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The World in the Age of Confucius: What relevance does Confucius have on our lives today? (Source: Radio 4/British Museum)

Added by Pete on 21st April 2010 at 10:37AM

Tags: Culture

How did Confucius affect the world in which we live today?

Chinese Curricula in France

Added by Pete on 01st April 2010 at 10:53AM

Tags: Curriculum, Language

Are you going to teach or are already teaching Chinese in France and want to find out about the curriculum?

Are you just interested in the French curricula for Chinese?

Please use the links below for Primary and secondary. If you have any more resources about teaching in France, please email them to info [at] thechinesestaffroom [dot] com

Chinese for Engineering Diploma - Exchange rates

Added by Pete on 16th March 2010 at 18:42PM

Tags: Current Affairs in China, Culture

This article can be used to discuss

- competing with China (the UK also sells cars in China and BYD is thinking of expanding to sell cars in the UK)

- collaborating (agreement with Volkswagen and Daimler both German companies)

- issues around global warming and climate change as regards numbers of first time car owners in China (carbon foot print per person or country debate)

- government support of national businesses through incentives (both the VAT scheme in the UK and incentive in China to buy the specific F3 BYD car)

Chinese for Engineering Diploma - car market

Added by Pete on 16th March 2010 at 16:52PM

Tags: Current Affairs in China, Culture

This article can be used to discuss

- competing with China (the UK also sells cars in China and BYD is thinking of expanding to sell cars in the UK)

- collaborating (agreement with Volkswagen and Daimler both German companies)

- issues around global warming and climate change as regards numbers of first time car owners in China (carbon foot print per person or country debate)

- government support of national businesses through incentives (both the VAT scheme in the UK and incentive in China to buy the specific F3 BYD car)

China News - The Chinese car manufacturing industry is booming: 19 Feb 10

Added by Pete on 19th February 2010 at 22:28PM

Tags: Current Affairs in China, Culture, Language

A level and possibly GCSE – Business and Economics, General Studies, Mandarin Chinese, Diploma in Engineering, Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/auto-industry-2010-02-19

This news item about a Chinese car manufacturing company and its recent record sales can be used to discuss how quickly China is growing as a market. The conversation can develop into one that looks at China as a market for Western goods.

Do students think that in time Chinese made cars will be for sale in the UK?

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