stability lead to the territory being renamed Xinjiang‚ or new region. As for the external expansion aspect of Tang Taizong’s policy‚ he shifted his military focus from the internal conflict to expanding the boundaries of the Chinese empire. Since Tibet had historically been the main threat of invasion for centuries‚ Tang Taizong invaded the Himalaya’s and decimated the opposing forces. Taizong had also added to the canal systems and brought back trade between the northern and southern regions. As
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POLITICAL ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS The developed world is living in an age of globalization‚ characterized by • Economic liberalization • Deregulation • Privatization All of these factors create a reduced role for the state‚ or so it seems at least on the surface. But the state still plays a significant role in the lives of people and businesses. “The State Is Dead . . . . Long Live the State” State versus Nation Characteristics of a State: •
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The Rise of China and the Possibility of Interstate War Thursday November 15th‚ 2012 The rise of China as a power player in the international sphere has led many to speculate that China will not only serve as a great challenge for the United States but also the world. The proclamation has been made by many scholars‚ that the greatest threat to international security lies not in terrorism or even in regional conflict but instead in the longer-term collision of interests between the US and an
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.:: India-China Relations ::. | | | I. Introduction: 1. Rise of India and China Changing Global Balance:According to Singapore’s Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew‚ the rise of India and China was changing the global balance. India and China together account for 40 per cent of the world’s working age population and 19 per cent of the global economy in PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) terms‚ according to Mr. Lee. In the next 20 years their collective share of the global economy could
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with terrorists in Syria to strike NATO forces from the back while they are busily helping opposition force to destroy their government. Fourth‚ invading Syria will set a new precedent‚ just like the domino effect. As we can see from the unrest in Tibet‚ will Chinese protesters take up the streets in Beijing and unleash another 1989 Tiananmen massacre? If that happens‚ will NATO consider another military strike over China? In another word‚ did anyone think about the consequences like the possible
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Self-power (jiriki) -In Chan Buddhism emphasized as necessary and sufficient for enlightenment. In Pure Land‚ insufficient without Amida. -In Zen‚ spiritual achievement attained solely by one’s own efforts. Self-power forms basis of both Rinzai and Soto schools of Buddhism. -Experiencing truth for oneself and not accepting testimony of another. -In Pure Land‚ one cannot become enlightened themselves through their own efforts because people have become so defiled so it is impossible. They must
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During the European colonial era‚ Christians operated from a position of privilege as compared with other religions because Christianity was regarded as a state religion. At the end of the first half of the twentieth century the Christian power position started to fade away. This had to be that way as the European colonial era was also coming to an end in most parts of the world. The non-Christian religions which seemed to have been suppressed by Christianity’s supremacy resurged yet they were
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Out of the early morning mists and tall grass of northeast India emerges a massive creature with a dinosaur-like face‚ having survived millions of years despite a curse - literally on its head. As elephant-borne riders approach‚ the formidable hulk sniffs the air for danger‚ then resumes its breakfast. This is Kaziranga‚ refuge to more than 2‚200 endangered Indian rhinoceros and one of the world’s best-protected wildlife reserves. But even here‚ where rangers follow shoot-to-kill orders‚ poachers
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Environmental issues are critical to the sustainability of resources and human life. This is perfectly depicted when considering the situation in china for example‚ there were two mining accidents in just under a week. A landslide in a gold mine in Tibet due to over mining and in the NorthEast of China a gas explosion at a coal mine claimed the lives of 28 men. These accidents occurred due to the lack of regulation and the corruption and bribery within the mining industry as well as‚ the exploitation
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image was seriously battered by widely publicized protests especially in London‚ Paris and San Francisco‚ disrupting the Beijing Olympic torch relay. Also‚ Chinese embassies and consulates in several cities were also damaged because of protests by pro-Tibet groups and others capitalizing on the publicity of summer Games. Therefore‚ China decided that it would be a better idea to hire foreign Public Relation firms to handle the publicity issues of the games. “Several British and US agencies were invited
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