by Global Sherpa | Jan 31, 2014 | China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Economic Development, Globalization, Travel
The world’s largest human migration takes place every year from about mid-January to mid-February. That’s when hundreds of millions of Chinese journey back to their hometowns to spend the Spring Festival with their families. China’s spring travel ritual is the...
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 | Nov 8, 2011 | Cities & Countries, Countries, Globalization
Getting shot down by enemy fire in the company of a Guatemalan general can build trust and gain rare access to a remote military outpost. More than ever before, foundations and non-profits are using the power of documentary films about social issues to raise...
by Global Sherpa | Jul 1, 2011 | Globalization, Quiz
The Globalization Quiz tests your knowledge of world rankings and various dimensions of globalization. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN 9] For more fun quizzes, check out Global...
by Global Sherpa | Apr 29, 2011 | Globalization, Quiz
The BRICs quiz tests your knowledge of the BRIC concept and countries. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN 7] For more fun quizzes, check out Global Sherpa’s Quiz Page! Related articles...
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...
