Taiwan

matter of course in their daily life. According to Eric Gable’s Anthropology and Egalitarianism, the Laujes believe sharing is to show one’s fidelity to the anima of Land and Water. Similarly, eating from other peoples’ plates is a social norm in Taiwan. In contrast, it seems to be a violation in the United States’ society. In Eastern cultures, sharing food with people is consider as caring and unselfishness. Despite, every parent teaches their kids the course of sharing is caring, our…

shareholders in June 1933 (Nissan Motor Corporation, 2014). After that the company has showed a drastic change in their fourth coming years. Nissan truck was introduced in a year of 1941 and their first overseas production factory was established in Taiwan at Yulon Motor Co. Ltd., in 1959…

nations and the hunger for power. The Senkaku/ Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea have been the heart of the dispute between China and Japan for decades. The uninhabited islands cover a total area of seven square kilometers, and lie northeast of Taiwan, east of the Chinese mainland and southwest of Japan’s southernmost prefecture, Okinawa. The disagreement between the ownership of them has simmered over Japan and China for a long time. China claims that the Diaoyu Islands have been under…

in the Games than would be traditional. When the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan) athletes showed up, they were refused entry under their name because Trudeau claimed that the IOC had only recognized the People’s Republic of China (PRC, Mainland China) and not the ROC. This lead to an escalation where Trudeau barred the Taiwanese athletes from competing under the name and banner of The Republic of China. As Trudeau, Taiwan, and the 1976 Olympics quotes, “The American press joined in the fray,…

Across the globe, the practice of implementing sweatshops in developing nations for companies from developed nations has been abundant. While not a new concept, many view this practice as immoral and unethical. However, that is the perspective of an individual in a modern, developed country. As well as, many do not understand that the alternatives to sweatshops are much more brutal and impoverished individuals gladly choose sweatshops over their other options such as sex work. That is the ugly…

states that if the countries do not step up their game in the area of the South China Sea, the Chinese will take over causing an unstoppable force . His book feels like a call to action to the countries of Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Brunei, Taiwan, and The Philippines. Each country can do their part in establishing a better grasp of this aquatic frontier of the South China Sea. Two areas of frontier and targets for expansion that China is seeking are of the Spratly and Paracel…

The Road to Mandalay The Road to Mandalay, which I have watched in ASEAN Love Film Screening Activity, is the film co-produced by Myanmar and Taiwan directors. This film reflects Myanmar labours’ life in the Thai society. Thailand is the popular destination for illegal Chinese-Burmese immigrants who want to get a better life. The majority of the movie is devoted to their intertwined lives in Thailand. Even without the romance, the movie reflects the migrant experience well by touching on many…

The Origins of Daoism It is explained in three different theories listed below. Attitudinal Daoism I: Anarchism Attitudinal Daoism II: Authoritarian Intuitionism Pre-Laozi Daoist Theory Much of the thrust of Daoism, as we have seen, naturally motivates a reaction against the moralistic and elitist inclinations of Confucianism. Confucianism stood for a rigid, detailed, traditional pattern of hierarchical social behavior. Duties were assigned to all of one's social roles—and a person typically…

Once the nationalist regime was driven to relocate to the island of Taiwan, Zedong established a strict communist regime that he believed was the key to protecting and maintaining their victory. Mao Zedong imposed land reforms, five year plans, and the great leap forward to motivate his people to catch up with other leading…

I was fortunate to be born in the United States and it has afforded me many privileges that have allowed me to achieve success. My mother immigrated to the United States from Taiwan when she was young, and hadn’t she done so I would not have the same opportunities that I do now. Being asian but having the appearance of someone who is caucasian I have never had to experience discrimination and all that comes from it. I had the privilege of a free public education and the ability to pursue higher…