This book conducts an in-depth exploration of the dissemination of Chinese characters in East Asia and the formation and development of Chinese character-based writing systems, emphasizing the unique contributions of various ethnic groups within the Chinese character cultural sphere to the evolution of Chinese characters. Based on historical research and cross-cultural comparison, this book offers a comprehensive and insightful perspective, revealing the developmental laws and cultural att...

Between the 1980s and the present day, China has experienced one of the most consequential economic transformations in world history. One-fifth of the Earth's population has left behind a life of scarcity and subsistence for one of abundance and material comfort, while their nation has emerged as a preeminent economic and political power. In a systematic historical and sociological analysis of this unique juncture, Wang Feng charts the origins, forces, and consequences of this meteoric ris...

This volume explores the latest developments in protein secretion research in plants, as compared to yeast and mammalian systems. The chapters in this book present a diverse and thorough perspective of the field and cover topics such as bioinformatic analysis, proteomic studies, ultrastructural analysis, and genetic screening methods. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the...

This book investigates how learners' motivations and identities are constructed in the process of learning and using multiple languages in Asian contexts. It presents examples of multilingual contexts in different parts of Asia and illustrates various achievements and challenges associated with multilingual education. Drawing on recent theoretical developments regarding learners' motivations and identities in language learning-related research, this book uncovers learners' motivations that...

This book provides a comprehensive research on the financial development characteristics of the Zhuhai-Macao city cluster in the integration of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. Focusing on the positioning of Zhuhai and Macao in Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the book examines the financial cooperation path of Zhuhai to support the synergistic development of Macao's special financial markets, industries and institutions. This cooperation path use...

Based on research into jets in supersonic crossflow carried out by the authors’ team over the past 15 years, this book summarizes and presents many cutting-edge findings and analyses on this subject. It tackles the complicated mixing process of gas jets and atomization process of liquid jets in supersonic crossflow, and studies their physical mechanisms. Advanced experimental and numerical techniques are applied to further readers’ understanding of atomization, mixing, and combustion of fu...

This open access book is the second edition of Education in China and the World: Achievements and Contemporary Issues. It builds upon the commitment to provide a comprehensive analysis on education in China to a global audience. Focusing on seven education segments, from basic to post-secondary education, this edition draws on the latest literature, official data, and statistical resources to reflect the trends and development in Chinese education. Based on the groundwork built pr...

Illegality in Marine Insurance Law is the first book to deal specifically with illegality in the context of marine insurance law. Previously, this issue has only ever been partially covered within analysis and criticism of Section 41 of the Marine Insurance Act 1906 and warranties. However, Dr Wang Feng goes much further than this by considering its impact on the common law relevant to marine insurance in many jurisdictions worldwide.The book addresses whether the existing...

On his way to his morning classes, college student Feng Ming heroically jumps in front of a speeding truck to save a toddler in its path. When he comes to, he finds himself in an ancient Chinese palace with servants calling him “Your Highness”! Before he’s had time to make sense of what’s happened, the handsome yet cruel Ren Ting sweeps in and pins him to the bed! Though at first disdainful, Ren Ting becomes fascinated with Feng Ming’s modern knowledge and with Feng Ming himself. No sooner...

This two-volume set, LNAI 15051-15052, constitutes the refereed proceedings from the 25th Annual Conference Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems, TAROS 2024, held in London, UK, during August 21-23, 2024.The 54 full papers and 11 short papers presented in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 69 submissions. The papers presented in these two volumes are organized in the following topical sections: -Part I: Robotic Learning, Mapping and Plann...

This book explores the transformative potential of ChatGPT, Web3, and their impact on productivity and various industries. It delves into Generative AI (GenAI) and its representative platform ChatGPT, their synergy with Web3, and how they can revolutionize business operations. It covers the potential impact surpassing prior industrial revolutions.After providing an overview of GenAI, ChatGPT, and Web3, it investigates business applications in various industries and areas, such as p...

This two-volume set, LNAI 15051-15052, constitutes the refereed proceedings from the 25th Annual Conference Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems, TAROS 2024, held in London, UK, during August 21-23, 2024.The 54 full papers and 11 short papers presented in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 69 submissions. The papers presented in these two volumes are organized in the following topical sections: -Part I: Robotic Learning, Mapping and Plann...