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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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.
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.
