1 Country 2 systems in HK: A Decadal ReflectionWai-Kwok Wong
This document provides a local perspective on the "One Country, Two Systems" framework in Hong Kong over the past decade. It summarizes the optimistic view held by pro-establishment groups, but identifies inconsistencies between Beijing's view and the Hong Kong perspective. It analyzes the administrations of Tung Chee-hwa and Donald Tsang, finding they lacked leadership abilities and failed to serve as a bridge between Hong Kongers and Chinese authorities. Ultimately, it questions whether China genuinely supports the "Two Systems" concept and suggests the capitalist system in Hong Kong may gradually transform into a soft authoritarian socialist system with increasing economic dependence on China.
This document discusses media perception of local education. It aims to understand how mass media reports on education and the possible impacts of different reporting approaches. It notes media may focus on positive topics like student results or reforms, or negative topics like poor performance or protests. The document also discusses some challenges in media reporting, like a "politics of scapegoating" that blames stakeholders for issues. It questions whether media accurately reflects public views or distorts reality, and whether reporting is objective and truthful.
Politics of teacher professionalism & education reform in MacaoWai-Kwok Wong
1. The document discusses politics of teacher professionalism and education reform in Macao. It analyzes how teacher professionalism is understood officially versus subjectively by teachers, and how teachers have limited autonomy and subjectivity.
2. Obstacles to teacher professionalism in Macao include the absence of independent teacher organizations, lack of teacher identity, powerlessness in policy-making, and lack of social understanding and support for the teaching profession.
3. The 10-year education plan emphasizes serving economic development and disempowers teachers by excluding them from school management and omitting the term "teacher" in the document. Pseudo-professionalism proliferates due to official hegemony and weakness of the teaching profession
Written assignment for Critical Issues in Education: Keywords for different p...Wai-Kwok Wong
This document provides keywords and perspectives for analyzing critical issues in education. It discusses policy implementation, sociological perspectives including Marxist and functional views, media perspectives on perception, selection and interpretation, and a teacher perspective focused on promoting teacher professionalism and empowerment. Key areas covered include policy making and content, societal inequalities and discrimination, media framing, and increasing teacher autonomy, rights, and independent associations.
This document discusses the history and development of civil society in Taiwan. It describes how civil society emerged under authoritarian KMT rule from 1949 to 1988, with few independent organizations allowed. It grew gradually from the 1970s onward as social movements and new organizations addressed issues like the environment, human rights, and labor. After martial law ended in 1987, civil society blossomed with hundreds of new organizations influencing policymaking and empowering citizens in areas like education, gender equality, and judicial reform. Civil society has played a key role in Taiwan's transition to a democratic system.
Umbrella Movement and Hong Kong IdentityWai-Kwok Wong
The document discusses the Umbrella Movement and Hong Kong identity. It provides context on how local Hong Kong identity is used as an energy and discourse to justify protest actions. It examines the influence of Taiwan's Sunflower Movement in resisting Chinese influence. It then visualizes and redefines the local identity of Hong Kong people through the Lion Rock Spirit of persistence despite suppression. Finally, it analyzes three dimensions of local identity: identity for empowerment through political aspiration; identity as a goal to challenge Chinese dominance and dependence; and identity as a strategy to deploy Lion Rock Spirit and critique the government.
1 Country 2 systems in HK: A Decadal ReflectionWai-Kwok Wong
This document provides a local perspective on the "One Country, Two Systems" framework in Hong Kong over the past decade. It summarizes the optimistic view held by pro-establishment groups, but identifies inconsistencies between Beijing's view and the Hong Kong perspective. It analyzes the administrations of Tung Chee-hwa and Donald Tsang, finding they lacked leadership abilities and failed to serve as a bridge between Hong Kongers and Chinese authorities. Ultimately, it questions whether China genuinely supports the "Two Systems" concept and suggests the capitalist system in Hong Kong may gradually transform into a soft authoritarian socialist system with increasing economic dependence on China.
This document discusses media perception of local education. It aims to understand how mass media reports on education and the possible impacts of different reporting approaches. It notes media may focus on positive topics like student results or reforms, or negative topics like poor performance or protests. The document also discusses some challenges in media reporting, like a "politics of scapegoating" that blames stakeholders for issues. It questions whether media accurately reflects public views or distorts reality, and whether reporting is objective and truthful.
Politics of teacher professionalism & education reform in MacaoWai-Kwok Wong
1. The document discusses politics of teacher professionalism and education reform in Macao. It analyzes how teacher professionalism is understood officially versus subjectively by teachers, and how teachers have limited autonomy and subjectivity.
2. Obstacles to teacher professionalism in Macao include the absence of independent teacher organizations, lack of teacher identity, powerlessness in policy-making, and lack of social understanding and support for the teaching profession.
3. The 10-year education plan emphasizes serving economic development and disempowers teachers by excluding them from school management and omitting the term "teacher" in the document. Pseudo-professionalism proliferates due to official hegemony and weakness of the teaching profession
Written assignment for Critical Issues in Education: Keywords for different p...Wai-Kwok Wong
This document provides keywords and perspectives for analyzing critical issues in education. It discusses policy implementation, sociological perspectives including Marxist and functional views, media perspectives on perception, selection and interpretation, and a teacher perspective focused on promoting teacher professionalism and empowerment. Key areas covered include policy making and content, societal inequalities and discrimination, media framing, and increasing teacher autonomy, rights, and independent associations.
This document discusses the history and development of civil society in Taiwan. It describes how civil society emerged under authoritarian KMT rule from 1949 to 1988, with few independent organizations allowed. It grew gradually from the 1970s onward as social movements and new organizations addressed issues like the environment, human rights, and labor. After martial law ended in 1987, civil society blossomed with hundreds of new organizations influencing policymaking and empowering citizens in areas like education, gender equality, and judicial reform. Civil society has played a key role in Taiwan's transition to a democratic system.
Umbrella Movement and Hong Kong IdentityWai-Kwok Wong
The document discusses the Umbrella Movement and Hong Kong identity. It provides context on how local Hong Kong identity is used as an energy and discourse to justify protest actions. It examines the influence of Taiwan's Sunflower Movement in resisting Chinese influence. It then visualizes and redefines the local identity of Hong Kong people through the Lion Rock Spirit of persistence despite suppression. Finally, it analyzes three dimensions of local identity: identity for empowerment through political aspiration; identity as a goal to challenge Chinese dominance and dependence; and identity as a strategy to deploy Lion Rock Spirit and critique the government.
3 Approaches in International RelationsWai-Kwok Wong
This document discusses three approaches to understanding international relations: realism, idealism, and radicalism. Realism views international politics as a struggle for power between nation-states based on self-interest. Idealism believes cooperation between nation-states and international organizations can promote peace and harmony. Radicalism sees international relations as being defined by conflicts between dominant social classes and nation-states on a global scale. No single approach can perfectly explain the complexity of world politics, and different aspects of each may apply depending on the issue and context.
Este documento describe la Institución Libre de Enseñanza, una escuela fundada en España en 1876 por Francisco Giner de los Ríos. Se estableció con el objetivo de ofrecer una educación laica y basada en principios pedagógicos progresistas como la libertad de cátedra y la separación entre la iglesia y el estado. La escuela tuvo gran influencia en el desarrollo educativo de España y promovió innovaciones como la coeducación y una enseñanza activa basada en visitas y excursiones.
Un protocolo es un conjunto de reglas que permiten que las computadoras se comuniquen a través de una red mediante el intercambio de mensajes. Define la sintaxis, semántica y sincronización de la comunicación a nivel hardware y software.
El documento presenta una guía para el desarrollo de un proyecto de especificaciones de software. Explica conceptos clave como requisitos funcionales y no funcionales, y diferentes técnicas para documentar los requisitos como formales, informales y semiformales. Además, propone un juego de roles para que los estudiantes apliquen estas técnicas en la identificación y documentación de requisitos para un proyecto de software.
El documento habla sobre el Renacimiento en Europa durante el siglo XV, un período en que renació la cultura con un enfoque en las artes antiguas y la belleza personal. Algunos de los más grandes exponentes fueron Botticelli, Miguel Ángel, Leonardo da Vinci, cuyas obras como La Venus, El Escorial y La Gioconda siguen siendo famosas y han influido hasta nuestros días.
Este documento presenta 24 propuestas sobre temas políticos, económicos y sociales para el Perú. Las propuestas incluyen atraer más inversión extranjera en infraestructura, coordinar la educación con las necesidades de las empresas, capacitar a los políticos, y fomentar la industrialización y el comercio internacional para beneficiar al país. El documento también describe brevemente las ramas del poder legislativo y ejecutivo en el Perú.
El documento habla sobre la carrera de licenciatura en informática. Explica que la informática tiene diversas áreas y especializaciones y es importante entender los conceptos básicos antes de estudiar cualquiera de ellas. Además, señala que el primer capítulo del libro trata sobre la definición de la informática, su historia, generaciones de computadoras y el tratamiento de la información.
Ute Jorge Zapata fortalecer las capacidades y potencialidades de la ciudadaniajorgezapata1979
Este documento presenta las estrategias y objetivos de un proyecto educativo ecuatoriano. Busca universalizar el acceso a la educación inicial, básica y bachillerato mediante la ampliación de la cobertura y la mejora de la infraestructura y tecnología educativa. También apunta a mejorar la calidad de la educación para formar personas creativas, solidarias y productivas. Otro objetivo es promover la interacción entre la educación, la investigación y el sector productivo para transformar la economía ecuatoriana.
A avaliação será feita por um cliente misterioso que visitará as lojas para avaliar o atendimento dos representantes de cada loja. O cliente não irá se identificar e avaliará critérios como simpatia, conhecimento dos produtos, agilidade e outros.
3a Etapa : Pesquisa de Satisfação
Será realizada pesquisa de satisfação com clientes das lojas participantes, para avaliar o atendimento em geral.
A loja que obtiver as melhores notas nas 3 etapas será declarada campeã do SUPER ATENDIMENTO e receberá pr
Este documento describe los pasos para desarmar y ensamblar un computador. Explica que primero se retira la cubierta y se desconectan los cables. Luego se desconectan las tarjetas y componentes más fáciles de remover como RAM, wifi y tarjetas de video. Después se desconectan la pila, unidades de almacenamiento, fuente de poder y microprocesador. Finalmente se retira la tarjeta madre en el proceso de desarmado, y se siguen los pasos inversos para ensamblarlo nuevamente.
La educación debe enfocarse en el desarrollo económico del país y la comercialización de recursos naturales. Bolivia tiene diversidad cultural y se creía originalmente en el dios sol. Se construyeron edificios de estilo español para administrar el gobierno y aplicar las leyes.
O documento define termos-chave da informática como informação, dados, informática e distingue entre eles. Também define burótica, robótica, CAD, CAM, hardware, software e sistemas operativos e explica a diferença entre memória RAM e ROM.
Este documento presenta un cuadro resumen de factores de riesgo que incluye grupos de riesgo, factores de riesgo, fuentes de riesgo, áreas y secciones afectadas, número de exposiciones, resultados de exposiciones, repercusión de peligro, prioridad particular, prioridad general y métodos de control instalados. Algunos de los riesgos identificados son la humedad en el primer cuarto, enchufes en mal estado en varias áreas y problemas estructurales como el techo y paredes dañadas.
Este documento presenta las opiniones de varios profesores de primaria de Castilla-La Mancha sobre sus relaciones con los padres de sus alumnos, los roles que asumen en la educación de los niños y el uso de nuevas tecnologías en el aula. La mayoría de los profesores describen tener buenas relaciones con los padres, aunque algunos notan una falta de interés de los padres en la educación de sus hijos. Algunos profesores también opinan que están asumiendo demasiados roles educativos que deberían corresponder a los padres.
La computadora está compuesta de hardware y software. El hardware incluye componentes como la tarjeta madre, CPU, memoria RAM, memoria ROM, disco duro, disquetera, monitor y tarjeta de video. El software se divide en software de sistema, software de programación y software de aplicación.
Apontamentos sobre Felilixlândia de Antônio Gabriel Diniz, 1949Otavio Gabriel Diniz
"Apontamentos sobre Felixlândia" é uma síntese histórica do município, emancipado de Curvelo no ano de 1949, quando o farmacêutico, jornalista e historiador curvelano Antônio Gabriel Diniz, publicou essa matéria, em um simpático livrinho tipografado de 15 páginas, no formato A6 com uma dobra. A obra foi custeada com recursos próprios, com apoio dos jovens filhos, Médico Pediatra Olavo Gabriel Diniz e Advogado Antônio Gabriel Diniz Jr.
Nos apontamentos ele relata que o território "De 1831 até 1949, pertenceu ao Município do Curvelo com a denominação de Piedade do Bagre e concorreu poderosamente para o desenvolvimento curvelano."
Desenvolve o texto com informações geográficas, históricas, econômicas, políticas e sociais no ano da emancipação. Cita os nomes das famílias e protagonistas do município e lista os mandatórios do governo municipal.
Hoje, diante dos escândalos da corrupção, turbulência ética, moral e política vivida no Brasil, é extremamente gratificante constatar a firmeza de caráter, integridade e honradez desse cidadão brasileiro, do qual, todos podemos nos orgulhar.
Finaliza seus apontamentos com a seguinte exortação aos políticos: "— Colocai-vos acima das paixões. Cumpri escrupulosamente os vossos deveres promovendo, como solenemente jurastes, a prosperidade do município e a felicidade publica. Os sacrifícios serão compensados exuberantemente pelas bençãos do povo: Trabalhae! — Assim Felixlândia será realmente, Terra Feliz, e o Padre Félix, o fundador da Capela, do qual o novo município tomou o nome, terá cada vez mais honrado o seu nome!
É o que, de coração, desejamos."
Este documento apresenta o plano de investimentos e fontes de financiamento da PDG Realty para 2008. O plano prevê investimentos de R$365,6 milhões, sendo 49,6% em empresas do portfólio e 37,1% em co-incorporações. As fontes de financiamento serão 92,7% do caixa e 7,3% da retenção de lucros.
Este documento analiza la relación entre el índice de masa corporal (IMC) y los niveles de colesterol en una muestra de 40 personas. Los resultados muestran que el 68% de la muestra tenía niveles muy altos de colesterol y que existe una correlación directa entre un mayor IMC y mayores niveles de colesterol. Adicionalmente, se proporcionan recomendaciones sobre qué alimentos se deben evitar, consumir moderadamente y de forma libre para controlar los niveles de colesterol.
3 Approaches in International RelationsWai-Kwok Wong
This document discusses three approaches to understanding international relations: realism, idealism, and radicalism. Realism views international politics as a struggle for power between nation-states based on self-interest. Idealism believes cooperation between nation-states and international organizations can promote peace and harmony. Radicalism sees international relations as being defined by conflicts between dominant social classes and nation-states on a global scale. No single approach can perfectly explain the complexity of world politics, and different aspects of each may apply depending on the issue and context.
Este documento describe la Institución Libre de Enseñanza, una escuela fundada en España en 1876 por Francisco Giner de los Ríos. Se estableció con el objetivo de ofrecer una educación laica y basada en principios pedagógicos progresistas como la libertad de cátedra y la separación entre la iglesia y el estado. La escuela tuvo gran influencia en el desarrollo educativo de España y promovió innovaciones como la coeducación y una enseñanza activa basada en visitas y excursiones.
Un protocolo es un conjunto de reglas que permiten que las computadoras se comuniquen a través de una red mediante el intercambio de mensajes. Define la sintaxis, semántica y sincronización de la comunicación a nivel hardware y software.
El documento presenta una guía para el desarrollo de un proyecto de especificaciones de software. Explica conceptos clave como requisitos funcionales y no funcionales, y diferentes técnicas para documentar los requisitos como formales, informales y semiformales. Además, propone un juego de roles para que los estudiantes apliquen estas técnicas en la identificación y documentación de requisitos para un proyecto de software.
El documento habla sobre el Renacimiento en Europa durante el siglo XV, un período en que renació la cultura con un enfoque en las artes antiguas y la belleza personal. Algunos de los más grandes exponentes fueron Botticelli, Miguel Ángel, Leonardo da Vinci, cuyas obras como La Venus, El Escorial y La Gioconda siguen siendo famosas y han influido hasta nuestros días.
Este documento presenta 24 propuestas sobre temas políticos, económicos y sociales para el Perú. Las propuestas incluyen atraer más inversión extranjera en infraestructura, coordinar la educación con las necesidades de las empresas, capacitar a los políticos, y fomentar la industrialización y el comercio internacional para beneficiar al país. El documento también describe brevemente las ramas del poder legislativo y ejecutivo en el Perú.
El documento habla sobre la carrera de licenciatura en informática. Explica que la informática tiene diversas áreas y especializaciones y es importante entender los conceptos básicos antes de estudiar cualquiera de ellas. Además, señala que el primer capítulo del libro trata sobre la definición de la informática, su historia, generaciones de computadoras y el tratamiento de la información.
Ute Jorge Zapata fortalecer las capacidades y potencialidades de la ciudadaniajorgezapata1979
Este documento presenta las estrategias y objetivos de un proyecto educativo ecuatoriano. Busca universalizar el acceso a la educación inicial, básica y bachillerato mediante la ampliación de la cobertura y la mejora de la infraestructura y tecnología educativa. También apunta a mejorar la calidad de la educación para formar personas creativas, solidarias y productivas. Otro objetivo es promover la interacción entre la educación, la investigación y el sector productivo para transformar la economía ecuatoriana.
A avaliação será feita por um cliente misterioso que visitará as lojas para avaliar o atendimento dos representantes de cada loja. O cliente não irá se identificar e avaliará critérios como simpatia, conhecimento dos produtos, agilidade e outros.
3a Etapa : Pesquisa de Satisfação
Será realizada pesquisa de satisfação com clientes das lojas participantes, para avaliar o atendimento em geral.
A loja que obtiver as melhores notas nas 3 etapas será declarada campeã do SUPER ATENDIMENTO e receberá pr
Este documento describe los pasos para desarmar y ensamblar un computador. Explica que primero se retira la cubierta y se desconectan los cables. Luego se desconectan las tarjetas y componentes más fáciles de remover como RAM, wifi y tarjetas de video. Después se desconectan la pila, unidades de almacenamiento, fuente de poder y microprocesador. Finalmente se retira la tarjeta madre en el proceso de desarmado, y se siguen los pasos inversos para ensamblarlo nuevamente.
La educación debe enfocarse en el desarrollo económico del país y la comercialización de recursos naturales. Bolivia tiene diversidad cultural y se creía originalmente en el dios sol. Se construyeron edificios de estilo español para administrar el gobierno y aplicar las leyes.
O documento define termos-chave da informática como informação, dados, informática e distingue entre eles. Também define burótica, robótica, CAD, CAM, hardware, software e sistemas operativos e explica a diferença entre memória RAM e ROM.
Este documento presenta un cuadro resumen de factores de riesgo que incluye grupos de riesgo, factores de riesgo, fuentes de riesgo, áreas y secciones afectadas, número de exposiciones, resultados de exposiciones, repercusión de peligro, prioridad particular, prioridad general y métodos de control instalados. Algunos de los riesgos identificados son la humedad en el primer cuarto, enchufes en mal estado en varias áreas y problemas estructurales como el techo y paredes dañadas.
Este documento presenta las opiniones de varios profesores de primaria de Castilla-La Mancha sobre sus relaciones con los padres de sus alumnos, los roles que asumen en la educación de los niños y el uso de nuevas tecnologías en el aula. La mayoría de los profesores describen tener buenas relaciones con los padres, aunque algunos notan una falta de interés de los padres en la educación de sus hijos. Algunos profesores también opinan que están asumiendo demasiados roles educativos que deberían corresponder a los padres.
La computadora está compuesta de hardware y software. El hardware incluye componentes como la tarjeta madre, CPU, memoria RAM, memoria ROM, disco duro, disquetera, monitor y tarjeta de video. El software se divide en software de sistema, software de programación y software de aplicación.
Apontamentos sobre Felilixlândia de Antônio Gabriel Diniz, 1949Otavio Gabriel Diniz
"Apontamentos sobre Felixlândia" é uma síntese histórica do município, emancipado de Curvelo no ano de 1949, quando o farmacêutico, jornalista e historiador curvelano Antônio Gabriel Diniz, publicou essa matéria, em um simpático livrinho tipografado de 15 páginas, no formato A6 com uma dobra. A obra foi custeada com recursos próprios, com apoio dos jovens filhos, Médico Pediatra Olavo Gabriel Diniz e Advogado Antônio Gabriel Diniz Jr.
Nos apontamentos ele relata que o território "De 1831 até 1949, pertenceu ao Município do Curvelo com a denominação de Piedade do Bagre e concorreu poderosamente para o desenvolvimento curvelano."
Desenvolve o texto com informações geográficas, históricas, econômicas, políticas e sociais no ano da emancipação. Cita os nomes das famílias e protagonistas do município e lista os mandatórios do governo municipal.
Hoje, diante dos escândalos da corrupção, turbulência ética, moral e política vivida no Brasil, é extremamente gratificante constatar a firmeza de caráter, integridade e honradez desse cidadão brasileiro, do qual, todos podemos nos orgulhar.
Finaliza seus apontamentos com a seguinte exortação aos políticos: "— Colocai-vos acima das paixões. Cumpri escrupulosamente os vossos deveres promovendo, como solenemente jurastes, a prosperidade do município e a felicidade publica. Os sacrifícios serão compensados exuberantemente pelas bençãos do povo: Trabalhae! — Assim Felixlândia será realmente, Terra Feliz, e o Padre Félix, o fundador da Capela, do qual o novo município tomou o nome, terá cada vez mais honrado o seu nome!
É o que, de coração, desejamos."
Este documento apresenta o plano de investimentos e fontes de financiamento da PDG Realty para 2008. O plano prevê investimentos de R$365,6 milhões, sendo 49,6% em empresas do portfólio e 37,1% em co-incorporações. As fontes de financiamento serão 92,7% do caixa e 7,3% da retenção de lucros.
Este documento analiza la relación entre el índice de masa corporal (IMC) y los niveles de colesterol en una muestra de 40 personas. Los resultados muestran que el 68% de la muestra tenía niveles muy altos de colesterol y que existe una correlación directa entre un mayor IMC y mayores niveles de colesterol. Adicionalmente, se proporcionan recomendaciones sobre qué alimentos se deben evitar, consumir moderadamente y de forma libre para controlar los niveles de colesterol.
This document summarizes the key findings of a joint opinion poll conducted by think tanks in Japan, the US, China, and South Korea regarding perceptions of the future of Northeast Asia. The poll found:
1) Majorities in all four countries believe China's influence in Asia will continue increasing in the next decade, while fewer see US influence increasing.
2) Opinions are divided on which countries can best handle world problems, with Japanese and Americans having more confidence in the US and EU while Chinese and South Koreans have more confidence in China.
3) There are also differences in perceptions of which countries should assume global leadership, with Japanese and Americans citing the US while Chinese cite Russia.
This document discusses two perspectives on the relationship between human rights and state sovereignty in international relations: the communitarian/statist perspective and the cosmopolitan/universal perspective. It also examines how international human rights conventions and declarations have expanded the domain of international law and eroded state sovereignty by establishing rights that individuals possess as humans rather than citizens. The document explores debates around humanitarian intervention and when it may be justified to interfere in a state's domestic affairs to protect human rights.
This document discusses domestic sources of influence on foreign policy. It outlines that a country's domestic society, including public opinion, interest groups, elites, and leaders, shapes its foreign policy preferences and objectives. Different social groups within a country may have differing stances on foreign policy issues based on their interests. A democratic government must consider these societal influences and seek public support when formulating foreign policy. However, a leader may also attempt to shape public opinion to build support for their policies. The document uses China's concept of "peaceful rise" as an example of how a country's strategic culture and shared beliefs can influence its foreign policy approach.
Understanding Taiwan Politics through the 2016 ElectionsWai-Kwok Wong
1. The document analyzes Taiwan's 2016 elections and political landscape, discussing factors like China's influence through business and media ties, Taiwan's two main political parties, and identity issues.
2. It notes misunderstandings around portrayals of Taiwan politics and examines the status of the opposition DPP party.
3. Major events that shaped politics in recent years included the 2014 Sunflower Movement protests and debates over Taiwan's relationship with China versus an independent Taiwanese identity.
This document appears to be a series of slides from a presentation given by Dr. Wai-Kwok Benson Wong of the Department of Government & International Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University on March 30, 2011. The presentation discusses current affairs in Hong Kong, noting that understanding current events requires examining them in their proper context and from multiple perspectives rather than relying on common sense or personal views. One reference from a 2011 report on the state of Hong Kong's political system after the first decade of the 21st century is included.
This document summarizes the results of a poll survey conducted by Genron-NPO in Japan on public opinions regarding the future challenges in Northeast Asia. Over 1,000 respondents were polled in each of China, Japan, South Korea, and the US between April and September 2015. The poll aimed to understand public perceptions of each country's economic influence, cultural exchange, political/diplomatic relations, and territorial disputes. It also examined the role of public opinion and elite leaders in shaping foreign policies in the region. The analysis found that China's growing economic impact is a major factor, and that China is viewed with some skepticism regarding its assertiveness in international affairs and moral approach to conflict resolution. Strengthening high-level
A book being banned in Mainland China showing how the CCP fails to keep its promise by referring to the past articles on advocating and supporting democracy in China
Analytical Framework for Education IssuesWai-Kwok Wong
This document discusses conceptual foundations of educational issues from both a policy and sociological perspective. It covers topics such as policy definitions, the policy process including formulation, adoption, implementation and evaluation. It also examines stakeholders in the policy process and the sociological perspective on the functions of schooling in society. Specifically, it describes functionalism theory which posits that schools play a role in maintaining social harmony and cultural transmission by socializing students and preparing them for their future adult roles.
30 tips for successful academic research and writing | impact of social sciencesWai-Kwok Wong
This document provides 30 tips for successful academic research and writing. The most important tip is to choose a topic that you are passionately interested in. Planning is also essential, including setting aside weekly time for research and using a whiteboard to list tasks and deadlines. It is important to make a start on writing projects, even if just drafting a title and notes. The tips encourage networking, collaborating with others, and using writing in multiple forms and venues to maximize impact and exposure.