Hong Jiang
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China’s Environmental Catastrophe
China’s environment has been so thoroughly assaulted by urban and industrial development that pollution in air, water, and soil has all reached alarming levels.
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The Manchu Woman From Head to Toe
Manchu Women from the Qing Dynasty, which ruled from 1644 to 1911, were known for three main elements of their outfit: a long gown, platform shoes, and an elaborate hairstyle.
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The Plum Blossom: A Symbol of Strength
The plum blossom has been an important symbol in Chinese culture. Hong Jiang explores this “friend of winter,” which most vividly represents the value of endurance, as life ultimately overcomes through the vicissitude of time.
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China’s Great Green Wall Proves Hollow
A large and costly program to address one of China’s most challenging ecological problems is making things worse.
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The Terror That Was Left Behind
Xu Yin, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering from Tsinghua University, was fortunate to escape China after two years of labor camps. His crime: Practicing Falun Gong.
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Olympic Opening Betrays Chinese Culture
Most spectacular Olympic opening? Of course yes, if judging by the scale. But Chinese culture? Sadly, no.
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China’s Environmental Catastrophe
China’s environment has been so thoroughly assaulted by urban and industrial development that pollution in air, water, and soil has all reached alarming levels.
|
The Manchu Woman From Head to Toe
Manchu Women from the Qing Dynasty, which ruled from 1644 to 1911, were known for three main elements of their outfit: a long gown, platform shoes, and an elaborate hairstyle.
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The Plum Blossom: A Symbol of Strength
The plum blossom has been an important symbol in Chinese culture. Hong Jiang explores this “friend of winter,” which most vividly represents the value of endurance, as life ultimately overcomes through the vicissitude of time.
|
China’s Great Green Wall Proves Hollow
A large and costly program to address one of China’s most challenging ecological problems is making things worse.
|
The Terror That Was Left Behind
Xu Yin, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering from Tsinghua University, was fortunate to escape China after two years of labor camps. His crime: Practicing Falun Gong.
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Olympic Opening Betrays Chinese Culture
Most spectacular Olympic opening? Of course yes, if judging by the scale. But Chinese culture? Sadly, no.
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