Symbolic Meanings of Dragons between East and West ( HKBU / Contemporary Europe and Asia / POLS 3620 )
1. The Symbolic Meanings of Dragons between East and West Choi Wan Sze , Angel ( 07008058 ) Yau Kai Man , Manson ( 07011660 )
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11. Dragons as S ymbol of E vil The “Japanese Dragon” and “Nazi Dragon” in WWII As a symbol of devil, dragon is often used as a figure to represent the enemies of the W estern world. Choi Wan Sze , Angel
12. “ Dragons” in WWII The “Appeaser” in the middle is calling the “Nazi Dragons” go back home by giving them Lollypop, showing criticisms to the A ppeasement P olicy before WWII. Choi Wan Sze , Angel
13. Dragons are used to represent the terrorists in the “War on Terror” Choi Wan Sze , Angel
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15. Exception: European Dragons as S ymbol of A uthorit y The Welsh red dragon is found in both the national flag and royal badge of Wales. Choi Wan Sze , Angel
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17. When the Eastern and Western Dragons meet: China=Dragon=Devils? Nowadays, in the eyes of the W est, the threat of China is sometimes linked to the evil dragon. Choi Wan Sze , Angel Boycott of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
18. The Chinese dragon was drawn with the tail of devil. This shows the threat of the huge and evil dragon (China) of bringing “danger” by her money policy. Choi Wan Sze , Angel
19. President Hu of PRC became an angry and terrible dragon after George W. Bush mentioned that his next stop is Taiwan. Choi Wan Sze , Angel
20. The West depicted China’s economy as a fat dragon which flies at the expense of human rights. Choi Wan Sze , Angel
21. China’s economy is represented by a Western style evil dragon that enslaves the cow of Wall Street (US economy) Choi Wan Sze , Angel
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23. VI. Conclusion: Is the Dragon a Suitable Symbol for China? Is China like this? Choi Wan Sze , Angel
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