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Notes on China | |
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The Name of China in Chinese | |
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Origin of the Name China | |
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The Ethnic Makeup of China | |
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The Administrative Makeup of China | |
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The Chinese Language | |
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Writing Chinese in Roman Letters | |
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Pronunciation Guide | |
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Preface | |
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The Origin of Cultures | |
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Introduction | |
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The Foundation of Chinese Culture | |
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The Yin-Yang Principle in Chinese Culture | |
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The Role of Language in Preserving & Transmitting Chinese Culture | |
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The Role of Hanzi (Hahn-jee) in Chinese Culture | |
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The Chinese Language under Assault | |
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The Essence of China's Traditional Culture | |
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China's Vertical Society | |
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The Role of Situational Ethics | |
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The Preference for "Soft No's" | |
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The Chinese Way of Viewing & Using Laws | |
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The Chinese Concept of Time | |
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Emotional Intelligence vs. Rational Intelligence | |
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The Chinese "What" vs. the Western "Why/Because" | |
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The Imperative of Self-Sufficiency | |
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The Role of Formality | |
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The Food Mystique | |
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The Chinese Banquet Tradition | |
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The Ongoing Role of Festivals in China | |
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China's Three Most Important Festivals | |
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The Dragon Boat Race | |
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The Mid-Autumn Festival | |
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Double Ninth Day | |
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The Lantern Festival | |
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The Chinese Lunar Calendar | |
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Birthdays & Weddings | |
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Weddings | |
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Myths & Superstitions in China | |
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The Feng-Shui Factor | |
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China's Martial Arts Legacy | |
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China's Theatrical Traditions | |
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The Art of Puppetry | |
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The Cultural Role of Calligraphy In Chinese Culture | |
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Literature in Chinese Culture | |
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Contemporary Literature | |
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Religion in Today's China | |
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Chinese Culture Today | |
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Fulfilling 5,000 Years of Suppressed Needs, Wants & Ambitions | |
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The "Get Rich is Glorious" Tipping Point | |
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"Big Brother" is Alive and Thriving | |
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The American Influence on Chinese Culture | |
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The Influence of Computers and the Internet on Chinese Culture | |
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The Second Cultural Revolution | |
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Looking Out for Number One | |
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The New-Age Entrepreneurs | |
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The New Romans | |
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The New-Age Aristocrats | |
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The New Women of China | |
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The Influence of American Movies & Television on Chinese Culture | |
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China's Sexual Revolution | |
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The Influence of the English Language on Chinese Culture | |
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The Games Kids Play | |
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The Influence of Foreign Music | |
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The Inroads of Western Entertainment in China | |
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The Foreign Fast-Food Culture Invades China | |
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The Shopping Scene in Today's China | |
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Fashion Boutiques | |
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Foreign Supermarkets | |
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The Impact of Foreign Sports on Chinese Culture | |
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The Olympic Impact | |
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The Influence of Foreign Celebrities on Chinese Culture | |
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The Automobile Culture In China | |
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Weddings & Marriage in China | |
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Traditional Medicine in China Today | |
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The Marvel of Acupuncture | |
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The Ongoing Importance of Traditional Music | |
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The Cultural Role of China's Traditional Games | |
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The Ubiquitous Mahjong | |
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Rehabilitation of China's Ancient Philosophers | |
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Education in China | |
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The Tourism Welcome Mat Helping to Save China's Traditional Culture | |
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The Weather in China | |
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Smoking in China | |
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China's Gambling Culture | |
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The New Look of China's Military Forces | |
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Key Words that Reveal the Chinese Way of Thinking & Behaving | |
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Bao (Bah-oh) Trading Social Credits | |
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Bi (Bee) Unity the Chinese Way | |
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Budan Xin (Buu-dahn Sheen) Chinese Style Sincerity | |
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Buhe Luoji De (Buu-hay Loo-oh-jee Duh) Look Out for Fuzzy Logic! | |
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Buzhidao (Boo-jee-dah-oh) Avoiding Responsibility! | |
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Cheng (Chuung) The Importance of Personal Loyalty | |
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Chou (Choh-ou) Criticism is Not Taken Lightly! | |
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Daoqian (Dow-chee-inn) The Importance of the Apology | |
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De (Duh) The Saving Grace of Humanity | |
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Di Sam Zhe (Dee Sahn Jay) The Importance of Third Parties | |
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Falu (Fah-luu) Laws in their Chinese Context | |
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Fuze Ren Yuan (Foo-tsuh Wren Yuu-enn) Finding the Responsible Person | |
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Ganjin (Gahn-jeen) The New "Can Do" Chinese | |
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Ge (Guh) Keeping Your Balance During Interesting Times | |
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Gongwei (Goong-way-ee) Beware the Flattery Ploy | |
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Guan (Goo-een)/Contemplating Things Deeply | |
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Guanxi (Gwahn-she) The Role of Personal Connections | |
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Guei Mei (Gway-ee May) Staying Out of Trouble | |
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Guo Cui (Gwah T'sue-ee) The National Essence of the Chinese | |
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Hanyu (Hahn-yuu) China's Secret Code Has Been Cracked | |
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Hong (Hung) Looking at Things Holistically | |
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Hou Men (Hoe-uu Mane) The Famous Back Door | |
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Jiaoliu (Jee-ah-oh-lew) The Role of Mystery in Communicating | |
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Jiaoshu Yuren (Jeeow-shuu Yuu-wren) The Chinese Approach to Learning | |
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Kaolu Kaolu (Kow-luu Kow-luu) A Discreet Way of Saying No | |
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Liangshou Zhunbei (Lee-ing-show Juhn-bay) Two-Handed Preparation | |
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Lunlixue (Loon-lee-shway) Policies Instead of Ethics | |
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Luoji (Luu-oh-jee) How the Chinese View the World | |
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Mei You Ban Fa (May-ee Yoh-ou Bahn Fah) It's Not Going to Happen! | |
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Mianzi (Me-inn-jee) Face Comes First | |
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Mei You (May-ee Yoe-uu) There isn't Any of That! | |
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Qing (Cheeng) Being Clear About Things | |
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Qingke - Yanjiu Yanjiu (Cheen-kuh - Yahn-jew Yahn-jew) Wining and Dining Your Way to Success | |
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Shangding (shahng-deeng) Keep on Negotiating | |
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Shehui Dengji (Shuu-whay Dung-jee) Social Status Still Counts | |
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Sheng (Shung) Impressing Your Chinese Contacts | |
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Shi (She) The Power of Knowledge | |
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Shun (Shune) The "Soft Way" of the Chinese | |
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Si; Ji (Suh; Jee) Principles of Success | |
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Song (Sung) Knowing How to Avoid Conflict | |
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Tai (Tie) When Harmony and Prosperity Prevail | |
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Tai Ji Quan (Tie Jee Chuu-inn) The Great Fist of Health | |
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Wang Ming (Wahn Meeng) The Chinese Obsession to Achieve | |
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Wenhua (Win-whah) The Power of Chinese Culture | |
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Wuwang (Wuu-wahng) The Importance of Innocence | |
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Xiaoguo (She-ow-gwoh) Paying Attention to Details | |
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Xin (Sheen) What You See May Not be What You Get | |
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Xu (Shuu) The Art of Calculated Waiting | |
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Yi (Eee)/Righteousness the Chinese Way | |
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Youyi (Yohh-ee) The Friendship Factor in China | |
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Zhenchengde (Jun-chuung-duh) The Measure of Your Sincerity | |
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Zhengti Guannian (Junng-tee Gwahn-nee-inn) More About the Chinese Way of Thinking Holistically | |
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Zhenshi (June-she) Dealing with Circumstantial Truth | |
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Zhongcheng (Johng-chung) Loyalty in Today's China | |
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Zhong Fu (Chong Foo) The Pursuit of Insight | |
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Zhongguo Tong (Johng-gwoh Tung) The Dangers of Being an Expert | |
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Zhongjian-Ren (johng-jee-inn-Wren) The Very Helpful Go-Betweens | |
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Zou Pengyou (T'su-oh Pung-yoh-ou) You Must Make Friends in China | |
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Selected Bibliography | |
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Index | |