BBC
Bbc: Week of 5 19 14: u.s. Justice Department Charges Chinese With Hacking
The United States government has formally accused Chinese officials of hacking. Learn what kind of information these government officials are being charged with accessing.
Other
E Beijing
At eBeijing, the official portal of the municipal government of Beijing, find information about city government, the history of Beijing, local cuisine, famous city landmarks, and similar topics. Also find the latest news from China's...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Taiwan
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Taiwan. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
City University of New York
Chinese Cultural Studies: Confucius Kongfuzi: The Analects, Excerpts
Provides a large number of excerpts from the "Analects" by Confucius. These quotes are divided into seven themes of Confucian teaching, humaneness, the superior man, rites, music, learning and teaching, government, and rectifying the...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Central of the Chinese Party
In 1949, United States State Department issued a report on the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. The document explains how the existing Chinese Kuomintang government under communist leadership is failing to meet the...
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Independent Lens: Debate Begins
A third grade class in Wuhan province, China holds debates for the election of class monitor in this segment from Independent Lens. This is the first time education on democracy has been allowed in the city of Wuhan (most populace city...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Public Speaking and Persuasion: Improve Your School!
In this lesson, students watch two videos from China depicting public speeches about the first school government election. Then, they will create and give persuasive presentations of their own that will describe ways in which they would...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Taiwan
Great destination guide and country profile for Taiwan featuring background details, and numerous links to key information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and more.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Tibet
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian nation of Tibet which is part of the People's Republic of China. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Han Dynasty
Wikipedia offers information on the Han Dynasty of China. Discusses the politics, art, literature, and innovations of the time.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Hong Kong
Provides a country profile and comprehensive travel guide to Hong Kong, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...
Columbia University
The Chinese Scholar Official
Briefly dicusses the role of the scholar officials in dynastic China, and goes quickly over the civil service exam.
BBC
Bbc: On This Day: June 4: 1989: Massacre in Tiananmen Square
This brief account looks back at the period of student protests in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, which occurred in 1989.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History:the Cold War Continues
A comprehensive look at U.S. foreign policy during the Eisenhower administration. The Cold War was at its height, and the United States used many tactics to fight and contain the spread of Communism. Be sure to watch the cartoon of Bert...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Chinese Bureaucrats
Describes the process men had to go through to obtain a government job during the Han dynasty. They were given positions based on merit, whereas in the previous system people were hired just by knowing someone important or being related...
HyperHistory Online
The Opium War
A brief article describing the background of the Opium War of 1839 to 1842, and the British involvement in the opium trade.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: The 20th Anniversary of Tiananmen
Multi-media lesson in which students consider the concept of censorship and analyze the merits of censorship versus freedom of information while learning about the protests in Beijing in 1989. Note: Some video content may not load in...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Cold War in Asia and the Middle East
Overview outlining the Cold War conflict spread as Communist government's took over in China, Korea and the Middle East.
Other
New World Encyclopedia: Ming Dynasty
The history of China's Ming Dynasty is discussed in detail. Its origins, government, military conquests, achievements and eventual decline are covered.
Other
National Association of Manufacturers: Home Page
This site is the home page of the National Association of Manufacturers and is a great starting point to learn more about modern manufacturing.
Marxists Internet Archive
Marxists Internet Archive: Communism
Taken directly from the writing of Marx, Engels and Lenin, this entry from the Marxists Internet Archive also includes explanation of the quotations. Very detailed, it will require some sophistication on the part of the reader. Gives an...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Communism
This site explains the history of communism throughout the world. Looks at the principles of Marxism and communism, Karl Marx, and major communist political victories around the world.