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ATL Technologies

2013-02-28T06:55:37Z

Winghei:

[[File:ATL_Technology.jpg]]

=ATL Technology=

ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Relations with China==
[[File:ATL map.jpg|top|]]

The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus. This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns. The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

==Company Products==
ATL specialiizes in engineering custom medical connector systems, custom interconnect assemblies, turnkey manufacturing solutions, wire harnesses and Ribbon cable assemblies, OEM molded cable assemblies, power cables, waterproof connectors, redel equivalents, and docking stations.

Industries Company Products Serve:
*Medical/Laboratory
*Data/ Telecom
*Consumer Electronics
*Security
*Instrumentation
*Health & Fitness
*Transportation
*Process Equipment
*Appliances

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.
[[File:ATLFactory.png|right|]][[File:Atl cable.jpg|left|bottom||200px|]][[File:ATLodm.png|200px|left|bottom|]]
Labor costs and rates are as follows:
*Coastal Areas:
**2005- $88 to $127
**2009- $127 to $320
**2012- $155 to $440

*Interior:
**2005- $27 to $83
**2009- $88 to $125
**2012- $120 to $200

*Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
**2005- $288 to $425
**2012- similar levels

*Technical Skilled labor rate:
**Initial- $375 to $545
**2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them).
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi.
*Samples do not always equal production.
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting").

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==

[[File:Atlposter (3).jpg|right|100px|]]
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

File:ATLodm.png

2013-02-28T06:50:35Z

Winghei:

File:Atl cable.jpg

2013-02-28T06:50:10Z

Winghei:

File:Atlposter (3).jpg

2013-02-28T06:45:24Z

Winghei:

File:ATL map.jpg

2013-02-28T06:28:40Z

Winghei:

File:ATLFactory.png

2013-02-28T06:22:00Z

Winghei:

File:ATL Technology.jpg

2013-02-28T06:14:41Z

Winghei:

ATL Technologies

2013-02-28T05:56:06Z

Winghei:

=ATL Technology=
ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Relations with China==
The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus. This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns. The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.
Labor costs and rates are as follows:
Coastal Areas:
2005- $88 to $127
2009- $127 to $320
2012- $155 to $440

Interior:
2005- $27 to $83
2009- $88 to $125
2012- $120 to $200

Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
2005- $288 to $425
2012- similar levels

Technical Skilled labor rate:
Initial- $375 to $545
2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them)
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi
*Samples do not always equal production
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting")

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

= =

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

ATL Technologies

2013-02-28T05:48:36Z

Winghei: ATL Technology

=ATL Technology=
ATL Technology was established in 1993 in part by current Chief of Operations Brad Bullough, with the goal to provide engineering solutions and OEM cable assemblies to high-tech equipment manufacturers and medical manufacturers. ATL's managing partners bring more than 80 years of combined experience in the OEM, ODM component manufacturing and assembly business. The company has expanded internationally and now does a large part of its manufacturing in factories located in China.
Chief of Operations Brad Bullough has personally worked with Asian suppliers since 1987 and still spends 80 to 100 days a year in China. In his career his family relocated to Guangzhou, China for 1.5 years.

==Relations with China==
The company possesses a factory in Houjie Town in DongGuan, China (about 4 hours west of Hong Kong by bus. This factory is a 280,000 square foot campus that houses about 350 employees. Most of the employees are women recently graduated from secondary education who use their income to support their families from their native towns. The laborers consist of a management team of English speakers, a R&D Design Engineering Group,Traceability Systems to track components.

==Keys to their Success in the Chinese Factories==
In order to minimize corruption the company hires a new GM every 5 years and maintains a recurring relationship with them. The company visits all component vendors and establishes a "no-kickbacks" pledge. Suppliers or buyers are changed every 3-5 years. At the manager level English speaking is required and usually at least one ex-pat is in a management position. Employees are instilled with a sense of integrity and "360 Degree" interviews are conducted.
Labor costs and rates are as follows:
Coastal Areas:
2005- $88 to $127
2009- $127 to $320
2012- $155 to $440

Interior:
2005- $27 to $83
2009- $88 to $125
2012- $120 to $200

Skilled Labor (English-speaking graduates):
2005- $288 to $425
2012- similar levels

Technical Skilled labor rate:
Initial- $375 to $545
2012- similar levels

==Observations from ATL's Business Experiences==
*Chinese Businesses will often low-ball the first bid in an attempt to win the business.
*Brokers giving the impression that there are several factories.
*"Guanxi" (關係) is everything (who you know and how you know them)
*Vendors will spend a lot of money to establish guanxi
*Samples do not always equal production
*Current production does not always equal future production ("A 'too good to be true' deal will force corner cutting")

==Noted Advantages to Living in China==
China is central to many other locations in Asia prime for tourism. The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and surrounding countries are only a few hours distance by airplane. Nationally recognized vacation breaks are recognized in February and October. The cost of living is lower since housing is paid for and mass transit is inexpensive. There are also tax advantages and the obvious cultural and language exposure.

==Noted Disadvantages to Living in China==
Some difficulties of living in the East is the lack of proximity to friends and family. Cultural norms are much different in school settings, accidents/sickness, and overall living experience. Access to online sites regulated by the government are limited. Retirement planning is not designed for.

==

''Contemporary Commentator''

Would be interested in further details as to the beginnings of the company's relationships established in China, the hiring process of local applicants, suppliers and buyers, purpose and outcomes of original trips made to China.

==Resources==
<http://www.atltechnology.com/content/about-ATL-Technology>

Oral Presentation on ATL Technology given by Brad Bullough Chief of Operations 7 Feb. 2012. This wiki article by winghei 10:30, 27 March 2012

Contact Brad at bbullough@atltechnlogy.com for further information

Talk:The Traditional Role of Women in China

2012-12-05T07:03:10Z

Winghei: Created page with 'Just look for some ways to structure and expand on this idea. Some more research. Winghei :00 December 2012 (UTC)'

Just look for some ways to structure and expand on this idea. Some more research. [[User:winghei|Winghei]] :00 December 2012 (UTC)

Talk:Being Polite in Chinese Society- some "Do's" and "Don'ts"

2012-12-05T07:01:36Z

Winghei:

Nice list. How about some explanations or examples- and maybe some pictures? [[User:Dekeo|Dekeo]] 22:05, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

I second that, and it would be good to have the source indicated. Best, [[User:Root|Root]] 11:13, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Maybe you have some more sources that you could cite for your information. Good pictures.[[User:winghei|Winghei]] :02 December 2012 (UTC)

Talk:Chinese Film Timeline

2012-12-05T07:00:05Z

Winghei:

I like your use of pictures![[User:winghei|Winghei]] :00 December 2012 (UTC)

Talk:Chinese Film Timeline

2012-12-05T06:59:35Z

Winghei: Created page with 'I like your use of pictures!Winghei 11:08, 23 October 2012 (UTC)'

I like your use of pictures![[User:winghei|Winghei]] 11:08, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty

2012-12-05T06:53:30Z

Winghei:

* [[Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty]] [[User:Telmar L|Telmar L]] 17:01, 4 December 2012 (UTC)
[[File:Du_Fu1-241x350.jpg|400px|thumb|left|"Du-Fu Poetry" Click [http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/large/2012/01/16/Du_Fu1-241x350.jpg]here for original source.]]

Chinese Literature is well prefaced by the traditional myths and legends that have been passed down from many generations. Some of these legends illustrate the beginnings of the world and the formation of mankind. Not unlike the westerner's familiarity with The Bible which details it's own version of the origins of mankind, the mythology talks of Pan Gu who came before the Earth was created and later became a part of the earth. The legend talks about Nuwa the Goddess that created humankind from clay. Even the details of the early myths are referenced in later works of authors and poets to the present day.
=Pre-Qin Literature=
'''Book of Songs''': The book of songs is also known as the ''Shi Ching'' It contains 4 different types of works including Airs, Minor Odes, Major Odes, and Dynastic Songs. Often the poetry contains four lines of four syllables and makes references to the nature in people or their agrarian culture. Some of these poems are as old as 1000 BCE.

'''Songs of Chu''': This poetry is mainly in reference to the work of Poet Qu Yuan. The poetry is localized originally to the Hunan Hubei provinces with the specific usage of that region's phonology contained in the poetry. his poetry is also called the ''The Elegies of Chu''. The poetry was influenced by the Warring States period which was concurrent with this author's works.
= Literature of the Han Dynasty=
'''Yue Fu''': Literally means ''Music Bureau'' or the collections of lyrics specifically for songs and poems used for royal purposes whether commissioned or for use in the palace. Different melodies could be applied to these lyrics and many were altered throughout time.

'''Jian'an''': At the end of the Han dynasty, during a a time of social difficulty many writer such as ''The Three Cao's'', ''Cai Yan'', and ''The Seven Scholar's of Jian 'an'' wrote poetry reflecting the sentiments of the time. Most of the works are five-character verses. The poetry was more prose-like than trying to portray the situations as they were occurring literally.

=Landscape Poetry=
This poetry as it is easily interpreted; dealt with the expressions of landscape and nature surrounding the people. Glorifying the natural beauty that existed and still exists in China and it's surrounding regions today. One such prolific poet was Xie Lingyun whose poetry of mountains and streams made up a large genre of landscape poetry. "Xie Lingyun" Click [http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&tbo=d&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=707&tbm=isch&tbnid=L25B26NsFszaFM:&imgrefurl=http://history.cultural-china.com/en/59History5558.html&docid=hyWNyI4KR8jCLM&imgurl=http://history.cultural-china.com/chinaWH/upload/upfiles/2009-07/22/xie_lingyun_the_founder_of_chinese_natural_landscape_poems7773eb00ed9a69f8de9f.jpg&w=470&h=352&ei=8eu-UL2cBo-FqQGzpYHgCw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=327&sig=100621084183800483950&page=1&tbnh=143&tbnw=185&start=0&ndsp=27&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:83&tx=94&ty=84]here for original source.]]

=Literature of the Tang Dynasty=

Also known as the Golden Age of Chinese Poetry, Many of these poems were required to memorized for civil examinations in which poems were selected to be given an original interpretation. A book entitled ''Three Hundred Tang Poems'' is still standard poetry in China today. There were two prominent Chinese poets in the Tang Dynasty.

'''Du Fu''': Wrote many five character verses,and was disturbed by the ''An Lushan Rebellion'' which occurred during his lifetime and influenced his poetry.
[[File:Du-Fu.jpg|220px|thumb|left|"Du-Fu" Click [http:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Dufu.jpg/250px-Dufu.jpg]here for original source.]]

'''Li Bai''': Was part of a prestigious group of eight Chinese scholars. He traveled much in his life and much of his poetry was written while drunk with wine.

= Literature of the Song Dynasty=
Was flexible verse that was applied to the many changing folk tunes of the times.The songs were patriotic or rich in their description of nature like the Tang Dynasty Poems. Some poets of the time were ''Su Shi'', ''Li Qingzhao'', and ''Fan Zhongyan.''

=Literature of the Yuan Dynasty=
'''Wang Shifu''': Born in what is known as modern day Beijing, he was the leading dramatist of the Yuan Dynasty.NOt only one leading Role in his plays was given a singing part but all of the characters involved. this is exemplified in his play ''The Story of the Western Wing, also published as The Romance of the Western Chamber''

=Literature of the Ming Dynasty=
'''Journey to the West''': Famous literature of the Ming Dynasty is not mentioned without the epic tale of the Journey to the West. This piece of literature continues to be released in various forms and purposes and is one of the most popular references to be seen in advertising in the current media.
[[File:Journey-to-the-west.jpg|220px|thumb|left|"Journey to the West" Click [http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&sa=N&tbo=d&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=707&tbm=isch&tbnid=6MTJJtOgU7Wg9M:&imgrefurl=http://www.mentorless.com/2011/06/30/neil-gaiman-on-american-gods-journey-to-the-west-and-how-he-created-a-god/&docid=Y3FAzf_yJgP7TM&imgurl=http://www.mentorless.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Journey-to-the-west.jpg&w=576&h=547&ei=3ue-ULacA8OarAGb8YHoBg&zoom=1
]here for original source.]]

Its main character is a monkey named Sun Wukong who learns the mysteries of mortality and even "magical skills" on his journey. He leads and army and defeats the Eastern Dragon King which thereby releases his his fellow band of monkey from the endless cycle of death and rebirth. In his story he steals many precious items, upsets many gods and is eventually trapped by Buddha. Tan San Zang is the subject of the next section and the story continues to illustrate his pilgrimage to the Western Heaven. In the third section San Wukong and Tan San Zang are united with the introduction of some new characters who each add an interesting dynamic on their journey to the Western Heaven which they complete and ultimately attain Buddhahood.

=Powerpoint presentation=
[[File:c:\users\vostro ii\documents\premodern chinese lit.pptx]]
=Sources=
<http://www.chinese-poems.com/>
<http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/chinese_poetry.html>
<http://www.chinaknowledge.de/Literature/Classics/shijing.html#xiaoya>
<http://www.foreignercn.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2890:tang-poetry-&catid=1:history-and-culture&Itemid=114>
<http://www.vbtutor.net/xiyouji/summary.htm>
<http://history.cultural-china.com/en/61History517.html>
<http://www.silkqin.com/05poet/yfsj.htm>
<http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/635412/Wang-Shifu>

Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty

2012-12-05T06:41:41Z

Winghei:

* [[Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty]] [[User:Telmar L|Telmar L]] 17:01, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

Chinese Literature is well prefaced by the traditional myths and legends that have been passed down from many generations. Some of these legends illustrate the beginnings of the world and the formation of mankind. Not unlike the westerner's familiarity with The Bible which details it's own version of the origins of mankind, the mythology talks of Pan Gu who came before the Earth was created and later became a part of the earth. The legend talks about Nuwa the Goddess that created humankind from clay. Even the details of the early myths are referenced in later works of authors and poets to the present day.
=Pre-Qin Literature=
'''Book of Songs''': The book of songs is also known as the ''Shi Ching'' It contains 4 different types of works including Airs, Minor Odes, Major Odes, and Dynastic Songs. Often the poetry contains four lines of four syllables and makes references to the nature in people or their agrarian culture. Some of these poems are as old as 1000 BCE.

'''Songs of Chu''': This poetry is mainly in reference to the work of Poet Qu Yuan. The poetry is localized originally to the Hunan Hubei provinces with the specific usage of that region's phonology contained in the poetry. his poetry is also called the ''The Elegies of Chu''. The poetry was influenced by the Warring States period which was concurrent with this author's works.
= Literature of the Han Dynasty=
'''Yue Fu''': Literally means ''Music Bureau'' or the collections of lyrics specifically for songs and poems used for royal purposes whether commissioned or for use in the palace. Different melodies could be applied to these lyrics and many were altered throughout time.

'''Jian'an''': At the end of the Han dynasty, during a a time of social difficulty many writer such as ''The Three Cao's'', ''Cai Yan'', and ''The Seven Scholar's of Jian 'an'' wrote poetry reflecting the sentiments of the time. Most of the works are five-character verses. The poetry was more prose-like than trying to portray the situations as they were occurring literally.

=Landscape Poetry=
This poetry as it is easily interpreted; dealt with the expressions of landscape and nature surrounding the people. Glorifying the natural beauty that existed and still exists in China and it's surrounding regions today. One such prolific poet was Xie Lingyun whose poetry of mountains and streams made up a large genre of landscape poetry. "Xie Lingyun" Click [http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&tbo=d&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=707&tbm=isch&tbnid=L25B26NsFszaFM:&imgrefurl=http://history.cultural-china.com/en/59History5558.html&docid=hyWNyI4KR8jCLM&imgurl=http://history.cultural-china.com/chinaWH/upload/upfiles/2009-07/22/xie_lingyun_the_founder_of_chinese_natural_landscape_poems7773eb00ed9a69f8de9f.jpg&w=470&h=352&ei=8eu-UL2cBo-FqQGzpYHgCw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=327&sig=100621084183800483950&page=1&tbnh=143&tbnw=185&start=0&ndsp=27&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:83&tx=94&ty=84]here for original source.]]

=Literature of the Tang Dynasty=

Also known as the Golden Age of Chinese Poetry, Many of these poems were required to memorized for civil examinations in which poems were selected to be given an original interpretation. A book entitled ''Three Hundred Tang Poems'' is still standard poetry in China today. There were two prominent Chinese poets in the Tang Dynasty.

'''Du Fu''': Wrote many five character verses,and was disturbed by the ''An Lushan Rebellion'' which occurred during his lifetime and influenced his poetry.
[[File:Du-Fu.jpg|220px|thumb|left|"Du-Fu" Click [http:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Dufu.jpg/250px-Dufu.jpg]here for original source.]]

'''Li Bai''': Was part of a prestigious group of eight Chinese scholars. He traveled much in his life and much of his poetry was written while drunk with wine.

= Literature of the Song Dynasty=
Was flexible verse that was applied to the many changing folk tunes of the times.The songs were patriotic or rich in their description of nature like the Tang Dynasty Poems. Some poets of the time were ''Su Shi'', ''Li Qingzhao'', and ''Fan Zhongyan.''

=Literature of the Yuan Dynasty=
'''Wang Shifu''': Born in what is known as modern day Beijing, he was the leading dramatist of the Yuan Dynasty.NOt only one leading Role in his plays was given a singing part but all of the characters involved. this is exemplified in his play ''The Story of the Western Wing, also published as The Romance of the Western Chamber''

=Literature of the Ming Dynasty=
'''Journey to the West''': Famous literature of the Ming Dynasty is not mentioned without the epic tale of the Journey to the West. This piece of literature continues to be released in various forms and purposes and is one of the most popular references to be seen in advertising in the current media.
[[File:Journey-to-the-west.jpg|220px|thumb|left|"Journey to the West" Click [http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&sa=N&tbo=d&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=707&tbm=isch&tbnid=6MTJJtOgU7Wg9M:&imgrefurl=http://www.mentorless.com/2011/06/30/neil-gaiman-on-american-gods-journey-to-the-west-and-how-he-created-a-god/&docid=Y3FAzf_yJgP7TM&imgurl=http://www.mentorless.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Journey-to-the-west.jpg&w=576&h=547&ei=3ue-ULacA8OarAGb8YHoBg&zoom=1
]here for original source.]]

Its main character is a monkey named Sun Wukong who learns the mysteries of mortality and even "magical skills" on his journey. He leads and army and defeats the Eastern Dragon King which thereby releases his his fellow band of monkey from the endless cycle of death and rebirth. In his story he steals many precious items, upsets many gods and is eventually trapped by Buddha. Tan San Zang is the subject of the next section and the story continues to illustrate his pilgrimage to the Western Heaven. In the third section San Wukong and Tan San Zang are united with the introduction of some new characters who each add an interesting dynamic on their journey to the Western Heaven which they complete and ultimately attain Buddhahood.

=Powerpoint presentation=
[[File:c:\users\vostro ii\documents\premodern chinese lit.pptx]]
=Sources=
<http://www.chinese-poems.com/>
<http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/chinese_poetry.html>
<http://www.chinaknowledge.de/Literature/Classics/shijing.html#xiaoya>
<http://www.foreignercn.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2890:tang-poetry-&catid=1:history-and-culture&Itemid=114>
<http://www.vbtutor.net/xiyouji/summary.htm>
<http://history.cultural-china.com/en/61History517.html>
<http://www.silkqin.com/05poet/yfsj.htm>
<http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/635412/Wang-Shifu>

File:Du-fu1.jpg

2012-12-05T06:31:15Z

Winghei:

Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty

2012-12-05T06:12:48Z

Winghei:

* [[Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty]] [[User:Telmar L|Telmar L]] 17:01, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

Chinese Literature is well prefaced by the traditional myths and legends that have been passed down from many generations. Some of these legends illustrate the beginnings of the world and the formation of mankind. Not unlike the westerner's familiarity with The Bible which details it's own version of the origins of mankind, the mythology talks of Pan Gu who came before the Earth was created and later became a part of the earth. The legend talks about Nuwa the Goddess that created humankind from clay. Even the details of the early myths are referenced in later works of authors and poets to the present day.
=Pre-Qin Literature=
'''Book of Songs''': The book of songs is also known as the ''Shi Ching'' It contains 4 different types of works including Airs, Minor Odes, Major Odes, and Dynastic Songs. Often the poetry contains four lines of four syllables and makes references to the nature in people or their agrarian culture. Some of these poems are as old as 1000 BCE.

'''Songs of Chu''': This poetry is mainly in reference to the work of Poet Qu Yuan. The poetry is localized originally to the Hunan Hubei provinces with the specific usage of that region's phonology contained in the poetry. his poetry is also called the ''The Elegies of Chu''. The poetry was influenced by the Warring States period which was concurrent with this author's works.
= Literature of the Han Dynasty=
'''Yue Fu''': Literally means ''Music Bureau'' or the collections of lyrics specifically for songs and poems used for royal purposes whether commissioned or for use in the palace. Different melodies could be applied to these lyrics and many were altered throughout time.

'''Jian'an''': At the end of the Han dynasty, during a a time of social difficulty many writer such as ''The Three Cao's'', ''Cai Yan'', and ''The Seven Scholar's of Jian 'an'' wrote poetry reflecting the sentiments of the time. Most of the works are five-character verses. The poetry was more prose-like than trying to portray the situations as they were occurring literally.

=Landscape Poetry=
This poetry as it is easily interpreted; dealt with the expressions of landscape and nature surrounding the people. Glorifying the natural beauty that existed and still exists in China and it's surrounding regions today. One such prolific poet was Xie Lingyun whose poetry of mountains and streams made up a large genre of landscape poetry.
=Literature of the Tang Dynasty=

Also known as the Golden Age of Chinese Poetry, Many of these poems were required to memorized for civil examinations in which poems were selected to be given an original interpretation. A book entitled ''Three Hundred Tang Poems'' is still standard poetry in China today. There were two prominent Chinese poets in the Tang Dynasty.

'''Du Fu''': Wrote many five character verses,and was disturbed by the ''An Lushan Rebellion'' which occurred during his lifetime and influenced his poetry.

'''Li Bai''': Was part of a prestigious group of eight Chinese scholars. He traveled much in his life and much of his poetry was written while drunk with wine.

= Literature of the Song Dynasty=
Was flexible verse that was applied to the many changing folk tunes of the times.The songs were patriotic or rich in their description of nature like the Tang Dynasty Poems. Some poets of the time were ''Su Shi'', ''Li Qingzhao'', and ''Fan Zhongyan.''

=Literature of the Yuan Dynasty=
'''Wang Shifu''': Born in what is known as modern day Beijing, he was the leading dramatist of the Yuan Dynasty.NOt only one leading Role in his plays was given a singing part but all of the characters involved. this is exemplified in his play ''The Story of the Western Wing, also published as The Romance of the Western Chamber''

=Literature of the Ming Dynasty=
'''Journey to the West''': Famous literature of the Ming Dynasty is not mentioned without the epic tale of the Journey to the West. This piece of literature continues to be released in various forms and purposes and is one of the most popular references to be seen in advertising in the current media.

Its main character is a monkey named Sun Wukong who learns the mysteries of mortality and even "magical skills" on his journey. He leads and army and defeats the Eastern Dragon King which thereby releases his his fellow band of monkey from the endless cycle of death and rebirth. In his story he steals many precious items, upsets many gods and is eventually trapped by Buddha. Tan San Zang is the subject of the next section and the story continues to illustrate his pilgrimage to the Western Heaven. In the third section San Wukong and Tan San Zang are united with the introduction of some new characters who each add an interesting dynamic on their journey to the Western Heaven which they complete and ultimately attain Buddhahood.

=Powerpoint presentation=
[[File:c:\users\vostro ii\documents\premodern chinese lit.pptx]]
=Sources=
<http://www.chinese-poems.com/>
<http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/chinese_poetry.html>
<http://www.chinaknowledge.de/Literature/Classics/shijing.html#xiaoya>
<http://www.foreignercn.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2890:tang-poetry-&catid=1:history-and-culture&Itemid=114>
<http://www.vbtutor.net/xiyouji/summary.htm>
<http://history.cultural-china.com/en/61History517.html>
<http://www.silkqin.com/05poet/yfsj.htm>
<http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/635412/Wang-Shifu>

Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty

2012-12-05T05:59:59Z

Winghei:

Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty

2012-12-05T01:01:13Z

Winghei:

Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty

2012-12-05T00:17:05Z

Winghei:

Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty

2012-12-05T00:11:59Z

Winghei: Created page with '* Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty Telmar L 17:01, 4 December 2012 (UTC) =Literature= =Pre-modern Chinese Literature throu…'

* [[Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty]] [[User:Telmar L|Telmar L]] 17:01, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

=Literature=
=Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty=
Chinese Literature is well prefaced by the traditional myths and legends that have been passed down from many generations. Some of these legends illustrate the beginnings of the world and the formation of mankind. Not unlike the Westerner's familiarity with The Bible which details it's own version of the origins of mankind, the mythology talks of Pan Gu who came before the Earth was created. He later became a part of the earth. Legend talks about Nuwa the Goddess that created humankind from clay. Even the details of the early myths are referenced in later works of authors and poets to the present day.
=Pre-Qin Literature=
Book of Songs
Songs of Chu
= Literature of the Han Dynasty=
Yue Fu
Jian'an
Cai Yan
=Landscape Poetry=
=Literature of the Tang Dynasty=
300 Tang poems
Du Fu
Li Bai
Li Yu
= Literature of the Song Dynasty=
=Literature of the Yuan Dynasty=
Wang Shifu
=Literature of the=
[[File:c:\users\vostro ii\documents\premodern chinese lit.pptx]]
=Sources=
<http://www.chinese-poems.com/>
<http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/chinese_poetry.html>
<http://www.chinaknowledge.de/Literature/Classics/shijing.html#xiaoya>
<http://www.foreignercn.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2890:tang-poetry-&catid=1:history-and-culture&Itemid=114>
<http://www.vbtutor.net/xiyouji/summary.htm>

File:Premodern chinese lit.pptx

2012-12-05T00:10:14Z

Winghei:

Introduction to Chinese Studies

2012-12-05T00:04:58Z

Winghei:

Introduction to Chinese Studies

2012-12-05T00:03:37Z

Winghei: /* Chinese Literature */

[http://wiki.vm.rub.de/uvu/index.php/uvu:Community_Portal Click here to learn how to use this Wiki.]

=Introduction=
This is an introductory course. It introduces the student to Chinese Language and Culture introducing such topics as:
*The Chinese Language (both spoken & written)
*Chinese History
*Chinese Economy
*Chinese Society
*Chinese Politics
*Chinese Culture (including popular culture)
*Chinese Ethics
It also serves as an introduction to the Chinese Studies Minor.

=The Chinese Language=
* [[The Oral Language]]
* [[The Written Language]]

=The History of China=
==Classical History==
* [[Warring States, Unification of China under Qin]] -- Telmar L 00:53, 21 October 2012 (UTC)
* [[206 BC to 1644 AD, From the start of the Han to the end of the Ming Dynasty]] [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 15:47, 31 August 2012 (UTC)

==Modern History==
* [[China's History since the Qing Dynasty]] [[Jenessa L]] 18:18, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

=Society=
* [[Being Polite in Chinese Society- some "Do's" and "Don'ts"]] [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 15:47, 31 August 2012 (UTC)
* [[Current Chinese Economy and Society]] [[User:Jessica G|Jessica G]] 02:29, 11 October 2012 (UTC)]]
=Economics=
* [[China Economy]][[User:Tim G|Tim G]] 15:37, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

=Chinese Ethics=
* [[Chinese Philosophy, Religion, and Beliefs]] [[User:Jenessa L|Jenessa L]] 03:11, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

=Chinese Film=
* [[Chinese Film Timeline]][[User:Jessica G-2|Jessica G-2]] 00:35, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

* [[Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty]] [[User:Telmar L|Telmar L]] 17:01, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

=Literature=
=Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty=
Chinese Literature is well prefaced by the traditional myths and legends that have been passed down from many generations. Some of these legends illustrate the beginnings of the world and the formation of mankind. Not unlike the Westerner's familiarity with The Bible which details it's own version of the origins of mankind, the mythology talks of Pan Gu who came before the Earth was created. He later became a part of the earth. Legend talks about Nuwa the Goddess that created humankind from clay. Even the details of the early myths are referenced in later works of authors and poets to the present day.
=Pre-Qin Literature=
Book of Songs
Songs of Chu
= Literature of the Han Dynasty=
Yue Fu
Jian'an
Cai Yan
=Landscape Poetry=
=Literature of the Tang Dynasty=
300 Tang poems
Du Fu
Li Bai
Li Yu
= Literature of the Song Dynasty=
=Literature of the Yuan Dynasty=
Wang Shifu
=Literature of the=

=Women in China=
* [[The Traditional Role of Women in China]][[User:Tim G|Tim G]] 15:44, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

=Environment in China=

=Current Discourses on China=

=Introduction to Scholarly Tools for Chinese Studies=

Introduction to Chinese Studies

2012-12-04T23:53:27Z

Winghei:

Introduction to Chinese Studies

2012-12-04T23:48:56Z

Winghei: /* Chinese Literature */

[http://wiki.vm.rub.de/uvu/index.php/uvu:Community_Portal Click here to learn how to use this Wiki.]

=Introduction=
This is an introductory course. It introduces the student to Chinese Language and Culture introducing such topics as:
*The Chinese Language (both spoken & written)
*Chinese History
*Chinese Economy
*Chinese Society
*Chinese Politics
*Chinese Culture (including popular culture)
*Chinese Ethics
It also serves as an introduction to the Chinese Studies Minor.

=The Chinese Language=
* [[The Oral Language]]
* [[The Written Language]]

=The History of China=
==Classical History==
* [[Warring States, Unification of China under Qin]] -- Telmar L 00:53, 21 October 2012 (UTC)
* [[206 BC to 1644 AD, From the start of the Han to the end of the Ming Dynasty]] [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 15:47, 31 August 2012 (UTC)

==Modern History==
* [[China's History since the Qing Dynasty]] [[Jenessa L]] 18:18, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

=Society=
* [[Being Polite in Chinese Society- some "Do's" and "Don'ts"]] [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 15:47, 31 August 2012 (UTC)
* [[Current Chinese Economy and Society]] [[User:Jessica G|Jessica G]] 02:29, 11 October 2012 (UTC)]]
=Economics=
* [[China Economy]][[User:Tim G|Tim G]] 15:37, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

=Chinese Ethics=
* [[Chinese Philosophy, Religion, and Beliefs]] [[User:Jenessa L|Jenessa L]] 03:11, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

=Chinese Film=
* [[Chinese Film Timeline]][[User:Jessica G-2|Jessica G-2]] 00:35, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

='''Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty'''=

Chinese Literature is well prefaced by the traditional myths and legends that have been passed down from many generations. Some of these legends illustrate the beginnings of the world and the formation of mankind. Not unlike the Westerner's familiarity with The Bible which details it's own version of the origins of mankind, the mythology talks of Pan Gu who came before the Earth was created. He later became a part of the earth. Legend talks about Nuwa the Goddes that created humankind from clay. Even the details of the early myths are referenced in later works of authors and poets to the present day.

=Pre-Qin Literature=
Book of Songs

Songs of Chu

= Literature of the Han Dynasty=

Yue Fu

Jian'an

Cai Yan

=Landscape Poetry=

=Literature of the Tang Dynasty=

300 Tang poems

Du Fu

Li Bai

Li Yu

= Literature of the Song Dynasty=

=Literature of the Yuan Dynasty=

Wang Shifu

=Literature of the

==Sources==
<http://www.chinese-poems.com/>
<http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/chinese_poetry.html>
<http://www.chinaknowledge.de/Literature/Classics/shijing.html#xiaoya>
<http://www.foreignercn.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2890:tang-poetry-&catid=1:history-and-culture&Itemid=114>
<http://www.vbtutor.net/xiyouji/summary.htm>

=Women in China=
* [[The Traditional Role of Women in China]][[User:Tim G|Tim G]] 15:44, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

=Environment in China=

=Current Discourses on China=

=Introduction to Scholarly Tools for Chinese Studies=

Introduction to Chinese Studies

2012-12-04T23:46:28Z

Winghei:

Introduction to Chinese Studies

2012-12-04T08:49:28Z

Winghei: /* Chinese Literature */

[http://wiki.vm.rub.de/uvu/index.php/uvu:Community_Portal Click here to learn how to use this Wiki.]

=Introduction=
This is an introductory course. It introduces the student to Chinese Language and Culture introducing such topics as:
*The Chinese Language (both spoken & written)
*Chinese History
*Chinese Economy
*Chinese Society
*Chinese Politics
*Chinese Culture (including popular culture)
*Chinese Ethics
It also serves as an introduction to the Chinese Studies Minor.

=The Chinese Language=
* [[The Oral Language]]
* [[The Written Language]]

=The History of China=
==Classical History==
* [[Warring States, Unification of China under Qin]] -- Telmar L 00:53, 21 October 2012 (UTC)
* [[206 BC to 1644 AD, From the start of the Han to the end of the Ming Dynasty]] [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 15:47, 31 August 2012 (UTC)

==Modern History==
* [[China's History since the Qing Dynasty]] [[Jenessa L]] 18:18, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

=Society=
* [[Being Polite in Chinese Society- some "Do's" and "Don'ts"]] [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 15:47, 31 August 2012 (UTC)
* [[Current Chinese Economy and Society]] [[User:Jessica G|Jessica G]] 02:29, 11 October 2012 (UTC)]]
=Economics=
* [[China Economy]]

=Chinese Ethics=
* [[Chinese Philosophy, Religion, and Beliefs]] [[User:Jenessa L|Jenessa L]] 03:11, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

=Chinese Film=
* [[Chinese Film Timeline]][[User:Jessica G-2|Jessica G-2]] 00:35, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

=Chinese Literature=
=Literature=
==Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty==

Chinese Literature is well prefaced by the traditional myths and legends that have been passed down from many generations. Some of these legends illustrate the beginnings of the world and the formation of mankind. Not unlike the Westerner's familiarity with The Bible which details it's own version of the origins of mankind, the mythology talks of Pan Gu who came before the Earth was created. He later became a part of the earth. Legend talks about Nuwa the Goddes that created humankind from clay. Even the details of the early myths are referenced in later works of authors and poets to the present day.

=Pre-Qin Literature=
Book of Songs

Songs of Chu

= Literature of the Han Dynasty=

Yue Fu

Jian'an

Cai Yan

=Landscape Poetry=

=Literature of the Tang Dynasty=

300 Tang poems

Du Fu

Li Bai

Li Yu

= Literature of the Song Dynasty=

=Literature of the Yuan Dynasty=

Wang Shifu

=Literature of the

==Sources==
<http://www.chinese-poems.com/>
<http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/chinese_poetry.html>
<http://www.chinaknowledge.de/Literature/Classics/shijing.html#xiaoya>
<http://www.foreignercn.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2890:tang-poetry-&catid=1:history-and-culture&Itemid=114>
<http://www.vbtutor.net/xiyouji/summary.htm>

=Women in China=
* [[The Traditional Role of Women in China]]

=Environment in China=

=Current Discourses on China=

=Introduction to Scholarly Tools for Chinese Studies=

Introduction to Chinese Studies

2012-12-04T08:48:59Z

Winghei:

Introduction to Chinese Studies

2012-12-04T08:48:05Z

Winghei:

Introduction to Chinese Studies

2012-12-04T08:47:18Z

Winghei:

Introduction to Chinese Studies

2012-12-04T08:45:22Z

Winghei: /* Literature */

[http://wiki.vm.rub.de/uvu/index.php/uvu:Community_Portal Click here to learn how to use this Wiki.]

=Introduction=
This is an introductory course. It introduces the student to Chinese Language and Culture introducing such topics as:
*The Chinese Language (both spoken & written)
*Chinese History
*Chinese Economy
*Chinese Society
*Chinese Politics
*Chinese Culture (including popular culture)
*Chinese Ethics
It also serves as an introduction to the Chinese Studies Minor.

=The Chinese Language=
* [[The Oral Language]]
* [[The Written Language]]

=The History of China=
==Classical History==
* [[Warring States, Unification of China under Qin]] -- Telmar L 00:53, 21 October 2012 (UTC)
* [[206 BC to 1644 AD, From the start of the Han to the end of the Ming Dynasty]] [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 15:47, 31 August 2012 (UTC)

==Modern History==
* [[China's History since the Qing Dynasty]] [[Jenessa L]] 18:18, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

=Society=
* [[Being Polite in Chinese Society- some "Do's" and "Don'ts"]] [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 15:47, 31 August 2012 (UTC)
* [[Current Chinese Economy and Society]] [[User:Jessica G|Jessica G]] 02:29, 11 October 2012 (UTC)]]
=Economics=
* [[China Economy]]

=Chinese Ethics=
* [[Chinese Philosophy, Religion, and Beliefs]] [[User:Jenessa L|Jenessa L]] 03:11, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

=Chinese Film=
* [[Chinese Film Timeline]][[User:Jessica G-2|Jessica G-2]] 00:35, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

=Literature=
==Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty==

Chinese Literature is well prefaced by the traditional myths and legends that have been passed down from many generations. Some of these legends illustrate the beginnings of the world and the formation of mankind. Not unlike the Westerner's familiarity with The Bible which details it's own version of the origins of mankind, the mythology talks of Pan Gu who came before the Earth was created. He later became a part of the earth. Legend talks about Nuwa the Goddes that created humankind from clay. Even the details of the early myths are referenced in later works of authors and poets to the present day.

=Pre-Qin Literature=
Book of Songs

Songs of Chu

= Literature of the Han Dynasty=

Yue Fu

Jian'an

Cai Yan

=Landscape Poetry=

=Literature of the Tang Dynasty=

300 Tang poems

Du Fu

Li Bai

Li Yu

= Literature of the Song Dynasty=

=Literature of the Yuan Dynasty=

Wang Shifu

=Literature of the

==Sources==
<http://www.chinese-poems.com/>
<http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/chinese_poetry.html>
<http://www.chinaknowledge.de/Literature/Classics/shijing.html#xiaoya>
<http://www.foreignercn.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2890:tang-poetry-&catid=1:history-and-culture&Itemid=114>
<http://www.vbtutor.net/xiyouji/summary.htm>

=Women in China=
* [[The Traditional Role of Women in China]]

=Environment in China=

=Current Discourses on China=

=Introduction to Scholarly Tools for Chinese Studies=

Talk:Current Chinese Economy and Society

2012-10-21T01:03:33Z

Winghei:

This is a nice start. Perhaps you could add some pictures and a little more detail (for example, how about a map of the silk road, and maybe a picture or two of some of the art you mentioned)? [[User:Dekeo|Dekeo]] 22:08, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

OK- so the Silk road and the art pictures would be about ancient Chinese society and economy- still, a picture or two would be nice. If you need help to put in a picture, check the other papers (or previous classes works) and click on "edit" so that you can find the proper format for inserting pictures.[[User:Dekeo|Dekeo]] 19:36, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

It's the beginning of a good page I can tell! [User:Winghei|Winghei]] 20 October, 2012

Talk:China's History since the Qing Dynasty

2012-10-21T01:01:41Z

Winghei:

Looks good. Could you maybe put in some pictures? [[User:Dekeo|Dekeo]] 22:04, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

Thank you, I will fix that.[[User:Jenessa L|Jenessa L]] 00:14, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

Lots of sources and great pictures! [User:Winghei|Winghei]] 20 October, 2012

Talk:206 BC to 1644 AD, From the start of the Han to the end of the Ming Dynasty

2012-10-21T01:00:30Z

Winghei:

Did you really only have one source for all of this? You only listed one source. And what happened to the map for the Han dynasty? It doesn't match the other ones.[[User:Dekeo|Dekeo]] 19:30, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

Great article, full of information, perhaps you could add Chinese characters to the pinyin words so they are even more identifiable.[User:Winghei|Winghei]] 20 October, 2012

Talk:206 BC to 1644 AD, From the start of the Han to the end of the Ming Dynasty

2012-10-21T00:57:38Z

Winghei:

File:834px-EN-WarringStatesAll260BCE.jpg

2012-10-21T00:54:27Z

Winghei:

Warring States, Unification of China under Qin

2012-10-21T00:53:21Z

Winghei: Brief history of the warring states period - successes and rise of Qin

The Warring States Period (戰國時代) began with the second part of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, after the Spring and Autumn Period (春秋时代). It begins around the 3rd century BC when Seven States had become the most prominent. These seven States were the Qin(秦), Zhao(趙), Chu(楚), Qi(齊), Wei(魏), Han(韓), Yan(燕). The period ends with the victory of the Qin state resulting in the Qin Dynasty.

[[File:834px-EN-WarringStatesAll260BCE.jpg|thumb|right|Warring States Period Wikipedia Commons. Click [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:EN-WarringStatesAll260BCE.jpg#file here] for original source.]]

== Warring States Period ==
The Warring States Period saw the introduction of many innovations to the art of warfare in China, such as the use of iron and of cavalry.

== Wars and Tactics [370-340 BC] ==

King Hui of Wei started a large-scale attack on Zhao. The state of Qi intervened(Sun Tzu: Art of War)
Then Wei attacked Han.
By using the same tactic, Qi feigned a retreat and then turned on the overconfident Wei troops and decisively defeated them.
Qi and Qin became the dominant states in China.

== Attacks and Alliances [301-284 BC] ==

294 BC: Qi and Qin planned an attack on Zhao but were later persuaded against it.
285 BC: Wei and Yan formed an alliance.
Yan attacked Qi. Chu declared itself an ally of Qi. Qi's armies were destroyed and the King Min was slain.

== Power of Zhao[284-260] ==

Since Chu was defeated along with Qi, the remaining powers were The Qin in the West and the Zhao in the North
Zhao increased its cavalry and defeated two Qin armies
In 265 BC Qin attacked Han, the gateway to Zhao, Zhao resisted but were weakened.
Because the other states did not form alliances against Qin, it became very powerful.

== Qin's Ascent BC [280-221] ==

278 BC: captured the Chu capital
265 BC: Qin started a war with Han, to open up the Yellow River corridor Xi(河西走廊).
260 BC: Zhao aided Han but its power was broken by Bai Qi at the Battle of ChangPing (長平). Qin was now the strongest state in China.

== Conquering by Qin ==

In 230 BC, the Qin state conquered the Han state. Han was the weakest of the Seven Warring States.
225 BC: Qin conquers Wei. Flooding the strong city walls by use of the Yellow river.
223 BC: Qin defeats the Chu state but only after some effective counter-attacks. After a while Chu defenders disbanded and Qin completed a successful attack.
At their peak, the combined armies of Chu and Qin are estimated to have ranged from hundreds of thousands to a million soldiers.
In 222 BC, Qin conquered Yan and Zhao, after a failed assassination attempt.
221 BC: Qin conquers Qi, Qi had not previously allied with any other state and quickly surrendered.

Sources: http://history.cultural-china.com/en/183History6970.html, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warring_States_Period

File:652px-EN-WarringStatesAll260BCE.jpg

2012-10-21T00:51:02Z

Winghei:

File:China powerpoint.pptx

2012-10-11T03:37:06Z

Winghei:

Introduction to Chinese Studies

2012-10-11T03:22:19Z

Winghei:

=Introduction=
This is an introductory course. It introduces the student to Chinese Language and Culture introducing such topics as:
*The Chinese Language (both spoken & written)
*Chinese History
*Chinese Economy
*Chinese Society
*Chinese Politics
*Chinese Culture (including popular culture)
*Chinese Ethics
It also serves as an introduction to the Chinese Studies Minor.

=The Chinese Language=
* Oral
* Written

=The History of China=
==Classical History==
* [[Warring States, Unification of China under Qin]]
* [[206 BC to 1644 AD, From the start of the Han to the end of the Ming Dynasty]] [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 15:47, 31 August 2012 (UTC)

==Modern History==
* [[History of China since Qing Dynasty]] [[User:Root|Root]] 16:21, 4 October 2012 (UTC)
* [[China's History since the Qing Dynasty]] [[Jenessa L]] 18:18, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

=Society=
* [[Being Polite in Chinese Society- some "Do's" and "Don'ts"]] [[User:Licia K|Licia K]] 15:47, 31 August 2012 (UTC)
* [[Current Chinese Economy and Society]] [[User:Jessica G|Jessica G]] 02:29, 11 October 2012 (UTC)]]
=Economics=
[[http://wiki.vm.rub.de/uvu/images/f/f2/Economy_up_10%25%2CChina.pptx]] ~China Economy~

=Chinese Ethics=

=Chinese Film=
* [[Contemporary renowned Chinese movies]] [[User:Root|Root]] 16:09, 4 September 2012 (UTC)

=Literature=

=Current Discourses in China=

=Introduction to Scholarly Tools for Chinese Studies=