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China -- Politics and government China in the Red 
 Companion to a 2003 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline "documentary that tells the stories of 10 Chinese individuals ... caught up in China's dramatic, ongoing effort to modernize its economy." The site includes a chronology, commentary about potential for democratic reform, and information about and audio clips of Beijing rock music. Also includes a complete video of the show, a teacher's guide, and links to related sites. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/red/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Jul 26, 2005 China: 50 Years of Communism
This compilation of stories from 1999 "looks back at the birth of the People's Republic and takes stock of what the future might hold." Features information on topics such as the legacy of Mao Zedong and the Long March, private lives (cyberspace and Falun Gong), and China's foreign policy fears. Also includes a glossary with terms such as the Cultural Revolution, Gang of Four, and Tiananmen Square. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/special_report/1999/09/99/china_50_years_of_communism/default.stm Topics: Activism, Communities & Groups, History By Place, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Oct 7, 2009 Country Briefings: China
Background information and articles about business and economics in China. Provides economic data, an economic outlook, information about the political and economic structure of the country, and news about business in China, U.S.-China economic relations, and other topics. Note: Some articles (marked as premium content) only available to subscribers. From the website for The Economist magazine. http://www.economist.com/countries/China/ Topics: Economics, International Trade Last updated Oct 26, 2005 In Depth: Changing China
Collection of news stories and background information about China, covering topics such as social issues, business and economy, and politics. Some stories offer British viewpoints on U.S.-China relations (including about the George W. Bush visit to China in November 2005). Includes photos, graphics, and video and audio clips. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/asia_pacific/2004/china/default.stm Topics: History By Place Last updated Sep 8, 2009 |
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