Factors such as language, religion and politics in a country define its position of status before the world. In view of these factors it can be said that China has a unique position. Aside from its strong cultural aspects, its political history as well as its geography is of immense interest. Issues of individual freedom, revolts and other events have been of particular interest to other countries.

Considering these issues, in most countries today, guaranteeing the freedom of the individual is essential, as the awareness of human rights is far and wide. Particularly, the United States may be used as a background for such issues. However, in many countries people generally are free and allowed to practice their respective faiths, and even go to their places or worship. It also must be asserted here that all countries do not permit the degree of freedom that one would desire, and this is an area of concern.

Contemporarily, there are few countries in the world where people are not entirely free to practice their own religions, and China is one of these countries.

Currently in China, it is not easy for individuals to practice their respective religions. This is because they are monitored constantly, as the Chinese government does not tolerate religious indoctrination; they see it as a risk to the security in the country, as individuals are so easily emotionally motivated to turn against the ruling bodies. This is apparently a result of the Communist norm tat has been deep-rooted in this country.

Religious bodies here have to be registered in order to conduct any religious practices, and even the ones that are registered are still exposed to raids from time to time, depending on when the authorities suspect activity they believe is reason for them to be alert. This suffocating situation is not only experienced inside main China, but also extends into Tibet, where the Chinese have immense influence (Lopez, 1996, 15-23).

The situation within Tibet is so severe that the people there are oppressed far beyond the people in China. This is because of the fact that they are almost all religious minded, and are orthodox believers of the Buddhist faith. This is what the Chinese detest, and since they (the Chinese) have invaded Tibet in 1949-50 they have controlled the lives of the people there without a hint of relinquishing their hold there (Lopez, 1996, 15-23).

Here, it can be assessed that the language, religion and political rule as well are all in contrast to the United Sates. Though the Unites States does occupy foreign land currently, it is not for the same reasons that China does. In addition to this, there is a very small percentage of religious similarity between the United States and China, and this is because of the fact that there are small populations of Christians in China, as well as few Chinese in the US. One point that may be noted here is that there is one prominent Chinese township in the US tat is called ‘ China Town’.

After occupying Tibet for about ten years, the Dalai Lama initiated and led a revolt in 1949, which was unsuccessful. This resulted in him having to leave Tibet under disguise. The Dalai Lama had to be disguised as a soldier moving out of Tibet, as this camouflage served as protection for him. If the Chinese found him they would have certainly tortured and killed him, as he is a spiritual leader of the Tibetans, and because of him that the people of Tibet till today put up the greatest peaceful resistance against the Chinese illegal occupation of Tibet.

Though the Chinese are strict about religious practices in Tibet, and do not tolerate Buddhism, the people still follow their leader, and persist with their beliefs (Snellgrove & Richardson, 1980). Certainly, this is something that is in contrast to western views, as restriction of this kind is in fact a denial of individual and community rights. Though language is common in China, religious segregation or deprivation is something that brings in security, which is something, opposed to western ideals.

Though China may be a country that is hindered internally by religious issues, it must be asserted that they still make use of their geographical position to entertain eternal industrial interest in them. Globalization has played its part here as well.

The impacts of globalization can be evidenced in practically every discipline of life, from movies, music, to media, and the same implications were witnessed in the fashion industry of the world, including that of China, as also the focus of our present discussion.

One must observe that just as the 20th century became famous for the numerous advancements and globalization of commerce and trade across the world, the rising nature of independence of women provided an excellent impetus to the fashion industry as well. For the Chinese however, there was a slight difference as the fashion industry witnessed both an evolution as well a revolution, an aspect that can best be comprehended from the manner, beliefs, and the significance of clothing and fashion that takes precedence in the average Chinese society.

Culture, it must be considered, is especially relevant in consideration of the developing the overall attitudinal and behavioral traits of the people belonging to it. This, moreover, is something that is made quite clear when considering it in light of the dramatically different perspectives that cultures from the East and the West respectively hold towards such things as the percentage of ones body that should be covered by garments in order to maintain decency. While this obviously doesn’t have anything to do with accounting, it is basically as a result of such differences that larger, far more significant differences spring forth.

One of the most commonly said Chinese proverbs perhaps best explains the nature and significance of clothing and fashion in the Chinese society, according to which "Buddha (the name given to Chinese Gods) needs to be decorated with gold, whereas human beings need to be decorated with clothes" Another similar Chinese proverb notes that "food, clothes, residence, and transportation" are all important hallmarks in the average Chinese way of life (Clark, 1988, 22-29).

Taking the importance of clothing and fashion in the Chinese society, one may observe that the mere attire of the Chinese may not necessarily imply a need for covering their bodies or keeping the human body warm, as may have been the century’s old concept. Instead, Chinese culture portrays the significance of clothing and fashion as a representative of an individual's economical status. In addition, its importance is also evidenced in the particular role played in the society vis-à-vis the individual's association of the 'loyalty clans', in turn implying his or her authority in the same society (Clark, 1988, 22-29).

In view of Chinese culture being important even though China is heavily influenced by foreign concepts, it must be considered that in spite of influences like rock music blossoming in China, traditional music remains the same and retains its untarnished importance.

Unlike heavy sounding music that is now known in the region, Chinese music incorporates various sounds, even those of tiny bells or cymbals. These add a unique sound to their songs, especially in traditional music. During traditional parades, these can be observed, and in addition to these high timbre-producing instruments, drums are very common too. The drums used in Chinese music may not be similar to Indian music. This is because they are usually large drums that produce a base effect, giving their beats a depth that is unlike Indian music (Tsun-Yuen, 1978, 38-39).

In addition to the low timbres produced by the drums used in Chinese music, it must be asserted that the high timbres produced creates a conflict between sounds that produces a sound quality that is unique to Chinese music, particularly traditional music. This is not to say that it is the only kind of music known to the Chinese traditionally speaking, as there are variations that do without much of the low timbres produced. In mentioning the conflict between the high and low timbres, it must be asserted that a mid-range in their sounds produced is almost non-existent (Tsun-Yuen, 1978, 38-39).

It must further be mentioned that this music is essential to Chinese culture because it is greatly associated with religious tradition as well. In view of this, it must also be asserted that if this music is replaced by western styles traditionalists perhaps would not be welcoming to western cultures. This is because they would not like the idea of their culture diminishing because of another one entering. It must be pointed out here that western music has in fact influenced the younger generations there leaving traditional music in China as it is.

Indeed, it is these smaller aspects in external political relations that do count because these relations are based on the way that people within China perceive western influences. In view of the broader picture, the Chinese also are aware of the globalized influences and have conformed to it along with maintaining their culture.