Air China

inception around 2000 years ago in Northern China, Tofu has evolved to be a vital part of the Chinese cuisine [1]. The art of making tofu spread to eventually reach the south western parts of the Chinese mainland and has become an integral part of the food culture of areas such as the Yunnan province. Making varieties of tofu, such as the hairy tofu has also become an art as it requires the mastery of microorganisms. For the Mongolian nomads in Northern China, milk tea and curd has become an…

which would turn up land and provide rich silt. The Himalayan Mountains also assisted in creating India’s weather patterns because the mountains form an impenetrable wall through which clouds may not pass. Therefore the cold damp air of the Himalayas is met with the warm dry air of southern India forming annual monsoons. Though these monsoons provide ample rainfall, their results can be catastrophic. From destroying crops to ruining entire cities, this yearly weather phenomena is a perfect…

Huangdi means the first emperor. And it is interesting to know that Qin is the first one to call themselves emperor rather than king. To create a unified empire, Qin Shi Huangdi first ended the feudal state system. Then he conquered and reorganized China into states and countries under a central controlling a government. Also, he connected all the walls along the northern border, or the Great Wall for defense. Not only this, but he also supported irrigation system along the Yangtze river to…

dynasty came after the Six Dynasties which was a period of chaos for china and before the Five Dynasties in the north, Ten dynasties in the south which were another time of chaos and division. While the Tang Dynasty was in power it was a time of economic development and growth; along with many inventions and discoveries. The Tang Dynasty along with many others have a way of repeating history with rises and falls in the many Dynasties China has seen. The Tang Dynasty had over twenty-one…

method. Two main customer benefits include avoiding negotiation costs, and increasing customer supply chain flexibility. These benefits are the main reason that Matsushita decided to work with as many Chinese suppliers as possible for its operations in China. Matsushita former supply chain failed to take advantage of these simple profitable arrangements. Their previous supply chain was overall more expensive and less profitable. The expenses in their former method were higher from things like…

Snake like dragons slithering through the air. They have super powers. These are the mythical Chinese dragons. Chinese dragon mythology dates back over 6 thousand years ago. It is said to be that a dragon created Earth, mankind and the universe. Although some might say Chinese mythology is not important. when it really is important. Chinese mythology is important because Chinese dragons are powerful. They are benevolent symbols, and Dragons are everywhere in China. Chinese mythology is…

Archeology connects the past and the present. If we understand the past we can understand our existence as a part of history. Archeology allows us to claim cultures, which may have been previously lost or oppressed. Archeology also allowed us to research climate, food, ecology and things that are relevant in our society. It can also take us back in time where immigration all started and why. Archeology is used to define, past cultures and societies; the information found can be used to…

My Culture Although I was born in China, my memory of my life there is like a blurry, monochromatic photo and, sometimes, it pains me to feel that mild sense of detachment from my beautiful heritage and culture. However, my genuine interest in Chinese language and culture is the reason why I will always persist in retaining this important aspect of my identity. Sophomore year marked the end of the Middle Years Program at our school. Our final assignment was our personal project, where we were…

called Lin Mo Niang, a real historical figure dating from 960 A.D to 988 A.D. In addition, Mazu has also made many appearances in Chinese legends and myths. Many people, of whom a large amount are fishermen, in coastal areas situated in south-eastern China and Taiwan islands, are known to worship her. Mazu or Lin Mo Niang was born on March 23, 960 A.D. In the 13th century, legends concerning the life of Lin Mo Niang were confirmed. She did not cry at birth nor in the later months of her infant…

of all types which, helped by providing experience in diagnosis, and, treatment, including the transportation of patients in the field as well as, ward management. Our training included camouflage, cover and concealment techniques, defense against air, and mechanized as well as, chemical and airborne attacks, and the proper use of gas masks, as well as, map reading. The…