Abstract
The writer looks at the National Ballet of China and its history. This article also studies the form and history of dance in China. The writer describes how the objective of the National Ballet of China is to introduce to the Chinese audiences Western classical ballets and contemporary ballet works. The National Ballet also aims to explore the unique and possible fusion of classical ballet and the Chinese culture. The author explains that in 1957, the classic "Swan Lake," was performed on stage and signaled the formal entry of the ballet form into the country. The paper glances at recently produced successes and at how the company experiments with different modern styles.

From the Paper
"One of the world's top 10 ballet companies, the National Ballet of China was founded on December 31,1959 (CCTV 2005, Orange County 2005) and has, in the past four decades, consisted of generations of striving and gifted artists. The dance company has turned out outstanding artistic achievements in Western and Chinese classical and contemporary ballet. It had rough and tough times too as when it was under-funded and its members became over-aged. Its only reward was art itself and its artists continued to devote themselves to their career to become the pioneer in China's unique ballet style."

Tags:style, artist, dancers, company

Abstract
This paper examines the importance of irredentism in explaining the behavior of reactive nationalist systems, both in the past and in the future, and analyzes the irredentist tendencies of the planet's newest emerging power, the People's Republic of China.

From the Paper
"According to A. James Gregor, "reactive nationalism is more frequently associated with economic, and particularly industrial, retardation[.]" However, he goes on to write that "there are clearly anomalous instances when some forms are found in communities that are reasonably well-developed economically and industrially, but which, for whatever reasons suffer a persistent and singular sense of humiliation and corresponding resentment." Gregor cites Nazi Germany as one example, and says post-Soviet Russia might be another."

Tags:irredentism, nationalistic, adolph, hitler

Abstract
Orientalism is the view that the western conception of eastern nations, including China, is not realistic, but is very real, shaping the western understanding of China, and China's resonse to the world. This essay asks if Human Rights is indigenous or is part of this Orientailsc?

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HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA: A PRODUCT OF ORIENTALISM OR A REFLECTION OF INDIGENOUS DESIRES What is "Orientalism? What are its stereotypes? Any discussion of "Orientalism" must begin with a definition of that term. Orientalism is the way in which westerners (particularly American), perceive, imagine, and understand Asia, its culture, and its peoples (Said 211; Wigin & Lewis 47-72). This has actually led to a counterview, "Occidentalism": people in such countries as China have adopted stereotyped perceptions of the United States and European cultures. To a substantial degree, occidentalism in

Tags:orientalism, human rights, china

Abstract
This essay discusses that the catalyst and driving force shaping China's revolution was nationalism. The writer maintains that this was far more important than the issues of socio-economic injustice. Further, the writer claims that the revolution in 1949 was not a social revolution but a national one. The essay argues that it was nationalism that led to the changes in China from the fall of the Empire to the 1949 Revolution.

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"Imperial China played an important role in history and politics of the Far East for almost two thousand years. It was notable in itself by the landmass it covered and the length of time it lasted. Over time, the Chinese developed an old and strong civilization with its unique culture and economic system. According to Lieberthal, it also had a "relatively modern bureaucratic structures of state administration and its explicit, detailed state ideology". Much of its history shaped and influenced the events that occurred in the 20th century."

Tags:china, revolution, nationalism

Abstract
The paper discusses China's interest in investing in the extraction of oil products from Canada's tar sands. The paper also looks at China's energy needs and how their needs affect the Canadian energy industry. The paper then shows how Canada's petroleum exports are a windfall of unexpected revenues. The paper points out, however, that the price for Canada is a partial sacrifice of industry and perhaps even national sovereignty to China's foreign ownership and investment.

Outline:
Summary Proposal
China's Energy Needs
Canadian Energy Industry
The Economics of China's Investment
Canadian Economic Aspects
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Canada is stated to own some of the second largest oil reserves in the world after Saudi Arabia. These are the tar sands in Western Canada which have been receiving much international interest as well as local interest (Unlocking). Yet, the extent of these oil fields are almost completely limited to vast oil sand fields in Alberta Province of Western Canada ("Canada"). Because of the extremely difficult and expensive nature of recovering and refining these types of oil supplies, Canada, and by extension, the Canadian economy has not benefited greatly from the existence of these oil reserves in the past. This situation has changed over the past several years with the increase in oil prices and the destabilization of the petroleum industry in general which has led to much interest from foreign entities interested in investing in the extraction of oil products from these tar sands with China or Chinese entities being one of the major interested parties."

Tags:oil, energy, coal, economy

Abstract
This paper explains that, with the advent of its reformist policies in the late 1970s, China opened what is potentially one of the world's large markets to foreign direct investment (FDI). The author points out that, initially, the government tried to draw that investment into areas that were familiar to emigres resulting in a spectacular influx of FDI. The paper reports that, in subsequent years, the government has attempted to redirect FDI to other areas, with much less success. The author points out that FDI is allocated through the decentralized, largely market-oriented mechanism, which supports the view that the Chinese central government has only a limited capacity to compel private groups and local governments to adhere to policies it believes are in the national interest The paper concludes that China has received a huge amount of FDI, which will have profound impacts on that country in the coming decades.

Table of Contents:
The Reform Period and Foreign Direct Investment
The Goals of Reform
China and FDI: The Initial Success
The Inability to Control Special Interests
The Lack of Social Embeddedness
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Indeed, the change was sufficiently sudden that in several instances, the ideological rationale for the change was not formulated until after markets were opened to foreign investment. The rationale for the new policy was reflected in several areas. In terms of economic development, the Chinese conceded that despite major gains, their economic condition was not improving at a rate comparable to that of other comparably situated countries. The new policies were advanced as allowing China to secure needed new sources of capital, advanced technology, advanced management skills."

Tags:reformist, decentralized, market-oriented, self-reliance, socialism

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In this article, the writer discusses the United States trade policy with China. This paper analyzes the most favored nations status that China currently holds. The writer examines how China does business, bearing in mind the trade status that China possesses. Further, the writer discusses the reaction of the Bush administration.

From the Paper
"Most-favored-nation status guarantees Chinese goods the same tariff treatment in America as those of most other countries. Jodie T. Allen of U.S. News and World Reports comments that U.S. trade officials reluctantly filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization charging that China's tax policies unfairly discriminate against U.S. exporters of semiconductors. Allen goes on to describe the ways in which the Chinese government competes unfairly and blocks U.S. imports now that China has most-favored-nation status. Another example of the way ... "

Tags:most favored nations, China, trade, economics, free trade

Abstract
This paper discusses how the growth of a nation depends on many different factors to ensure success; asserting oneself on a global scale can often create tensions between other large developed nations. In particular, it looks at the development of China as opposed to Western countries and contends that China will not be able to continue its current growth unless something is drastically changed. It looks at how, as China grows, it requires more resources to sustain its industry and economy and how this necessarily means working together with other countries from which to trade and extract resources. This, in turn, also works to make the issue of China's development a global issue, as the goods must come from somewhere abroad. It also examines how China is experiencing environmental problems in every category; air pollution, dangerous industrial emissions, over-logging, insufficient clean water, over-expansion of urban areas to name a few.

From the Paper
"There are numerous reasons why change is needed in China, with respect to the health of its people and the continued growth of their economy. China has some of the lowest factory wages on the planet (Guo, 2006); the result of this is cheap goods and therefore more factories and more harmful emissions. It costs far less money to operate a factory in say Chongquin than it does in New York, this is the reasoning behind the relocation of many factories. This is a process that hurts everyone involved, as we see the loss of high paying jobs in the west to move factories abroad. An instance like this occurred recently in Smith Falls Ontario with the Hershey chocolate factory that had operated there since 1963. The factory announced its closure in February of 2007 (CBC, 2007, article), it employed some 400 people of a town with a population of 9000. "

Tags:resources, trade, pollution

Abstract
This paper examines the development of nationalism in modern China, from the Han response to the Qing government to anti-imperialist agitation and republicanism under the guidance of Sun Yatsen. It looks briefly at the New Culture Movement and the role of secret societies such as the Tongmeng hui.

From the paper:

"Nationalism has been a defining ideology in the creation of Modern China, promoted at first by a series of secret societies, and later by both the Guomingdang and the Chinese Communist Party to achieve different ends. It was central to the early student movements, and the May Fourth Movement, and nationalism was the first of Sun Yatsen's Three Principles of the People. In its early stages, Chinese nationalism was based on ethnic and racial identity, and centered on Han identity, however over time the significance of ethnic identity has decreased. Foreign influence in the conceptualization of Chinese nationalism has been problematic to developing a clear understanding of the movement; despite this, nationalism developed in a particularly Chinese manner."

Tags:anti, culture, han, imperialism, manchu, qing, secret, societies, sun, treaties, yatsen

Abstract
This paper defines the concept of democracy. The paper sums up the history of China, stating that, for the past two millennia, the geographic location now called China has been fought over by a handful of powerful families and tribes trying to gain the strongest hold upon the nation's economy. The paper explains that dynasty upon dynasty was formed, came to power, decayed, and was overthrown through the course of history. The paper contends that until very recently China could be categorized as a feudal nation. The paper explores China's rapid jump from being a feudal nation to a contender for world power with a furiously modern outlook.

From the Paper
"Any democratic system for governing a group of people, small or large, must maintain the best interests of all the individuals involved. This general criterion must be upheld regardless of whether specifically what these best interests are cannot be unanimously agreed upon. Ideally, a democracy allows everyone involved an equal voice and vote regarding every decision that concerns that organization. Robert Dahl identifies the five primary components of the ideal democracy: "1. Effective participation. 2. Equality in voting. 3. Gaining enlightened understanding. 4. Exercising final control over the agenda. 5. Inclusion of adults." (Dahl 38). Essentially, along every step of the decision-making process each member of this association must have an equal opportunity to voice their opinions, vote, learn about the issues, choose what matters are to be considered, and everyone of age must be involved."

Tags:asia, feudalism, communism