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High stakes examinations have been a feature of Chinese life for thousands of years.

The latest issue of the English journal "The Review of Korean Studies," published by the Academy of Korea Studies, explores Confucianism in 19th century Joseon and the belief system's response to the challenges it faced at the time. Presenting three analyses by specialists in Joseon-period Confucianism -- Prof. Baek Min-jung of the Catholic University of Korea, Prof. Kim Seon-hee of Ewha Womans Univers...

Catholicism (Western learning) took root in China through the devotion of Matteo Ricci, an Italian priest. While serving as a missionary in China from 1583 to 1610, he played a significant role in introducing both the Catholic faith and European culture to China.

Now. pamela, what are you learning about gonzales? >> well, western learning according to the university she is 23 years old. and her name is naomi gonzales. and she was studying abroad. she was studying design in paris and had been there for the semester. one of nearly 80 foreign exchange students and was apparently killed in one of the attacks at the restaurants there in paris. the community, the university of california long island is mourning the loss of the student and will be holding a vig...