Bolstering Taiwan's Economy Through Arms Procurement
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A 35 page paper discussing changes in Taiwan's economy in the early years of the new century and the growing threat of mainland China. Taiwan's defense spending has declined dramatically over the past several years as there has been internal disagreement over the total cost of matching China's increased defenses. This paper reviews the course of economic history of Taiwan and the strained relations that continue between China and Taiwan even though the two are increasingly economically interdependent. It also demonstrates that renewed arms procurement activity in Taiwan would serve several purposes and would have the effect of bolstering Taiwan's economy as it moves from manufacturing to services, the natural progression of an increasingly maturing economy. Includes an abstract. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
Filename: KSeconTaiArms.rtf

BOOK REPORT: COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY WITH THE CHINESE
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This 7-page paper examines the book by Gao and Ting-Toomey about communications between the Chinese and Western cultures. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: MTchinacomm.rtf

Book Review / Early Dynasties
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5 page review of a book by D. Keightly entitled "Shang & Zhou Dynasties : An Historical Examination." The writer analyzes the foundations of Chinese civilization, tradition, culture, political rule, and other developments. Key aspects of the Shane and Zhou dynasties are clarified. No citation.
Filename: Shangdyn.wps

Buddhism
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5 pages in length. The writer provides a detailed description of Buddhism, as well as touches upon Confucianism, Taoism, Falun Gong and Shintoism. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLCBuddh.rtf

Buddhism and Women
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A 5 page discussion of the role of women in Buddhism. The author notes that women have historically been subjugated by the Buddhist religion but that this subjugation is related more to historical circumstance than to the teachings of Buddha himself. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPwmBudh.rtf

Buddhism in China
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of Buddhism in China. Various forms of Buddhism are explored. Types of Buddhism within China and other nations are compared and contrasted. Some history is provided as well as information regarding religious practices in communist China today. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA119Bud.doc

Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism
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A paper which looks at Buddhist doctrines and practices in the context of Confucianism and the Tao, and considers how these practices are manifested in daily life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLtao.rtf

Building Intelligence and Language Ability in Chinese Language Learning
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This 30 page paper provides an overview of a sutdy of elementary students and the use of a viritual (computer-based) environment for Chinese language learning. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: MHChinLa.rtf

BUSINESS CLIMATE AND POLITICS IN CHINA
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This paper discusses a joint venture between a U.S. and Chinese firm -- and the political and business climate in China that might impact the firms' ability to do business. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTchibus.rtf

Business Considerations When Expanding to China
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of items that a business would want to consider when expanding to China. The paper focuses on education and human capital. Suggestions are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA142ch.rtf