China’s Stock Market Tumbles and Post-Election Taiwan
Segment 1: China’s Stock Market Makes History
If you think you’ve got it bad because of the recent market decline in the U.S., you should take a look at Chinese stock investors. By the end of the first quarter, China’s main market, the Shanghai Stock Exchange, had tumbled about 43% since its peak in October of [...]
Beijing Olympics: China’s Coming-out Party in Danger?
The Beijing Olympics represent a kind of coming-out party for China, a
chance for the rising Asian power to showcase its economic and political
development. There is much for the world to admire and for the Chinese
people to be proud of.
But things are not turning out in favor of Beijing.
Freedoms of religion, speech and assembly do not [...]
The Future of Tibet and China
With the Beijing Olympics only months away Tibetans world-wide are hoping to mobilize new support for their call for an end to what they say is China’s illegal occupation of their homeland. Their cause has been greatly boosted ever since Tibet became the site of the eruption of the biggest anti-China protests in 20 years.
Another Face of China / Religious Freedom, A Simple Idea?
The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Silk Road, Buddhist and Taoist temples, painting, calligraphy, the Three Gorges, green tea and tasty food. China is filled with an abundance of natural wonders and a rich culture. But urban life today is something Westerners know little about.
In the mainland you can lose yourself in an [...]
Cross-cultural Marriage
As societies worldwide become increasingly multicultural, the issues of identity, belonging, tolerance and race are becoming more and more important to come to terms with. And when people of two cultural backgrounds join in marriage, the relationship can be enriched. But obstacles first need to be identified and addressed.
Can cross [...]
