Chinese Nuclear Chronology: China's Pre-Cultural Revolution

When the Chinese and Europeans first came into contact with each other, there was a mutual fascination for the other's culture, or way of life. The Chinese began to look at the European culture. They became interested in Western thinking. They were also beginning to look at the religion that the European missionaries were preaching about, Christianity. On the other end, the Europeans who came in contact with the Chinese were fascinated by their culture and their philosophy, mainly the philosophy of Confucius. While the two cultures seemed to be a good match, each respecting and admiring the other, it came to an abrupt halt. The end result was China and Europe both rejecting the other culture.

The Europeans who dreamt of conquering Asia were under the impression that Asia was a blank slate, isolated with no history and traditions. However, that is their misconception for Asia from 500-1500 CE “was a vast world of contrast… [and] bewildering variety” thriving with many empires, capital cities, religions, and cultures (Gordon, 177). Because of this, Asia then can be classified as a compilation of many key eras such as the Medieval Age in China and the Golden Age. Such prosperous times for Asian states and empires are to be accredited to the notable networking in Asia at this time period. People who utilized the establishment of fundamental institutions such as the religions of Islam and Buddhism and various modes of trading and traveling were able to facilitate the diffusion of ideas and cultures therefore indirectly contributing to the overall connection of Asian states and empires during 500-1500 CE.

Born in 1912, Chien-Shiung Wu was an overlooked physician who broke a law of physics when contributing to the Manhattan Project in the 40’s! She helped in developing the atom bomb at Columbia University, and ”became known as one of the best experimental physicists of her time”-According to Nina Byers, a retired Physics professor who taught at University of California in Los Angeles.

After he finished his airplane anti-chinese sentiment was on the rise in America. According to Maksel Feng left just in time, ”Feng was leaving just in time: anti-chinese sentiment was on the rise in the American west’, and the Oregonian reported of the pilot’s latest flight : “Immigration officials and custom inspectors are today said to be gnashing their teeth’. This shows that anti-chinese sentiment was on the rise since the inspectors and immigration officials are said to be “gnashing their teeth” . Even though Feng Ru faced great difficulties, he still pursued his dream. Although anti-chinese sentiment was on the rise, Feng Ru still followed his dream and took great risks to realize it.

1. Why are the centuries of the Tang and song dynasties in China sometimes referred to as a “golden age”?

He was challenged by events along the way, such as multiple broken planes, burning of his shack, and relocation. In paragraph six “San Francisco’s earthquake caused him to relocate.” and in paragraph seven “plunged into his workshop setting it ablaze”. Because of these events, Feng Ru was challenged and throughout his journey to become one of the pioneers of Chinese aviation. These events caused Feng Ru to grow into the first aviator to fly off Chinese soil and become knowledgeable in aviation. For example, in paragraph six “Rarely finished work before 3 A.M.” From this, I can infer he was determined to become the first aviator in China and nothing was going to stop him. Throughout his journey to become the first aviator in China his reactions impacted his country by inspiring China’s space program and brought industrialization and aviation to China. For example, in paragraph thirteen the text states “the words “Chinese Aviation Pioneer” were engraved upon Feng’s tombstone.” To sum up, these are ways Feng Ru faced a life-changing experience just as Jackie Robinson and Melba Patillo Beals

Feng Ru was very interested in industrialization. In paragraph 4, the text states, “He understood that industrialization made the country great, and felt that industrialization could do the same for China.” Industrialization inspired Feng to start learning about aviation. Feng Ru also faced many obstacles and challenges. Feng had to translate all of the information on aviation into Chinese but Feng never complained. In paragraph seven, the text states, “Feng turned his attention to aviation, laboriously translating into Chinese everything he could find.” He also had to relocate and work in a very small workshop. Even though Feng had to relocate because of San Francisco's earthquake, and having to relocate again after setting his workshop ablaze, Feng Ru never gave up. He was so determined to become the first aviator in China. In paragraph six, the text states, “And Feng himself, who rarely finished work before 3 a.m.” In the end, Feng ended up being the first aviator in China. Feng Ru was a hero in his country and even though he died in his last flight, he impacted China in a positive

His name was Eric Goldstaub and he said that if it wasn’t for Feng-Shan Ho his family would all be dead (Dempsey 1). It was not just the children but their children and their children’s children would not even exist if it weren’t for what Feng-Shan Ho did. The things you do can affect you and the people you have helped. Even the people closest to Ho were impacted.

Few if any sedentary polities have had as long or as complex a history of relations with nomads as Imperial China. This chapter surveys these relationships and considers their theoretical implications. These relationships were varied and complex. Imperial Chinese authorities understood some nomads as more threatening than others, and did so for both material and ideational reasons. Moreover, since the ideational foundations of the Chinese imperial polity differed from those of the Westphalian state, China found the idea of nomads less threatening than modern states often have.

The author points out that for a long period of time during premodern China, the country remained close-minded and had insufficient curiosity about life beyond its borders. Such attitude resulted in China experiencing the “century of humiliation”, the drastic decline of culture and political power that ultimately led to the end of Imperial China. At the same time, scientific revolutions had taken place in many western countries and brought them onto the world stage as leading nations. Throughout these years, China has learned the hard way the importance of opening to new ideas and being at the forefront of scientific research. The country had regained its geopolitical power after opening to the world in the 1980s. It has developed a “near-religious reverence” for science and technology, pouring resources after resources into scientific research and development. With this history in mind, it should be no surprising that China participates actively in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. In addition to the radio dish already built, China also hopes to set up another observatory in a tall mountain that allows for clearer signals and the elimination of winds and

In June 1644 Manchu forces was overthrown by Han’s who renamed their imperial throne, “Qing Dynasty.” When Rebellion Li Zicheng and his troops captured Beijing, the Ming emperor hung himself. Manchu’s had no choice by the consolidate all of their power to the former Ming territory. The Qing people rebuilt the size of Ming’s twice as big so that their territory can control a multiethnic empire. The Qing policies were shaped to make to benefit the Han Chinese people. The Han’s also took important chairs under the emperor because they didn’t want Manchu’s to have the ability to rise in power. The last imperial China society was full of war, famine, and diseases. The numbers of sons determined the Macro-patterns of the Chinese population. Some

The development of nuclear weapons helped to end World War II, but in turn created their own war between the United States and the Soviet Union. The development of modified military missiles such as the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, or ICBM, by Americans and the Soviets, had an impact on the struggle of power of the Cold War. The importance of military involvement in the creation of modified missiles and engines were critical events of the Cold War. Additionally, the steps taken to get to space were a byproduct of this Arms Race and the Cold War. Because the United States and the Soviet Union feared what the other country would or could do with weapons of mass destruction and the thought of the opposing country being able to control

The Cultural Revolution had a massive impact on China from 1965 to 1968. The Cultural Revolution is the name given to Mao’s attempt to reassert his beliefs in China. Mao had not been a very self-motivated leader from the late 1950’s on, and feared others in the party might be taking on a leading role that weakened his power within the party and the country. Basically, the Cultural Revolution was a failed attempt by Mao to re-impose his authority on the party and therefore, the country as well. Not only did the Cultural Revolution have a massive impact on China, but many other countries as well. Having a huge tragedy like the CR in history, we have to face and learn from it to avoid an event like this from repeating itself in the future.

The Cultural Revolution could be defined as one of the disasters in China. In that period, most of the students were forced to become sent-down youth and lost chances to be educated at school. However, Chinese people explored some important spirits in this period. Both Wang and Zheng experienced the transition period in China and they left valuable gifts to the next generation in China. When they recalled their sent-down youth experience, both of them found the positive point inside this dark period.

The Coming to Power of the Communists in China in 1949 The leadership of China at the beginning of the 20th Century was very different to how it is today. The Communists did not come to power without a long and bitter struggle against the many foes that came across their path between the time of their creation, in 1921, and their eventual success in 1949. The Double Tenth Revolution of 1911 overthrew the emperor of China, as he was only a child and could not contain the ever-depleting condition of the nation.