by Global Sherpa | Jul 8, 2012 | China, Environment, Quiz
The Giant Panda Quiz tests your knowledge of interesting facts about giant pandas and their roles in environmental conservation and international diplomacy. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy!...
by Global Sherpa | Mar 5, 2012 | China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Globalization
China has come a long way in a short time span. Five hundred million Chinese have been lifted out of poverty in the past three decades thanks to average annual GDP growth of 9.9 percent. However, a major study calls for overhauling China’s development model to avoid...
by Global Sherpa | Sep 30, 2011 | Business, China, Cities & Countries, Countries, India
Entrepreneurs in the BRIC countries of India and China are driving global economic growth and community development. While having much in common, Indian and Chinese entrepreneurs also exhibit a number of interesting differences, including their primary motivations...
by Global Sherpa | Aug 31, 2011 | Aid & Development, Brazil, China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Foreign Policy, India
Foreign aid from the four original BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) more than doubled from 2005 to 2008, according to the organization Global Humanitarian Assistance. During that period, China’s foreign assistance grew by more than 30 percent annually....
by Global Sherpa | Apr 26, 2011 | Africa, Brazil, China, Countries, Foreign Policy, Globalization, South Africa
China hosted the third annual BRICs Summit on April 14, 2011. With South Africa joining Brazil, India, Russia and China for the first time, the event highlights China’s and other BRIC countries’ investments and growing influence on the African continent. Other...
by Global Sherpa | Apr 13, 2011 | Brazil, China, Countries, Globalization, Health, India, South Korea
Science research has grown rapidly in recent years. BRIC countries, including China, India and Brazil, and South Korea account for much of the increase in scientific publications. Despite suggestions of a major reversal in the global pecking order of science...
