This thesis takes an in-depth look at policies and measures that the Chinese government has taken that will make it desirable to bear more children and how this has possibly changed the Chinese...Show moreThis thesis takes an in-depth look at policies and measures that the Chinese government has taken that will make it desirable to bear more children and how this has possibly changed the Chinese Communist Party’s perception of gender.Show less
The Chinese Communist Party considers it its plight to modernize the country and make it a stable and innovative global competitor/leader with a well-backed middle class, while at the same time set...Show moreThe Chinese Communist Party considers it its plight to modernize the country and make it a stable and innovative global competitor/leader with a well-backed middle class, while at the same time set future technology standards. One aspect of such modernization is the technological development of the online gaming industry that has been growing almost exponentially in revenue over the last two decades and has plenty of room for further economic investment, technological standardization and norm setting. This thesis aims to find out how the Chinese government during Xi Jinping’s presidency has projected its national plans on the Chinese gaming industry. Its conclusion is based on a policy analysis of national plans that is supported by literature that address themes such as internet governance, soft power and nationalism.Show less
A commonly observed phenomenon is villagers have more trust in the central government rather than their local government in rural China. This article changes survey settings to urban areas and...Show moreA commonly observed phenomenon is villagers have more trust in the central government rather than their local government in rural China. This article changes survey settings to urban areas and seeks to study sources of the trust gap and implications behind it. Survey findings indicate the so-called hierarchy trust does exist in urban China. Moreover, drawing on analyses of questionnaires and interviews, this article concludes that urbanites’ evaluations of government’s performance and intention, belief in Confucianism and collectivism values, life satisfaction, previous experiences with government significantly shape their political trust.Show less
Since the implementation of the first Trademark Law in 1982, the Chinese government has written, implemented and revised many laws regarding trademarks in China, and yet, new cases of counterfeit...Show moreSince the implementation of the first Trademark Law in 1982, the Chinese government has written, implemented and revised many laws regarding trademarks in China, and yet, new cases of counterfeit IPhone chargers and Nike footwear floating to the service can be considered an almost daily occurrence. Understanding China’s trademark laws, their enforcement, and why it so often goes awry is of great importance for understanding China’s stance on this issue.Show less
