Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Political Economy of Chinese Reform
Peruse these resources and apply them to lessons regarding the development of China's economic plans.
Columbia University
Nasa: Sedac: China's Agenda 21
[Free Registration/Login Required] A comprehensive reform program proposed for the Chinese economy, environment, agriculture, transportation, etc. The full text for all 69 programmes are linked to this page.
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
China.com: Statistical Data
A neat site which gives current economic data on the Chinese economy including figures on domestic trade which includes consumer goods. (Click on "Total Retail Sales" under "Domestic Trade")
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Political Economy of Chinese Reform
Peruse these resources and apply them to lessons regarding the development of China's economic plans.
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment: China & Intellectual Property Rights [Pdf]
In this paper the author argues that China is still weak on enforcing intellectual property laws and that foreign companies should take steps to protect their rights in the Chinese legal system. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Chinese Foreign Policy
Take a deeper look into the history and development of China's foreign policies and aid lessons with these suggested readings.
New York Times
New York Times: China's Economic Influence
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)
Other
Totally History: Ming Dynasty Economy
This article provides a description of the Chinese Ming Dynasty's economy. It was during this period of time in history that China made large improvements in technology, agriculture, trade and manufacturing.
US Energy Information Administration
Energy Information Administration: China
Information on China's economy and use of energy.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Japan Fact Sheet
This site actually provides a number of "fact sheets" on a range of topics related to Japan's geography, government, economy, culture, society, and sports. Read online or download handy PDF documents for classroom use. The site has...
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
Quality Control Key to International Trade
The China Internet Information Center offers a short article which describes the efforts of the Chinese government to make improvements in the area of "Quality Control," in the manufacturing sector.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Early Trade With China: Early American Trade Routes to China [Pdf]
Once the colonies gained their independence, American ships began to search the oceansfor markets to replace the British colonial markets from which they were now excluded (theWest Indies) or in which they were subjected to heavy tax...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Dungans
Learn about the culture of the Dungan people of Russia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Government and Politics of China
Present an impressive overview of pre-Communist through present day China with an outlook towards the future by including some of these resources.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Government and Politics of China
Present an impressive overview of pre-Communist through present day China with an outlook towards the future by including some of these resources.
Other
Demographia
Tables of China's per capita income, gross domestic product, and population density by regions, administrative districts and other areas.
Other
Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States of America
Find news, information, links, and more about China from their embassy in the United States.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: China
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is China.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Tang Dynasty 618 907
This timeline traces the development of China's Tang Dynasty.
The Economist
The Economist: Taiwan
This is a series of articles about Taiwan, with background articles to help understand politics, economics and current events in the country.
Other
New Zealand Embassy, Beijing: About New Zealand
Essential information about New Zealand--its history, political system, economy, and more--in English and Chinese.
George Mason University
George Mason University: Be the Historian: What Is Its Date?
Take a close look at the differences between different eras of print of the 10-yuan bill from the People's Republic of China. Understand the ways the bill has changed along with the society of China since 1965.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Ethnolinguistic Groups of China, 1971
" Ethnolinguistic Groups - Almost all inhabitants of mainland China are of Mongoloid stock, and ethnic distinctions in the country are largely linguistic rather than racial. The Han comprise nearly 95 percent of the population; the...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Northeast China, 1971
"Northeast China - the provinces of Heilungkiang, Kirin, and Liaoning - is the most important region of the country and a nationally significant and still-developing center of agricultural production. Most of the Northeast remained...