Beijing

still cranking out the high levels of pollution. A prime example of this is the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In 2008 the city of Beijing had to make laws to cut down on their pollution production because they were about to hold the Olympics and a person could see the smoke in the air. The pollution levels were worse there than other places not because they have different technology, but because of their population. Beijing is one of the most populated cities in the world, it has millions of people.…

That is what makes you a stronger person. She fell short of her goal many times, but that only pushed her farther to succeed faster than many gymnasts. Shawn Johnson’s experiences at the Beijing Olympics is nothing like she thought it would be. Her coach Liang Chow was originally from Beijing so this was his first time being back there since he had moved (Johnson 17). Everyone praised him and everyone loved him because of his previous gymnastics…

The Forbidden City in China was recognized as a Word Heritage Site in 1987 by UNESCO. The Forbidden City is the biggest ancient palace in the world. It is located in the center of The Beijing. It also was the center of Chinese politics and government for about 500 years. Zhu Di, the third emperor of Ming dynasty, began to build it in 1406 and completed 1420. There is a contribution of more than 200 workers to build. The Forbidden City is a rectangle, length is about 3200 feet, and width is…

Weeks prior to the procession, Sheng Xuanhuai’s family had engaged in a grueling lobbying campaign to seek a permit for the funeral cortege to go through Nanjing 南京 Road and other major streets in the International Settlement. On October 25, 1917, the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (Shanghai zong shanghui 上海總商會) filed a written request to the SMC at the behest of the Sheng family for the use of Nanjing Road for the procession. In the letter, Sheng was portrayed as a highly accomplished…

Gold In the ancient Chinese dynasties has been represented in different material. Before the Spring and Autumn Period (770BC- 403BC). Gold often was represented bronze, which was the dominate and widespread material other than iron. Ancient people did not understand so much about gold, and also the limited availability of gold. Precious metal gold was not utilized regularly until a few dynasties later. However, After the Warring States Period (403BC- 221BC). People started to consider in which…

The European domination happens all around the world. Especially in Asian places, European domination happens obviously. The European domination happens because of historical and modern factors. In the side of historical factors, the wars between Asian countries and European countries, the results of post-wars, and the different developments of societies in Asian and European countries directly caused the European domination in the world. On the other hand, in the side of modern factors, the…

Marco Polo is notorious for his voyage to China, however, there are doubts that he actually went there at all. Marco Polo was very famous for being a European to go to China, trade and work for Kublai Khan. He wrote a book, The Travels of Marco Polo, and published it in Europe. Soon, everyone had read his book and began going to China to trade and get riches. This caused the economy in Europe to skyrocket. This is what started the Renaissance, and this is also based on a lie. Marco Polo did not…

in the recently concluded general election, the number reduces the higher you go with only three women out of 47 having been voted in as senators and governors . In September 1995, more than 17,000 participants and 30,000 activists streamed into Beijing for the Fourth World Conference on Women. Freeman (1996) states that “In every country, even the smallest or least developed there is a greater awareness of women, women's problems and women's importance than ever before. And in every country,…

The Yuan dynasty, reigning from 1260-1368 CE, was characterized by strife among the Chinese people. In the Song dynasty, which lays the foundation for the Yuan, northern China was taken over by the Jurchen/Tartars, a semi-nomadic pastoral group consisting of skilled riders and archers. Huizong, who was the last emperor of the Song dynasty, focused his time on the arts rather than China’s nomadic or foreign relationships. His disinterest caused the take-over to be more plausible. The Yellow River…

The immortalization of the seven peaks of the Taishan Mountain is critical to understanding the cultural significance of the temple. The Temple of Heaven has two main altars along with some smaller altars. Of the two main ones, the first is called the Circular Mound of Heaven, and the other is the Altar of Prayer for Harvest. At the time when the temple was created, China was plagued with ill weather and famines, because of which it became important for the people to pray to the Gods for a…