Tag: China
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China Developing Country: China As Developing Country Myth
My initial journey to China was in the mid-1980s, during an era when it bore little resemblance to the China we see today. China is a country that has seen significant changes in the last 50 years. China’s swift rise on the global economic stage is genuinely remarkable. Transitioning from a primarily agricultural society to…
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Is Hong Kong A Separate Country Or A Part Of China?
In 1997 when Hong Kong’s rule reverted to China, I had just moved back to Hong Kong. I spent many years living and working in Hong Kong during that time. Hong Kong and China have basic laws similar to what we would in the United States consider our constitution or our rights as individuals and…
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What Is the Origins Of The Name China?
In Chinese, the name for China is “Zhongguo,” or the middle kingdom. China is the term that most of the world knows or recognizes, not “Zhongguo” or Middle Kingdom. China’s name comes from the Sanskrit name “Cina.” The name refers to the Qin Dynasty, the first dynasty to rule China. The name “Cina” or “China”…
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How Did The Manchu Conquer China?
When people learn about Chinese History, it isn’t apparent that China’s last dynasty was not Chinese but was considered Manchurian. The Manchus conquered China partly because the Ming Dynasty was in disarray, and the Manchurians’ military forces were superior in their military discipline, unity, and preparedness. The Ming Dynasty dealt with infighting and a very…
