The Role of Possession Trance in Chinese Culture and Religion: A Comparative Overview from the Neolithic to the Present

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Possession Trance

The Academic Role of Hong Kong in the Development of Chinese Culture, 1950s–70s

China Report ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-80
Author(s):  
Au Chi Kin
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Academic Role ◽  
Chinese Studies ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Cultural Bridge ◽  
The University

For many people, ‘Hong Kong is a cultural desert’. However, we find that Hong Kong plays an important academic role and acts as a cultural bridge between China and Western countries, especially when China experiences unstable political, economic, social and cultural situations. The People’s Republic of China was established in 1949. During this time, numerous scholars fled China and selected Hong Kong as a ‘shelter’. Some decided to stay for good, whereas others viewed the territory as a stepping stone. Regardless of their reasons, their academic performance has significantly influenced Hong Kong. Two of the most famous scholars in this period were Luo Xianglin (羅香林 Lo Shan Lin) and Qian Mu (錢穆). Luo taught at the Department of Chinese of the University of Hong Kong. Qian was a faculty member at the New Asia College, which was one of the founding members of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. This study will examine the following issues: (i) why these two scholars selected Hong Kong, (ii) what role they played in the development of tertiary education with regard to Chinese studies in Hong Kong, (iii) how they developed the role of Hong Kong as a haven for the protection of Chinese culture and (iv) how Qian Mu developed New Asia College as a vehicle for spreading the ‘New’ Asian culture in the 1960s.

The Role of Culture in FDI in the PRC

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramón J. Venero ◽  
Yunshan Lian
Keyword(s):  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Talent Management ◽  
Transaction Cost Theory ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Mode Of Entry ◽  
Management Issues

This paper examines the role that culture plays in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Using examples of inward FDI from mostly western Multinational Corporations (MNCs), the implication of Chinese culture, Transaction Cost Theory, and modes of entry are discussed. The authors suggest that the increase in, and the rate of direct FDI in the PRC (prior to the current worldwide economic crisis) raises important issues with respect to employment and talent management issues and organizations would be wise to consider the mode of entry and management practices if they are to be successful in China.

Ideal Schools for the 21st Century: A Comparative Analysis of American and Chinese Principals’ Views and Visions

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhixin Su ◽  
Jeanne P. Adams ◽  
Elliot Mininberg
Keyword(s):  
School Improvement ◽  
School Reform ◽  
21St Century ◽  
School Change ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Individual Student ◽  
Chinese School ◽  
Perceptions Of School

The importance of principals to school improvement has been widely recognized, but few studies have focused on principals’ own perceptions of school change and their special roles in reform. This article reports findings from a comparative survey study of American and Chinese school principals’ basic beliefs regarding education and schooling, their views on school reform and the role of the principal in reform, and their visions of ideal schools in the 21st century. Although similarities exist in their perceptions, there are striking contrasts between the American and Chinese views and visions, which point to quite different directions and paths of reform in the two nations. While Americans are busy constructing common standards, developing and using more standardized tests for all students, and moving toward standards-based school reform, the Chinese seem to desire just the opposite—deconstructing uniform standards, moving away from the pressures of national exams, and focusing more on the interests and potentials of each individual student, a goal that has been largely ignored in the past in the Chinese culture and schools.

scholarly journals PERANAN PAGUYUBAN TIONGHOA PURBALINGGA DALAM PELESTARIAN TRADISI CAP GO MEHPERANAN PAGUYUBAN TIONGHOA PURBALINGGA DALAM PELESTARIAN TRADISI CAP GO MEH

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rina Fitriyani
Keyword(s):  
Filial Piety ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Chinese Society ◽  
Chinese Community ◽  
Interactive Analysis ◽  
Development And Utilization

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menggambarkan peran Paguyuban Tionghoa Purbalingga (PTP) dalam menjaga kebudayaan Tionghoa, khususnya tradisi Cap Go Meh. Sebelum  Paguyuban Tionghoa Purbalingga terbentuk, perayaan Cap Go Meh hanya dirayakan dalam lingkup keluarga dan di dalam rumah saja, akan tetapi setelah adanya Paguyuban Tionghoa Purbalingga tradisi ini dirayakan secara terbuka sehingga tidak hanya golongan Tionghoa yang merasakan akan tetapi juga masyarakat Purbalingga. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan lokasi penelitian di kabupaten Purbalingga. Menggunakan bentuk analisis interaktif, penelitian ini menghasilkan fakta-fakta sebagai berikut. Bentuk-bentuk pelestarian tradisi Cap Go Meh meliputi perlindungan, pengembangan, dan pemanfaatan tradisi Cap Go Meh. Makna tradisi Cap Go Meh bagi masyarakat Tionghoa Purbalingga adalah wujud syukur, dan sarana berkumpul. Tradisi ini mengandung nilai 8 Jalan Kebenaran bagi golongan Tionghoa sesuai ajaran Tridharma Tionghoa yaitu kesetiaan (loyality), integritas (integrity), kesopanan (propriety), kebenaran moral (righteousness), kehormatan (honour), bakti (filial piety), kebajikan (kindness), kasih sayang (love).The objective of this study is to describe the role of Chinese Society of Purbalingga (PTP) in conserving Chinese culture, especially the tradition of Cap Go Meh. Before the establishment of the Chinese Society of Purbalingga, Cap Go Meh was celebrated only in the sphere of family and home, but after the Chinese Society of Purbalingga was established, the tradition was celebrated openly so that not only the Chinese but also people of Purbalingga can feel its presence. The study method used is qualitative approach and the research sites is in the district Purbalingga. Using the form of interactive analysis, this research found the following facts. Preservation of Cap Go Meh tradition include these practices: protection, development, and utilization of Cap Go Meh tradition. The meaning of Cap Go Meh tradition for the Chinese community in Purbalingga is an act of gratitude, and means of assembly. Besides, this tradition contains the value of 8 way sof truth according to the teachings of the Chinese Tridharma, loyality, integrity,  propriety, righteousness, honor, filial piety, kindness, and love.

scholarly journals On the Translation of “Drinking Alone under the Moon” Based on the Harmony-Guided Criteria for Poetry Translation

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Yan Qian ◽  
Wang Feng
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Culture ◽  
The Moon ◽  
Poetry Translation ◽  
Gains And Losses

Under Dr Wang Feng's Harmony-Guided Criteria for poetry translation, this paper attempts to conduct an analysis on four English versions of Li Bai's "Drinking Alone under the Moon" at three levels, exploring the gains and losses of each version and verifying the guiding role of the Harmony-Guided Criteria in poetry translation. It aims to provide some inspiration and reference for poetry translators and promote the dissemination of classic Chinese culture at the same time.

scholarly journals Principle of Number Six in Ancient Indian and Chinese Philosophy

2020 ◽  
pp. 64-67
Author(s):  
Vladimir Yurievich Yurinov ◽  
Artur Ravilevich Karimov
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Indian Philosophy ◽  
Chinese Philosophy ◽  
The Body ◽  
Ancient China ◽  
Special Significance ◽  
Ancient India ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Ancient Chinese

The paper discusses the role of the principle of the number six in the Vedic corps of ancient Indian phi-losophy and in the philosophy of ancient China. It is shown that number, counting, numerology in the culture of Ancient India and Ancient China played an important, metaphysical role. It justifies why in an-cient Indian philosophy there could be exactly six darshanas, since they exhausted the body of Vedic philosophy (astics). The rest of the schools of an-cient Indian philosophy, therefore, could not claim the status of darshan. The special significance of the number six for Chinese philosophy is also asso-ciated with the presence of six schools and with the Yin symbolism. Since the link «yin» – «yang» is im-portant for the ancient Chinese culture, the number «nine» (the symbol «yang») also acquires special significance for the ancient Chinese culture. It is assumed that together the numbers «nine» and «six» in Chinese culture mean «the number of the Sage».

scholarly journals Place of Russia and China in Edward Hall's typology of cultures: an empirical study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandr Alexandrovich Yujda
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Present State ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Business Communication

The article is devoted to problems of intercultural communication and the role of context in intercultural business communication within the framework of Edward Hall's theory. The solution of the above mentioned problems is the aim of this article. In particular, on the basis of empirical research the authors define the present state of Russian and Chinese culture in Hall's cultural typology.

scholarly journals Over the Weberian Wall: Chinese Family Businesses in Singapore

2008 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 99-125
Author(s):  
Barry Wilkinson ◽  
Siew Tong Fock
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Family Business ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Family Businesses ◽  
Business Leaders ◽  
Chinese Family ◽  
Cultural Environment ◽  
Overseas Chinese ◽  
Doing Business

Abstract Overseas Chinese businesses have been characterized as possessing unique cultural attributes or being embedded in specific institutional environments that constrict their growth and lead to them taking on limited economic roles. Familism, particularism, nepotism and the lack of state support (among other cultural and institutional features) it is argued, stand in the way of the emergence of large, successful and enduring firms, and problems of inter-generation transition frequently lead to their demise. This paper argues that such a fatalistic prognosis is misplaced, and uses case studies of successful Chinese family businesses in Singapore to demonstrate how business leaders, as agents, can incorporate, defy, or re-combine elements from the socio-cultural environment in ways that enable continuity and growth. Additionally, this paper highlights the role of a proactive state at play in promoting a specific Chinese mode of doing business based on notions of so-called Confucian capitalism, which despite its culturalist associations, is based on capitalist practices. Keywords: Chinese family business, inter-generation transition, Chinese culture, entrepreneurial agency.

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