Abstract
This paper gives a critical analysis and review of "Beijing Bicycle," a film that deals with many issues relevant to the development process in modern day China. For example, the film highlights class differences, which make migration to the cities difficult for young people from rural areas, because they are usually of a lower class. The protagonist Guei migrates from the rural areas to the big city of Beijing, where he stands out from the city dwellers, who are of a higher social class, and more sophisticated than he. The film develops this theme by tracing Guei's attempts to make a living in the city, despite difficulties such as his bicycle being stolen.

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" ' Beijing Bicycle' deals with many issues relevant to the development process in modern day China. For example, the film highlights class differences, which make migration to the cities difficult for young people from rural areas, because they are usually of a lower class. The protagonist Guei migrates from the rural areas to the big city of Beijing, where he stands out from the city dwellers, who are of a higher social class, and more sophisticated, than him. The film develops this theme by tracing Guei's attempts to make a living in the city, despite difficulties such as his bicycle being stolen. Many people are prejudiced against unsophisticated..."

Tags:beijing, migrant, workers

Abstract
The paper relates that an increasing number of the world's population today are living in densely populated urban areas known as "megacities". The paper explains that many of these cities are located in the global South or the developing world, and so are experiencing enormous environmental stresses as a consequence of the rapid rates of industrialization currently being experienced in many of these countries. In this context, this paper examines the environmental problems currently facing Beijing, the capital city of China, which has experienced phenomenal levels of population growth and development, with such environmental costs as extreme levels of air pollution. In terms of sustainable solutions, it is seen that while air pollution from the Beijing region's power plants can likely be reduced over time, the pollution from the megacity's automobiles is less likely to be reduced given the political sensitivity of the government limiting a symbol of increasing Chinese prosperity.

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"An increasing number of the world's population today are living in densely populated urban areas known as "megacities". Many of these cities are located in the global South or the developing world, and so are experiencing enormous environmental stresses as a consequence of the rapid rates of industrialization currently being experienced in many of these countries. In this context, this paper will examine the environmental problems currently facing Beijing, the capital city of China which has experienced phenomenal levels of population growth and development, with..."

Tags:china, beijing, pollution

Abstract
The paper relates that according to MegaCity TaskForce (2006), a megacity is a major global risk area due to its high concentration of people, and it is prone to "supply crises, social disorganization, political conflicts and natural disasters" making these areas extremely vulnerable ("Megacity", 2006). The paper relates that China is viewed by many as a modern industrialized country, much like the United States, however, within the country exists a major megacity, Beijing, which is suffering overpopulation and pollution issue to the extreme.

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"According to MegaCity TaskForce (2006), a megacity is a major global risk area due to its high concentration of people, it is prone to "supply crises, social disorganization, political conflicts and natural disasters" making these areas extremely vulnerable ("Megacity", 2006). China is..."

Tags:megacity, beijing, pollution

Abstract
The paper explores Beijing, China, and how political ideology has shaped its urban morphology. In this paper, special attention is paid to spatial arrangements and specialization.

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"Cities are shaped by the people who live within them. In particular the social, political, economic and cultural activities of the people within cities will determine how the city is shaped. This is why many writers and researchers have referred to the city as a text. For example, in "The City as Text" Tracey Skillington states, "The city is a discourse of, and systematically exploring its constitutive elements reveals most fully its social and political nature (Skillington...)."

Tags:beijing, urban, morphology

Abstract
This paper examines the urban pollution issues face by both Toronto and Beijing. Specifically, the paper considers the geographic or spatial concentration of each and the industrial makeup of each city. As well, some time will be set aside to discuss the environmental concerns that each city must confront and how the two metropolises are developing plans to reduce greenhouse emissions appreciably.

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"The urban build forms of the cities of Beijing and Toronto are both quite striking and the next several pages will discuss these forms as well as the environmental challenges (and possible environmental solutions) facing each metropolis. Starting with Beijing, it is clear that city is very much a heavy industrial city dominated by fuel and material processing facilities (Chang, 13). In terms of density (by which we mean population density) it is evident that Beijing has many people crowded into an..."

Tags:beijing, toronto, gases

Abstract
The explores urban morphology in a city in a developing country, specifically, Beijing in China. The paper shows that changes in politics and economics have resulted in a traditional, Maoist and emerging style of urban development.

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"Urbanization has had major impacts on developing countries. The changing economic, social, political and environmental changes caused by urbanization have major impacts on the shape or urban morphology of these cities themselves. Although there are many similarities among large cities in developing countries, there are also striking individual differences. This paper will look at how rapid urbanization has changed the urban morphology of Beijing, China."

Tags:beijing, urban, morphology

Abstract
This paper examines the Beijing 2008 Olympics within the context of product strategy (marketing and branding). The paper provides recommendations in order to ensure high service quality at the 2008 Games through an examination of the Olympics consumer and his or her expectations. It also looks at key tools in customer service in order to analyze their product strategy.

Table of Contents:
What is a Product Strategy?
Branding as Part of the Product Strategy
Beijing 2008 - The Objective
Beijing 2008 - The Product
The Security Component of the Beijing 2008 Product
Beijing 2008 - The Product Life Cycle
A Different Perspective - the Beijing 2008 PLC
Beijing 2008 - The Brand
What does a Successful Brand do?
Creating the Beijing 2008 Brand
Brand Equity
Brand Contacts
Adding the Beijing Touch to the Olympic Games
Leveraging Secondary Associations
Attracting Sponsors
Beijing 2008 Sponsorship Program: Rights and Benefits
Conclusion
Service Quality as it Impacts the Consumers' Experience
The Characteristics of a Service
The Concept of Service Quality
Expected Service at the Olympics
Service Design Standards
Who is the consumer?
Understanding Consumer Expectations
Selection of Partner Companies
Criteria for the Selection of Sponsors, Partners and Suppliers
The Human Element of a Service
Achieving Service Quality
Use of Tangibles
Enhancing the Service Encounters at Beijing 2008 through Tangibles
Conclusion
Appendices

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"The consumer experience commences from the point of decision, i.e. the moment someone makes a choice to attend Beijing 2008."
"As such, the determinants of service quality - reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy and tangibles - have to be applied to the entire process of attending the Olympics."
"This process would include the purchase of airline tickets, the actual flight to Beijing, ground transfers, hotel accommodation, bank, insurance and communication services, purchase of game tickets and entertainment and cultural experiences."

Tags:tourism, entertainment, services

Abstract
This paper looks into the parallels between actor training in the Peking and Beijing Opera and the training for Chinese martial arts. The paper consults historical and present day material in an attempt to make meaning of the training requirements for these two different, yet very closely related, artistic expressions of form, method, technique, and performance. The paper discovers that much more is involved than simply repetitious physical training and indeed that without the alignment of mind and body, the performer simply will not and cannot realize true mastery or excellence of performance.

Outline:
Abstract
Objective
Introduction
Elements of the Beijing Opera
The Importance of Symbolism in the Beijing Opera
The Music of the Beijing Opera
Spoken Dialogue of the Beijing Opera
Use of Color in the Beijing Opera is Symbolic
I. The Beijing/Peking Opera and Training Requirements and Regimen Examined
II. David Wright - Experiential View of Training Requirements for Beijing Opera
III. Chinese Martial Arts Training Examined
Different Classification of Wushu
Ten Fundamental Skills in Chinese Martial Arts
Mental Skills Practice
IV. Examination of Similarities in Martial Arts and Beijing Opera Training
Characteristics of the Beijing Opera - Excess, More is More
V. Findings of this Study of the Similarities Shared by Chinese Martial Arts and Opera Training and Performing Skills
Summary and Conclusion

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"Physical training for these performers is "structured around repetition" (Wright, 2000) and "over the course of the workshop a range of key movement patterns were developed and refined in this way." According to Wright: "The movements would be demonstrated, the actors would copy movements and then repeat them..." over and over, and then over again. Wright relates that "Further movements and combinations of movements and developments upon movements would then be introduced. Repetition was used, not simply to get the movement right, the repetition of physical action is regarded in the Peking/Beijing Opera, according to Sussman, as a way of absorbing information. She states that there is a deliberate attempt, in this training, not to engage the actor in thought. The actor needs only to 'learn' the action in order to repeat it. Hence, the principal form of learning is the learning of the body. The body learns, then contains the information that comprises the style and the role and therefore the performance. It is the body that enters most fully into the research. And as the body learns, the body changes as a result of that learning. " (Wright 2000)"

Tags:repetitious, practice, sound, expression, rhythm, gesture, movement, body

Abstract
The paper analysis the varying factors and prerequisites that any company considering setting up business in Beijing, China should be aware of and take into consideration. The paper begins with a review of characteristics of Chinese business and of available literature on the subject area. The writer then proceeds to make a series of recommendations for companies considering establishing an enterprise in China and specifically, Beijing.

Outline:
Setting-up a Business in Beijing, China- An Environmental Analysis
A Conceptual Model of Inter-cultural Business Communication
Beijing (Personal and Professional) Lifestyle
Executive Summary
References

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"Success in conducting business in China, particularly in the city of Beijing, is hinged on the company's grasp of the essential aspects of the city's business culture. 'First contact' with the city's business culture would come from the company's representative, usually an expatriate ('expat') delegated to establish initial business undertakings with principal contacts and core groups essential to the formation of a solid foundation of the business in the city. The role of the expat is indeed critical to the success or failure of the company's business endeavor in a culturally-laden country such as China. It is through the expat-representative that Chinese business affiliates will be able to gauge the acceptability of the company--particularly its people--to the business culture and landscape of Beijing (specifically) and the country in general."

Tags:culture, society, economy, expatriate, environmental, state control

Abstract
This paper emphasizes that the style of China's national theater called the Beijing opera is importance to its culture. The author points out that the use of male actors to portray female characters and females portraying male actors are truly ancient in China, although the practice did not become primarily exclusive until the early 19th century. The paper relates that, although Beijing opera has been heavily influenced by royal prerogative in the past and the desires of the Chinese people more recently, the reverse gender playing the role in traditional Chinese drama has no restriction on the sex and age of its performers.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview.
Historic Influences on the Use of Male Actors for Female Roles in Beijing Opera
Contemporary Influences on the Use of Male Actors for Female Roles in Beijing Opera
Conclusion

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"Likewise, the distinctive Beijing opera walking styles of the dan (female roles) and sheng are clearly recognizable in other traditional forms, just as are the stylized hand and eye movements of the huadan. Although some localized forms of theater have not include certain role types (the jing being the role type most frequently excluded), the walk, posture, and gestures techniques used for every other role type traditionally included in each form and can be recognized by modern Chinese audiences without fail as belonging to that role type throughout the various forms of traditional Chinese theater."

Tags:dan, national, jingpai, conventionalized, actors