Government and Economics in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

[Rob_Hugo@PortNW]

Hi everyone! our group is focusing on government and economics in regards to

1. economic systems influenced by government
2. comparing and contrasting economic growth in different cities, industrial and rural
3. redifining of the relationship between democracy and capitalism, illustrated in modern day China
4. the movement of Taiwanese manufacturers to China and the impact on Taiwan's economy
5. influence of Silk Road/trade on Chinese culture and ethnic groups
6. the rising of consumerism in East Asia

If you have any thoughts, ideas, suggestions, comments, websites and/or media links regarding the topics mentioned please post under this thread.

Thank you
Priya, Minh, Jackii, Joseph, and Rosalba

[Anonymous]

Here the notes I took on today's discussion. This is set based on what I need in order to create my lesson. The notes I took are based on some of my personal focus (the ideas we brought by all group members):

Definitions We Should Create or Question:

capitalism
communism
socialism
democracy
dictatorship

Historical Events We Will Need to Consider:

Creation of Modern Day Taiwan “Rupublic of China”
Creation of Communism in China
Modern Day China

What we need to do before:

Look at articles and states about:

China’s consumerism
Taiwan economy
China’s economy
How China’s government has changed its opinion about the economy
Expo Website
Taiwan’s government website-economic
World Bank Website

While we are East Asia we will look at:

Examples of consumerism-what ppl are wearing, shelfs, advertising, branding,
Airline magazines and ads
Taxi advertising
What buttons are the advertisers trying to push
Leisure
What do people do on the weekends
Government msging
Taiwan’s economic growth
Prices of things
Expo stuff

Extra thoughts:
Open trade
Hong Kong Free market
Quality of Life
Interviews

[Anonymous]

WOW 😐

[Anonymous]

joseph found these links with Silk Road info in case you wanna take a look:

Uyghur Art Music and the Ambiguities of Chinese Silk Roadism in Xinjiang*

Xi'an and the Silk Road

[Anonymous]

Hey!
I found this article titled: "Chine: Capitalism Doesn't Require Democracy."
Here is the link to the article:
http://www.commondreams.org/views06/0110-42.htm
I also found an article on the similar topic called: "When capitalism and communism collide." Here is the link for it:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/jul/17/china

[Anonymous]

Great, thanks!!

[Anonymous]

Before we jump to conclusions, consider this article from "The Atlantic." A very interesting look inside the world of business that shows us what Perception/Image play in the growing markets of China. I know this shouldn't be much of a surprise, especially when you look at how Hollywood portrays people of various ethnicities, but I was a bit shocked! =:O

[Anonymous]

P.S. There was also an interview with one of these hired "White Guys" on NPR today (6/22) and many other opinions on the subject.

White Guys Make A Company Look Better??

😐

[Anonymous]

Found the Audio Interview from NPR... Check It Out!!

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