BBC
Bbc: China's Leaders: Hu Jintao
A brief profile of Hu Jintao, China's leader from 2002 until 2013. Also provides links to profiles of eight other important Chinese leaders.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: United States Army in the Korean War
This is a full-length book on the US Army involvement in the first year of the Korean War.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Taiwan
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Taiwan, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: China
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of China, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Behind the Great Firewall of China
Michael Anti (aka Jing Zhao) has been blogging from China for 12 years. Despite the control the central government has over the Internet "All the servers are in Beijing" he says that hundreds of millions of microbloggers are in fact...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: China u.s. Quiz: Test Your China Iq
Test your knowledge of Chinese and U.S. geography, government, and economics with this 13-question interactive quiz. Discover which country outdoes the other in military strength, consumer health and spending, and other similar categories.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights: Mao Zedong
This is a great biography of Mao Zedong (1893-1976). Looks at his early life, political activism, military leadership, unifying China, and policies implemented under his rule. A great site for learning about Chinese History in the 20th...
PBS
Pbs: Is Walmart Good for America?
Designed for teachers in conjunction with a documentary by the same name. Lesson ideas, handouts and other resources make this work as a standalone site.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: China in the Red
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,...
The World Bank
World Bank: The Private Sector and Power Generation in China
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)
Other
China Today
Students examine facts, figures, and articles about China today. Some topics include cities, art, government, and culture.
Other
The History of China
Presents the history of China starting in prehistory and going to the present. Maps and pictures give a solid background about Chinese history.
Other
An Introduction to Chinese Literature
Credited to Encarta, this article has good summary information on the history of Chinese literature. It covers all time periods.
Other
Facing the Darkness: Diaries of Minnie Vautrin and John Rabe
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.
Other
China Today: Arts & Entertainment
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.
Other
Center for Asian American Media: Chronology of the Pro Democracy Movement
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.
Other
Pro Democracy Protests in China
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...
Other
Chinavista: Chongyang Festival
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...
Other
Chinavista: Bun Festival in Cheung Chau
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...
Other
China Virtual Tours: Shijing Poetry
Shijing (The Book of Songs) is the earliest collection of Chinese poems. This site is appropriate for teachers and upper elementary students.
Other
Federation of American Scientists: The Security Situation in Taiwan Strait
A report by the Defense Department to Congress on the issue of American defense of Taiwan and its costs.
Other
Peking Opera House: Introduction of Peking Opera
A great overview of the history of the Peking Opera. Includes a few links to important people and contains a picture.
Other
Artists Positions in China's Current Urban Explosion
Discusses the Chinese urban middle class and their value for the arts.
Other
Digital Palace Museum
Situated at the heart of Beijing this museum offers a look at various types of Chinese art throughout ancient history.