There is no single Chinese language, but rather a collection of closely related languages and dialects spoken throughout China. The most commonly spoken language is Mandarin, which is the official language of the government and used in education. However, there are many other Chinese languages and dialects spoken by different ethnic groups across the country. … Read more
The Three Gorges Dam is a hydroelectric dam that spans the Yangtze River in central China. The Three Gorges Dam is the world’s largest power station by installed capacity. In 2019, it had an installed capacity of 22,500 MW. The dam has been controversial both domestically and internationally due to its environmental and social impacts. … Read more
It is no secret that the traditional Chinese family places a great deal of emphasis on academic achievement. In her essay “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior,” Amy Chua describes the tough love parenting style she used to raise her children. According to Chua, the key to successful parenting is to instill a strong work ethic … Read more
The rise of communism in China was a significant development in the history of China and the world as a whole. This movement, which began in the early 20th century, was fueled by many factors, including growing unrest among China’s increasingly impoverished peasant population, political instability within China’s ruling class, and ideological tensions between China … Read more
Indonesia is currently in the midst of a major financial crisis. The country’s currency, the rupiah, has lost more than half its value against the US dollar since 1997, and the economy is reeling from the effects of high inflation, declining consumer confidence, and investor flight. What lessons can China learn from Indonesia’s experience? First … Read more
Journalism is a vital part of any society. It helps to keep people informed and allows for open discussion and debate on important issues. In China, journalism has always been an important part of the country’s culture and history. China has a long tradition of journalism, dating back to the days of the imperial court. … Read more
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Chinese immigrants were subjected to strenuous interrogations at Angel Island State Park in San Francisco Bay. In order to keep out Chinese deemed undesirable, federal law required ships’ captains to submit a list of all passengers with their full information before landing from China. The intent was … Read more
The Great Wall of China is the longest wall in the world, stretching over 5500 kilometers. It was built to protect China’s northern borders by preventing foreign invasion. Much of it was made of mud dug from nearby pits and held together by sticky rice soup instead of mortar; this allowed it to be quickly … Read more
China is everywhere these days and we can see that China influences our lives in many ways. It is not hard to find a product with the label “made in China” on it. China has a major effect on the international market. So what will happen if China’s working population becomes more elderly? China’s elderly … Read more
In the 1700’s, during the age of European imperialism in China, British forces attempted to establish the foreign trading of opium, a highly addictive substance extracted from the juice of the opium poppy (“Opium and Heroin”). The Chinese were opposed to this enforcement due to its negative effects among the Chinese economy and civilians. As … Read more
(C) – Mesopotamia comes from the Greek word “mesos” – meaning middle, and the Greek work “potamos” – meaning river. As such, Mesopotamia means “between rivers”, which is apt, considering it was build between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Mesopotamia had an arid climate that could facilitate the irrigation of crops. (B) – The first … Read more
China is one of the world’s oldest standing civilizations to date. Over the course of centuries the country has adapted and changed according to the times, and so has the the nation’s literature. Chinese literature dates all the way back to 21 B. C. E, and during that time period chinese literature centered around confucianism … Read more
The Qing line was initially settled in 1636 by the Manchus to assign their administration in Manchuria (now the Northeast locale of China). In 1644 the Chinese capital at Beijing was caught by the renegade pioneer Li Zicheng, and frantic Ming administration authorities approached the Manchus for help. The Manchus exploited the chance to grab … Read more
Long before the Industrial Revolution began, air pollution has proved to be a significant issue for the wellbeing of people across the globe. For many, the cause of their respiratory, circulatory, and cardiovascular diseases, and even the reasons for thousands of deaths, began at home. Although numerical data can not been gathered to understand the … Read more
Modern society is determined by the past, knowing the past makes it easier to understand the present, and learning from previous mistakes shall determine future actions. The American gold rush of 1849 produced increased employment opportunities in the Western United States but coincided with a period of poverty in China. The Chinese Exclusion Act of … Read more
Hmong is a language spoken by about four million people around the world, most commonly in northern Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Burma/Myanmar, and parts of China. According to hmongculture. net, “About five percent of those speaking the Hmong Language actually reside within the United States speaking this and English fluently in certain cities around the country. … Read more
In the Tibetan Plateau, in a region of Asia, reside some of the last nomadic pastoralist families whose rich culture and traditions are beginning to vanish as globalization works its way into some of the most remote areas of the world. Such tribes are collectively known as the Tibetan Tribes or drokpa, the native word … Read more
Marco Polo’s book was more widely read. It was both believed and doubted. Some called him the ‘great liar. ’ And some of what he said is made up or exaggerated. Marco spent seventeen years in the Orient serving the Great Khan, the ruler of the Mongols and Chinese. He easily learned new languages making … Read more