Liu Hong's work delves into profound psychological landscapes and subtle social commentary. Her prose is characterized by a lyrical quality, masterfully capturing complex human emotions with remarkable precision. She frequently explores themes of identity, memory, and the individual's connection to collective experience. Liu Hong's distinctive voice and insightful perspective on the human condition establish her as a significant literary figure.
Set against the backdrop of the Opium Wars, the narrative intertwines the cultures of Imperial China and Edwardian England, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption. Characters navigate the complexities of their worlds, facing the consequences of historical events that shape their destinies. The story delves into the emotional and cultural clashes, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit amidst turmoil.
China and Southeast Asia in the 21st Century
The book introduces the concept of "Transnational Asia," highlighting the significant political and economic transformations in East Asia over the past decade. It explores the intensified interactions across national borders and how these dynamics shape the region's development. By examining these multi-layered connections, the book offers valuable insights into the complexities of Asia's evolving landscape.
The genealogy of qiaopi studies -- The structure of the qiaopi trade and transnational networks -- The qiaopi trade as a distinctive form of Chinese capitalism -- Qiaopi geography -- Qiaopi and modern Chinese economy and politics -- Qiaopi, qiaoxiang, and charity -- Qiaopi and European migrants? : letters compared -- Conclusions -- Appendix : a selection of qiaopi and huipi letters in English translation
Focusing on an in-depth understanding of Chinese business, this new edition emphasizes the importance of Chinese traditions, culture, and philosophy while rejecting simplistic stereotypes. Authored by an academic expert, it offers a comprehensive introduction that retains the informative style of its predecessor. Updated content includes discussions on contemporary topics like internet business and innovation strategies, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to navigate the complexities of the Chinese business landscape.
The podocyte is a key cell that forms the last barrier of the kidney filtration unit. One of the most exciting developments in the field of nephrology in the last decade has been the elucidation of its biology and its role in the pathophysiology of inherited and acquired glomerular disease, termed podocytopathy. In this publication, world-renowned experts summarize the most recent findings and advances in the field: they describe the unique biological features and injury mechanisms of the podocyte, novel techniques used in their study, and diagnosis and potential therapeutic approaches to glomerular diseases. Due to its broad scope, this publication is of great value not only for clinical nephrologists and researchers, but also for students, residents, fellows, and postdocs.
Spanning four decades of Chinese history, Wives of the East Wind is an epic tale of friendships, love, and idealism betrayed. Two couples - Wenya and Zhiying, Zhenzhen and Lao Gao - meet, marry and become inseparable just as China is shaking off the memory of war, and the brightest of its youth are pledging themselves to building a vibrant new future. Yet for all that their lives embody the ideals of the young republic, they are spared none of the suffering and hardship that are to follow, through years of famine and the terror of the Cultural Revolution. It is the two women who form the most powerful bond, and Wenya's loyalty and Zhenzhen's spirit sustain them both through their darkest hours. And as a new, more affluent China dawns and the struggle for survival gives way to an equally fierce battle to protect the values closest to their hearts, Zhenzhen teaches Wenya an unforgettable lesson about courage.
As the first comprehensive study of its kind, this book analyzes the dynamics, processes, mechanisms, and consequences of socio-economic and political changes in Singapore Chinese society from 1945 to 1965. By employing a wide range of primary materials that have been rarely used before, the authors have demonstrated the multi-dimensionality and complexity of the Chinese society in postwar Singapore, which was full of vitality and politically active. They argue that the combination of the internal dynamism and the changing socio-political framework shaped the nature and characteristics of the Chinese community and its fundamental role in the making of modern Singapore. This study is essential reading for an understanding of not only the Chinese politics and business networks in postwar Singapore, but also the historical evolution of the newly independent Republic.