This summer
I travelled to Prague (Czech Republic) to attend Summer School on China. The
title and topic this year was, ‘A World Superpower – Myth or Reality?’. It
reminded me of a dragon, discussion, if dragons exist or they are creatures
imagined by the people.
According
to the description, we were to discuss Chinese politics and economics today. To
tell the truth, I did not know much about these important topics. At the
University of Manchester I was mainly studying about culture, language and
history. I believe that they will help me in understanding of Chinese political
and economical systems.
I travelled
from Budapest, my home-city, by train to Prague.
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| on my way to Prague through Slovakia |
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| visiting the Senate |
1st
lecture
It was
quite nice; we are only 8ppl in total, for the summer school on China, having
almost a private tutoring. We were reviewing history of China, and it was not
smth so special for me, as I learned about it before, but it was a great refreshment
of what I have learned.
2nd
lecture
On the
second lecture were discussing if China is a superpower or not. We all agreed
that it is not a superpower as yet. However, some people noted that soon, in
like 20-50 years China would be a superpower. But who knows what will be with
USA at the time, I bet it wont like a position of not a superpower.
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| our super Chinese team :3 |
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| my roommate, amazing person who taught me a lot <3 |
3rd
lecture
We had a
guest lecture and a topic about Russian – Chinese relationship. Well I must say
that from my humble opinion Chinese are over Russians, and as out lecturer
noted, it is smart in using Russia all those deals/talks with the West. For
example standing up for Iran, Syria and etc. It seems like Russia is using its
old might and power that is swept away long ago, to boost itself in front of
the world. But who knows, maybe Russian has secret weapons and power? You never
know. However, it seems that it does not have anything to backup with its
actions, only the ‘Russian’ previous glorious days. It’s interesting to talk
about and I can go back and forth and talk about all those theories, but in
fact we cannot see what China will do and how USA will react. But as being
Russian I hope that China will be our alley against USA (I am not
discriminating, but USA really likes putting nose where it is not needed).
Will
Chinese-Russian relationship stay for long, what will follow next? The fact
that Xi Jinping first ever visits abroad was to Russia? Does it mean anything? Do
Chinese only use Russia? Will Russia finally wake up and try to be a superpower
like it was before? Oh my, so many questions not being answered…
… (we had
more lectures and parties and eating outs, ask me if interested)
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| my lovely ladies! smile! |
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| on the boat trip, funfunfun |
This summer
school was amazing, the program was very good, and however I wish we would have
more time for discussions and more lectures. Our professor is a really great
guy! His name is Jakub Leps and you can actually google him. He was so
passionate about the topics so time flew fast for everyone in the class.
Unfortunately or not we did not have lecturers from overseas and those extra
ones, held for everyone, were on Czech Republic and were dreadfully boring.
Those lectures were not related and some were delivered in poor English.
Personally did not have a good impression on them.
It was very
hard to say good-byes and I wish to see everyone once more.
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| the only guys, the rest 43 (?) are girls |
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| traveling and admiring the architecture |
One week of amazing
experience for all of us I suppose. Lots of great people, new contacts and new
memories.
