“Western Elements in the Films of Zhang Yimou”
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A ten page paper which looks at the work of Chinese film director Zhang Yimou, the most commercially successful of the Fifth Generation of film-makers. The way in which Zhang combines elements of traditional Chinese cultures and narrative structures with a Western perspective is analysed, and also the influence of both Imperial Chinese history and the Cultural Revolution on Zhang’s generation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLzhang.wps

“When China Ruled the Seas”
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The author uses the material presented in Louise Levathes’ “When China Ruled the Seas : The Treasure Fleet of the Dragon Throne, 1405-1433” to illustrate the factors which were at play in the fifteenth century in regard to naval expeditions. During this century China would undertake the chore of building one of the world’s most impressive naval fleets. This fleet of ships, and the men who sailed them, would bring China to the brink of a new world direction. Unfortunately, however, that direction would end abruptly as the leadership of China fell from one man’s hands to that of his son’s. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPchnSea.rtf

"Going Global:" China as an Expansion Site
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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 women gain access to increased discretionary income, many indulge in cosmetics when they do not indulge in anything else. Overall retail sales increased 12% November 2004 to November 2005; cosmetic sales increased 19.4% during the same period. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSintlBizChina.rtf

"Peony Pavilion" & Confucianism
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A 4 page research paper that analyzes the 400 year-old Chinese opera, The Peony Pavilion, in regards to how it reflects Confucianism. Also the writer discusses the music and style of this work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khpeony.rtf

"Peony Pavilion"/Confucianism & Daoism
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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 how the focus on issues of respect and ritual derive directly from Confucianism. Such issues are extremely significant to the male characters. The women in the opera, however, express a more Daoist view of life. Examination of this work demonstrates that both philosophies co-existed in sixteenth century Chinese culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khppcd.rtf

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

"The Concubine's Children" by Denise Chong
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A 5 page paper which examines different incidents in Denise Chong's "The Concubine's Children." The incidents, or events, discussed are those which help to illustrate how complex the Chinese culture is as it relates to issues such as culture shock, family relationships, marital relationships, gender roles, and social interaction. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAchong.wps

"The Dragon's Village" Chen Yuan-tsung (1980)
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(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 light of a thousand years of cultural conditioning." This issue will be discussed in relationship to Chen Yuan-tsung's autobiography, The Dragon's Village (1980) Bibliography lists 1 sources.
Filename: BBchnwm.doc

A Comparative Assessment of Successful Communist Revolutions in Russia and China
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This 8 page paper provides a comparative overview of the factors that account for the successful communist revolutions n Russia and China. This paper considers the similarities of each revolution and the factors that determined the maintenance of communism over time. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MHRuChi.wps

A COMPARISON OF CULTURES: CHINESE VERSUS GRECIAN
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This five page paper compares and contrasts the ancient civilizations of Greece and China. Examples from sociological, cultural, national given. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBgrchnse.rtf

A Comparison of Russian and Chinese Intelligence Systems
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This 3 page paper explores Russian and Chinese intelligence organizations. Weaknesses and strengths of each are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA506RaC.rtf

A Critique of “A Woman Soldier's Own Story: The Autobiography of Xie Bingying
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A 5 page review of the first English translation of the experiences of one Chinese woman in pre-revolutionary China. The contention is presented that Xie’s experiences serve to dispel the Twentieth Century notion that up until the 1949 revolution China remained to a large degree traditional. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPchnSld.rtf

A History of Foot-binding in China
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of foot binding including how and why it is practiced. Changes since the end of the nineteenth century are noted, inclusive of the outlawing of the practice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA112fb.wps

A Persuasive Speech on the Significance of the Chinese New Year
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This 3 page paper provides an outline of a persuasive speech on the significance of the Chinese New Year. This paper considers factors like the impact on the Chinese culture as a whole. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHChinNY.rtf

A Recommendation for the Chinese Emperor in 1587
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This 5 page paper represents a fictitious Ming Censorte during 1587 who makes recommendations due to problems of natural disaster in China. Huang's "1587, A Year of No Significance" is used as a springboard for discussion. No additional sources cited.
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A Report on When China Ruled the Sea:
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This 5 page paper discusses the book When China Ruled the Sea, written by Louise Levethes. This paper reveals the huge impact which shipping had in terms of making China a world leader at that time and establishing trade routes. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSLevath.rtf

A Review of The Political Thought of Mao Tse-Tung by Stuart R. Schram
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This 5 page paper is a comprehensive review of the 1969 edition of The Political Thought of Mao Tse-Tung by Stuart R. Schram. The book looks at both the political ideas of Mao Tse-Tung, also known as Mao Zedong, along with his background and characters, placing the ideals and the development of these ideals into a personal and cultural context. The writer shows how the book takes the reader on a journey that gives understanding as well as facts. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEmaotung.rtf

Acculturation: "Two Years in the Melting Pot" and "Hunger of Memory"
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A 7 page paper which compares and contrasts various aspects of acculturation in Liu Zongren's "Two Years in the Melting Pot" and Richard Rodriguez' "Hunger of Memory." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RArodrliu.wps

Admiral Cheng Ho
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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.
Filename: PPChengH.rtf

Air Pollution in China: Problems and Solutions
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of air pollution in China, and its devastating effects. Whether or not the nation is doing enough to resolve the problem, and protect future generations, is discussed. Effects on humans, and fetal health in particular, are examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA134air.rtf

AMERICANIZATION OF CHINA
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This 3-page paper focuses on how the youth of China are taking "Americanization" to heart, much against the collectiveness communist culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTamechina.rtf

Americans & Hui Muslims / A Cultural Comparison
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A 6 page paper comparing and contrasting the culture of the Hui Muslims and that of Americans. Although the culture of America is far more complex an issue than that of the particular group of Chinese Muslims, a general comparison and contrast is involved, which illustrates that, even though there are scattered issues which illustrate different aspects, the majority of the issues illustrate vast similarities in the cultures. While this may be directly related to religion to some extent, the differences are, more than likely, attributable to the basic and essential qualities that are inherent in history and culture's involvement in such. For individual cultures appear to follow a similar path in the evolution of their unique cultures. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Amhuimus.wps

Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club": Psychological Theories/Perspectives
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10 pages in length. The presence of cultural heritage in Chinese-American life is not as significant as it once was, with the overall incorporation not being of high priority to the younger generations. One may readily surmise that this unexpected and often unwelcome secularism has virtually everything to do with the manner in which the passage of time becomes such a significantly painful occurrence for each mother's personal experience. The writer discusses psychological theories and perspectives, as well as the concept of age, as they relate to Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club." Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCjoylk.wps

An Analysis of Art According to Edward Said's Orientalism:
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This 4 page paper examines the Orientalism philosophy of Edward Said. Furthermore, this paper highlights two specific works of art that illustrate the imperialistic intentions of Westerners in accordance with the philosophy of Edward Said. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSEdSaid.rtf

An Overview of China
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This 4 page paper provides a brief but complete history of China and also addresses China's political role in the world. China's role in trade is also noted. Various elements of international politics are explored, such as the country's interesting relationship with Taiwan. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA335Chi.rtf

Analysis of Security Policy-making in China, India, and the United States
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This 14 page report discusses the fact that security policy-making in the United States, China, and India is particularly relevant in the opening years of the 21st century for some relatively obvious reasons. First, China and India represent the two most populated nations in the world. Second, they are world powers emerging into a new sense of their own position and strength in the markets and politics of the modern world. The U.S. plays an essential role in both of their affairs as it does in all other nations’ security issues since it is the wealthiest and arguably most powerful nation in the world. And, of course, the ideologies of all three nations have an undeniably significant impact on literally billions of people. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: BWchndia.rtf

Ancient Chinese Societies and Regulations
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A 5 page paper which how these ancient societies sought to regulate the individual in order to support the specific belief systems of Taoism, Legalism and Confucianism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGsocreg.rtf

ANGEL ISLAND AND OTHER IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCES
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This paper compares the poetry written by Chinese immigrant detainees at Angel Island during the 19th and 20th centuries, with that of the story "Clothes" about a young Indian woman's immigration to the United States. The paper compares and contrasts the themes and language of both works. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTangisl.rtf

ANSWERS TO ESSAYS
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This 6-page paper encompasses answers to various essay questions. Topics include how Avon operates on a world-wide basis, the Just in Time concept for manufacturing, the differences between Hinduism and Islam (and similarities) as well as the differences and similarities between Taiwan and mainland China.
Filename: MTansess.rtf

Are Women's Lives In East And Southeast Asia Better Now Than They Were In The Past?
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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 finds that when comparing Taiwan and Malaysia, only one of the two countries has shown any indication of gender respect and equity. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCAsiaW.rtf

Art Therapy And Chinese Disabled Culture
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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 strength in areas such as communication, social skills, and interpersonal relations. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KTchiart.wps

Arthur Waley/Opium Wars Through Chinese Eyes
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A 5 page essay that gives an overview of Arthur Waley's text on the First Opium War. Waley points out that other books written on the Chinese Opium Wars do not give adequate attention to the Chinese official most involved in the First Opium War, which was Lin Tse-hsu, who was sent by the Emperor in 1839 to suppress the opium traffic coming illegally into the country. Using primary sources, Waley discusses Lin's career. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khlintse.wps

Article Review on Implementing Sex Education in Hong Kong Schools
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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.
Filename: SA149chi.rtf

Asian Political Questions
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8 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses factors that contributed to the rise of communist totalitarianism in modern China; factors that contributed to the Japan's pre-WWII military domination; China and Japan's nature of political regimes and relationships; and major characteristics of pre- and post-WWII Japanese economic development. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TLCAsianPol.rtf

Asian Women (Hmong Refugees)
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A 5 page research paper that examines the situation of Hmong refugee women in American society who are suffering from depression and posttraumatic stress disorder. The writer discusses the rehabilitation efforts that have directed towards these women and whether or not these do more harm then good. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Asiwome.wps

Aspects of China
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A fifteen page paper which looks at various aspects of China, including the importance of religious systems such as Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism and the rise of the National Party and Communist Party in modern China. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JLchina2.wps

Australian / Chinese case study: population pressure
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A paper which considers a hypothetical situation in which excess population in China is resettled as a homogenous migrant group in Australia, with reference to the environmental and cultural issues which this might raise. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLchinpop.rtf

Bai Juyi (Pai Chu-i, Bo Juyi, Po Chü-i) 772-846 - Poet of the Tang Dynasy
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(5 pp) Bai Juyi (772-846) is considered one of the most prolific poets of the Tang Dynasty. And the Tang Dynasty itself (618 - 907 BCE) is considered to be the golden age of Chinese poetry. We will examine this poet and his works in light of his own historic period. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Bbbaijuy.doc

Ban Zhao and Her Influence
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A 6 page paper which examines the life and influence of Ban Zhao on other Asian women writers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAzhao.rtf

Banking In China
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A 4 page paper that provides a brief overview of the growth in wealth in China and what the wealthy need from their bank. The paper comments on Bank of America's presence in China through the interest they own in one of the major banks there. The writer also comments on the services that BofA should promote. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGbofch9.rtf

Bertolucci’s, The Last Emperor – An Overview
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Bertolucci’s, The Last Emperor – An Overview: This 6-page essay examines the 1987 Bernardo Bertolucci film, The Last Emperor. Part embellished fiction, in part fact this epic motion picture depicts the biography of Pu Yi, the last emperor of the Ling Dynasty and much of 20th Century China’s tumultuous history. Bibliography lists 3 sources. SNEmpero.doc
Filename: SNEmpero.doc

Blood, Sweat & Tears - The Price of Progress in China
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A 10 page paper that explores the sweatshop tactics that are being practiced today in the factories of China as manufacturing increases due to the current economic boom. Included is a description of the conditions in some of these factories as well as a discussion on the ethics of this practice as related to business. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: LCChina.doc

Bolstering Taiwan's Economy Through Arms Procurement
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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 the course of economic history of Taiwan and the strained relations that continue between China and Taiwan even though the two are increasingly economically interdependent. It also demonstrates that renewed arms procurement activity in Taiwan would serve several purposes and would have the effect of bolstering Taiwan's economy as it moves from manufacturing to services, the natural progression of an increasingly maturing economy. Includes an abstract. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
Filename: KSeconTaiArms.rtf

BOOK REPORT: COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY WITH THE CHINESE
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This 7-page paper examines the book by Gao and Ting-Toomey about communications between the Chinese and Western cultures. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: MTchinacomm.rtf

Book Review / Early Dynasties
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5 page review of a book by D. Keightly entitled "Shang & Zhou Dynasties : An Historical Examination." The writer analyzes the foundations of Chinese civilization, tradition, culture, political rule, and other developments. Key aspects of the Shane and Zhou dynasties are clarified. No citation.
Filename: Shangdyn.wps