also discusses theories of globalization and homogeneity of products and criticism of this type of globalization. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at China during the past few decades. China is evaluated as a powerful global force. Emphasis is placed on its success, particularly as it respects trade. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses doing business in China from the point of view of international organizations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.