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The Chinese children's experiences of growing up in various Asia-Pacific regions is the theme of the "My Childhood" series. Their everyday life brings out the differences of the history, racial policies, politics, culture, quality of life and educational policies among the countries, and how these factors would affect the next generation.
Australia: Pleasure vs. Pressure
Primary schoolboy Anthony is an immigrant from Hong Kong who enjoys Australia's interactive educational style. His parents, however, want him to take up all sorts of extracurricular activities and attend tutorial classes. The stuffing duck style of learning seems to have emigrated with him to Australia...
Thailand: One Love Two Countries
Most Chinese in Thailand have assimilated to the local culture to the extent that they go by Thai names and speak Thai only. The young generations, in particular, have no feelings about China, and having to learn about Chinese culture is an ordeal for them. By contrast, Thai festivities always get them going. Why do they feel so cold towards Chinese culture?
Korea: A Country Divided
Korea is a xenophobic country, and Chinese people face all kinds of restrictions there. Chinese children born and raised in Korea generally tend to be introverted by nature. What do they think of interracial harmony, Chinese culture and prospects for the future?
Beijing: The Never Setting Sun on the Prairie
(First Class Award, 18th Chicago International Children's Film Festival)Form One student Zhang Yunwei is typical of China's new generation. Deprived of educational opportunities during the Cultural Revolution, her parents now pin their hopes on her grades. Coupled with the country's one-child policy, she has no brothers and sisters, what effects of the loneliness and pressure would have on her? |
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