This essay offers a comprehensive comparative analysis of female warriors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU)and Wuxia films.Both genres portray powerful and empowered female characters who defy societal expectation...This essay offers a comprehensive comparative analysis of female warriors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU)and Wuxia films.Both genres portray powerful and empowered female characters who defy societal expectations and embody resilience,effectively challenging gender norms and promoting female empowerment.However,despite their strength,many of these women warriors face certain narrative factors,such as the male gaze and a predetermined fate,which can restrict their agency and curtail their full potential.And it is within the realm of Wuxia films that the captivating element of cross-dressing among female warriors emerges,providing a nuanced exploration of identity and the constraints imposed by society.展开更多
Chinese movies have helped me to understand China and its people; they reflect their hopes, their fears, their traditions, their views of their own world,… but they are also valuable in themselves and provide a compl...Chinese movies have helped me to understand China and its people; they reflect their hopes, their fears, their traditions, their views of their own world,… but they are also valuable in themselves and provide a complete different view of the world to foreign eyes.展开更多
FOR Jacklyn Naiputa, the dark days and nights of the past are over, literally. Naiputa, who is from OI Donyo Nyoki, a village in Kajiado County, south Kenya, and other ethnic Maasai women are part of an initiative wh...FOR Jacklyn Naiputa, the dark days and nights of the past are over, literally. Naiputa, who is from OI Donyo Nyoki, a village in Kajiado County, south Kenya, and other ethnic Maasai women are part of an initiative which is joining solar energy collectives in villages not only to gain economic freedom but also light up far-flung villages and improve the quality of life.展开更多
Another 1,000 young entrepreneurs get a helping hand from Nigerian non-profit to create jobsWHEN he wentto university to study international development and history,Momarr Mass Taal wanted to follow in the footsteps o...Another 1,000 young entrepreneurs get a helping hand from Nigerian non-profit to create jobsWHEN he wentto university to study international development and history,Momarr Mass Taal wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father,a diplomat.But as he says,he found that his calling was not to be a diplomat.＂I was studying development and I found that in Africa what is lacking is Value addition - there is a gap between ag- riculture and finished goods,＂ said the 28-year-old Gambian. who saw an opportunity in the absence and seized it.展开更多
LU Liping, a farmer in northwest China＇s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. has been farming his fam- ily field for over 20 years. ＂The land is only 0.53 hectare. So increasing the yield is crucial.＂ the 55-year-ol...LU Liping, a farmer in northwest China＇s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. has been farming his fam- ily field for over 20 years. ＂The land is only 0.53 hectare. So increasing the yield is crucial.＂ the 55-year-old said. In winter, when outdoor farming is impossible, farmers are often given agricultural classes. Today, dates, black peanuts, purple corn and purple potatoes. foods loved by urban residents, bring Lu a consider- able income. In September. he started an agri-tourism business, getting another source of income.展开更多
In order to search for sources of the raw material of the Qin’s terracotta warriors and horses, we selected 20 samples of pottery warriors and pottery horses of the Qin’s Mausoleum from pit No. 1,19 samples of potte...In order to search for sources of the raw material of the Qin’s terracotta warriors and horses, we selected 20 samples of pottery warriors and pottery horses of the Qin’s Mausoleum from pit No. 1,19 samples of pottery warriors and brick from pit No. 2, 20 samples of clays near the Qin’s Mausoleum and 2 samples of Yaozhou porcelain bodies. The 32 kinds of element content of each sample were measured by neutron activation analysis (NAA). These data were analyzed by fuzzy cluster analysis, the trend cluster analysis diagram was obtained. The results showed that samples of terracotta warriors and horses from pits No.1 and No. 2 were closely related to the loam layer near Qin’s Mausoleum, but their relations with the loess layers were not so close, and they were out of all relation to Yaozhou porcelain bodies. Thus, it could be deduced that the Li Mountain clay may be considered as the original place of the raw materials of the terracotta warriors and horses, the kiln sites might be located nearby the Qin’s展开更多
There have been selected 83 samples of terracotta warriors and horses of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, 20 samples of clays taken from around Qin's Mausoleum and 2 samples of Yaozhou porcelain bodies. All ...There have been selected 83 samples of terracotta warriors and horses of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, 20 samples of clays taken from around Qin's Mausoleum and 2 samples of Yaozhou porcelain bodies. All these samples have been measured by instrument neutron activation analysis (INAA) and as many as 32 kinds of element contents of each sample are measured. The following conclusion has been reached when fuzzy cluster analysis is conducted to element contents of all these samples: (i) The samples are roughly classified into five categories: namely, samples from pits No. 1 and No. 2; samples from pit No. 3; loam layers; the mixture of loam and loess; and Yaozhou porcelain bodies. (ii) The terracottawarriors and horses in pits No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 are relatively independent from one another. The clays from which they were made are not entirely identical.We have found that samples in pit No. 3 are very closely related and their claysources are comparatively concentrated. Samples in pits No. 1 and No. 2 are less related and their clay sources are comparatively scattered. (iii) The clays from which the terracotta warriors and horses were made are closely related to theloam layer near Qin's Mausoleum, particularly to the loam layer of Zaoyuan village and Gaoxing village, but they are not so related to loess layers there, nor to the loam layers of Anhoubao, even less related to Yaozhou porcelain bodies. Arational deduction thus drawn is that the raw material of clays from which the terracotta warriors and horses were made might probably be taken from loam layers around Zaoyuan and Gaoxing, or loam layers near Qin's Mausoleum whose properties are identical with those of loam layers of Zaoyuan and Gaoxing, rather than loess layers around the above places. Since the raw material of the terracotta warriors and horses was taken from loam near Qin's Mausoleum, it could be deductedthat the kiln sites might be located in around Qin's Mausoleum.展开更多
I. INTRODUCTION In March, 1974, at the foot of Lishan Hill in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, a huge pit with numerous funeral terra-cotta warriors and horses in life-size was discovered to the east
On Oct 1,2017,Mystery of Terracotta Warriors aired on Channel 1 of Romania’s state televisio n,in troducing the achievements that China’s Shaaxi province and the city of Xi’an had made in conserving historic herita...On Oct 1,2017,Mystery of Terracotta Warriors aired on Channel 1 of Romania’s state televisio n,in troducing the achievements that China’s Shaaxi province and the city of Xi’an had made in conserving historic heritages and developing the economy,tourism,education and culture,as well as changes that had taken place in society,urban appearance and people’s lives.Shaanxi,especially its capital,Xi’an,展开更多
The study examines the rise of China’s strong and distinctive“Wolf Warrior Diplomacy”,which has gained popularity in recent years.This research attempts to offer a thorough knowledge of the causes,motivators,and es...The study examines the rise of China’s strong and distinctive“Wolf Warrior Diplomacy”,which has gained popularity in recent years.This research attempts to offer a thorough knowledge of the causes,motivators,and essential traits of China’s new global diplomatic strategy.The research aims to provide light on the motivations and goals driving Wolf Warrior Diplomacy by a thorough investigation of historical events,official statements,and media representations.The study uses a mixed-methods approach and includes case studies of significant diplomatic incidents involving Chinese officials as well as qualitative content analysis.The research tries to discover patterns of behavior and evaluate their impact on international relations by looking at the language and strategies employed by China’s diplomatic officials.China’s Wolf Warrior Diplomacy addresses domestic political climate,world power dynamics,and national interests using authoritative language,nationalism,and media participation,influencing global community reactions.Chinese international relations’Wolf Warrior Diplomacy provides insightful information for decision-makers,academics,and practitioners,encouraging civil discourse and international cooperation in an aggressive age.展开更多
As a female Chinese American writer,Maxine Hong Kingston was influenced by the development of the new feminism.In The Woman Warrior,she expressed her deep sympathy for the tragedy of the No Name Woman,rewrote Hua Mula...As a female Chinese American writer,Maxine Hong Kingston was influenced by the development of the new feminism.In The Woman Warrior,she expressed her deep sympathy for the tragedy of the No Name Woman,rewrote Hua Mulan as a new woman warrior,and endowed Brave Orchid with courage,strength and wisdom to give her own response to the new feminism.展开更多
The figuration of the dragon is quite eye-catching and meaningful, particularly in the second episode of The Woman Warrior. By analyzing the image of the dragon in the text, and the relations of the dragon to the Chin...The figuration of the dragon is quite eye-catching and meaningful, particularly in the second episode of The Woman Warrior. By analyzing the image of the dragon in the text, and the relations of the dragon to the Chinese mythology and the traditional Chinese medicine, this study argues Kingston has universalized the Chinese culture and exhibted her transnational world-view.展开更多
文摘This essay offers a comprehensive comparative analysis of female warriors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU)and Wuxia films.Both genres portray powerful and empowered female characters who defy societal expectations and embody resilience,effectively challenging gender norms and promoting female empowerment.However,despite their strength,many of these women warriors face certain narrative factors,such as the male gaze and a predetermined fate,which can restrict their agency and curtail their full potential.And it is within the realm of Wuxia films that the captivating element of cross-dressing among female warriors emerges,providing a nuanced exploration of identity and the constraints imposed by society.
文摘Chinese movies have helped me to understand China and its people; they reflect their hopes, their fears, their traditions, their views of their own world,… but they are also valuable in themselves and provide a complete different view of the world to foreign eyes.
文摘FOR Jacklyn Naiputa, the dark days and nights of the past are over, literally. Naiputa, who is from OI Donyo Nyoki, a village in Kajiado County, south Kenya, and other ethnic Maasai women are part of an initiative which is joining solar energy collectives in villages not only to gain economic freedom but also light up far-flung villages and improve the quality of life.
文摘Another 1,000 young entrepreneurs get a helping hand from Nigerian non-profit to create jobsWHEN he wentto university to study international development and history,Momarr Mass Taal wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father,a diplomat.But as he says,he found that his calling was not to be a diplomat.＂I was studying development and I found that in Africa what is lacking is Value addition - there is a gap between ag- riculture and finished goods,＂ said the 28-year-old Gambian. who saw an opportunity in the absence and seized it.
文摘LU Liping, a farmer in northwest China＇s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. has been farming his fam- ily field for over 20 years. ＂The land is only 0.53 hectare. So increasing the yield is crucial.＂ the 55-year-old said. In winter, when outdoor farming is impossible, farmers are often given agricultural classes. Today, dates, black peanuts, purple corn and purple potatoes. foods loved by urban residents, bring Lu a consider- able income. In September. he started an agri-tourism business, getting another source of income.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 59872032 and 10175053) the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province (Grant No. 004051500) the Youth Foundation of Zhengzhou University and Open Lab of Nuclear
文摘In order to search for sources of the raw material of the Qin’s terracotta warriors and horses, we selected 20 samples of pottery warriors and pottery horses of the Qin’s Mausoleum from pit No. 1,19 samples of pottery warriors and brick from pit No. 2, 20 samples of clays near the Qin’s Mausoleum and 2 samples of Yaozhou porcelain bodies. The 32 kinds of element content of each sample were measured by neutron activation analysis (NAA). These data were analyzed by fuzzy cluster analysis, the trend cluster analysis diagram was obtained. The results showed that samples of terracotta warriors and horses from pits No.1 and No. 2 were closely related to the loam layer near Qin’s Mausoleum, but their relations with the loess layers were not so close, and they were out of all relation to Yaozhou porcelain bodies. Thus, it could be deduced that the Li Mountain clay may be considered as the original place of the raw materials of the terracotta warriors and horses, the kiln sites might be located nearby the Qin’s
文摘There have been selected 83 samples of terracotta warriors and horses of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, 20 samples of clays taken from around Qin's Mausoleum and 2 samples of Yaozhou porcelain bodies. All these samples have been measured by instrument neutron activation analysis (INAA) and as many as 32 kinds of element contents of each sample are measured. The following conclusion has been reached when fuzzy cluster analysis is conducted to element contents of all these samples: (i) The samples are roughly classified into five categories: namely, samples from pits No. 1 and No. 2; samples from pit No. 3; loam layers; the mixture of loam and loess; and Yaozhou porcelain bodies. (ii) The terracottawarriors and horses in pits No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 are relatively independent from one another. The clays from which they were made are not entirely identical.We have found that samples in pit No. 3 are very closely related and their claysources are comparatively concentrated. Samples in pits No. 1 and No. 2 are less related and their clay sources are comparatively scattered. (iii) The clays from which the terracotta warriors and horses were made are closely related to theloam layer near Qin's Mausoleum, particularly to the loam layer of Zaoyuan village and Gaoxing village, but they are not so related to loess layers there, nor to the loam layers of Anhoubao, even less related to Yaozhou porcelain bodies. Arational deduction thus drawn is that the raw material of clays from which the terracotta warriors and horses were made might probably be taken from loam layers around Zaoyuan and Gaoxing, or loam layers near Qin's Mausoleum whose properties are identical with those of loam layers of Zaoyuan and Gaoxing, rather than loess layers around the above places. Since the raw material of the terracotta warriors and horses was taken from loam near Qin's Mausoleum, it could be deductedthat the kiln sites might be located in around Qin's Mausoleum.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘I. INTRODUCTION In March, 1974, at the foot of Lishan Hill in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, a huge pit with numerous funeral terra-cotta warriors and horses in life-size was discovered to the east
文摘On Oct 1,2017,Mystery of Terracotta Warriors aired on Channel 1 of Romania’s state televisio n,in troducing the achievements that China’s Shaaxi province and the city of Xi’an had made in conserving historic heritages and developing the economy,tourism,education and culture,as well as changes that had taken place in society,urban appearance and people’s lives.Shaanxi,especially its capital,Xi’an,
文摘The study examines the rise of China’s strong and distinctive“Wolf Warrior Diplomacy”,which has gained popularity in recent years.This research attempts to offer a thorough knowledge of the causes,motivators,and essential traits of China’s new global diplomatic strategy.The research aims to provide light on the motivations and goals driving Wolf Warrior Diplomacy by a thorough investigation of historical events,official statements,and media representations.The study uses a mixed-methods approach and includes case studies of significant diplomatic incidents involving Chinese officials as well as qualitative content analysis.The research tries to discover patterns of behavior and evaluate their impact on international relations by looking at the language and strategies employed by China’s diplomatic officials.China’s Wolf Warrior Diplomacy addresses domestic political climate,world power dynamics,and national interests using authoritative language,nationalism,and media participation,influencing global community reactions.Chinese international relations’Wolf Warrior Diplomacy provides insightful information for decision-makers,academics,and practitioners,encouraging civil discourse and international cooperation in an aggressive age.
文摘As a female Chinese American writer,Maxine Hong Kingston was influenced by the development of the new feminism.In The Woman Warrior,she expressed her deep sympathy for the tragedy of the No Name Woman,rewrote Hua Mulan as a new woman warrior,and endowed Brave Orchid with courage,strength and wisdom to give her own response to the new feminism.
文摘The figuration of the dragon is quite eye-catching and meaningful, particularly in the second episode of The Woman Warrior. By analyzing the image of the dragon in the text, and the relations of the dragon to the Chinese mythology and the traditional Chinese medicine, this study argues Kingston has universalized the Chinese culture and exhibted her transnational world-view.
