Contemporary China in the media

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One of the lesson plans I have considered doing for Economics deals with the environment in China vs. that of the US and the costs involved, that would impact the price of their goods. There is an excellent article in the LA Times today on the issue: "China Toughens Stance on Environmental Protection." It is on Page A3. It also mentions the Songhua River, wich I did two posts on prior, regarding the chemical spill in November.

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There is a great article in the LA TImes today, the business section, page 1. It deals with the size of the port in Shanghai. This could be morphed into an Economics lesson also. Shanghai now is #3, while LA is #5.The article could be utilized for supply and demand. They also speak of locla governments in China not having to deal with the political and regulatory restraints that are typical in the West. This article could be utilized with the environmenta issue in China, that is also addressed in today's paper, and that I have done several posts on.

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There was an interesting artice in the LA Times: After a banner year of travel to traditional destinations, experts are expecting a yearning for more exotic locations, and one of those they picked was China. New airports such as Guangahou's Baiyun, better domestic air service and luxury hotels have increased the comfort level. Not to speak of the Great Wall and the terra-cotta warriors near Xian, and the outlying areas of Mongolia and Tibet. They fell people will want to visit these places before they become westernized.

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Returning Chinese are finding a tough market in China. Another great article you could incorporate into an Economics lesson plan. Thery are returning to their motherland for work and business opportunities, according to the LA Times. The Chinese are calling them "sea turtles," a play on the characters hai gui, which mean "returned from overseas studies." Chinese returnees have some advantage over foreigners doing business in China. In addition to language, they tend to have greater familiarity with the culture and markets, as well as personal connections, and bring not only money, but sophisticated technology and management skills. One person who opened hotels, discovered the learning curve to do business in China was alot higher. A fascinating article (3/5/06).

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