China No more singing and dancing? Xinjiang diffractions October 22, 2018 0 Written by Fredrik Fällman. Five years ago the then Deputy Governor of Xinjiang Shi Dagang 史大刚 said that the local minorities were “too busy dancing…
China China – Big Data Empire December 7, 2017 0 Written by Pamela Kyle Crossley. In global history, China stands out for its reputation for close, reliable documentation from an early date. Over two dozen…
China Corrupt colleagues and family ties: Xi’s lesson from the Gao Gang affair October 16, 2017 1 Written by Wankun Li and Adam Cathcart. The eyes of the world are focusing on Beijing as the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party…
Uncategorized China’s History and the South China Sea March 6, 2017 1 Written by Daniel Wei Boon Chua. The South China Sea disputes are complex because of the number of parties and the issues involved. Brunei, China,…
China Dangerous Waters: China, the USA, and the Western Pacific. December 5, 2016 0 Written by Tonio Andrade. The current situation in East Asia cannot last. China is a rising power, and the USA is in decline. This decline…
China Mao, Zhao and some “what ifs?” September 7, 2016 0 Written by Jeffrey Wasserstrom. I am always interested in counterfactual and other sorts of “what if” forays into speculation. I have often played the “what would…
Law and Justice Sources for Chinese Legal Reform February 10, 2016 0 Written by Kenneth Winston. It is commonly observed that Chinese legal history was guided for centuries by the idea of rule by law, rather than…
China China: taking history seriously September 4, 2015 0 Written by Mark Beeson. Many people outside China find it hard to understand its obsession with history. Appropriately enough, however, a little historical context can…
China Imperial Yellow: A Costume Colour at the Top of the Social Hierarchy July 22, 2015 0 Written by Jing Han. When considering popular colours in China, one's immediate thought may be of red, the colour of the national flag and the colour of celebration.…
China How Can One Become a Teacher in China? July 10, 2015 4 Written by Aihua Hu. Teachers play an indispensable role in education. The significance of this role cannot be underestimated; teachers educate future generations for the…