Essays and Research Papers on China & Chinese Issues

This 4 page paper discusses the government, economy, educational system, and religions of China, and whether it is a high-tech or low-tech nation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the methods Europeans used to bring religion and their influence to China from 1500-1800; the essay uses D.E. Mungello’s book “The Great Encounter of China and the West, 1500-1800” as its source. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper considers the legal framework that was seen in China between 1644 and 1911. The paper considers the basis f the legal system, the way in which there was legalised inequality and how this was resolved with Confucian ideals. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

An 8 page overview of the Chinese Exclusion Act and the historical circumstances surrounding it. The author emphasizes that this Act was just one more reflection of our nation's racism. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This five page paper compares and contrasts the ancient civilizations of Greece and China. Examples from sociological, cultural, national given. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 15 page research paper examines the role of women throughout China's cultural history. Specifically considered are women's roles from a historical perspective, the theme of 'big' tradition (government) vs. ‘little' tradition (household and the masses) and the outlook of women in China today. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

8 pages in length. The recent trend toward alternative therapies, such as traditional Chinese herbal medicine, is one that warrants the attention of the Western medical society. Not only are the herbal therapies valued for their healing abilities, but when used in conjunction with other alternative modalities, they provide a much more comprehensive approach ...

A 6 page paper that traces the political history of the Gate of Heavenly Peace, and then explores the six weeks leading up to the Tiananmen Square Massacre. The paper provides 3 viewpoints on the deaths involved, and ends with two quotes, one from an intellectual involved in the occupation of the Square and the ...

A 10 page paper discussing the rise of China's Communist party under the leadership of Mao Zedong, with emphasis on the Long March. In many ways it appears that China's Communist party was victorious almost more as a result of Chaing Kai-Shek's weak leadership than because of their own superior abilities. Without his unnatural obsession ...

A 5 page essay on the history of Mao Zedong's government through historian eyes and the eyes of civilians during the period. The writer discusses Mao's policies, and how they applied to individuals—and how they are still a huge influence upon China. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 page review and discussion of the book 'An Outline of Confucianism' by D.Y. Lee. Author describes the history and evolution of this core philosophy.

A 6 page research paper on the history, value and significance of Confucius' Analects, a multi-volume, 2,500 year old collection of his sayings put into writing after his death by his followers. Confucius had something to say about every aspect of human life within the confines of his society, truths that today, even with all ...

This 8 page paper looks at these two very different cites that have a common history. Joined by the sea route between the east and the west the community and history of Liverpool was changed, along with many lives of those who travelled form Shanghai to Liverpool to start new lives. In this paper the ...

This 2.5-page paper discusses the economic interdependence between China and Taiwan while focusing on the two country's individual histories.

This 6-page paper discusses Chinese clothing, and the way the changes in clothing throughout history have reflected the changes in Chinese society.

A 5 page research paper that examines the period of Chinese history between 1911 and 1937 utilizing the comprehensive history of China by Jonathan Spence, "The Search for Modern China." The writer discusses the weaknesses of the Nationalist government and the forces that caused its downfall. No additional sources cited.

An overview of one of China's most dramatic stand-ups in the country's history, "The Long March." For the most part, this was an epic journey across China undertaken by the Chinese Communists in 1934-35 and sprawling out over 5,000 miles. It has been defined by some as the most extraordinary event of its kind in ...

A 2 page overview of the article published in the Journal of World History. Notes that this article is far more than just another history article. Emphasizes that instead it is an observation of the ecological destruction which went hand in hand with silk roads, that series of trade routes linking China, Europe ...

An 8 page research paper and book review that focuses primarily on Wild Swans by Jung Chang (1991), but also draws on other sources in order to answer three questions about Chinese history and the appeal of communism in that history. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Since as early as the 7th century B.C., women in China have been permitted to hold positions of power and even lead in prominent positions as national figureheads. Unfortunately, no level of leadership, education or social prominence for women could change the patriarchal nature of traditional Chinese society. From the early Han Dynasty to ...

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.

5 pages in length. On the heels of one of history's most horrendous tragedies, the world is reassessing what it means to live within a vastly diverse global community. Through this renewed appraisal after the World Trade Center and Pentagon disasters, people are seeking comfort by way of myriad sources, not the least ...

This 10 page paper looks at four Chinese works dealing with different issues concerning Chinese history, culture, class struggle and inequality. The works; The Story of the Stone by Cao Xuegin (Tsao Hsueh-chin), The True Story of Ah Q by Lu Hsun, Diary of a Madman by Lu Xun and Raise the Red Lantern by ...

a 6 page paper on this Chinese philosophy. The writer explores the history of Tao and gives a summary of its basic principles. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page essay on the history and current condition of the Chinese Eductinal System and the problems that it is currently faceing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.