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High-Energy Laser Weapons: Overpromising Readiness, Ash Rossiter
High-Energy Laser Weapons: Overpromising Readiness, Ash Rossiter
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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Speaking Their Language: Developing A Bilingual Libguide For Chinese Students., Nathan Elwood, Maryalice Wade
Speaking Their Language: Developing A Bilingual Libguide For Chinese Students., Nathan Elwood, Maryalice Wade
Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings
This article documents the development of a bilingual English/Mandarin library guide for the Chinese student population of Fort Hays State University. Growing international student populations across the country mean that many university libraries need to customize services for unique student groups. At Forsyth Library of Fort Hays State University we serve over 3600 students from China. We sought to develop further services for this student group. Please note that throughout this paper, when referring to “Chinese language,” we are specifically referencing Standard Mandarin, which is predominant among our Chinese students.
On The Culturalization Of Ethnic Economy In China, Yi Liu, Jiayan Xiao
On The Culturalization Of Ethnic Economy In China, Yi Liu, Jiayan Xiao
CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture
In their article "On the Culturalization of Ethnic Economy in China" Liu Yiand Xiao Jia-Yan examine the cultural impact of autonomous minority regions on national economy. This study surveys the internal factors that include geography and history as well as external factor such as govermental policy. The findings suggest that cultural factors should be taken into greater consideration, as they are an important aspect in the inner motivation to push forward the economic development of ethnic areas at a faster pace. The paper argues that culture can afford the most efficient pathway for these ethnic areas in terms of economic …
Us Landpower And An Indo-American Alliance, Samir Tata
Us Landpower And An Indo-American Alliance, Samir Tata
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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China And The North Korean Refugee Crisis, Christina Ahn
China And The North Korean Refugee Crisis, Christina Ahn
BYU Asian Studies Journal
On 8 May 2002, shocking images of five North Korean refugees at a Japanese consulate in northeast China were captured. Although two members of the party—both men—successfully made it inside the consulate, two women and a child were dragged away from the gate of their safe haven by Chinese police (Gittings 2002). All five individuals were eventually detained—and though their fates remain unknown, it is likely they were immediately deported to North Korea, possibly the worst outcome for any North Korean defector.