Category: China

Pope Francis once said during a visit to the island of Lampedusa We are a society which has forgotten how to weep, how to experience compassion  suffering with others: the globalisation of indifference has taken from us the ability to weep! (Liaugminas). Pope Francis was bringing to light the issues surrounding the topic of…

Population growth is defined as the increase of numbers in a population, whether it be in a country, state, or city. The way that population growth is calculated is with a simple equation; this is the birth rate added to immigration subtracting the death rate and emigration. Population growth affects the government and economy both…

Gender identity and expression. The diversity of the sexes and their ways of expressing themselves through fashion. The first is for gender recognition, on the clothing, rethinking the lines between what is socially acceptable for both males and females. The LGBT+ community for sex is open to the fashion industry has brought a great deal…

I am applying for a Masters Program in the intellectual property law offered at KoGuan Law School of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. By reading the course curriculum I have found out that the subjects offered in this program will best suit my career goals. On top of that, the prospect of studying at Shanghai Jiao…

The norms of Chinese culture. In Chinese culture, three major religious systems shape Chinese beliefs and practices: Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism (Fersko-Weiss, 2018). Confucianism provides the concept of filial piety, where it is ones duty to provide care for ones parents. Taoism provides the concept of energy or forces affecting an individual. Buddhism provides the…

A global pandemic originated in China, has left businesses around the globe counting costs. A global, novel virus that keeps us confined to our lodgings – for days, or even for months – is already revamping our relationship to government, to the outside world and even to each other. Some changes that experts expect to…

With the fear of the second wave of coronavirus infections in China emanating from imported cases and rumours that local transmissions might still be ongoing, it’s becoming crystal clear that there is no end to this battle with the unseen enemy which is running into four months now. Lockdowns, testings, quarantine, self-isolation, social distancing, and…

Rush on toilet paper, planes running empty, drop in the quality of telephone calls, dogs and cats thrown out of the window … The disturbances caused by the Covid-19 epidemic lead to a cascade of consequences that sometimes go. .. very far. The quarantine of millions of inhabitants, the closure of schools and universities, the…

The COVID-19 virus has rapidly spread out globally since the initial break out in China back in December,2019. The sudden increase in the rise of infections all around the world has compelled public & private hospitals and to act decisively. In addition, the pandemic has forced governments all around the world to pause all economic…

European imperialism affected the continent of Asia greatly. Some of the countries most affected being: China, India, and Japan. Imperialism affected these countries in different ways. Their cultures were affected, their view of foreigners was affected, and their societies were affected. Imperialism did some good for these countries, but most of what they caused was…