Essays and Research Papers on China & Chinese Issues

This 7 page paper examines economic policy in China since the open door policy was implemented by Deng Xiaoping. The nation's economic policies and conditions in the 1980s and 1990s are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper assess the social problems experienced by the People's Republic of China (PRC), considering some of the underpinnings that occurred during the 1960s and emerging social issues of the current day. Specifically, this paper assess the impact of the 'send-down policy' between 1967-1978, the problem of educational attainment, and the struggles with ...

A 5 page paper on Iris Chang's non-fiction book The Rape of Nanking. In this work Chang describes the systematic murder of the population of this Chinese city by the Japanese in 1937, and posits some reasons for the Japanese soldier's unthinkable brutality. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 12 page research paper dealing with the background and development of the democracy movement in China which culminated in the student demonstrations of 1989 in Tiananmen Square. The writer concentrates on the book The Deng Xiaoping Era by Maurice Meisner since this scholarly work gives an excellent overview of the events, politically and culturally, ...

An 8 page creative essay in which the writer tells what happened on that fateful day from the semi-fictional perspective of someone who was actually there [based on documented eyewitness accounts]. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page research paper in which the writer considers the way in which village communities were utilized as central focuses for the spread of communism during the first half of the 20th century in China. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page overview of the politics of Mao Tse-tung in the People's Republic of China and those of Kim Il Sung in North Korea. Points out the similarities and concludes that each was responsible for the tremendous famines experienced and being experienced by their countries. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Mao&kim.wps

An 10 page reseach paper analyzing the similarities and differences of Lenin, Stalin, and Mao. The impact they had on their country is discussed. Further, a comparison is made between the writings of Lenin, Hitler and Mussolini. All were fanatics, all were dictators, all blamed another segment of their society for everything that was wrong. ...

5 pages in which the writer evaluates the Three Gorges Dam Project in China. China is taking a big risk in the building of this very expensive dam. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page research paper on the collision course that is forming between China's steadily growing population and the corresponding increasing need for food. China has over one-fifth of the world's population, but only about a seventh of the world's arable land. Experts fear that China may be headed for another famine equal to the ...

This 10 page paper outlines the differences in perception between the United States and China in terms of human rights issues. The 1989 Tiananmen Square incident is highlighted as a significant example as well as an occurrence that changed foreign policy. Also explored is whether or not there can be an objective human rights determination; ...

This 12 page report discusses the takeover of China by Communist forces in 1949. The writer specifically discusses political and military mistakes and lack of leadership bt Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek that led to the defeat of Nationalist China. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

In 5 pages the author discusses the human rights policy of the United Nations and an analysis of the implementation of those policies in China. 'The UN human rights committees focus their goals on human rights violations, and ensuring equality on all aspects. China has been cited as a violator of the human rights covenants ...

A 5 page overview that speculates about what may happen when Hong Kong is handed back to China, after approximately150 years of British rule. Economic and cultural aspects are highlighted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 15 page paper that describes the impacts of the process of Chinese reunification on the political and economic status of Hong Kong. The focus of this paper is on those aspects that significantly impact the economic health of Hong Hong. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page paper comparing the labor markets of China and the US. Traces China's journey from a communal system to its present-day attempts at an open market system including a brief description of the US open market system and what it means to a country's economy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page discussion of the different social control theories utilized by the United States and Tibet / China with respect to housing. The United States and China have very different forms of social control, especially in regards to the settlement of land in another country, as China is settling Tibet. While it would seem ...

A 5 page paper which examines the origin and celebration of the Chinese Moon (Mid-Autumn) Festival. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the Eastern philosophy (and religion) known as Confucianism. Specifically, there will be a discussion of the philosophy's origins, the emergence of Confucian schools of thought, tenets, rituals and principles as outlined in the classics and books of Confucianism. Bibliography lists 10+ sources.

An 8 page paper discussing the Lun Yu, also known as 'the Analects' of Confucius and comparing them to the views of Plato regarding the reformation of society. Bibliography lists five sources.

A 4 page comparison of three historical figures, Confucius, Alexander the Great and Socrates. Discusses the accomplishments of each and presents a comparison of military verses philosophical pursuits. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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 ...

This 7 page report discusses the Hui Muslims of northwest China. Muslim separatists want to recover or liberate the land they call 'East Turkistan.' Violence has broken out in what the Chinese government has referred to as 'counter-revolutionary rebellion.' There are some vague parallels between the Hui and the African American and Native American cultures ...

A 7 page exploration of the definition of culture as it relates to the Hui Muslims of China and the 'mainstream' American culture. Proposes that the biggest difficulty in such an overview is the definition of 'mainstream.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page research paper examines the emergence of Taoism in feudal China. Specifically considered are the natural characteristics and elements of Taoism such as the explanation of the universe, invisible and visible Tao, good and evil, morality and the consequences of going against the teachings of Tao. Bibliography lists 4 sources.