Chinese People Research Articles

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Virtual Oral Tutoring APPs on Chinese Youth’s Anxiety in Oral English learning——Interview Research Based on Users of Artificial Intelligence Speaking Tutoring APPs

Foreign language learning anxiety is a long-standing topic that people use to guide foreign language teaching and the setting of foreign language education scenarios by studying the anxiety emotions that exist in foreign language learning. However, in today’s era of artificial intelligence (AI), with the release of ChatGPT, large language model AI technology is widely used. In such a new context, various AI virtual foreign language oral coaches have emerged. Due to the short development time of the large language model technology, the foreign language training model built on this technology is still in the initial stage of development, and the research on this field is very limited. The research on the improvement of foreign language learning emotions brought by GAI is even rarer. The foreign language learning method provided by the AI coach. What help does it have for foreign language learning? Does it alleviate foreign language learning anxiety? It has become a blank in foreign language learning emotion research. This study used semi-structured interviews with 10 Chinese young people between the ages of 20 and 40. Using the method of thematic analysis, the data of this interview were recorded and analyzed, and the conclusions reached were explained from the control value theory, and it was found that AI robots can alleviate many aspects of anxiety in foreign language oral learning, such as: communicative anxiety, situational anxiety, oral anxiety, hearing anxiety, and cognitive anxiety. It is very friendly to socially phobic people, providing emotional companionship and cognitive support for students who are lonely and helpless in foreign language oral communication, although the effect of foreign language improvement is different for different students, but it has an obvious effect on alleviating anxiety when learning foreign languages, and it is unexpectedly found that the AI robot foreign language coach also has the role of emotional companionship for learners, in addition to helping to alleviate anxiety, it can also provide positive emotional value through care, companionship, communication, etc. The findings of this paper are helpful to understand the help of AI technology on foreign language learning emotions, and to provide support for subsequent research on AI accompanying foreign language learning.

Kajian Eksistensi Bangunan Cagar Budaya Di Jl. Dr. Cipto Kota Semarang

The city of Semarang is rich in a multitude of cultural heritage. In accordance with the Decree of the Mayor of the Regional Head of Level II Semarang No. 646/50/TAHUN/1992 concerning Building Conservation, Ancient/Historic Buildings in the Semarang Level II Regional Municipality Area, several Cultural Heritage Buildings have been designated. The types of buildings determined consist of socio-cultural buildings, religious buildings and business buildings. Jl. Dr. Cipto was the development of the Dutch city area after the Old City was full so that Dutch and Chinese people living in Semarang began to occupy this area along with the emergence of supporting buildings. Research related to the existence of cultural heritage buildings cannot be separated from the role of trusted sources who understand or understand the object being studied. This research aims to obtain comprehensive facts, data and information related to the existence of Cultural Heritage Buildings which are the object of research. The primary survey in this research was carried out to obtain primary data or information, namely data or information obtained directly from the field. Field survey with an argumentative and persuasive approach to dig up information to strengthen institutional data and complement existing data. The technique for obtaining this data is observation, measurement and interviews. Apart from that, the survey was carried out using literature studies, reports related to previous Cultural Heritage Building data. The analysis results show that the Cultural Heritage Building on Jalan Dr. Most of this Cipto has strong characteristics of modern architecture, a style that was popular at the beginning of the 20th century. Some of the buildings are not multi-storey, and there are parts of the core building that resemble multi-storey towers. The building orientation tends to be west. The foundation of a building made of stone that supports the main structure. Until now, the building still looks sturdy and well maintained. The existence of cultural heritage buildings in the Old City area, especially on Jl. Dr. Cipto Semarang has an important meaning in supporting the existence of the region from its inception until today. The existence of a cultural heritage building on Jl. Dr. Cipto demonstrated the consistency of function and transformation of the building's function according to the needs of the time but did not change the shape/facade of the existing building. The role of building managers needs to continue to be improved by increasing cooperation between the Government, Building Management Organizations, Building Owners and Investors. The Semarang City Government needs to continue to play an active role in efforts to maintain the existence of cultural heritage buildings in the Jl. Dr. Cipto is mainly related to policies to support the existence of cultural heritage buildings so that they continue to exist.

Narrative review on the development and challenges of pipa education in China

As a traditional Chinese folk instrument with a history of 2,000 years, the pipa has been valued by the Chinese government and favored by the Chinese people for its unique sound and rich expressive power. However, the development lineage and current status of pipa education in China have rarely been clarified, especially the current status of pipa education. This study used narrative review techniques to organize and analyze the history and current status of pipa education. This paper reviews the history of pipa education in China, focusing on the current development of pipa education, including teaching institutions, representative figures, target students, and teaching models. The study revealed that contemporary Chinese pipa education has achieved remarkable accomplishments. China’s eleven conservatories serve as the primary institutions for imparting contemporary pipa education. Representative figures such as Lin Shicheng, Wang Fangdi, and Liu Dehai have made substantial contributions to the advancement of contemporary pipa education. However, pipa instruction is primarily targeted toward children and university students, with limited emphasis on elderly people and special children. Individual and group lessons in traditional pipa instruction possess their respective merits and drawbacks. Nonetheless, further exploration is warranted regarding integrated teaching models and the application of contemporary information technology in innovative teaching models to facilitate the advancement of modern pipa education.

Functional rehabilitation and long‑term efficacy of rotationplasty in pediatrics: A retrospective study.

Rehabilitation plays a critical role in the functional recovery of pediatric patients following rotationplasty for lower extremity malignant bone tumors. However, due to the limited number of cases and the unique characteristics of the surgery, there is a paucity of studies that have longitudinally evaluated the effect of rehabilitation strategies on long-term functional recovery after rotationplasty. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify an effective rehabilitation approach for pediatric patients undergoing rotationplasty for malignant bone tumors of the lower limb. Additionally, the study aimed to assess the effect of rehabilitation on long-term functional recovery and quality of life. A total of 12 patients were included in the current study, with a mean age at surgery of 6.58±1.73 years (range, 4-10 years). These patients underwent rotationplasty for malignant bone tumors of the lower extremity at the Fourth Medical Center of the Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital (Beijing, China) between March 2014 and March 2019. After surgery, patients underwent a 6-month postoperative rehabilitation programme, either on an outpatient or inpatient basis, with exercise therapy as the key training modality. The follow-up outcomes at 3, 6 and 12 months and at 3 and 5 years were recorded and analyzed, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of long-term progress. The results demonstrated a gradual enhancement in functional performance and quality of life. Within a year of surgery, the patients displayed significant improvements in both functional recovery and quality of life, and all indicators remained stable 1 year later compared with those at 1 year post-surgery. More specifically, patients showed restored muscle strength and walking ability to normal levels, with a significant increase in muscle strength to 5/5. In addition, the study revealed that the mean distance covered in the 6-min walk test was 403.08±12.52 meters, while a duration of 8.83±0.72 sec was recorded in the timed up and go test. All patients have been continuously monitored up to date. The follow-up period for all patients ranged from 60 to 120 months, with a mean of 89.83±17.55 months. Overall, the findings indicated that the early postoperative period was a critical period for functional recovery, and that early postoperative rehabilitation interventions resulted in significant improvements to the rate and quality of functional recovery over time, thus further improving quality of life.

Chinese expert consensus on surgical treatment of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage based on parafascicular approach(2024 edition)

Hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage (HICH) is one of the main causes of death and disability in Chinese people. Surgical treatment can reduce the mortality rate of patients with HICH, but cannot improve functional prognosis. Therefore, promoting the neurological function recovery of surviving patients has become the focus of treatment for HICH. The corticospinal tract (CST) is the main descending fiber bundle that maintains motor function, and its integrity determines the degree of motor function recovery. Therefore, reducing CST injury is expected to improve motor dysfunction in patients with supratentorial deep HICH. Standardizing the indications, surgical strategies, and operational procedures for minimally invasive surgical treatment via the parafascicular approach can achieve maximum hematoma clearance and minimal white fiber bundle damage, which is beneficial for promoting the recovery of white matter fibers and improving neurological function prognosis. The Chinese Congress of Neurological Surgeons of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, the Neurosurgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, the Intracerebral Hemorrhage Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment Branch of the Chinese Stroke Association, and the Stroke Branch of the Chongqing Medical Association organized relevant domestic experts to systematically query and evaluate existing relevant research evidence, refer to relevant international consensus and guidelines, and combine national conditions and domestic needs. A total of 31 recommendations were formed for preoperative examination, surgical indications, intraoperative positioning, surgical methods, hemostasis techniques, and perioperative management for surgical treatment of HICH based on white matter fiber protection, hoping to provide important reference for the surgical treatment of HICH.

Changes and Challenges Amid a Global Crisis: A Case Study of Chinese International Students in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Although numerous textbooks and scholarly articles illustrate the racial discrimination against black Americans, few research studies examine other minority groups who also experience injustice during significant crises. Major global crises like a war or a pandemic put certain minority groups in jeopardy, such as Japanese Americans during World War II, Muslim groups during the 9/11 crisis, and Chinese and other Asian groups during the COVID-19 crisis. Using the ongoing Coronavirus crisis (COVID-19) as a case study, this paper illustrates Chinese international experiences’ of racial discrimination. Drawing on a qualitative study among ten Chinese international students in X University, this study shows: 1) Chinese students became a stigmatized group and suffered physical and mental assaults; 2) US mass media reacted to negative images of Chinese people following the COVID-19 outbreak; 3) numerous Chinese international students changed their job orientation due to the economic setbacks and COVID-19 trauma.

Older Chinese people's experiences of relocation to long-term care facilities: A literature review of qualitative studies

Older Chinese people's experiences of relocation to long-term care facilities: A literature review of qualitative studies

A Woman Warrior in Alternative Voices: Analysing English and French Translations of the Chinese Classic Mulan Ci ( “The Ballad of Mulan”)

ABSTRACT “The Ballad of Mulan” (Mulan Ci (<木蘭辭>)) is a widely recited folk poem in Chinese culture. It celebrates the filial piety and courage of the heroine, Mulan, who has joined the army on behalf of her father to defend her homeland. Not only is this story passed down across generations and familiar to the Chinese people, but it is also widely known globally by its various forms of adaptations and translations. This article investigates, from a perspective informed by feminist translation criticism, the representative English and French translations of the Chinese poem conducted by renowned translators. Based on the inadequate translations in presenting the woman warrior’s voice, the article argues that translation is a gendered activity where a translator’s gender cultural presuppositions play a significant role in the translation. It is found that the Western male translators have projected their stereotypical perceptions about the literary image of Chinese women in their interpretation of Mulan and adopted the position of speaking for the female protagonist by making up a faked female voice in their translations. Mulan’s subjectivity as a legendary woman has been reconstructed in the translations due to the absence of the translators’ gender sensitivity in rendering gender-related text.

The Role of the New Era Chinese Spirit in the Economic Development of Border Regions

The New Era Chinese Spirit is a fusion of the national spirit centered around patriotism and the era spirit centered around reform and innovation. It is an important component of the socialist ideology with Chinese characteristics in the new era and serves as a great spiritual banner guiding the Chinese people's unwavering efforts to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Starting from the background, content, and essence of the New Era Chinese Spirit, this paper analyzes its significant role in the economic development of border regions. It explores how to cultivate and practice the New Era Chinese Spirit in border areas, providing strong spiritual motivation and ideological support for advancing the modernization of these regions.

Settlement Process and Belief Characteristics of the Chinese People in the Southern Vietnam in the XVII-XIX Centuries

Settlement Process and Belief Characteristics of the Chinese People in the Southern Vietnam in the XVII-XIX Centuries

Modernization of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army

Modernization of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army

Gender stereotypes and mental health among Chinese people: the moderating role of marital status

ABSTRACT This study explores how marital status moderates the relationship between gender stereotypes and mental health in China. The findings reveal distinct impacts across different marital statuses, highlighting significant modulation by marital context: for cohabiting individuals, the negative effects are mitigated (coefficient = 0.143, p = 0.003), those in their first marriage experience diminished negative impacts (coefficient = 0.088, p < 0.001), and the effects are most pronounced for separated but not divorced individuals (coefficient = 0.223, p < 0.001). Significant sex-based differences include positive effects for women in first marriages (coefficient = 0.112, p < 0.05) and when separated but not divorced (coefficient = 0.234, p < 0.05), and for men post-divorce (coefficient = 0.167, p < 0.05). Gender stereotypes show a positive correlation with mental health for separated but not divorced individuals (coefficient = 0.445, p < 0.01), indicating that stereotypes paradoxically act as stabilisers in certain marital contexts.

Standards of Femininity in Traditional and Contemporary China: Stereotypes and Beliefs on Women’s Appearance, Roles and their Cultural Influences

Technological advancements have advanced patriarchal society. Modern society is bombarded with media, which introduces new styles and trends daily. These new fashion standards often have negative effects and reinforce social norms and stereotypes. Female roles and fashion trends are stereotyped worldwide, but they are rarely rigid. However, many in Eastern Asia, especially China, are concerned about this issue because cultural and media influences shape many stereotypes and perceptions about women’s physical appearances and social roles. People used to embrace their own beauty standards. However, modern society has adopted a standardised ideal, leading many to undergo extensive plastic surgery procedures like nose bridge enhancement, V-shaped face, skin lightening, and double eyelids. It seems like everyone is identical and can be easily replicated. Without inner beauty and values, outer beauty is just a decorative vase. Beauty, like anything else, is harmful in excess. Self-improvement and personal values should be prioritised before cosmetic enhancement. Through impact of social media, Chinese people set beauty standards and keep them for female generations .

Mortality and disease burden of oral cancer in China: a time-trend analysis on the China Death Surveillance Database from 2006 to 2021

BackgroundOral cancer is one of the most common cancers in China and seriously threaten life and health of Chinese people. We analysed the trends and disparities of oral cancer mortality rates and the disease burden of oral cancer in China from 2006 to 2021 to provide a reference for its prevention and control.MethodsAnnual death data for oral cancer was gleaned from the China Death Surveillance Database. The age-standardized mortality rate (ASMR), annual percentage change (APC), and average APC (AAPC) were used to analyze the trend of mortality. Loss of life expectancy (LLE) and years of life lost (YLL) were adopted to assess disease burden.ResultsFrom 2006 to 2021, the overall ASMR of oral cancer lightly declined (AAPC: − 0.97%; 95% CI: − 1.89%, − 0.04%), and the similar trend was observed among females (AAPC: − 1.22%; 95% CI: − 1.89%, − 0.55%). The ASMR of males was 2.31–3.16 times higher than that of females per year. The median of LLE for overall, males and females caused by oral cancer from 2006 to 2021 were 0.05, 0.06 and 0.03 years, respectively. There was a decrease of standardized YLL rate from 2006 to 2021 for overall (AAPC: − 1.31%, 95% CI: − 2.24% ~ − 0.37%) and for female (AAPC: − 1.63%, 95% CI: − 2.30% ~ − 0.95%). ASMR in urban areas was 1.02–1.28 times higher than that in rural areas from 2006 to2011, but 0.85–0.97 times lower in urban areas than that in rural areas from 2018 to 2021. The disease burden was higher in urban areas than in rural areas in 2006, whereas the reverse was observed in 2021.ConclusionsThere are severe health gaps and disparities in trends between sexes and different areas in China. Males and rural populations need to be focused on targeted interventions for the main influencing factors.

Sexual Identity Development, Psychiatric Risk, and Protective Factors Among Bisexual People in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

Purpose: This study aimed to uncover sexual identity development and investigate the psychiatric risks for bisexual people across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan by examining ecologically informed factors at the individual, family, and community levels. Methods: An internet-based survey was administered to 685 respondents, from June to August 2021, reached primarily through lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community organizations and professional networks. Participants reported their demographics, identity milestones, and psychiatric symptoms. Results: Significant birth cohort and regional differences were observed regarding bisexual identity milestones. Individuals who were older, transgender and/or nonbinary, and based in Taiwan disclosed their sexual identity more. All respondents reported clinically elevated depression and anxiety symptoms, with a majority experiencing moderately severe depression (60%) and moderate or severe anxiety (80%). Approximately half of respondents contemplated suicide in the past year. Compared with cisgender women, identifying as transgender and nonbinary assigned female at birth was significantly associated with increased depression and higher odds of suicidal ideation in the past year. Enhanced self-esteem was associated with greater well-being and decreased psychiatric symptoms. Experiencing family shame was associated with increased anxiety and depression. At the community level, living in Hong Kong was linked to lower depression and suicidal ideation compared to mainland China. The presence of an LGBT group correlated with improved psychological well-being. Conclusions: Chinese bisexual people face substantial risks for depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, influenced by factors including self-esteem, transgender and nonbinary gender identity, family dynamics, and community context. Significant birth cohort and regional differences in bisexual identity development exist.

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the short nutritional literacy scale for young adults (18-35years) and analysis of the influencing factors

ObjectivesThis study translated the short nutrition literacy scale for young adults (18–35 years) into Chinese, examined its reliability and validity, and analyzed its influencing factors.MethodsThe scale was translated using a modified Brislin translation model. A convenience sample of 508 cases was selected for the survey. Content validity, structural validity, Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, and test-retest reliability were used to evaluate the scale’s reliability and validity. To screen the factors influencing nutrition literacy in young people.ResultsThe Chinese version of the Item-Level Content Validity Index (I-CVI) was 0.833 ~ 1, and the Scale-Level Content Validity Index/Average (S-CVI/Ave) was 0.908. The cumulative variance contribution of the scale was 51.029%, and the model was generally well-fitted. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and retest reliability of the scale were 0.826 and 0.818. The results showed that the level of education, mother’s education, nutrition-related courses, and frequency of attention to nutritional health information were the factors influencing the nutritional literacy of young people.ConclusionThe Chinese version of the S-NutLit Scale can effectively assess the nutrients of young Chinese people. Low levels of education, low levels of education of mothers, lack of exposure to nutrition-related courses, and low frequency of attention to nutritional health information can lead to lower levels of nutritional literacy among young people.

Does political conflict hurt immigration? Evidence from the South Korea–China THAAD dispute

AbstractWe estimate the impact of political conflict on immigration using economic sanctions imposed by China on South Korea as a natural experiment. Due to the deployment of the Terminal High‐Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea in 2016 (in cooperation with the United States), China started a series of retaliatory actions that could potentially hurt immigration by increasing anti‐immigrant sentiment among Koreans. We use the synthetic control method and find no evidence suggesting a significant decline in the number of Chinese immigrants in South Korea. To explore the mechanism of this null effect, we also examine the impact of the dispute on attitudes toward China among Koreans and experiences of discrimination among Chinese people in South Korea. While negative perceptions of China greatly increased, experiences of discrimination did not increase. Taken together, this suggests that negative views of a country do not necessarily lead to a decrease in immigration from that country.

Holistic Pragmatism: the Chinese Approach on International Relations

Different geographical environments produce different histories, cultures, civilizations, philosophies, and mentalities, all of which have an enormous impact on their decision-making and foreign policy-making. Thousands of years of social norms and tradition have shaped Chinese people's holistic and pragmatic thinking and approach, determining China's policymakers' objective and overall approach to state governance and international relations. Above all, China, as a civilizational state that has been unified for thousands of years, distinguishes itself from the Western nation-states formed in modern times through continuous wars and peace treaties. Consequently, China has formed different perceptions and interpretations of national and international affairs, and distinct approaches and decision-making processes in terms of inter-state and international interactions and conflict management. By studying various dimensions of Chinese history, culture and philosophy, as well as analyzing its foreign policy-making and active participation in global affairs, this study argues that holistic pragmatism has pervaded China's domestic and foreign policy-making, influencing Chinese policymakers’ decision-making and people's thinking habits. This highlights the necessity to broaden the academic scope of international relations to encompass diverse geographical, cultural and historical perspectives, thereby providing a more comprehensive and profound understanding of international relations in our interconnected world.

Marriage Practice: A Comparative Analysis between Chinese and Ethiopian People

Marriage has been crucial to maintaining human reproduction, social progress, and cultural continuity. Countries have distinctive wedding traditions that reflect social life, morals, religion, values, sexual consciousness, and national psychology's development trends. The article evaluates and compares the variations between Chinese and Ethiopian wedding cultures from the perspectives of traditional values, religion, and wedding processes to understand the variances and similarities of marriage cultures in the process of cultural globalization. The approach adopted in this study is an integrative or narrative review which enables us to capture the practice of marriage culture in Ethiopian and Chinese people. The article revealed that Chinese and Ethiopian marriage practice is similar in terms of pride price, Wedding Ring, wedding banquet, wedding gift, and Wedding ceremony, but have different practice in dressing clothes color and Marriage Sense. But, the impact of cultural globalization is melting both countries’ wedding traditions into Western style.

Conceptualizing the Influence of Souvenir Image and Place Identity on Souvenir Repurchasing Intentions

The local traditions, including arts and crafts, are considered as the important things by which the tourism industry can be attracted by a particular country. The souvenirs are the best tool to tell friends or family about your concern towards them during traveling. Chinese ceramics are considered classic souvenirs to purchase while traveling because the ceramic products have been utilized by the residents for many years. Chinese people have a very significant and firm attachment to their native products they call them souvenirs. The purchase of souvenirs is an integral part of a country’s tourism sector. Therefore, this conceptual paper explores the role of souvenir image, and place identity in boosting the re-purchase intentions of Chinese tourism industry employees for souvenir products. The researcher has reviewed the existing literature to propose a framework to investigate the determinants of the re-purchase intentions for souvenir products. Thus, the study contributed to the existing body of literature on the determinants of re purchase intentions. The proposed research framework has made a significant addition to the literature.