Global Connection

CROSS-CULTURAL MISUNDERSTANDINGS:
CHINA AND GREAT BRITAIN

Consider the contrasting views about China held by the British and Chinese.

Notice the British response to China's isolation.

"Put Yourself There" online assignment: "East Meets West"

Imagine yourself a British trade envoy in China in the 1830's and 40'. What moral dilemmas might you go through as result of the relationship between tea and opium?

More on the Opium Wars.

Today's Connection:

What are the challenges of diplomacy and economic cooperation between today's China and today's Great Britain? How is the Hong Kong transition from British to Chinese rule progressing?

More Links:

• British Embassy in China
• Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy in the UK
• Hong Kong transition links