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)

Impressive compilation of news, media, audio, video, and more about China from the BBC.

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.

In this video segment from Wide Angle, tour a village in the rural Chinese countryside.

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,...

Information on China's economy and use of energy.

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)

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.

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...

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.

History for Kids overview on the science and innovations of ancient China. Students learn about the significant impact China made on the world with contributions in the fields of astronomy, chemistry, physics, meteorology and seismology.

China is the homeland of tea, the beverage that is consumed by the largest number of people. The categories of tea, tea production, and advantages of tea-drinking are all discussed here.

Describes the events that led to the California Gold Rush, the lives of the miners, the discrimination faced by Chinese immigrant miners and African Americans, the women who mostly stayed behind when their husbands went west as well as...

Provides an overview of the culture of China. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

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...

Learn about the history of tea, and its importance to the economy, culture, and traditions of China.

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.

Learn about the culture of the Tajik people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Present an impressive overview of pre-Communist through present day China with an outlook towards the future by including some of these resources.

Present an impressive overview of pre-Communist through present day China with an outlook towards the future by including some of these resources.

Tables of China's per capita income, gross domestic product, and population density by regions, administrative districts and other areas.

Find news, information, links, and more about China from their embassy in the United States.

A short article on the explosive growth in private ownership of cars which has been taking place in China over the past several years.

Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is China.