Christopher Evan Hearne
A native of Washington state, Chris Hearne holds a bachelor's degree in Asia Studies from the University of Washington in Seattle. He has lived in Beijing for about 1.5 years and works at the Shambhala Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to economically and culturally sustainable development in Tibetan regions of China.
Chris is an avid reader and writer in his off time, and especially enjoys reading non-fiction about history and politics. He was runner-up in the IMUSE 2008 "China In My Eyes" essay contest and concentrates on writing about Asian affairs, Chinese history and travel.
Chris has studied Chinese for 4 years at the university level and contributes translated articles to chinaSMACK, a website that brings Chinese-language internet articles to the English-speaking world.
Latest Articles
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Travel to the Mogao Caves
The Mogao Caves near Dunhuang are a storehouse of Buddhist cave art, an ancient center of religious activity and home to the famous Sleeping Buddha.
May 11, 2009
- Christopher Evan Hearne
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The Chinese Cultural Revolution
The Chinese Cultural Revolution was a time of instability in China. Red Guards spread chaos across the country and political infighting was endemic.
May 7, 2009
- Christopher Evan Hearne
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Emperor Hongwu Biography
Emperor Hongwu (or Zhu Yuanzhang) lived as a farmer, wandering monk and rebel leader and eventually become the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
May 7, 2009
- Christopher Evan Hearne
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Causes of China's Economic Growth
Starting in 1978, Deng Xiaoping's reforms opened the Chinese economy and were the major causes of China's economic growth.
May 6, 2009
- Christopher Evan Hearne
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Minzu University of China
The Minzu University of China is the best ethnic university in China. It has outstanding programs in areas like dance, ethnic studies and Chinese language studies.
Apr 29, 2009
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Foot Binding in China
Ancient Chinese foot binding was a process that broke and reshaped a woman's foot, leaving them crippled and dependent on men.
Apr 29, 2009
- Christopher Evan Hearne
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Yuan Dynasty History
Non-Chinese Mongols ruled China and ushered in many changes and reforms during their short-lived Yuan Dynasty.
Apr 27, 2009
- Christopher Evan Hearne
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How to Find Employment in China
How to find employment in China is a question many people are asking lately. Luckily it is still possible for foreigners to find work in China.
Apr 23, 2009
- Christopher Evan Hearne
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How to Learn Chinese Online
Online Chinese lessons are the best option for busy people to learn on their own schedule and at their own pace
Apr 19, 2009
- Christopher Evan Hearne
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Travel in Beijing
Beijing's Forbidden City and Great Wall of China are some of China's greatest tourist attractions. Beijing cuisine is known throughout the world.
Apr 18, 2009
- Christopher Evan Hearne
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