Essays and Research Papers on China & Chinese Issues

8 pages in length. A close look at the election of Chen Shui-bian as president of Taiwan in March 2000. This paper looks at Taiwan's political history leading up to this important election as well as the impact it will have in the future of Taiwan. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the historic and contemporary role of the United States in China's conflict with Taiwan over Taiwan's quest for independence. Traces the history of U.S. involvement from 1949 when the Nationalist party relocated to Taiwan from China's mainland. Suggests that the continued involvement of the U.S. in this situation ...

This 6 page paper delves into the history of map making with a focus on China. The differences and similarities between the Chinese cartographers and those from other venues are examined. Contributions made by China in this realm are highlighted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page analysis of Gernet's book Daily Life in China, in which dispels some commonly held Western misconceptions about Chinese history. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper looks at three leaders of the late Qing period of Chinese history: Empress Dowager Cixi, Kang Youwei and Sun Yat Sen, in terms of their stance on reform as well as how they viewed Chinese culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the history of Christianity in China. However, the main points of the paper concern how things changed after the country became communist. The state of the church in China today is a primary focus. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page essay that examines Shen Fu's record of eighteenth century Chinese life, Six Records of a Floating Life. The writer discuses how Shen Fu gives the history student an insider's view of life during the Manchu dynasty. No additional sources cited.

(14 pp.) A Chinese history scholar has written: "Most sympathetic observers of Chinese women have … concluded that a major obstacle on the road to furthering gender equality in China remains the task of overcoming women's long ingrained 'sense of inferiority ' in their new roles and their acceptance of subordination in ...

Taoism and Yin Yang: This 6-page essay explores the history of Yin Yang, and the corresponding beliefs in Taoism. Dating back as far as 5,000 B.C.E. these precepts have largely been responsible for shaping the Chinese culture. Difficult concepts to grasp, most Westerners find Taoism’s innate, non-judgmental philosophy of acceptance incomprehensible. Bibliography ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of Buddhism in China. Various forms of Buddhism are explored. Types of Buddhism within China and other nations are compared and contrasted. Some history is provided as well as information regarding religious practices in communist China today. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the cultural implications found in the fictional novel by Gish Jen. Contends that the pressure to conform which confronts the teenage heroine of the book and her more traditional Asian American parents is that which has faced immigrants throughout the history of this country. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the fact that the government leaders of the People’s Republic of China insists that “survival rights” are the most important element of human rights and the primary human right is simply the right of existence. History has demonstrated that in China, there are enormous difficulties involved in guaranteeing survival rights and that “rights” to subjective concerns such ...

A 9 page overview of the colonial history of Malaysia which emphasizes the impacts of immigration on ethnic diversity. With this diversity, and the British institutions of colonialism came ethnic and religious unrest which is still apparent in the country even today. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 10 page paper provides background information on Chinese culture, a woman's place in that culture, the social parameters of being deaf and the Chinese outlook on providing special education for the developmentally disabled. It presents the argument that the application of art therapy for the deaf and mentally disabled Chinese woman is not only appropriate but would also provide ...

This 5 page report discusses the facts that as China modernizes and becomes a more accepted partner in global enterprises and market opportunities, the Western world is more carefully evaluating the society that has evolved in modern China. The debates surrounding issues as varied as trade normalization, human rights violations, and whether or not China has any hope of hosting the ...

4 pages in length. Wild Swans: Three Daughters Of China provides a unique insight into the relationships that exist between and among China's Communist regime, the Cultural Revolution and how three generations of the author's family were able to endure throughout it all – sometimes not very easily. No bibliography.

15 pages. A series of essay questions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 14 page paper that begins with a brief explanation of colonialism and postcolonialism. The essay goes on to discuss Korea when annexed by Japan and the years following their liberation; the partial colonization of China by Japan and some of the major events following liberation. The essay also discusses Japan, which was never ...

: A 10 page paper discussing points of consideration in determining potential cost savings of communicating between Australia and China by email rather than through other means. This exercise in cost analysis can be expected to reveal a significant cost savings when comparing email contact to that using the telephone. The savings ...

A paper which considers the importance of film as part of the wider communication structure in China, with specific reference to the cultural function of art in Chinese history and the impact of westernization through modern communication technologies. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 7-page paper examines the book by Gao and Ting-Toomey about communications between the Chinese and Western cultures. Bibliography lists one source.

This 5-page paper presents a model paper on how computers would sell in China. Topics discussed include marketing, the market itself, competition, distribution the economy and other factors. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 12 page paper evaluates new media and the use of the Internet in both China and Singapore. Does the government use the Internet for control or do the people use the Internet to try to avert government control? Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing Chinese culture and social change. China is well known for its centuries of traditional values, customs and beliefs. These beliefs are deeply linked with the language, religions and collective values which have always been the center of traditional festivals, customs and everyday life of man as a collective ...

A 7 page paper which compares and contrasts the notions of rulership in Lao Zi's Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing) and the writings of Han Fei to consider whether it is possible to read Lao Zi as a political theorist, how this limits the interpretation of Tao Te Ching, how Han Fei incorporates Lao ...