The economic rise of China has focused increased foreign attention on the nature of China’s economy as well as the guiding ideology of the ruling Chinese Communist Party. China observers and critics often use the phrases “Red China,” “Communist China,” or “the Communist Chinese” to refer generally to various aspects of China, including its people, ...
As a child, I was obsessed with languages. This obsession has carried over to my adulthood, where I still take every spare opportunity to familiarize myself with a new language. However, I’m completely aware there is a hierarchy of languages in the world. For many, this may make it difficult to select a language to ...
The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) has alleged that Chinese government has spent the last 10 years breaking international and United States trade rules with its policy of bestowing preferred status upon its stainless steel industry and providing it with a wide range of preferential treatment programs and direct subsidies. The report that ...
When Europeans first renewed trading with other Eurasians civilizations after the collapse of the Roman Empire, they had a particular interest in Chinese goods. At first, they purchased Chinese porcelain, silk, and tea from Arab middle-men. As new technology and navigational skills helped them (especially the British) sail to China and trade with the Chinese ...
