Tag: Asia
Chinese Family History of Railway Journeys and Exile: Tracing the Roots through Trains
Tracing the Roots through Trains: A Family History of Ideals and TragedyIn the bustling era of the late 1910s and early 1920s, China was a cauldron of political fervor and ideological exploration. Amidst the...
The Bride Price Paradox in Modern China: Interview with Shirley
The Bride Price Paradox in Modern China: An In-Depth Look at CailiShirley Xinyi Cai, a researcher in comparative politics and political theory, is shedding light on the deep-rooted marriage custom of caili (bride price...
UBS Seeks to Acquire UBS Securities in China | SME
UBS Seeks to Acquire UBS Securities in ChinaUBS, a banking group, is looking to acquire its joint venture dedicated to securities in China. The process to increase its stake in UBS Securities to 100%...
China Developing Its Own Death Star: A Closer Look at China’s Space Weapon Program
China is developing a powerful weapon inspired by the Death Star from Star Wars. This weapon, called a convergent beam weapon, uses micro-wave devices mounted on seven vehicles to target a single object. The...
Comparing Xi and Xu: China’s Future Perspectives
In late October, a report from Radio Free Asia revealed that Xu Zhiyong, a Chinese civil rights advocate and lawyer, was on a hunger strike to protest the harsh conditions of his imprisonment. Xu,...
Investing in Tencent: A Profitable Indirect Path
Investing in Tencent: A Profitable Indirect PathTencent is a Chinese technology giant that has been making waves in the global market. Many investors are looking to capitalize on the success of Tencent, but investing...
Exploring ‘Nikah’: ChinaFile Film Screening and Discussion
ChinaFile recently organized a special screening of the film Nikah, which takes place in China's Uyghur region in 2017. The story revolves around Dilber, a young woman facing a crucial moment in her life...
Breaking Down China’s Iconoclast: Understanding the Cultural Revolution
The biography "I Have No Enemies: The Life and Legacy of Liu Xiaobo" by Perry Link and Wu Dazhi sheds light on the life of Liu Xiaobo, a prominent dissident in China's history. Liu's...
China’s Economic Outlook: Impact of New Stimulus Package
China's economy has been facing challenges, but recent stimulus measures have given hope for a turnaround. The Chinese government took action by announcing a series of economic stimulus measures after months of economic struggles....
