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ZGBriefs | December 30, 2021
[…] Charter in 2017. But eh so-called “confidence doctrine” now looks to be upgraded with a fifth addition – “historical confidence.” Even in secret, China’s leaders speak in code (January 1, 2022 edition, The Economist) (subscription required) China has published many volumes of excerpts from his speeches. Only recently, however, has a rare leak of secret versions […]
ZGBriefs | May 24, 2018
[…] of China. When you encounter confusing situations or cultural differences, what you learn here will help you reconcile them with your cultural background and expectations. Use Coupon Code CS2018 for a $5.00 discount. Government / Politics / Foreign Affairs China: Back to the Future (May 10, 2018, China File) Chinese are proud of what China has achieved, but […]
ZGBriefs | October 6, 2016
[…] who say they’re skinheads this year won’t be next year.” Ma said that for him, skinhead culture in Beijing is an indistinguishable mix of musical preference, dress code, and specific history—a committed lifestyle choice for him and his friends. Economics / Trade / Business Why is China buying up the global supply of donkeys? […]
ZGBriefs | August 19, 2021
[…] of Culture and Tourism has announced that it would create a list of off-limits songs at karaoke establishments. Songs that contain references to gambling, violence, drugs, criminal acts or obscenities, promote cults and superstitions, violate the country’s religious laws, or endanger China’s sovereignty will be scrubbed from song databases at venues, according to the ministry. Chinese Millennials […]
An Invitation to Lament
[…] visas, negative COVID-19 test results, and very expensive plane tickets in hand, we were ready to go. However, for reasons unknown, we were not granted the green code to fly. Our visas expired shortly thereafter, and it wasn’t until late autumn in 2021 that we received new visas for our entire family. Surely this […]
The Culture Tree
Culture Learning: A Book Review
“One of the beautiful things about symbolizing cultures with trees is that this picture captures the essence of variation and uniqueness among groups… The image of the tree allows you to first think about commonalities by acknowledging all trees have the same parts, and then to address differences by thinking of the many different […]
Financial Expectations of Prospective Chinese Medical Missionaries
Understanding the Financial Backdrop to Chinese Medical Mission Sending
[…] recently conducted three focus groups with a total of 14 Chinese Christian doctors who had previously participated in short-term mission service. I wanted to better understand a variety of issues of importance to prospective Chinese medical missionaries. Out of all the identified issues, I selected ten, and in a subsequent survey of physicians and […]
ZGBriefs | January 13, 2022
[…] week and another this Friday to Shanghai. Special Section: Olympics China Hits the Slopes Ahead of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics (January 10, 2022, Radii China) Whether you credit government promotion, Olympic hype, or the rising star of Chinese-American skier Eileen Gu, the fact still stands — interest in skiing is growing in China. China makes a […]
ZGBriefs | January 20, 2022
[…] Restrictions aimed at containing Covid-19 have impacted manufacturing and shipping operations globally, exacerbating the supply chain crisis. There have been renewed concerns that the highly infections omicron variant could also deal another blow to the shipping industry. Colombo Port City: A new Dubai or a Chinese enclave? (January 17, 2022, BBC) But Hambantota port is no […]
Beyond the Standard Narrative
[…] down on unregistered meetings or websites or online gatherings, the reality on the ground may tell a different story. Multiple factors account for this gap. One obvious variable is the degree to which Christians’ activities are viewed as political. Regarding the rules on online religious content, CCSM reports: At the moment, it appears that […]