S Asian/Chinese Affairs
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Shanghai Secures Her Own Disney
In: China
By: Benson Yeung
What does the Disneyland mean to Shanghai? Shanghai and the Chinese government are having their eyes on the intangible benefits of having a Disney theme park in the city. more...
In: China
By: Gautam Banerjee
Despite mistrust and occasional fiery rhetoric, burgeoning trade in recent years and converging economic interests are encouraging China and India to cooperate. more...
In: India
By: Gautam Banerjee
Recent Indo-Chinese agreement to resist binding cuts and caps to their greenhouse gas emissions will impede measures by international climate change negotiators. more...
In: China
By: Rebecca Lane
Chongqing Normal University's ground-breaking school curriculum promises to plot a new path of civil behaviour for China's youth. more...
Gift Giving in Chinese Culture
In: S Asian/Chinese Affairs (general)
By: Joseph Leung
A set of nice pots and pans is a common wedding gift for many young couples. The frying pan in the set, however, may not be welcomed by a traditional family. more...
'Dhanteras' - The Indian Festival of Wealth
In: India
By: Shanti Mahadevan
Dhanteras marks the first day of the five-day long Diwali festival and Goddess Laxmi is worshipped for prosperity and well being and is of importance to the trading class more...
In: Bhutan
Bhutanese architecture is one of the most distinctive aspects of Bhutan. It runs the gamut from forts and monasteries, to temples and homes. Each building is unique. more...
Marriage Customs of India's Hindu Majority
In: India
Marriage customs in India may seem unnecessarily complicated from a Western viewpoint, but they have been working for Indian marriages and families for generations. more...
Religious Beliefs and Practices in Taiwan
In: Taiwan
The importance the Taiwanese place on religion is evident everywhere you look in Taiwan. From Taoism to Buddhism to Christianity, the Taiwanese are deeply religious. more...
The Invention of the Kite in China
In: China
Kites are one of the most loved Chinese inventions, and are an important part of Chinese culture and history. Used for both fun and work, Chinese kites appeal to all ages more...
The Invention of Pottery in China
In: China
Pottery is one of many on the long list of Chinese inventions. Chinese ceramics are both beautiful, practical, and have been exported worldwide since the Ming Dynasty. more...
The Worsening Plight of Africans in China
In: S Asian/Chinese Affairs (general)
From the Beijing Olympic Games to the global downturn, times have been hard for Africans in China. The recent protests in Guangzhou exposed the depth of these grievances. more...
Bhutan Suicide Rate increases in Land of GNH
In: Bhutan
By: Kathleen Duffy
Bhutan was once an isolated kingdom, tucked between India and China, whose government prided itself on the happiness of its people. Now that image is tarnished. more...
An Introduction to Four Main Indian Festivals
In: India
By: Prerna Malik
India is a land of colors and festivals. Here is an introduction to four main Indian or Hindu festivals that are celebrated each year with great joy and fervor. more...
