scholarly journals Simulating the route of the Tang-Tibet Ancient Road for one branch of the Silk Road across the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. e0226970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuoma Lancuo ◽  
Guangliang Hou ◽  
Changjun Xu ◽  
Yuying Liu ◽  
Yan Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silk Road ◽  
Tibet Plateau ◽  
Qinghai Tibet Plateau ◽  
The Silk Road

scholarly journals Whole-genome resequencing provides insights into the evolution and divergence of the native domestic yaks of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi-xin Chai ◽  
Jin-wei Xin ◽  
Cheng-fu Zhang ◽  
Dawayangla ◽  
Luosang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Population Genomics ◽  
Tibet Plateau ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Trade Routes ◽  
High Altitude Area ◽  
History Of ◽  
Whole Genome Resequencing ◽  
Qinghai Tibet Plateau ◽  
Selective Analysis ◽  
The Silk Road

Abstract Background On the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, known as the roof ridge of the world, the yak is a precious cattle species that has been indispensable to the human beings living in this high-altitude area. However, the origin of domestication, dispersal route, and the divergence of domestic yaks from different areas are poorly understood. Results Here, we resequenced the genome of 91 domestic yak individuals from 31 populations and 1 wild yaks throughout China. Using a population genomics approach, we observed considerable genetic variation. Phylogenetic analysis suggested that the earliest domestications of yak occurred in the south-eastern QTP, followed by dispersal to the west QTP and northeast to SiChuang, Gansu, and Qinghai by two routes. Interestingly, we also found potential associations between the distribution of some breeds and historical trade routes such as the Silk Road and Tang-Tibet Ancient Road. Selective analysis identified 11 genes showing differentiation between domesticated and wild yaks and the potentially positively selected genes in each group were identified and compared among domesticated groups. We also detected an unbalanced pattern of introgression among domestic yak, wild yak, and Tibetan cattle. Conclusions Our research revealed population genetic evidence for three groups of domestic yaks. In addition to providing genomic evidence for the domestication history of yaks, we identified potential selected genes and introgression, which provide a theoretical basis and resources for the selective breeding of superior characters and high-quality yak.

“Band Wagon and Gravy Train”: uses and abuses along the Silk Road

Afghanistan ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-194
Author(s):  
Warwick Ball
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Silk Road ◽  
Late 20Th Century ◽  
Ancient Trade ◽  
International Image ◽  
Academic Discussion ◽  
The Silk Road

The Silk Road as an image is a relatively new one for Afghanistan. It appeals to both the pre-Islamic and the perceived Islamic past, thus offering an Islamic balance to previous identities linked to Bamiyan or to the Kushans. It also appeals to a broader and more international image, one that has been taken up by many other countries. This paper traces the rise of the image of the Silk Road and its use as a metaphor for ancient trade to encompass all contacts throughout Eurasia, prehistoric, ancient and modern, but also how the image has been adopted and expanded into many other areas: politics, tourism and academia. It is argued here that the origin and popularity of the term lies in late 20th century (and increasingly 21st century) politics rather than any reality of ancient trade. Its consequent validity as a metaphor in academic discussion is questioned

Prospects for matching strategic directions of the intergraphic development of the Economic Union and the Economic belt of the Silk road

2020 ◽  
pp. 22-45
Author(s):  
V. Zubenko ◽  
A. Massalimova
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Development ◽  
Donor Country ◽  
Silk Road ◽  
Foreign Economic Policy ◽  
Industrial Cooperation ◽  
Economic Paradigm ◽  
Silk Road Economic Belt ◽  
Title One ◽  
The Silk Road

The accelerated economic development of China in recent decades has allowed it to accumulate the potential to multiply its influence in Eurasia and initiate a number of ambitious political and economic projects designed for the long term. The most important of these are the concepts of the Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) and the 21st Century Marine Silk Road (UWB), put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping in autumn 2013 and subsequently combined under the title "One Belt — one way" as the strategy of China’s foreign economic policy, at least until 2022. Another factor behind the emergence of the SREB concept is the change in China’s foreign economic paradigm and its transition from a country attracting foreign direct investment to a donor country. Therefore, industrial cooperation is an important part of the SREB. In the negotiations of the EAEU countries with China on the integration of the EAEU and the SREB, it is necessary to take into account the interests of the industrial development of the EAEU countries, as well as the possible economic, political, operational and environmental risks that the process of interfacing with the SREB entails. It is necessary that the industrial cooperation of the EAEU countries and China be based on the principles of equality and mutual benefit.

Вклад ученых в развитие евразийской интеграции

2019 ◽  
pp. 9-10
Author(s):  
М. Имазов
Keyword(s):  
Silk Road ◽  
The Silk Road

Аннотация: Статья посвящена вопросам вклада ученых в развитие Евразийской интеграции. На этом процессе, несомненно, положительно скажется ускоренное развитие региона Шелкового пути, как составной части Евразии, где особенно часто проводятся научные конференции, которые, конечно же, влияют на взаимоотношения стран самого большого континента. Ключевые слова: Евразия, диалог, конференция, форум, дипломатия, Шелковый путь, ученый, политика. Аннотация: Бул макалада Евразиялык интеграциянын өнүгүүсүндөгү окумуштуулардын салымы тууралуу баяндалат. Жибек жолундагы региондорду өнүктүрүүдө процесстин тийгизген таасири айтылат. Эң чоң континенттеги өз ара кызматташтыгынын жардамында илимий конференциялар өткөрүлүп турат. Түйүндүү сөздөр: саясат, илимпоз, диалог, Евразия, конференция, форум, Жибек жолу. Аnnotation: The article is devoted to the contribution of scientists to the development of Eurasian integration. This process will undoubtedly be positively affected by the accelerated development of the silk road region as an integral part of Eurasia, where scientific conferences are often held, which, of course, affect the relations of the countries of the largest continent. Keywords: Eurasia, dialogue, conference, forum, diplomacy, silk road, scientist, politics

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