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When the Venetian merchant Marco Polo traveled to the orient, he saw many wondrous things. Two cities that inspired him a lot were Suzhou and Beijing. In Suzhou he saw people who “could conquer the world” and in Beijing he saw a city that had a “standing truly unparalleled among the cities of the World.” These descriptions showed the immense greatness that both cities bestowed on guests from abroad and it is something that hasn’t changed over the years. Over the years the Chinese gave Suzhou’s grandeur

monkeys have multicolored fur. They spend a large majority of their lives in trees. Their diet consists of bamboo buds, tree needles, and fruits and leaves, They also have many chambers in their stomachs which helps with digestion. Plants native to Beijing Spine Cocklebur - Cockleburs can grow to a height of 20-47 inches. The leaves on these plans grow in spirals. The ends of the leaves are very prickly and sticky which means they can grab onto anything that brushes up against it and can be transported

Air Pollution In China Hazard Overview Air pollution in China is a growing environmental hazard that needs immediate attention in order to save the lives of millions of citizens. Air pollution in China is known to cause over one million premature deaths per year (Zhao et. al., 2017). The Chinese have become accustomed to days when a large fog like cloud covers many of the large cities to a point that the sun is no longer visible. The fog like substance is actually polluted air, and it has the ability

When I was on middle school, I spent my holiday vacation with my family to go to China. I went to some part of China such as Beijing, Luoyang, Shanghai and the others, but I only remembered the one in the Beijing mostly. I was really surprised that China got many cultures that I had not known before. These cultures include food, history and some local tradition. In this essay, I will tell my experience in China and some China’s culture that I have gotten in my trip. My journey start from Indonesia’s

where are you from?” “I am from Beijing.” “Can you teach me some Beijing dialect? I’ve heard it’s awesome!” “Well… I don’t speak Beijing dialect. I speak mandarin.” “That is impossible! Are you really from Beijing?” I saw the disappointed and skeptical look in my friend’s eyes. Whenever people ask me where I am from, I will give them the same answer-Beijing-without any hesitation. Although both my parents are not originally from Beijing, being born and raised in Beijing, I have always believed I am

The Origins of the Forbidden City Also known as the Purple Forbidden City, the city that rose from a troubled reign withstood natural disasters, corrupted emperors, and a constant enemy. It was the third imperial palace built in Beijing, constructed during the 15th century. As it faced various threats, the unity of the citizens seemed to grow stronger and the emperors became exceedingly fervent. As it mimicked the original Imperial Palace created by the means of the Hongwu Emperor in Nanjing, it

decline, it is still a large part of China’s energy structure. It is visibly evident that China’s air pollution is at a frightening all time high. These highly toxic particulate matter levels are not only concerning for the 21 million residents of Beijing, but as well as the rest of the world. Charlie Cambell a

the center of Beijing, and has “The Palace Museum” inside of it. It was the home of many emperors and their families, as well as being the political and ceremonial center of the Chinese government for nearly 500 years. The Forbidden City was built in 14 years, by a million workers, with the finest materials. They used whole logs of the most precious wood from the jungles of a south-western part of China, as well as many blocks of marble from the many near quarries from Beijing, also some specially

MAN 4764 Written Case Assignment Starbucks Corporation: Competing in a Global Market 1. What factors in the global environment provide opportunities or threats for Starbucks? How do Starbuck’s strengths and weaknesses match up to its opportunities and threats? Factors in the global environment provide both opportunities and strengths for Starbucks. Opportunities such as increased revenues, further expansions, and achieving their goal of becoming the most respected brand worldwide. Starbucks

Arts/Entertainment The developments and introduction of Chinese Art dates back as far as 960 AD. Early forms of art in China were made from pottery and jade in the Neolithic period. The gist of Chinese art encompasses fine arts, folk arts, and performance arts. The most common types/forms of arts and entertainment in the Chinese culture and China are as follows: 1. Literature 2. Chinese Folk Art 3. Visual Art 4. Film 5. Chinese Music 6. Performing Arts 7. Gardening 8. Architecture