Essays Tagged: "Taiwan"

Rapid Economic Growth in East Asia

% compared to the 2% to 3% for most industrial economies. If this growth continues, South Korea and Taiwan might take away America's distinction as the world's richest country. This rapid economic gro ... e East Asian economies.One factor which has helped the long-term economic growth of South Korea and Taiwan is the pace of economic development. The pace has accelerated over time. As time progresses, ...

(2 pages) 162 2 4.8 Jan/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government

The Taiwan Independence Movement

Taiwan did not become Chinese territory until until the China Dynasty conquered the Koxinga's regime ... e China Dynasty conquered the Koxinga's regime on Taiwan in 1693. During the China dynasty control, Taiwan was a domestic colony for 212 years and was given to Japan in 1895. Taiwan became a Japanese ... and was given to Japan in 1895. Taiwan became a Japanese colony for the next 50 years.In 1895, the Taiwanese declared the establishment of the Taiwan Democratic Republic, but its original intention w ...

(2 pages) 74 0 2.2 Nov/2002

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

The argument of independence between China and Taiwan.

r the Portuguese-administered territory of Macau later this year. Now China is eager to incorporate Taiwan as well. Taiwan has been separated from China since 1895, and the majority of the people who ... well. Taiwan has been separated from China since 1895, and the majority of the people who reside on Taiwan do not wish to reunify or be reunified unless it is on their terms with a democratic China. U ...

(9 pages) 208 4 3.5 May/2003

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Visitng the Hsi Lai Buddhist Temple.

st" and denotes the teachings of Buddha to those in the west. The organization's headquarters is in Taiwan, but International Buddhist Progress Society is the charted name for this temple.Master Hsing ... , established the Fo Guang Shan, meaning Buddha's Light Mountain, which is the largest monastery in Taiwan. This is a Mahayana Chinese Buddhism monastic order where in China, consists of 8 different s ...

(3 pages) 50 0 4.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Buddhism

Emerging Markets in Asia.

, compared to the 2% to 3% for most industrial economies. If this growth continues, South Korea and Taiwan could take away America's distinction as the world's richest country. This rapid economic gro ... sian economies.One primary factor that has spurred the long-term economic growth of South Korea and Taiwan is the pace of economic development. The pace has accelerated over time. As time progresses, ...

(6 pages) 220 0 4.0 Jan/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

David, My friend

personally. It was a rainy day during the year 1992, when I was on the way back home from school in Taiwan. A bus stopped a few metres in front of me. The door squealed open, spilling passengers over ...

(2 pages) 38 0 3.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

My Bicycle

, but somehow, I just don't like any of them. I just want my old bike back! And today, we landed on Taiwan. It's the first time I came back to Taiwan and the first thing I thought at that time was to ...

(2 pages) 22 0 0.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Taiwan Independence Movements during the Nationalist Government Control

Initially, the Taiwanese (including aborigines) accepted the Nationalist Government control of Taiwan after the Jap ... 45, without much resistance. However, Chinese Governor Chen Yi's oppression and exploitation of the Taiwanese, which exceeded that of the Japanese, were more than the Taiwanese could bear, and it culm ... d in the island-wide anti-Chinese uprising of February 28, 1947.There were a few conferences of the Taiwanese revolutionaries in Hong Kong during the summer of 1947. Among major members were Thomas Li ...

(4 pages) 33 0 2.2 Nov/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

The "Kaohsiung Incident" of 1979 A turning point in Taiwan's history

December 10th, 1979 was a major moment in Taiwan's history. When it took place, it was hardly noticed internationally, but since then it has b ... s an important turning point in the island's recent transition to democracy. It galvanized both the Taiwanese people in Taiwan as well as the overseas Taiwanese community into political action.The mov ... ently formed the basis for the democratic opposition of the DPP and its overseas support network of Taiwanese organizations in North America and Europe. Virtually all leading members of the present-da ...

(10 pages) 35 0 4.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

Chronology of recent events in U.S.-Taiwan and U.S.-China Relations

1995January 30, 1995 Chinese President Jiang Zemin presents his ill-fated "eight-point plan" on Taiwan. Old wine in a leaky bottle.April 8, 1995 Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui offers a "six-poin ... , 1995 Lee Teng-hui makes his landmark visit to his alma mater, Cornell University.June 15-22, 1995 Taiwanese Premier Lien Chan makes a private trip to Austria and the Czech Republic. Lien's destinati ...

(16 pages) 66 0 4.8 Nov/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

Imperialism in Japan from 1937-1951

nfluence in Manchuria and Shandong. In 1895 Japan took control of the island of Formosa (modern day Taiwan), in 1905 Japan seized control of Karafutu from the outskirts of Russia, and in 1910, after v ... ing known as the Washington Conference, put pressure on Japan from western nations to withdraw from Taiwan and Manchuria. Japan agreed to do this, but was extremely bitter over the agreement as it mea ...

(6 pages) 65 0 4.2 Feb/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

Philippines: China/Taiwan A writing of a pretend repersentive from the Philippines on their status and point of view on the dispute issue of China and Taiwan

The Philippines relations dealing with China and Taiwan is a very touchy subject. In the past Manila's relations with Beijing, China was hostile betw ... 1960's and many of the Filipino-Chinese or Chinos communities had several relatives and partners in Taiwan. However, since 1973 commutations open between Manila and Beijing and peace had been correct. ... very long after Beijing's sensitivity to what was supposedly a Philippine bias of kindness towards Taiwan. Incidentally, a Philippine government spokesperson referred a visit to Taiwan during a deleg ...

(2 pages) 25 0 3.0 May/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

Taiwan- How its history demands its fight and protection from Red Chinese aggression.

For Taiwanese, the most offensive and insulting foreigners are those who begin a meeting with the words, ... e, the most offensive and insulting foreigners are those who begin a meeting with the words, "Well, Taiwan has always been . . ." One perfect example is the current lie going around, "Well, Taiwan has ... perfect example is the current lie going around, "Well, Taiwan has always been a part of China."The Taiwanese have their own reasons to disagree.Taiwan was once a beautiful island, long before the Por ...

(4 pages) 63 2 3.0 Sep/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

Taiwan- In support of its freedom.

cessary outside the dangerously brainwashed Chinese communist regime's indoctrination, the right of Taiwan to exist without having its inhabitants slaughtered by a bully that claims to love its people ... hem until they return to their suffocating embrace. The fascist Chinese regime has been threatening Taiwan for eons. Some may take the liberty of reading into these hateful threats as nothing more tha ...

(2 pages) 26 0 2.3 Sep/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Describe the impact of World Trade Organization's globalization strategy on Taiwanese agriculture.

devoted to reducing the tariff and contributes to oversee agreements between its members. In 2002, Taiwan joined the WTO. Before that, there were several unusual things happening in Taiwan. For examp ... ategically manage updated and adjusted policy for the substantial development of agriculture. Since Taiwan has joined the WTO, this essay explores advantages as well as the disadvantages of membership ...

(4 pages) 33 0 5.0 Oct/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Foreign & International Economics

Presentation: How can we be critical thinkers as our school demands when we live in China?

w can we imagine a good girl who just obeys others' opinions without any doubt?"M: "My teacher said TaiWan is part of China and the Japanese were brutal."..................C: Hey guys, look! This kid ...

(2 pages) 51 0 4.2 Mar/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Poems & Short Stories

The case law study of multi-modal transport issue

pany-VMeen Business Corporation for supply of Eastern food products. The cargo was to be shipped in Taiwan and destination was Kent. Chopstix Corporation has engaged Hasslefree Transporters for transp ...

(11 pages) 81 0 4.3 May/2006

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Cases

My Autobiography

My name is Jonathan and I was born in Taiwan. I came to Hawaii when I was about two years old so I can pretty much say that I lived here ...

(4 pages) 54 0 0.0 Jun/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Economic impacts of BSE (Mad Cow Disease)

.S. Such a finding has negatively impacted U.S. beef exports to primarily eastern locations such as Taiwan and Tokyo. These cities together imported more than $1.6 billion worth of U.S. in 2003 before ...

(2 pages) 46 1 5.0 Dec/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

The Importance of Governments financial support for major cities to preserve and generate a nation's cultural traditions

reserved in cities.Many cultural traditions are preserved in the country. Take aboriginal people in Taiwan for example, they are usually not wealthy enough to afford the high expenses in cities. Most ...

(2 pages) 15 0 0.0 Dec/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays