Shanghai

The invasion of Shanghai lead to the Nanjing Massacre, which was also known as Nanking Massacre, and began in the end of 1937. This massacre involved the Chinese and the Japanese. Japanese forces killed around 300,000 Chinese people. The Japanese cruelty was incomparable, There were numerous ways that the Japanese took advantage of the Nanjing citizens. One example is how a large number of girls and women were raped, which lead to another name for the Nanjing Massacre, “Rape of Nanjing”.…

8. Flowers of Shanghai (Hou Hsiao Hsen, 1998) At the finale of the 19th century, Shanghai is divides among zones of foreign influence. In the British one, a number of luxurious "Flower Houses" address the needs of the male elite. The Chinese dignitaries were forbidden to attend brothels and the aforementioned houses are their sole choice for pleasure. However, those men visit the Flower Houses not solely for the companionship of the courtesans, but also to smoke opium, dine and play Mahjong. The…

Shanghai, China Shanghai is located on the central coast of China. It is the country’s biggest city and a global financial hub. The heart of the city is the Bund, a popular waterfront promenade that is lined with colonial-era buildings. When you take a look across the Huangpu River you can see the fantastic futuristic skyline rising high into the sky in the Pudong district. The city also has many green spaces for rest and relaxation. A most symbolic part of the city is the Bund which at one…

Shanghai Calling is a movie that describes a man, Sam, is ordered to work in China. Therefore he arrived China as a worker immigrant. He met some Chinese people and start the story with a scam. Sam almost lost his job during solving this problem. Finally, he decides to live in Shanghai and start his new career. This movie brings out several problems that are common to migrants. After watching the movie, I have integrated some problems that the migrants might face. There are four points: The…

As the revolution in Shanghai develops over a relatively short period of time, the several main participants are examined, and it becomes clear that their individual levels of dedication and reasoning for supporting the revolution do not coincide. While some members are be willing to sacrifice their lives in order to further the communist insurrection, others are simply engaging in whatever acts benefit them the most. Each character is met with a series of choices and obstacles that they must…

The Shanghai “graffiti wall” was demolished in 2015 due to the re-planning of the district. Prior to the official demolishment, the district was already considered barren and in need of renewal: the 80-year old block were filled with toppling houses, construction rubbish and abandoned furniture. Artists chose to paint on the abandoned buildings as the council showed not much care nor restrictions for this strict. Most artwork here was done in almost exquisite styles and were likely from the…

Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." (Arnold Schwarzenegger). People need to go through hardships to become stronger, so they can have a better future. In the book, Shanghai Girls, by Lisa See, some of the characters experience hardships through their lifestyles, relationships, and with themselves. However, the manage to get past the tough times in their lives, so they can move on forward to a better life. Firstly, a…

On March 7, 2009, two days before the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Barbie doll, Mattel Launches Barbie Store in Shanghai. This is a six-storey building and 36 000m2 entirely devoted to the world of Barbie doll. Mattel seeks girls, but also adults, with 1,600 products on sale, including clothes and a 10,000 dollar wedding dress, a spa, a hair and nail salon, a restaurant, a cocktail bar ( to sip a Barbietini a Malibu Barbie or Bikinitini) with karaoke and DJ because, according…

Like any relationship between two people, meeting for the first time, specifically in this case, Sam and Alex people want to start off with making a good impression on the other. Both individuals officially encounter in Interpersonal Communications class and uses C.O.N.N.E.C.T. or small talk to establish their relationship. They are more mindful and flirtatious towards one anther and discuss similarities in order to bond (Kehoe, 2016, pp.127-134). Responding positively at least five times is…

“Any Human To Another” Analysis During the Harlem Renaissance, writers used their vast creativity and their influential platforms to introduce an empowered and independent African American persona to the rest of the world. The arts were used to communicate new ideas and foster an unflinching determination to achieve societal amelioration. Drawing great influence from both Reverend Frederick A. Cullen, his foster father and the president of the Harlem chapter of the National Association for…