Essays and Research Papers on China & Chinese Issues

A 7 page paper that discusses the two entitled books. McGregor, who wrote One Billion Customers, focuses mostly on how to avoid the pitfalls when conducting business in China and offers case studies to illustrate his point. Kynge, who wrote China Shakes the World, offers a different perspective reporting how the changes have ...

This 7 page research paper reports on commentaries written by foreign observers of Taiwanese culture, with one being the diary written by Yu Yonghe in the seventeenth century. Also, writers from the nineteenth century are also cited. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Chinese calligraphy has its roots within ancient hieroglyphics, which – over the long ages of evolution – became quite diversified in both style and application, ultimately reflecting an important part of the heritage of national culture. Indeed, the art of Chinese calligraphy exists not only within the actual writing, ...

An eight page paper which looks at the system of government in Imperial China from the point of view of three authors, and considers the way in which the breakdown of Confucianism affected not only the ritual and customs of the Imperial Family but also the lives of the lower echelons of society. Bibliography lists 3 ...

In the reading of The Story of the Stone there is an enormous amount of symbolism inherent in the presentation. The author tells the reader, in the preamble, that many of the names are allegorical. The style of writing, similar to the telling of a myth or fable, and the inclusion of metaphysical thought and ...

6 pages in length. Taking example from Michael Ondaatje's "Running in the Family," the student is able to reflect upon one's own Chinese heritage and openly relate to the inherent struggles associated with progress and modernization. That the Chinese legacy is one of hard work and loyal dedication to one's homeland amidst economic strife, ...

This 8 page paper discusses the role of Confucian reflection in early Chinese poetry. It touches on the similar role played by Plato in considering early Greek writing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at the Silk Road, considering how it was used and the way that it facilitated the exchange of ideas and beliefs as well as goods. The second part of the paper looks at some of the reasons which may have contributed to ...

An 8 page research paper that investigates the status of Chinese education, comparing it with American practice and discussing how it has modernized. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper reviews an article by Ip, Chang & Lui that focuses on how sex is perceived in China. Authors report on their own study and recommend inclusion of sex education in the schools. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page report discusses the numerous influences that have determined what education will be and how it will develop in these three countries. Each has had the experience of Western imperialism and each have reacted to it in different ways in terms of education. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the central points of comparison between the United States system of education and that of China. This paper considers the nature of educational philosophy as well as the structure of the modern public schools and defines the influence of modern trends, including the call for privatization ...

9 pages in length. Women have long suffered indignities at the hands of their male counterparts. That the female gender continues to succumb to patriarchal oppression in many parts of the world is indicative of fear and intimidation inherent to gender dominated societies. Examining the progress made in East Asia and Southeast Asia ...

16 pages in length. Women of every culture have historically shared the same quest for gender equity, more often than not being cast into the dual role of wife and servant with no recognizable human attributes bestowed upon them by an oppressive patriarchal society. The evolution of women in the Tang Dynasty – ...

A 5 page paper which examines the historical social, textual and bodily practices which constructed the ideals of the female gender and women's ability to contest these gender boundaries in late Imperial China. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to China's limitations on child rearing and considers the impacts in terms of national economics. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

10 pages in length. Like so many global communities that are recognizing the inherent human rights attributable to the female gender, Taiwan is in the midst of a metamorphosis unlike anything in the nation's history. From marital rights to property ownership and everything in between, Taiwanese women are experiencing a rebirth of human ...

This 27 page paper examines the impact of spending decisions by a developing country's government on the performance of the economy. The first part of the paper considers how and why government spending is incurred and has to increase in developing countries paying particular attention to the way government expenditure has occurred in China. The ...

A 10 page paper discussing and comparing the political and legislative structures of China and Japan. The primary issue or 'problem' discussed is the idea that the Chinese government has claimed all authority resulting in less innovation and growth compared to Japan's more functional approach to development and government support rather than government control. Bibliography ...

This is a 6 page paper describing the stability of the agrarian societies of the Sung and Ming Dynasties in China. The Sung Dynasty (960-1279) and the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) were the two dynasties which provided centuries of stability, prosperity and contentment among the general population of China. The dynasties of the T’ang and Yuan ...

This 18 page paper is comprised of three shorter papers that discuss various aspects of the movement known as Falun Gong. The first paper describes Falun Gong and its practices; the second discusses it with regard to charges that the Chinese government is murdering Falun Gong and harvesting their organs for transplants; the third discusses ...

An 8 page paper discussing Morgan Stanley’s first joint venture ever, which was in what may be the most difficult areas in which to work. China still believes in the communist philosophy, but the government also is highly pragmatic regarding its own abilities to improve the quality of the people’s lives. Other partners in the ...

A 5 page paper discussing modern China with reference to long-standing beliefs and practices. As a culture both ancient and so new as to be positively modern, China remains a study in contrasts. Guangdong International Trust & Investment Corporation (GITIC) was forced by the government to go bankrupt when it was not destitute, but the ...

This 15 page paper considers the issue of corruption, both in the government and in the private sector or China, and considers the link between corruption and the problems currently facing China in terms of economic growth and development. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the situation that exists over the territory of Taiwan, currently home of the government of the Republic of China, and in conflict with the Peoples Republic of China. Both sides argue that the country should belong to China, but under different circumstances. The paper discusses the historical, political and ...