This PBS special showcases various topics concerning China in the 21st century. What are "ordinary Chinese" like? Will the country embrace democracy sooner or later? These discussions and more are available at this site. In addition,...

A paper issued by the World Bank on the role of private sector enterprise in "Power development," in China. The full report is in PDF format. (Published in 2000)

Students examine facts, figures, and articles about China today. Some topics include cities, art, government, and culture.

Presents the history of China starting in prehistory and going to the present. Maps and pictures give a solid background about Chinese history.

Credited to Encarta, this article has good summary information on the history of Chinese literature. It covers all time periods.

Excerpts from first hand accounts of the massacre at Nanking in 1937 and 1938 as part of a larger article in Metro Magazine about the Rape of Nanking.

Offers a great history of Chinese music. You'll find lots of good information on opera, music, dance, and instruments. Good pictures and links to more info.

A detailed timeline starts with events in the early part of the 20th century and then covers the year 1989 during which the massive protests in Tiananmen Square took place.

This collection of solicit papers by China specialists and on-the-spot observers of the extraordinary events that exploded across the breadth of China in the spring of 1989 view the prodemocracy movement in the provinces as well as in...

This site, which is provided for by Chinavista gives great information on the Chongyang Festival. The Chongyang Festival has been an important festival since ancient times. The story of Chongyang and how the customs were created are...

At this site from Chinavista, you can read about the history, tradition, and celebration of the Peaceful Taoist Sacrificial Ceremony, better known as The Bun Festival. It takes place on Cheung Chau, an island situated southwest of Hong...

Shijing (The Book of Songs) is the earliest collection of Chinese poems. This site is appropriate for teachers and upper elementary students.

A report by the Defense Department to Congress on the issue of American defense of Taiwan and its costs.

A great overview of the history of the Peking Opera. Includes a few links to important people and contains a picture.

Discusses the Chinese urban middle class and their value for the arts.

Situated at the heart of Beijing this museum offers a look at various types of Chinese art throughout ancient history.

The Chinese Government's official diplomatic history of the visit of President Nixon to China.

Click on any of the tabs for details on people, government, economy, communication, transportation, military, as well as national issues and geographic statistics.

Features China's problems with creating a modern legal system. Interactive media and audio gives information about the transformation of the legal system. (20 September 2005)

Take a virtual trip to several countries in Asia, guided by knowledgeable young people who will help you understand the culture and special allures of each country. Short videos are included. A map and activities relating to the...

Article reports on people making and selling snowmen after a rare snow in China.

Informative encyclopedia entry provides and overview of ancient China history beginning with pre-historical age and ending with the Tang and sung Dynasties. Site includes photos, links to related material and timeline of major events.

The treaty of Nanjing. All 13 Articles.

Click-through facts-and-photo file about China's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Asian location and a video that explains the desertification of...