China has made a great leap forward since Chou En-Lai

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China celebrated the 100th anniversary of Chou En-Lai, the country's first premier. Chou, the architect of the Chinese state, is unique among the original Communist revolutionaries in that he is still seen as a paragon of virtue. Chou, who reigned under the mercurial Party Chairman Mao Zedong, particularly is revered for his personal integrity, hard work and high moral standards. Mao's reputation, in contrast, has suffered; Mao is now seen as a political giant who committed egregious sins against the Chinese people. Ironically, Chou primarily was loyal to Mao and was his right hand man during the debacles of the Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution, which shows he had a great capacity for evil. Chou bears a great deal of responsibility for the death of 10 million people in 1960 by famine while China exported one million metric tons of grain.

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, History, Biography, Chinese history, Famines, Communist Party (China), Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai

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Letting workers organize will solve dilemma for China

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The Chinese government is faced with a conundrum: it knows it must restructure state-owned business, but the restructuring may undermine political stability as any restructuring will require massive layoffs. Labor unrest is increasing in China, and the government may allow workers to organize into labor unions. Labor unions would fulfill two purposes: giving the government a partner to negotiate labor disputes and giving workers a forum to develop into free citizens.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Labor Regulation & Services, Labor organizations, Labor Unions, Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations, Economic policy, Labor policy

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Workers just like to have fun productively

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Humor and fun in the work environment are found to help create happier, more productive employees. Small measures taken to increase humor in the workplace can also help foster creativity, improve problem solving skills, create better teamwork and labor relations, and promote more job satisfaction.

United States, Methods, Management, Work environment, Labor relations, Employee motivation, Employee loyalty

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