The Age of Exploration: Motivations, Discoveries, and Key Figures
The Age of Exploration marked a period when European explorers sought new trade routes to Asia, motivated by factors like spreading Christianity, seeking fame and glory, and acquiring wealth. Key figures such as Marco Polo, Zheng He, and Christopher Columbus led expeditions that reshaped world histo
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Trajectory Data Mining and Classification Overview
Dr. Yu Zheng, a leading researcher at Microsoft Research and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, delves into the paradigm of trajectory data mining, focusing on uncertainty, trajectory patterns, classification, privacy preservation, and outlier detection. The process involves segmenting trajectories, ext
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Hierarchical Attention Transfer Network for Cross-domain Sentiment Classification
A study conducted by Zheng Li, Ying Wei, Yu Zhang, and Qiang Yang from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on utilizing a Hierarchical Attention Transfer Network for Cross-domain Sentiment Classification. The research focuses on sentiment classification testing data of books, training
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Exploring China's Dynasties and Cultural Contributions
Ming Dynasty marked by agricultural reforms, Confucian revival, and Zheng He's voyages; Qing Dynasty's rule following Manchu invasion with emphasis on Confucian beliefs and economic reforms; Chinese inventions and zodiac as part of rich cultural heritage. Policy of isolationism led to limited Europe
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China and Japan's Historical Reactions to European Influence in East Asia
East Asia, particularly China and Japan, faced challenges due to European luxury trade demands. Ming China resisted European threats to its peace and prosperity, while Zheng He's voyages opened new exploratory opportunities. Ming's isolationist trade policies contrasted with Qing Dynasty's expansion
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