This article discusses the growing presence of China in world affairs, and how this may change the relationship between Australia and the United States.

Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of China in East Asia.

Students learn about the wonderful and fascinating country of China, and its environmental challenges that require engineering solutions, many in the form of increased energy efficiency, the incorporation of renewable energy, and new...

This unit examines globalization from its true origins rooted in China's desire for silver and in Spain's conquest of mines in America.

An article about what China is doing to turn around its pollution problems. Read about plans for establishing large eco-communities in China, which are intended to make China's air and water cleaner as they also absorb millions of...

Test your knowledge of Chinese philosophy, including concepts of Buddhism, Confucianism, Legalism and Taoism with this interactive quiz.

Discovered accidentally by farmers in 1974 in rural China, a mass mausoleum protects thousands of hand crafted life size terracotta warriors. Learn the history behind this World Heritage site and view photos of the soldiers, each unique...

It is imperative that students understand what happened in Europe after WWII, so they may gain a deep knowledge of our contemporary world, including its key economic, social, and political developments. This in-depth unit covers topics...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the population grown in China. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the territory of Taiwan in East Asia.

Quiz your knowledge on philosophers of China.

A PDF of a global map of the world economy in 1775.

American businessmen in the late 18th and 19th centuries were very interested in finding markets all over the world for their goods and actively pursuing opportunities for foreign trade. The young nation needed to earn money to pay back...

Two thousand years before today's "global economy," an exchange network linked the continent of Asia via the Silk Route. Between the first and eighth centuries of the common era, the empires and states of Asia often came into conflict as...

This resource consists of videos concerning the education of migrant workers' children in Shanghai, China, and in the United States. Their goal is to help us think critically about the impact of migration on the education and integration...

This unit probes into the role food plays in society in terms of culture, economy and global awareness since the primary globalization in the 1500s through videos, various readings, and activities.

A rich collection of highly engaging learning modules on topics related to population and settlement. Covers six main areas - population growth, population change, population migration, land use, settlement characteristics and patterns,...

A slide show presentation with audio that presents China's economic power. Gives examples of how the Chinese economy is growing, in what ways their economy is growing, and whether or not it will continue to grow. (5 December 2004)

Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Hong Kong located in Eastern Asia.

A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...

This learning module looks at the impact of economic development on the environment. It begins with a look at a serious pollution problem in China, then looks at waste reduction and climate change. Includes an animation, images, and videos.

Good resource for exploring Chinese culture and language. Learn about Taiwanese lantern riddles, Chinese folklore, clothing, poetry and fables, papercutting, Chinese New Year, and Chinese festival and every-day cooking. Multimedia makes...

An instructional plan that asks students to consider how sweatshop factory labor impacts living conditions in China and to determine how U.S. corporations and consumers contribute to their continued existence. The plan requires students...

Wide Angle video of Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky, former U.S. Trade Representative, discussing her views on economic change in China and China's participation in the World Trade Organization. [1:50]