China

The Morning Cram [the bride is right! edition]

Whitney Jones — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:01:37 +0000

From NPR: Between China’s one-child policy and the cultural preference for a son, ladies are scarce in the booming nation. That means men looking for wives are having to shell out money to buy gifts like apartments and cars just to get a woman – and her family – to agree to marriage.

Liberal Super PAC Goes After Mitch McConnell's 'Chinese' Wife

Phillip M. Bailey — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:36:33 +0000

A Democratic group is under sharp criticism for online messages targeting U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell’s wife.

History Research Forum: China's One Child Policy

Kate Lochte — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:23:02 +0000

Charlotte Beahan is Professor of History at Murray State and her research interests are East Asia, women’s history and world civilizations. This afternoon at 4 in Faculty Hall Room 506, Dr. Beahan is the presenter for the next in a series of Department of History Research Forums, all of which are open to the community. Beahan previews the event in a conversation with Kate Lochte on Sounds Good.

Madisonville Company Signs Partnership with Chinese Company

Angela Hatton — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:34:27 +0000

Madisonville oil and gas production company Navitas Land and Mineral hopes to more than double its employees through a partnership with Chinese Company Shengli Highland Petroleum Equipment. Navitas CEO Daniel Williams says Highland will provide supplies and help with Navitas’s drilling site production.

The Joys of International Travel

Brian Clardy — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:37:25 +0000

There’s never a bad time to travel, but the summer is a good time to start! Commentator and History Professor Dr. Brian Clardy reflects on the the joys of international travel and recommends Murray State students and staff consider the various programs offered by the university.

Afternoon Round-Up 4/27/12

Rose Krzton-Presson — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:10:48 +0000

Today on NPR: Chen Guangcheng is one of China's best-known activists for his fight against forced abortions. Security forces had been stationed outside his house for 18 months, but he managed to escape despite being blind. His exact whereabouts are unknown, but supporters say he's safe.

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