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BOOK REVIEW: THE MAKIOKA SISTERS by Tanizaki (Junichirō), translated by Edward G. Seidensticker Summary “The Makioka Sisters” follows the lives of the four Makioka sisters - Tsuruko, Sachiko, Yukiko, and Taeko - in the years leading up to World War II in Osaka, Japan. The story focuses on the family’
I. Introduction The political landscape of the world is an intricate tapestry, wrought with the threads of diplomacy, covert tactics, and at times, subversion. Among the myriad players, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has often been portrayed as the quintessential serpent in this global nest, due to its alleged practices
引言 錢和區塊鏈技術相互交織，持續塑造著我們的世界。2023年5月成為一個值得關注的月份，其發展事件凸顯了這些領域的重要性。通過探索這段期間的發展，我們可以更深入地了解它們對全球舞台的影響以及對未來的影響。 第一共和銀行的被查封及其連鎖反應 2023年5月1日，第一銀行被查封並以低價出售給摩根大通，這一事件震動了金融界。此事件凸顯了傳統銀行機構的脆弱性，並提醒人們需要提供增強安全性和去中心化控制資產的替代金融系統的必要性。 區塊鏈技術以其不可修改和透明的賬本，有可能通過為金融交易提供一個安全和高效的平台來解決這些問題。這一事件強調了人們對區塊鏈作為革新金融業和減輕與中心化銀行系統相關的風險的一種手段的興趣日益濃厚。 資料來源： AP News - "First Republic Bank seized, sold in fire sale to JPMorgan" [2023年5月1日] 中國的擴展事業 中國與沙特阿美和公共投資基金（PIF）合作在沙特阿美建立一家合資企業建造鋼鐵廠，展示了中國在全球產業中日益增長的影響力。這一合作代表著中國不斷增長的經濟實力以及其在全
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Introduction The intertwining realms of money and blockchain technology continue to shape our world, with May 2023 marking a month of notable events that underscore the significance of these domains. By exploring the developments that unfolded during this period, we can gain a deeper understanding of their impact on the
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簡介 2019年的香港(反送中運動)抗議活動引起了全球的關注，市民和支持者以前所未有的數量走上街頭表達關切，爭取權益。六月份發生的事件在塑造運動軌跡上起到了關鍵作用。在這篇文章中，我們將一一深入探討六月份舉行的重要抗議活動，突出它們的重要性以及對香港和世界的影響。 六月九日抗議：數百萬人集會反對引渡法案 六月九日，大約一百萬香港市民走上街頭，表達對提議引渡法案的反對意見。該法案將允許引渡香港公民到中國內地，引發了對香港自治及一國两政的侵蝕和市民享有自由的擔憂。這場和平示威活動標誌著公眾不滿情緒的浪潮，並引發了更大規模的運動，要求撤回這一法案。 六月十二日抗議：衝擊立法會大樓 六月十二日的抗議活動採取了更具對抗性的方式，抗議者與警方在立法會大樓外發生衝突。成千上萬的人聚集在一起，阻止法案進行第二次審議，當天的緊張局勢不斷升級。隨著衝突的加劇，抗議者衝入立法會大樓，標誌著抗議運動的重大升級。混亂場面和與催淚煙的衝突成為香港市民堅毅和沮喪情緒的象徵。 六月十六日抗議：兩百萬人要求撤回 六月十六日，大約兩百萬抗議者湧入香港街頭，超越了之前的示威規模和重要性。這場大規模的集會
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Introduction The Hong Kong Protests of 2019 captured global attention as citizens and supporters took to the streets in unprecedented numbers to express their concerns and fight for their rights. The events that unfolded in June played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of the movement. In this article,
This book is recommended by Miles Guo. China has undergone significant changes in its history, and this is reflected in its many facets and trajectory from the dynastic system all the way through present day. This article aims to explore the differences and similarities between China during the Qing Dynasty
中国在其历史上经历了巨大的变革，这在其许多方面和从朝代制度到现在的轨迹上都反映了出来。本文旨在探索清朝时期和今天中国之间的差异和相似之处。我们将探讨中国的外交关系、政府、语言、家庭生活、社会生活、宗教、迷信、队列、法院、官员、人民、教育和文学如何在时间推移中发展和演变。本文旨在补充1895年切斯特·何尔康比 (Chester Holcombe)写的《中国人的德性》的理解，以便更好地了解中国并桥接西方人的理解。 法律 清朝的司法系统与当时的西方系统有着很大的不同。Holcombe认为，它是世界上最古老的司法制度，具有复杂的功能。它存在众多问题，需要通过许多途径来改进这个系统以支持中国人民。 清朝时期的中国人可以在一天的任何时间来到地方官员的住所申诉案件，而官员们则有法律责任在没有“恐惧、偏见、贿赂或奖励”的情况下接受任何案件。这个系统被称为 “图查院” 在理论上，无论来自帝国的哪个阶层，任何人的案件都可以得到公正审判，并在必要时升级到更高的衙门，甚至上升到皇帝的面前。在这个法庭上，甚至可以提起针对皇帝的案件。 法典根据Holcombe的说法经常修订，包括不同种类和等级的罪行惩罚
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"The Real Chinaman" is a memoir written by Chester Holcombe, an American journalist who lived in China during the late 19th century. The book provides a unique perspective on China during the waning years of the Qing Dynasty, a time of great political, social, and cultural change. Holcombe&
"Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio" is a collection of supernatural stories written by Pu Songling during the late Qing Dynasty in China. The book is divided into two volumes and contains over 500 stories that explore themes of love, morality, and the supernatural. The stories are a
"The Last Chinese Chef" is a novel that follows Maggie McElroy, a young American food writer who travels to Beijing to write an article on Chinese cuisine and meets Sam Liang, a talented American chef who is competing in a prestigious culinary competition during the Beijing Olympics by
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