Conclusion As one of the four ancient civilizations, Chinese culture has made outstanding contribution to the development of the world since ancient time. And in recent years, there are more and more Confucius Institutes being built all around the world,which shows that our Chinese culture become much more popular than ever. In short, Chinese culture is the accumulation of Chinese history, which makes Chinese culture colorful and prosperous. As Chinese citizens, we should learn and inherit the excellent Chinese traditional culture, because it can guide us to become a better person. Work Cited: Boye Lafayette De Mente.
But in my opinion, each Hong Kong cultures have its own value and special meaning and we should try our best to preserve them. The culture of Hong Kong means that the culture can only be found within Hong Kong but not other places. The key elements of culture is to be memorable , meaningful and mass-oriented. Hong
It is recognized as the world most recongnized logos. Their weakness includes the competition with the competitors in the fast food section and a high level of employee turnover at the stores. The opportunities they have, for examples, It can research ways to include healthy products in their menus across the world.It can upscale some of its restaurants locations to attract more customers. GLOBALIZATION OF MCDONALD(NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE) As a largest fast food organization with more than 31 thousands restaurants which ownes by company and some of it operated as franchise and affiliates, McDonald expands their business to international market. The spread of American way of life had influenced McDonald to enter the international market.
In 1842, Hong Kong was ceded to the British Empire and became a colonial state. The role that English played in Hong Kong society have received much attention over the last thirty years by people in different fields including academic commentators and political engagers. 1997 was considered to a commemorable year for Hong Kong for the reason that it signaled a new stage of its development and evolution as a unique city state in China. However, the status of English seems cannot be substituted by Chinese language easily. As Lin (1996) suggests, the predominant status of English in colonial Hong Kong was based on a “self-perpetuating myth”.
Brands. 3.2.5 Supplier power. (Weak) Since McDonald’s is a well-recognized company globally, many suppliers wish to work with it, so the supplier power is weak. McDonald’s is critical clients to various suppliers and McDonald’s purchasing constitutes a big part of the sale revenue and profit due to McDonald’s usually purchase in bulk. There is plentiful supply of raw materials and ingredients like flour and meat.
In many markets, McDonald's additionally offers mixed salads and vegetarian food, squashing and other special local items. Soup items are served just in some chosen nations like Portugal and so on. What's more, for this unique deviation from its standard menu helps McDonald's to be in mainstream in various nations other than its homeland. Now and again this distinction is utilized either for local food taboos and religious restriction like the one in India as no beef is served there. In India, non-vegetarian menu contain s chicken and fish things only.
Transfer and Development of Chinese Traditional Culture Chinese traditional culture is formed and developed since the old days of China, which is stable and wonderful. As the valuable treasure of great China, it possesses the wits of China nation and the great history treasure of China is passed down from one generation to one generation. For the past thousands of years history, Chinese culture has its unique features and can give us modern generation more energy and power to lead our life. It affects our current life with its powerful tradition and with the push of economic tiding, tradition culture is facing much severe crises. However, to undertake the value of China tradition and keep it, pass it to our next generation is the necesssity
“ As Hong Kong has been a meeting place of Chinese and Western culture since the middle of the nineteenth century….” (Pennington 146) The main reason why did English became one of the core languages in Hong Kong is because since it seemed like inseparable of Hong Kong from the British rule even though Hong Kong is already part of China. Even though the most spoken language was cantonese, the written language was English. Also the communication between the government was also spoken in English. There was too much influence in the British that help Hong Kong to be as successful as now. Speaking of language, British has also changed Hong Kong’s culture as
Moreover, it can also stimulate the practice of local cultures, folklores, traditional arts and craft and of the practice of local cultures, folklores, traditional arts and crafts and cuisines (Francesco, 2005). Places like Mongkok, Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay are the most famous places of attractions in Hong Kong, its unique environment and traditional practices are well-conserved by the locals. As a result, the tourists are able to observe a more real and authentic Hong Kong. In addition, the natural environment of Hong Kong is carefully monitored expect for seasonal air pollution with origins from neighboring industrial areas of mainland of China, which adopts loose emissions
Hong Kong was a British colony for near ten decades. Most Hong Kong people are used to the style of British governance so they prefer it over the governance by the Chinese government even though the city has been returned to China for 15years. Hong Kong people not only lost their senses of belonging for China after the reign of the United Kingdom, but also denied their national identity. According to the survey conducted by The University of Hong Kong (2011), nearly two out of three local people still have not accepted their identity as Chinese. A city that has long adapted the culture of a foreign regime is now forced to adapt the culture of its motherland.