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University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: John Swift's Letter Home [Pdf]
The American ship Empress of China left New York on February 22, 1784 and arrived in Canton, China six months later on August 18. John White Swift, the ship's purser, wrote the following letter to his father in Philadelphia in July,...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Macau (China)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Macau (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.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Early Global Commodities
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Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: The Umbrella Movement: Protests in Hong Kong
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New York Times
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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)
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Legal System Expansion
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PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Rule of Law
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PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Labor Disputes
In this Wide Angle video, view a case study of the mediation of a disagreement between an employee and his former employer in China's courts.
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Tables of China's per capita income, gross domestic product, and population density by regions, administrative districts and other areas.
Countries and Their Cultures
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