Republic Of China Essays

  • The Peoples' Republic of China - The Next Superpower?

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    The Peoples' Republic of China - The Next Superpower? The People's Republic of China (PRC) is seen by many as an economic powerhouse with the world's largest standing military that has the potential to translate economic power into the military sphere. As one of the elements of power, a nation's military potential is based not only on its capability to defeat an adversary, but also its ability to coerce and exercise influence. China's standing armed force of some 2.8 million active soldiers

  • People’s Republic of China Country Analysis

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    Southeast Asia along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, China is one of the oldest countries in the world, comprising of a culture that has continuously shaped itself over the past 4,000 years to form what is known today as, the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Known as the father of the PRC, Mao Zedong formed the PRC on 1Oth October 1949, ending a long process of governmental upheaval that began with the Chinese Revolution of 1911. Currently, China is one of the worlds few socialist states openly endorsing

  • The Bitter and Unstable Relations between The People's Republic of China and Taiwan

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    Cross-Strait Relations The Cross-Strait relations refer to the bitter and unstable relations between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China. The term comes from the relationship that both China and Taiwan has had, physically across the Taiwanese Strait. The relationship between the countries has been filled with war, tension, and little contact. In the earliest of Taiwanese history, both nations fought to seek diplomatic control as the legitimate form of Chinese government (Lee)

  • Richard Nixon Remarks To The People's Republic Of China Analysis

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    that were broadcast on television and radio that would change the history of the Sino-American relationship. In the “Remarks to the Nation Announcing Acceptance of an Invitation To Visit the People's Republic of China”, Nixon announced that he would accept the invitation of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to visit before May 1972. Nixon claimed that this action sought to normalize the relationship with the PRC, and would allow the leaders of the both nations to discuss common interests. However

  • Deng Xiaoping: The Most Successful Leader Of The People's Republic Of China

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    minds of Chinese people, Deng Xiaoping is considered as one of the most powerful leader of the People’s Republic of China from late 1970’s until he died in 1997. His noteworthy efforts to bring back China’s prosperity following the consequences of the Cultural Revolution resulted in the country’s economic, cultural and social expansion. The outcome of his passion and belief in the potential of China is still noticeable today. Deng Xiaoping was born in 1904 in Paifang, Guang’an country in Sichuan. His

  • Three Possible Taiwan Futures

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    Taiwan’s past and present are inextricably linked to that of the People’s Republic of China. Therefore, one cannot begin to postulate and critically comment upon a possible “Taiwan future” without first assessing the prevailing political climate of her mainland cousin: the People’s Republic of China. Given the current rhetoric espoused by both Taipei and Beijing, one may argue that three possible “Taiwan futures” emerge as most likely to occur. These scenarios, from most to least probable, are: 1)

  • How Did Mao Zedong Contribute To The Chinese Civil War

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    of China (CPC) and the Nationalist Party of China, also known as the Kuomintang (KMT). The CPC was led by communist leader, Mao Zedong. Mao Zedong believed that China needed a change and he was the right guy for it. He called this change the “New China”. On the flip side, the KMT were led by Nationalist leader Sun Yat-Sen. He advocates for political independence in China. This means that he wanted China to gain complete independence and be a free republic. During the war Japan invaded China. China

  • Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor

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    The Last Emperor of China Released in 1987 by Columbia Pictures debut, The Last Emperor of China is a representation of Puyi’s life as the last Manchurian emperor. The audience experiences the life of Puyi through a series of flashbacks that shows Puyi internal struggle through his desire to restore the Manchurian Empire and his new life as a peasant worker of the People’s Republic of China. The film was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and produced by Jeremy Thomas with the intention of reenacting

  • The 1911 Chinese Revolution

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    to different developments in China. However, the 1911 Revolution has only provided a framework of a republic and made changes in some particular aspects related to immediate problems and difficulties in society. Hence, the relationship between the revolution and the subsequent development of China was very weak. On one hand, I do not agree with the latter part of the statement that the 1911 Revolution brought new problems to China. The conflicts and problems that China suffered in the early/ mid 1910s

  • The New Taiwanese Identity and its Political and Economic Connections

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    Taiwan was called the Republic of China in the past fifty years, but now, it is trying to change its official name to Taiwan. Along with the name change, the identity of Taiwanese people also shifts. The identity change of a nation never come without the political interference; yet the political decisions of the Taiwanese government are also connected with its economic policies. In this paper, I will try to solve the complex relationships between the Taiwanese national identity change, the political

  • Hair Care In China Essay

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    HairCare Products stand to capitalize on an open market in China’s beauty and personal care section. With nearly half of its one billion plus population female, HairCare Products can monopolize this market in China if the company offers the Chinese consumer what they really want; natural products. According to Mintel’s report, a global provider of market research, “Eighty-one percent of urban Chinese consumers prefer to purchase all-natural products”. This is an astronomical number that cannot

  • Mutual Interdependency and the Potential for Conflict

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    Introduction After the Cold War, the system of international relations entered a new era. With the bipolar world order broken, countries started a complex conflict and cooperation process to establish a new multipolar world order. Stemming from basic strategic interests, these countries have to make adjustments and supplements foreign strategic position to win favorable positions to their interest in the international system. The similarity and/or differences in interests, ideological perspective

  • Birth Country Analysis

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    . What is your name? Junchi Feng 2. What is your birth country? People's Republic of China 3. In which country were you raised? People's Republic of China 4. Do you speak another language besides English? Chinese 5. What are the biggest cultural differences between your country and the United States? First, I feel Chinese people are less friendly. In China, the front desk officers or the information desk officers are usually impatient and unwilling to answer others' questions. However, people in

  • The South China Tiger

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    The South China Tiger As a result of “the South China Tiger [being] one of the most endangered tiger subspecies in the world” (State Forestry Administration, 2000) China implemented the China Action Plan For Saving the South China Tiger. China’s State Forestry Administration developed the plan because it was necessary to minimize the threat of extinction posed by humans to these tigers. Without intervention, the South China Tiger would go extinct. Historically, “The South China Tiger was

  • Relations Between China and Taiwan

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    Relation between china and Taiwan Introduction The current conflict between china and Taiwan originally began in 1949 when Chiang Kai-shek (President of Republic of China) and his followers fled to Taiwan after their defeat by the Chinese communist party (led by Moa Tse-Tung) in the Chinese civil war, which erupted immediately after the Second World War. In 1950, the Chinese communist party established the people’s republic of china (PRC) and invaded Taiwan, to unify all of china under their rule

  • Analysis of the First Chinese Civil War

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    The revolution in China of 1911, led to the fall of the Manchu dynasty. The result was that the newly formed Republic failed to control China and could not prevent China from being exploited by foreign powers. To restore order and regain central control over China, the nationalists and communists first worked together. Chiang Kai-shek, leader of the nationalist forces, was anti-communist and removed communists from key positions in unified party. Chiang Kai-shek then went on to attack the communists

  • Crossroads of Tibet

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    Crossroads of Tibet Tibet, the roof of the world, is the highest and the most isolated country on earth. Located between China and Nepal, imagine a place tucked safely away from the world, hidden by walls of snowcapped mountains, rich with strange beauty and innocence. Tibetans are very confined people, their clothes are plain and simple like ropes but are actually silky and thick, unlike Chinese gowns which are flamboyant. They may have old fetchers but that is because the cold makes them

  • The History Of Taiwan

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    Introduction Taiwan, it is the country abundances with wonderful history. It is a country where you can find happiness, joyfulness with their unique cultures. Taiwan is located at the southeastern coast of China; it is an independence country however Taiwan has a connection with its mainland China. Taiwan is also one of the recommended tourist destinations, as their Taiwanese street food, cultures, unique attractions and etc. Before you pack your bags, researches are always a must. Tourists are able

  • Analysis and Description of Taiwan's Three Principles

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    principles were achieved. The source Taiwan: A New History written by Murry A. Rubinstein provides analysis of Taiwan's socioeconomic status and relates to the principle of welfare, the last of the three principles to be achieved. This study also uses China A New History by John King Fairbank, this resource is provides great insight on politics and nationalism that developed in Taiwan post the Chinese Civil war which were the other two principles of Sun Yat-Sen. Part B: Sun Yat Sen • Both, nationalist

  • How Did The Soong Sisters Influence The World

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    History is not created through chance, but instead it is made through the work of inspiring individuals. An example of this would be how the Soong Sisters affected both China and other countries with their intelligent and powerful attitudes toward the world. Although they were known as sisters, these three women worked independently for many of their most powerful years, and eventually separated because of their husbands. Soong Ching-Ling and Soong Mei-Ling were more influential and significant working