Abstract
The purpose of education is to prepare an individual to be a productive member of their society. Therefore, this paper draws conclusions as to the best educational system, with specific regard to secondary education, for a given social structure. The paper analyzes the policies of Communist China and Capitalist United States. Though the paper focuses on all types of education, it has a more detailed description of policies/standards in secondary education. Also, some attention is given to describing the governmental structure of these nations, as the thesis suggests that different governments require different educational strategies.

From the Paper
"When exploring the educational institutions of China and the United States, it is most logical to first examine the model that each nation claims to support and how its social and political institutions affect its educational standards. The academic model, or the "Western model," as explained by Theodore Chen is, embraced by the U.S. and is designed solely for the promotion of academic learning. The academic model emphasizes the school as the central place of learning. The United States, in following with this model, puts high priority on the building of schools and universities. While the U.S. education system does promote some learning outside of the classroom, all learning is designed in some way to return to the school system for evaluation. Emphasis is placed on the classroom, laboratory, and library as places of learning."

Tags:communism, communist, vocational, authorities

Abstract
This paper examines 20th century developments pertaining to the United States and China. The paper discusses how the philosophical position of each nation acts as a guiding principle when domestic agendas are decided upon and how these in turn reflect on international relations.

From the Paper
"The United States and China have long eyed one another from across an ideological chasm that has at times appeared unbridgeable. Throughout the 20th century, domestic trends within each nation have diverged such that little common ground appeared to exist between them. Indeed for much of the 20th century, Chinese isolationism reinforced a communist agenda that did not recognize key properties intrinsic to Western society, among them religious freedom, capitalist business practices and a generally individualistic disposition."

Tags:china, united states, trade, ideology, communism, nixon, mao zedong, boxer rebellion

Abstract
In the past, America has always had to choose between China and Japan. Before the Second World War the United States had friendly relations with China and Japan was the adversary, and after Japan was defeated in the war and nationalist China was defeated by Mao and his communist revolutionaries, the United States and Japan became allies. But this historical pattern of alternating adversaries does not have to be repeated in the 21st century, for the United States, China, and Japan can interact politically and economically in ways that will be beneficial to all three countries. The question requiring examination and analysis is whether the United States, China, and Japan will interact politically and economically for their mutual benefit.

From the Paper
The United States, China, and Japan: An Analysis In the past, America has always had to choose between China and Japan. Before the Second World War the United States had friendly relations with China and Japan was the adversary, and after Japan was defeated in the war and nationalist China was defeated by Mao and his communist revolutionaries, the United States and Japan became allies. But this historical pattern of alternating adversaries does not have to be repeated in the 21^st century, for the United States, China, and Japan can interact

Tags:china, japan, u.s.

Abstract
The paper assesses the theory that one reason that the United States has for performing so poorly in the economic sphere in recent years is the growing strength of the economy of China. The growth of the Chinese economy has resulted in employment being taken from Americans as many companies have chosen instead to outsource their factories in China. The paper also discusses the political arena and argues that China is also gaining popularity while the U.S. is loosing respect on a world-wide scale.

From the Paper
"China's recent gains in industrial growth have changed the ways in which the rest of the world now perceives the country, especially concerning the other major world powers. As this trend continues, China could change current power relationships and current existing financial situations, especially in regards to the United States. If one country takes a strong hold on the economy, the entire ratio begins to shift. Currently, as China has taken such a stronghold through their economic and industrial growth, this has taken an affect on the United States. With China's new position in the Twenty-First century, the U.S. has been negatively affected in relation to their previous economic position, as China obtains manufacturing companies who once did business within the United States, begins to require and utilize more natural resources and fossil fuels..."

Tags:u.s., china, economy

Abstract
In this paper the writer reviews the book by John Fairbank, "The United States and China". The author of the paper describes the book and outlines the main subjects covered. He then goes on to discuss elements in the book relating specifically to China - family, religion, politics and history. He comes to the conclusion that whilst the book was written some time ago, it is still relevant today for the student of American-Chinese relations.

From the Paper
"A major theme in the book and in China is the family. And unlike families in the West (including Europe) the Chinese family unit is, Fairbank writes on page 21, a "microcosm, the state in miniature." This explains a lot about China, since the family - not the individual - has been for centuries the "responsible element in the political life..." of China. The family's function is to institute obedience (which the state wants from its people of course), to institute loyalty (again, mirrored by the state's demand for loyalty), and to raise "filial sons" who will become loyal to authority in the family setting. Women were always inferior, and are inferior today in China. On page 23 the author points out that philosophically, ancient China had the Yin (all things "female, dark, weak, and passive..") and the Yang (all things "male, bright, strong, and active.."). Girls have been (and still are to a great degree) subordinated to boys from the time they are infants (p. 23)."

Tags:china, usa, communism, capitalism, family, dynasty, america

Abstract
The paper discusses how in recent decades, reforms in China have led to significant economic and military changes in the country; along the lines of economic developments, for instance, studies show that the Chinese economy has expanded at an annual growth rate of more than 9 percent. The paper then discusses how with respect to military developments, China has begun spending unprecedented amounts of money on building up that outpaces even the country's economic growth by more than 5 percent. The current study analyzes whether China is an economic or military threat to the United States. As is demonstrated, China does, in fact, pose a serious economic threat to the United States. At the present time, however, China does not represent as serious of a military threat.

From the Paper
"In recent decades, reforms in China have led to significant economic and military changes in the country. Along the lines of economic developments, for instance, studies show that the Chinese economy has expanded at an annual growth rate of more than 9 percent. More exactly, as one team of experts reports, since 1978, China's economy has expanded with annual growth of gross domestic product (GDP) averaging 9.4 percent (Devlin, Estevadeordal and Rodriguez-Clare 3). With respect to military..."

Tags:china, economics, military

Abstract
This paper compares The United States, a country that is the leading power in the world, with China, a developing nation. The paper focuses on the standard of living in both countries, emphasizing the cost of raising a family. According to the paper, in both countries the focus on the family is a concern because the family is believed to be integral to society. Additionally, in both countries the issue of social class standing is apparent, with the poor often being outcast from the social order and forgotten.

From the Paper
"This paper shall discuss the issue of families in relation to China and the United States. The paper will further explore the issue of poverty and the struggle of the family unit in both countries in relation to economic concerns. A discussion of families in rural and urban areas, as well as the manner in which families live in these locales will be examined. The concept of social class will be presented and discussed in relation to how social class impacts the family unit and how societal beliefs exist that create barriers to altering the lives of the poor. Finally, the issue of culture will be examined and the differences between China and America..."

Tags:china, america, family

Abstract
This paper analyzes the relations between United States, Taiwan, and China in view of recent developments.

Tags:relations, us, china-taiwan

Abstract
This paper examines the events that led up to the end of the Korean War in 1953 and the impact it had on the United States. The paper states that one remarkable aspect of the ending of this war was the modest impact it had on America. It claims that this stemmed partly from the fact that Korea had not been a site of significant American interest before this war began, the war had bogged down into seemingly interminable negotiations, and the political situation was focused on other matters. The paper concludes that, when the armistice agreement was signed, there were no wild celebrations, perhaps because the country had finally ended a war it was truly tired of.

Outline:
Lack of a Historical Relationship/Lack of a Historical Korea
The Fall of China, the Rise of McCarthyism, and the Democratic Retreat
The Korean War: From the First Campaigns to the Fall of MacArthur
Armistice and Exhaustion

From the Paper
"At the end of World War Two, Korea remain of middling importance to the United States. American Secretary of State Dean Acheson did not define Korea as part of the American sphere of influence in the world, suggesting that the United States would not intervene militarily if North Korea attempted to take over South Korea,17 although apparently few in the American administration took this as a serious prospect. Thus, it was something of a shock when the United States intervened when the war broke out."

Tags:Korea, China, America, armistice, McCarthy, communism

Abstract
This essay examines the experiences of the Chinese people who immigrated to America between the years 1850 and 1930. The author looks at the events that these people experienced such as the hardships and the culture barriers as well as the series of laws and events that occurred during this immigration to the United States.

From the Paper
"As with many other people groups who left their homelands for America during this 80-year period, Asians experienced a great number of positive and negative ordeals in their attempts to join the great melting pot of the new world. Chinese immigration during this time is filled with countless stories of hardship, rejection, persecution, opportunity, and success. A significant language barrier compounded the Chinese immigration experience. Beginning in the mid- 19th Century when young, single men were recruited as contract laborers from Southern China (particularly from the Kuangtung Province), Asian immigrants have played a vital role in the development of the United States. Several factors contributed to the influx of Chinese to the wild American West around 1850. "

Tags:hardship, rejection, persecution, opportunity, success, language, labor, china, immigrants, refugee