Articles related to "Han Chinese"



History and Geography of China's Urumqi
Urumqi is the capital city of Xinjiang, a large desert province in the northwest of China. It is a business and transportation hub, and site of the riots of July 2009.
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The Chinese Domination of Tibet
China has long sought to dominate Tibet and now is using economic rather than political colonization.
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China's Uighur Minority
The July 2009 outbreak of violence in China's westernmost province is just the latest in a long history of a people's struggle for independence.
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The Panthay Rebellion
The Muslim Hui people of Yunnan suffered from years of abuse and then were subject to a massacre. They launched a revolt which created the independent state of Pingnan.
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The Classical Chinese Novelist
A Hong Kong-based author who wrote a total of fifteen novels, Jin Yong is often considered the father of the modern Chinese martial arts novel.
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The Trung Sisters and Vietnam's First Resistance
The Trung sisters led early resistance of the Vietnamese against the Chinese. This is their story, together with a historical perspective.
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An Introduction to Chinese History
An introduction and overview of Chinese history.
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Ancient Rocketry
A rocket is a vehicle that obtains its thrust from the rapid conversion of fuel to superheated gasses, which are then rapidly expelled out a nozzle at the base.
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Business in China I: Introduction
What come in mind when we say China? Kung-fu or kung pao chicken? Well China has gone past all the stereotypes and established itself as world's economic powerhouse.
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China's One Chilld Policy
Despite holding the rule of the "One Child Policy" why can many families with two or more children still be seen on the streets of China?
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Day Trip to Chengde, China
Although one of Hebei province's smaller cities, Chengde has a lot to offer, especially for those looking to escape the heat in Beijing.
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The History of Tibet
A thematic introduction to a series of articles about the history of Tibet.
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Yunnan Province
The nature and importance of Yunnan Province, where China joins the Greater Mekong Sub-Region.
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Chinese Problems with Tibet
With the Beijing Olympics imminent The Tibet Autonomous Region continue to tarnish China's human rights record. Now even dialogue with the Dalai Lama may be too late.
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Foot Binding in China
Ancient Chinese foot binding was a process that broke and reshaped a woman's foot, leaving them crippled and dependent on men.
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Languages Spoken in Taiwan
Taiwan's history with varied immigrant roots has lead to new and distinct dialects over time. Travelers to Taiwan will find the island now recognizes 17 Chinese dialects.
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Minzu University of China
The Minzu University of China is the best ethnic university in China. It has outstanding programs in areas like dance, ethnic studies and Chinese language studies.
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Nanchao: Between China and Southeast Asia
A history of Nanchao, the state that for centuries separated China from Southeast Asia
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Prehistoric Taiwan
An introduction to the prehistory of the island of Taiwan.
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Tibet and Beijing Face Off
China told protesters they had until midnight tonight to turn themselves in or face "harsh consequences." Now, Tibet and surrounding areas are being sealed off.
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Xinjiang
An introduction to China's north-west border region of Xinjiang.
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Yuan Dynasty History
Non-Chinese Mongols ruled China and ushered in many changes and reforms during their short-lived Yuan Dynasty.
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Yunnan
An introduction to the history of Yunnan Province of China, where China meets Southeast Asia.
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Indian-Chinese Cuisine
Tasty shrimp balls, tandoori-spiced pakoras and chili-fried chicken are some of the mouth-watering dishes featured in Hakka-Indian cuisine.
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Shanghai
A brief introduction to the city of Shanghai and its history.
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The Younghusband Mission to Tibet
An introduction to the Yuonghusband mission to Tibet, which brought that country into the sphere of imperial politics.
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The Younghusband Mission to Tibet
An introduction to the Yuonghusband mission to Tibet, which brought that country into the sphere of imperial politics.
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When the Tibetan Armies Threatened China
A description and analysis of the period in which Tibet threatened to overrun China.
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