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Mount Holyoke College

International Relations: The Open Door Note, 1899

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is the note submitted by Secretary of State John Hay in September, 1899, which outlined the United States' Open Door policy toward China.
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Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With China

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and China. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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Article
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for Intl. Peace: China's Economic Prospects 2006 2020 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In this April 2007 paper, the report provides forecast on how well the Chinese economy will grow and also examines the problems that will occur as a result of this strong growth. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Article
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment: China & Intellectual Property Rights [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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]
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Primary
George Washington University

National Security Archive: China and the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of primary source documents from the Central Intelligence Agency, the U.S. Department of State, and similar agencies surveys relations between the United States and China during the years from 1960 to 1998. Topics include...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: China u.s. Quiz: Test Your China Iq

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: A Role Playing Debate About Globalization (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An instructional plan that asks students to consider how sweatshop factory labor impacts living conditions in China and to determine how U.S. corporations and consumers contribute to their continued existence. The plan requires students...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: China's Economy (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...