China A to Z
China A to Z

Author: May-lee Chai

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-11-25

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0698141075

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A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture—now revised and updated Perfect for business, pleasure, or armchair travelers, China A to Z explains the customs, culture, and etiquette essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country. In one hundred brief, reader-friendly essays alphabetized by subject, this fully revised and updated edition provides a crash course in the etiquette and politics of contemporary China as well as the nation’s geography and venerable history. In it, readers will discover: · How the recently selected President and his advisors approach global relations · Why China is considered the fastest growing market for fashion and luxury goods · What you should bring when visiting a Chinese household · What’s hot in Chinese art · How recent scandals impact Chinese society From architecture and body language to Confucianism and feng shui, China A to Z offers accessible and authoritative information about China.

China's Economy
China's Economy

Author: Arthur R. Kroeber

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2020-06-05

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 0190946490

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China's economic growth has been revolutionary, and is the foundation of its increasingly prominent role in world affairs. It is the world's second biggest economy, the largest manufacturing and trading nation, the consumer of half the world's steel and coal, the biggest source of international tourists, and one of the most influential investors in developing countries from southeast Asia to Africa to Latin America. Multinational companies make billions of dollars in profits in China each year, while traders around the world shudder at every gyration of the country's unruly stock markets. Perhaps paradoxically, its capitalist economy is governed by an authoritarian Communist Party that shows no sign of loosening its grip. China is frequently in the news, whether because of trade disputes, the challenges of its Belt and Road initiative for global infrastructure, or its increasing military strength. China's political and technological challenges, created by a country whose political system and values differ dramatically from most of the other major world economies, creates uncertainty and even fear. China's Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know® is a concise introduction to the most astonishing economic and political story of the last three decades. Arthur Kroeber enhances our understanding of China's changes and their implications. Among the essential questions he answers are: How did China grow so fast for so long? Can it keep growing and still solve its problems of environmental damage, fast-rising debt and rampant corruption? How long can its vibrant economy co-exist with the repressive one-party state? How do China's changes affect the rest of the world? This thoroughly revised and updated second edition includes a comprehensive discussion of the origins and development of the US-China strategic rivalry, including Trump's trade war and the race for technological supremacy. It also explores the recent changes in China's political system, reflecting Xi Jinping's emergence as the most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. It includes insights on changes in China's financial sector, covering the rise and fall of the shadow banking sector, and China's increasing integration with global financial markets. And it covers China's rapid technological development and the rise of its global Internet champions such as Alibaba and Tencent.

All You Need to Know about China
All You Need to Know about China

Author: Jonas Hoffmann-Schmidt

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2024-07-24

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of China with our new book "All you need to know about China." This unique work offers a comprehensive and in-depth journey through China, all in pure text form. China, a country with a rich history, a fascinating culture, and a dynamic present, is explored in an impressive way in this book. From China's beginnings to the present day, from ancient temples to modern skyscrapers, from classical writings to contemporary prose, this book reveals the country's breathtaking diversity and depth. In "All you need to know about China" you will learn all about the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, Chinese cuisine, Chinese medicine, the art of calligraphy and painting, Chinese film, Chinese music and literature, Chinese language and writing, as well as the cultural, economic and political aspects of this fascinating country. We will take you on a journey through the historic cities such as Xi'an, Suzhou and Lhasa, and we will explore the Silk Road, which enabled trade route and cultural exchange. We'll also take a look at China's festivals and holidays, China's handicrafts, and the country's environmental impact. Learn about China's space program, the Chinese diaspora, and the unforgettable destinations in China, from the Forbidden City to the karst landscape of Guilin. "All you need to know about China" is a book that will give you a deep understanding of China and spark your curiosity about this amazing country. This book is text-based and gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history, culture, and different aspects of China without being distracted by images. It's the perfect read for anyone who wants to learn more about China, whether it's in preparation for a trip or out of pure interest. Explore the wonders and mysteries of China with "All you need to know about China." Buy your copy today and start your journey to China!

China Goes West
China Goes West

Author: Joel Backaler

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-04-30

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1137293934

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Presenting an unrivalled perspective into the inner-workings of Chinese corporations and their expansion plans for international markets, this book combines executive interviews and first-hand accounts providing the sorely needed context to the rise of Chinese companies in home and overseas markets and how the West can successfully compete.

The World According to Xi
The World According to Xi

Author: Kerry Brown

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2018-03-12

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1838609679

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China is now the most powerful country on earth. Its manufacturing underpins the world's economy; its military is growing at the fastest rate of any nation and its leader - Xi Jinping - is to set the pace and tone of world affairs for decades. In 2017 Xi Jinping became part of the constitution - an honour not seen since Chairman Mao. Here, China expert Kerry Brown guides us through the world according to Xi: his plans to make China the most powerful country on earth and to eradicate poverty for its citizens. In this captivating book we discover Xi's beliefs, how he thinks about communism, and how far he is willing to go to defend it.

Travel to China
Travel to China

Author: Josh Summers

Publisher: Go West Media

Published: 2019-01-18

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 9781732120419

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What should you expect when you travel to China? Most travel guides tell you where to go, but they don't prepare you well for the journey. Learn everything you need to know BEFORE you step on the plane bound for China, one of the world's most interesting and adventure-filled countries.Expert tips and advice from an expat who has lived in China for more than a decade.

History Book for Kids
History Book for Kids

Author: James OGUNDEINDE

Publisher:

Published: 2021-07-06

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13:

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China remains a necessary guide for the uninitiated to everything from the Chinese economy and political system, to its intellectual freedoms and human rights, to its relationship with the rest of the world.

Modern China: A Very Short Introduction
Modern China: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Rana Mitter

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2008-02-28

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 0191578797

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China today is never out of the news: from human rights controversies and the continued legacy of Tiananmen Square, to global coverage of the Beijing Olympics, and the Chinese 'economic miracle'. It seems a country of contradictions: a peasant society with some of the world's most futuristic cities, heir to an ancient civilization that is still trying to find a modern identity. This Very Short Introduction offers the reader with no previous knowledge of China a variety of ways to understand the world's most populous nation, giving a short, integrated picture of modern Chinese society, culture, economy, politics and art. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

China in the 21st Century
China in the 21st Century

Author: Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2013-05-31

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 0199974993

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The need to understand this global giant has never been more pressing: China is constantly in the news, yet conflicting impressions abound. Within one generation, China has transformed from an impoverished, repressive state into an economic and political powerhouse. In the fully revised and updated second edition of China in the 21st Century: What Everyone Needs to Know, China expert Jeffrey Wasserstrom provides cogent answers to the most urgent questions regarding the newest superpower, and offers a framework for understanding its meteoric rise. Focusing his answers through the historical legacies--Western and Japanese imperialism, the Mao era, and the massacre near Tiananmen Square--that largely define China's present-day trajectory, Wasserstrom introduces readers to the Chinese Communist Party, the building boom in Shanghai, and the environmental fall-out of rapid Chinese industrialization. He also explains unique aspects of Chinese culture such as the one-child policy, and provides insight into how Chinese view Americans. Wasserstrom reveals that China today shares many traits with other industrialized nations during their periods of development, in particular the United States during its rapid industrialization in the 19th century. He provides guidance on the ways we can expect China to act in the future vis-à-vis the United States, Russia, India, and its East Asian neighbors. The second edition has also been updated to take into account changes China has seen in just the past two years, from the global economic shifts to the recent removal of Chongqing Party Secretary Bo Xilai from power. Concise and insightful, China in the 21st Century provides an excellent introduction to this significant global power.

Data you need to know about China
Data you need to know about China

Author: Li Gan

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2013-09-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783642381508

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Since the beginning of the 21st century, China has been experiencing a dramatically rapid economic development. What is the real life of Chinese people like under China’s steady GDP fast growth? How rich are the rich and how poor are the poor? This book provides first-hand data on standards of living in Chinese households, which may help to answer the above questions. The Survey and Research Center for China Household Finance conducted the first and only nationally representative survey on household finance in China in 2011. The China Household Finance Survey (CHFS) collected the micro-level information of Chinese households’ demographics, housing and financial assets, debt and credit constraints, income and expenditures, social welfare and insurance, intergenerational transfer payments, employment and payment habits. Readers will receive a vivid picture of wealth disparity, real estate market developments, social welfare status, household financial behaviors and other economic issues in today’s China. The China Household Finance Survey has a guiding significance for a realistic strategy adjustment and is also a major breakthrough in the subject’s development at universities. Li Daokui, Professor at Tsinghua University. The China Household Finance Survey (CHFS) is an in-house interview survey with a large influence in China. The CHFS's sample includes both urban and rural households, which is very important to the study of the overall household finance of China. Hongbin Li, Economist, Professor of Tsinghua University. Research Report of China Household Finance Survey•2012 bridges a major gap in the household finance field in China, and will have far-reaching academic and policy-making implications. Liu Yuzhen, Professor at Peking University.