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Weiqi, or Go, is an ancient board game that has deep roots in Chinese culture and history. Playing Weiqi can enhance cognitive abilities, tactical thinking, problem-solving skills, and strategic gameplay. Weiqi reflects the broader strategic thinking prevalent in Chinese culture and is considered a symbol of intellect and discipline.
Feb 21, 2022 · The author introduces a new approach to learning about the different ways of strategic thinking and interaction in Chinese culture. It is through learning the Chinese board game called Weiqi. This game is a living reflection of Chinese philosophy, culture, strategic thinking, warfare, military tactics, and diplomatic bargaining.
- David Lai
- davidlai@gwu.edu
Its object of focus is a game—a board game called weiqi, or Go in English. 1 The objective of the article, however, is to introduce Confucianism and Daoism, the two most prominent philosophical traditions in China, and to illustrate their influence on the interpretation of history, as well as their own relative political dominance in history. We will achieve this by examining how ...
By drawing on well-known Western educational theory and what he depicted as traditional Chinese thought, Hong Po placed himself firmly at the center of a new hybrid culture in contemporary China. This aligned Weiqi perfectly at the crossroads of past, present, and future, suggesting that Weiqi could help children to mediate all three.
Sun Tzu game theory is the stratagem used when playing weiqi. One is simply able to apply Sun Tzu game theory and philosophy to a board of stones using The Art of War’s concepts of deception, stratagem, intelligence and deterrence.16 In various ways, weiqi resembles the Chinese stratagem of war.
- Alicia Fawcett
Auw Liang Yi Benedict. Benedict has been playing Weiqi/Go for the past 5 years at the Singapore Weiqi Association. He enjoys learning from Go instructor James Lee (6 dan) and the students at the Association. Benedict was formerly a Mathematics teacher for 4 years with the Ministry of Education. He was the teacher in charge of the Board Games ...
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Feb 21, 2022 · A little knowledge of the ancient board game weiqi will take U.S. national leaders a long way in achieving the U.S. foreign policy objectives. The game of weiqi is a significant part of many Asian cultures and greatly influences their geopolitical thinking and behavior. It bears striking resemblance to international relations and warfare.
