Abstract This paper discusses the possibility of GreaterChina becoming a reality. It looks at three articles that examine the issue of GreaterChina and argues that a GreaterChina will likely develop and how it is the integration of economies and not political systems that will make it possible.
From the Paper '"Greater China is a phrase that is being used more and more often. However, when you ask most people to define the concept of "Greater China" they will be unable to provide an answer. This makes the concept of "Greater China" a very poorly defined concept. This lack of definition means that different people are talking about different things when they are talking about Greater China. This essay will compare three works dealing with the concept of Greater China. These articles as The Concept of "Greater China" by Harry Harding, The Rise of China by William Overholt and The Worldwide Web of Chinese Business by John Kao. "
An examination of the concept of GreaterChina as it is described by Harry Harding in his essay "The Concept of GreaterChina: Themes, Variations, and Reservations".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, 2005, $ 35.95
Abstract This paper examines how Harry Harding in his essay "The Concept of GreaterChina: Themes, Variations, and Reservations", describes a China that goes beyond the geographic and political boundaries of the People s Republic of China. This China which includes Chinese communities around the world is becoming more closely integrated through trade and technology. The paper examines this idea of GreaterChina as it is described by Harding and other writers.
From the Paper "Harry Harding, in his essay "The Concept of Greater China: Themes, Variations and Reservations," describes a "China" that goes beyond the geographic and political boundaries of the People's Republic of China. This China, which includes Chinese communities around the world, is becoming more closely integrated through trade and technology. In this paper I will examine this idea of Greater China as it is described by Harding and other writers."
Abstract The emergence of a GreaterChina is a recent phenomenon that has gained global attention. With the return of Hong Kong and Macao to Chinese sovereignty and the increasing prominence of Chinese culture overseas, with Chinese films and actors becoming internationally famous, both the mass media and academics have paid increasing attention to the emerging phenomenon of a GreaterChina. This paper explores this concept through a comparison and contrast of three scholars analyses of this question.
From the Paper "The emergence of a Greater China is a recent phenomenon that has gained global attention. With the return of Hong Kong and Macao to Chinese sovereignty, and the increasing prominence of Chinese culture overseas - with Chinese films and actors becoming internationally famous - both the mass media and academics have paid increasing attention to the emerging phenomenon of a Greater China. This essay will explore this concept through a comparison and contrast of three scholars' analyses of this question. "
Abstract This paper examines how the increasing prominence of China in the global economy during the last decades of the 20th century has been a story of remarkable growth and achievement. It looks at how today in the early 21st century, the mass media is dominated by stories of China rising as "GreaterChina" with its huge market and economic potential accedes to the World Trade Organization and becomes a major global economic power.
From the Paper "The increasing prominence of China in the global economy during the last decades of the 20th century has been a story of remarkable growth and achievement. Today, in the early 21st century, the mass media is dominated by stories of "China Rising" as "Greater China" - with its huge market and economic potential - accedes to the World Trade Organization and becomes a major global economic power. In this context, Harry Harding's article "The Concept of 'Greater China': Themes, Variations and Reservations" represents an attempt to critically examine the forces shaping the evolution of Greater China today. "
Abstract This is a position paper responding to Harry Harding's 1995 criticism of claims to a 'GreaterChina' which he explains to be an old and very questionable model. It follows with an outline of W. H. Overholt's very pro capitalist American analysis of the same development towards much assumption of the PRC capitalism and democracy and the automatic interest and unity of diverse overseas Chinese groups.
From the Paper "Harry Harding's article, "The Concept of Greater China", points out several defects in this model, as well as informing the reader that such predictions have been made, in the past, due to an incomplete assessment of various factors. (1993) Economic reform in Mainland China, altered communications, or the rising visibility of Chinese communities, around the world, do not imply that the mythical concept of dazhonghua will be realized in the 21st century. As Harding correctly points out, the peoples that others refer to as "Chinese" share linguistic and cultural features and are from groups having left the Chinese mainland, at different points, through several centuries."
Abstract This paper focuses on the contradictory focuses within the emerging community known as 'GreaterChina.' 'GreaterChina' is an amorphous term with many meanings encompassing China's greater global 'reach.' However, even as the range and extent of 'GreaterChina' increases so too does its internal diversity and regional autonomy.
Abstract This paper will try to narrow the focus down to economics, even though this is probably impossible. It will look at the integration of Hong Kong and Taiwan in the GreaterChina region in terms of their trade relations and policies and ideologies towards trade. By the end of the paper it will be clear that there is very little consistency between the policies of Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the mainland. This is a multi-speed region in terms of economic development, trade outlook, and growth prospects. In the end, it is impossible to escape the conclusion that the term GreaterChina is dysfunctional, even when looked at as a trade area.
Abstract This paper examines the phenomenon of the emergence of "GreaterChina". It looks at the views of three authors, Harding, Overholt and Kao as well as the political constraints and problems that may be primary limiting factors to the deeper integration of the "GreaterChina."
From the Paper "This essay attempts to define and to examine the main characteristics and dimensions of the "Greater China" in terms of its economic, cultural and political dimensions. It looks at the casual factors shaping "Greater China" and the possible future form of "Greater China". The views of three authors, Harding, Overholt and Kao are used in this examination and compared. Finally, this essay attempts to answer the following question: will political constraints and problems be the primary limiting factors to the deeper integration that is being driven by cultural globalization and economic independence? The term "Greater China" is difficult to define, although it has existed for a long time in history. "
Abstract This paper discusses modern Chinese history. The paper takes a look at the works of Harding, Overholt and Kao. The paper further discusses the economic and cultural changes that have taken place in China.
From the Paper "Debate over "Greater China" has become increasingly common in recent years. However, the actual concept of Greater China has never been properly defined. Some people talk about it in political terms, others in economic terms, some believe that it is geographic in nature, and a final group believes that cultural factors are vitally important. With all of these definitions of Greater China it has become increasingly difficult to discuss the concept of Greater China. This essay will explore the concept of Greater China in greater detail. It will begin with an examination of the article The Concept of "Greater China" by Harry Harding. "
Abstract This paper consists of two thematic questions, the first, discussing Mao's shift in focus after the losses of 1926-1928, towards pragmatism; contrasting opinion of the time as contributed by Meisner and M.C.Wright... the second question, the claim to a budding 'GreaterChina' as rejected by Harding and others, but asserted to be so by American pro-capitalist analysis. The introduction and concluding remarks emphasize the need for varied opinion on Chinese phenomena, but also, awareness of foreign orientations.
From the Paper "Two thematic questions discussed in this paper indicate the importance of obtaining varied opinion when trying to understand Chinese developments. A first discussion of what Mao learned from the experiences of 1926-1928, in relation to the opinion of Western scholars is followed by a second discussion of the model of 'Greater China' that some scholars maintain, although it is shown to be very debatable. "
Abstract This paper reviews the article "China's Rising Demand for Oil and Pipelines Has Worldwide Implications," in which Gordon Feller discusses the unexpected negative impact that the ascendancy of China's economy into a major global economy has had on international markets. The paper goes on to discuss how for years companies all over the globe and especially in the West, have viewed China as an emerging market with vast potential for increasing sales for many years to come. Yet, most analysts seemed to overlook the fact that China's economy was expanding for a reason and that its emerging modern infrastructure and middle-class population with greater income levels would have the same energy demands as any other developed nation.
A look at China's policy on population control and various other Chinese government policies that impinge on human rights and therefore impede greater economic ties between China and the West.
2,250 words (approx. 9 pages), 4 sources, 2006, $ 89.95
Abstract This paper discusses population policy in China over the last fifty years with an emphasis on the one child policy instituted in the 1970s that has greatly reduced the growth rate in the population. As China seeks more and more economic ties to the West the policy of reduced family size and at times forced abortions is a public relations problem, much like child labor, prison labor and similar centrally controlled policies that run afoul of human rights.
From the Paper "Population policies in the People's Republic of China reflect a real concern about population growth and the huge size of the population but are, at the same time, bound with issues of ideology and social control. Certain highly restrictive policies began in the 1970s and were deemed successful at reducing the size of the population, and especially the rural population. As China seeks more and more economic ties to the West, the policy of reduced family size and at times forced abortions is a public relations problem, much like child labor, prison labor, and similar centrally-controlled policies that run afoul of human rights."
Abstract This paper examines the gradual shifting from political domination of China to economic forces playing a greater role. It discusses upheavals in the political environment. The author explores trade with the West and capitalistic tendencies.
From the Paper "China has had a relatively stable political system in place since the Second World War but upheaval in the political environment has occurred now and again. The Cultural Revolution resulted in the arrest of many leading Chinese ..."
Abstract This paper looks at the problems that potentially might derail China on its steady path towards world economic preeminence. To begin with, the paper notes the relative inefficiency of Chinese industry vis-a-vis its western European and especially North American counterparts. The paper suggests that while China has begun to make in roads in this area, the country will benefit greatly from continued adoption of western business structures and organizational concepts.
From the Paper "China's place in the international economy: The future is brilliant, but there are still clouds on the horizon In recent years, China has emerged as an increasingly dominant world trading power. With its massive population and a burning cultural imperative to be the best, it seems only a matter of time until China moves past Europe and muscles its way alongside North America as the most powerful trading region in the world. Despite its recent success, though, the future is not completely worry-free for the Chinese. Specifically, the country faces a number of economic challenges that may endanger its prospects for the future."
Abstract This paper discusses the perceptions of modern day China, Japan and Korea. The paper essentially argues that the misconceived notions that China, Japan and Korea are not modern countries is related to the fact that they were isolationist towards the west and because they did not follow the European modernization concept.
From the Paper "The relationship between China, Korea and Japan with the West is both complicated and filled with misconceptions. The largest misconception about China, Korea and Japan in the West is that these countries have followed isolationist foreign policies. For example, in "China Attempts to Soften Its One-Child Policy" Jessica Bernman suggests that China had isolated itself from the rest of the world and is just now beginning to open its borders (Bernman 567). Japan has also been thought of as a country that had isolated itself from the world for centuries (Toby 6)."
