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A 15-minute community living circle analysis of Shanghai based on non-work travel behaviour
Shared with the World by Elangkathir Duhindan
As a relatively new policy, the construction of the 15-minute community living circle has been promoted in many Chinese cities. This policy is expected to effectively change residents’ non-work travel behaviour and reduce their dependence on car travel by intervening built environment. This paper chooses Shanghai as an example. It aims to explore whether the 15-minute community living cycle typology can effectively transform residents’ non-work travel behaviour.
Shared with the World by Elangkathir Duhindan
A Comparative Analysis of AI/AGI
Regulation in the EU and China and the
Implications for Global Governance
Shared with the World by Pamela Clarke
The proliferation of artificial intelligence
(AI) systems offers significant benefits
but also presents considerable global
risks. Despite the international nature of
these risks, an internationally accepted
governance framework for AI remains
absent. This is largely due to geopolitical
tensions and the lack of consensus among
major global powers on the appropriate
scope and methods for regulating AI
development. The European Union (EU),
China, and the United States are key
players in AI regulation, each with
divergent approaches. However, common
themes can be identified to form the
foundation of a global regulatory
framework aimed at both managing risks
and fostering innovation. This
dissertation conducts a comparative
analysis of AI regulations in the EU and
China and examines the implications for
the development of a global AI
governance framework. Using deductive
thematic analyses, the study explores the
convergences and divergences in their
regulatory approaches. While differences
arise from China’s emphasis on socialist
values, national security, minimal focus
on individual rights, and geopolitical
rivalry with the United States, there are
areas of alignment. These include the
categorisation of AI systems, safety measures, human-centric design,
transparency, professional responsibility,
privacy, and accountability. The study
concludes that these shared regulatory
principles could serve as a foundation for
the development of a multilevel global AI
framework. Such a framework should
incorporate international, national, and
industry-level governance with clearly
defined outcomes and responsibilities.
The United Nations, as a politically
legitimate global forum with broad
influence, including among China, is well-positioned to lead this effort.
Shared with the World by Pamela Clarke
A Comparative Analysis of AI/AGI
Regulation in the EU and China and the
Implications for Global Governance
Shared with the World by Elangkathir Duhindan
The proliferation of artificial intelligence
(AI) systems offers significant benefits
but also presents considerable global
risks. Despite the international nature of
these risks, an internationally accepted
governance framework for AI remains
absent. This is largely due to geopolitical
tensions and the lack of consensus among
major global powers on the appropriate
scope and methods for regulating AI
development. The European Union (EU),
China, and the United States are key
players in AI regulation, each with
divergent approaches. However, common
themes can be identified to form the
foundation of a global regulatory
framework aimed at both managing risks
and fostering innovation. This
dissertation conducts a comparative
analysis of AI regulations in the EU and
China and examines the implications for
the development of a global AI
governance framework. Using deductive
thematic analyses, the study explores the
convergences and divergences in their
regulatory approaches. While differences
arise from China’s emphasis on socialist
values, national security, minimal focus
on individual rights, and geopolitical
rivalry with the United States, there are
areas of alignment. These include the
categorisation of AI systems, safety measures, human-centric design,
transparency, professional responsibility,
privacy, and accountability. The study
concludes that these shared regulatory
principles could serve as a foundation for
the development of a multilevel global AI
framework. Such a framework should
incorporate international, national, and
industry-level governance with clearly
defined outcomes and responsibilities.
The United Nations, as a politically
legitimate global forum with broad
influence, including among China, is well�positioned to lead this effort.
Shared with the World by Elangkathir Duhindan
A Head-On Look: Female Claim-Making as Discursive Activism in Contemporary Chinese Cyberspace
Shared with the World by Elangkathir Duhindan
« The number of Chinese netizens has surpassed 904 million in 2020, and 49% out of whom are women (CNNIC, 2020). Since its creation in the 1990s, Chinese cyberspace has been a vibrant sphere of civil action (Herold and Marolt, 2011). Under state authoritarianism, the Chinese cyberspace stands on the margin of normality, as a carnivalesque place of dissent (ibid.). Making up almost half of the entire netizen population, women are known to be key actors of cyberspace activism. This dissertation sets out to investigate female claim-making in Chinese cyberspace. It is particularly interested in the notion of citizenship that underpins their claims. Female fans of a cyber-entertainment reality show are examined as a case study, using feminist critical discourse analysis (FCDA) as the methodology. Their claims are analysed against the analytical framework of feminist discursive activism to see if it can challenge dominant patriarchal discourses and advances citizenship consciousness. This dissertation finds that female fans’ claim-making constitute discursive activism that is essentially a politics of visibility, which resonates with the notion of performative citizenship.
Shared with the World by Elangkathir Duhindan
Assessing the Impact of Circular Economy
Demonstration City Program on Carbon
Emissions in China: A Pathway to
Achieving Dual Carbon Goals
Shared with the World by Elangkathir Duhindan
In September 2020, China announced its
ambitious goal of "Carbon Peaking and
Neutrality" within 40 years at the 75th
United Nations General Assembly, known
as the "Dual Carbon" targets. This
declaration marks a significant step in
China's commitment to addressing global
climate change and fostering an all�encompassing green transformation of its
economy and society. Against this
backdrop, the circular economy (CE) has
been identified as a pivotal strategy for
realizing these carbon goals. The circular
economy aims to promote a
comprehensive cycle of production,
consumption, and social development to
achieve both environmental protection
and economic growth. Since the initiation
of China's Circular Economy
Demonstration City policy in 2013, 101
regions (including 62 cities) have joined
the initiative. The research will address
questions about the impact of the Circular
Economy Demonstration City policy on
carbon emissions across China and how
do CE practices aid in achieving the 'Dual
Carbon' targets. The study is anticipated
to conduct an empirical investigation
based on panel data from 287 prefecture�level cities from 2009 to 2021, aiming to
evaluate the impact of China's Circular
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Economy Demonstration City policy on
carbon emissions. The objective is to
determine the effectiveness of the
circular economy in achieving the
nation's 'Dual Carbon' targets and
provide comprehensive insights for
future policy refinements
Shared with the World by Elangkathir Duhindan
Exploring Gender Roles in Boys’ Love
(BL) Web Dramas: From Chinese
Generation Z Females’ Point of View
Shared with the World by Pamela Clarke
The research focuses on the experiences
of Chinese Generation Z (born between
1996 and 2005) females. The purpose of
this study is to explore the perceptions
and attitudes towards BL dramas and
web series. The study seeks to
understand their role in shaping
women's consciousness and challenging
gender perceptions. In addition, this
study aims to analyse the dynamics of
community building and interaction
among Chinese Gen Z women in online
spaces dedicated to BL dramas.
Examining how these dramas provide
heterotopias for this demographic offers
them alternative spaces for exploration
and expression. The feminist perspective
issue will be considered and discussed.
Ultimately, this study aims to explore the
potential impact and future trends of
overseas BL dramas on this population's
media consumption habits and cultural
identities, providing valuable insights
into the evolving gender representations
and cultural consumption in
contemporary China.
Shared with the World by Pamela Clarke
Exploring Gender Roles in Boys’ Love
(BL) Web Dramas: From Chinese
Generation Z Females’ Point of View
Shared with the World by Elangkathir Duhindan
The research focuses on the experiences
of Chinese Generation Z (born between
1996 and 2005) females. The purpose of
this study is to explore the perceptions
and attitudes towards BL dramas and
web series. The study seeks to
understand their role in shaping
women's consciousness and challenging
gender perceptions. In addition, this
study aims to analyse the dynamics of
community building and interaction
among Chinese Gen Z women in online
spaces dedicated to BL dramas.
Examining how these dramas provide
heterotopias for this demographic offers
them alternative spaces for exploration
and expression. The feminist perspective
issue will be considered and discussed.
Ultimately, this study aims to explore the
potential impact and future trends of
overseas BL dramas on this population's
media consumption habits and cultural
identities, providing valuable insights
into the evolving gender representations
and cultural consumption in
contemporary China.
Shared with the World by Elangkathir Duhindan
Exploring the Growth Trajectories of
Individuals Born in Mixed-Orientation
Marriages: Insights under the Discourse
of Heterosexual Hegemony in
Contemporary China
Shared with the World by Pamela Clarke
This dissertation investigates the growth
trajectories and prosperity of individuals
born in mixed-orientation marriages
(IBMOMs) in contemporary China, aiming
to uncover how these family structures
impact their lived experiences and overall
happiness. Through qualitative analysis
of in-depth interviews with IBMOMs, the
study explores their emotional
experiences, coping mechanisms, family
dynamics, and prosperity strategies on
their life trajectories. The research
identifies that IBMOMs’ emotional
responses are significantly influenced by
the timing of their parents’ LGBQ identity
disclosures and the nature of parental
relationships. And heterosexual spouses’
long-term psychological state often leads
to profound distress for IBMOMs,
affecting the formation of their selfidentity
and views on interpersonal
relationships. Additionally, the study
highlights that supportive family
environments, effective coping strategies,
and economic stability are crucial for
IBMOMs’ prosperity. Finally, the
dissertation advocates for broader
societal reforms, including the
legalization of LGBQ marriages and
improved public understanding of LGBQ
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issues, to reduce the challenges faced by
IBMOMs and promote a more inclusive
society.
Shared with the World by Pamela Clarke
From Digital Battles to Real-World
Challenges: Navigating the Career
Transition for Retired E-sports Athletes
in China
Shared with the World by Pamela Clarke
This research discusses the challenges
and difficulties of career transitions
professional e-sports athletes face in
China after retirement. It
comprehensively analyses the career
transition factors by adapting
Schlossberg's Career Transition Theory,
including retirement background,
personal attitudes, support systems, and
coping strategies. It then gives
corresponding suggestions to the esports
athletes for successful career
transitions.
Shared with the World by Pamela Clarke
From Digital Battles to Real-World
Challenges: Navigating the Career
Transition for Retired E-sports Athletes
in China
Shared with the World by Elangkathir Duhindan
This research discusses the challenges
and difficulties of career transitions
professional e-sports athletes face in
China after retirement. It
comprehensively analyses the career
transition factors by adapting
Schlossberg's Career Transition Theory,
including retirement background,
personal attitudes, support systems, and
coping strategies. It then gives
corresponding suggestions to the e�sports athletes for successful career
transitions.
Shared with the World by Elangkathir Duhindan
Spatial Modelling of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions against COVID-19: taking the UK and China as Examples
Shared with the World by Elangkathir Duhindan
A model based on space syntax is introduced in simulating the transmission of COVID-19 and quantifying the impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions.
Shared with the World by Elangkathir Duhindan