PBS
Pbs Teachers: China's Economy (Lesson Plan)
In this lesson, students will examine how the physical features of China influence its economy. They will compare and contrast the Chinese economy with that of the United States and discuss how the differences between the two influence...
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")
Other
China Daily: China Culture
Broad access to up-to-date cultural news about China, from the Chinese publisher of a national English-language daily newspaper. Includes a wealth of information about Chinese history, politics, and the economy along with news and...
BBC
Bbc: Country Profile: China
Impressive compilation of news, media, audio, video, and more about China from the BBC.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Home Village
In this video segment from Wide Angle, tour a village in the rural Chinese countryside.
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.
Other
China, the Homeland of Tea
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.
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.
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
China: China's Private Car Ownership Tops 10 Million
A short article on the explosive growth in private ownership of cars which has been taking place in China over the past several years.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Tang Dynasty 618 907
This timeline traces the development of China's Tang Dynasty.