Although China is no longer categorized as a developing country, this does not change the fact that large parts of the population live under poor conditions. The large size of the Chinese market leaves plenty of room and demand for social entrepreneurs to create and introduce products that can improve their quality of life. Develop [...]
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China’s main cause of concern
Since China’s first population census in 1953, its population has risen in a never-before seen manor with a doubling in less than 50 years....
China’s heir apparent
If anyone were to forecast who will hold office at the White House, 10 Downing Street or Folketinget in 10 years time, chances are they’d be very wrong....
Talk Night seen through a camera lens
The story of last this month’s Talk Night told in images shot by Renmin Shimbun’s photographer, Isabella Karpf. The next Talk Night...
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China’s main cause of concern
Since China’s first population census in 1953, its population has risen in a never-before seen manor with a doubling in less than 50 years. Now, even after 40 years of the one-child policy, there are troubles ahead. The population of China is not to begin declining in another 30 years, and problems will occur way [...]
Candidate down in contested election
The election for the ASP Study Board had just begun when candidate Rasmus Futtrup, Y2 Japanese, chose to withdraw his candidacy, as he will not be in the country permanently next semester. Thus he cannot be fully committed to the Study Board, he says. Tanja Fallentin, Jannick Friis Christensen, Bina Kehlet and Chris Lundshøj still [...]
Contested Study Board election
The election for the ASP Study Board is soon upon us. As you may know, the Study Board is an important part of our study programme, as they have a lot to say regarding how the programme itself is constructed. Renmin Shimbun invited the candidates to a talk about themselves and what they strive to [...]
China’s heir apparent
If anyone were to forecast who will hold office at the White House, 10 Downing Street or Folketinget in 10 years time, chances are they’d be very wrong. Not in China though. The future leader in the Zhongnanhai complex, next to the Forbidden City in Beijing, is carefully selected years before he actually takes office. [...]
Talk Night seen through a camera lens
The story of last this month’s Talk Night told in images shot by Renmin Shimbun’s photographer, Isabella Karpf. The next Talk Night is held on Tuesday 1 November from 18:00 (19:00 if you’re not signing up for dinner) at Cafe Cadeau in Frederiksberg.
Mentors Guiding Your Way at ASP
The Mentor Programme 2011 is where we’ll have group meetings with Y0 and Y1, respectively, with various topics, e.g. study techniques, exams etc. Your mentors are Lisbet Heilskov Sørensen, who has a Ba. ASP, and Chris Lundshøj, currently Y2 Japanese, and they will furthermore provide one-on-one meetings if asked for and they are the ones [...]
A Night of Cultural Mingling
Once a month, Frederiksberg’s Café Cadeau opens its doors and bids everyone with even a faint interest in Chinese cuisine welcome. From 17.00-20.30 on these special, Chinese Eves, this non-profit café offers a small variety of home cooked, Chinese dishes. The first to appear before the staircase to the entrance on this Wednesday evening is [...]
Taiwan – an issue or a problem?
After Hong Kong and Macau were handed back to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 1997 and 1999 respectively, the Taiwan issue – or Taiwan problem as many Mainland Chinese tend to call it – is the only remaining goal for advocates of Chinese reunification being that territories controlled by the Republic of China [...]
Japanese Phones Overseas
The Japanese are known for their love of novel and highly advanced technological devices. Anyone who has ever seen a Japanese mobile phone can acknowledge the advancement of their mobile industry. To the Japanese a mobile phone is not just a phone; it is a social network and an urban communication tool. More than 80% [...]
A Joyful Evening
The sound of voices could be heard everywhere at the Café Cadeau when Talk Night was held on Tuesday 5 April. It began in English, slowly turning to Chinese and Japanese when eventually dinner had been eaten and the real fun began. You did not have to look far for someone to talk to, familiar [...]