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China’s Land and Economy (Discussion Notes 6-1)

China’s Land and Economy (Discussion Notes 6-1) I. China’s Land and Climate - China is slightly larger than the U.S. (3rd largest in the world) A. It has the world’s largest plateau, Plateau of Tibet between the Himalaya and Kunlun Shan.

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China’s Land and Economy (Discussion Notes 6-1)

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  1. China’s Land and Economy (Discussion Notes 6-1) I. China’s Land and Climate - China is slightly larger than the U.S. (3rd largest in the world) A. It has the world’s largest plateau, Plateau of Tibet between the Himalaya and Kunlun Shan. B. China has 2 major deserts: the Taklimakan and Gobi. C. 3 of China’s major waterways are the Yangtze, Yellow, and the Xi rivers. D. Eastern China lies on a fault and as a result have many earthquakes. II. A New Economy -China has been a communist state (government controls everything) since 1949. A. China is slowly allowing free enterprise into its economy.

  2. B. China has many other countries investing in its economy. As a result, Chinese workers work for less money and companies have a bigger market in China. • C. This economic growth has allowed the Chinese enjoy a nice standard of living. • China’s People and Culture ( Discussion Notes 6-2) • I. China’s History - Until the 1900’s emperors and empresses governed China, some of the rulers came from dynasties. • Dr. Sun Yat-sen overthrew the last emperor in 1911. • China became a republic, governed by elected leaders. • C. After WWII, the Nationalists led by Gen. Chiang Kai-shek were defeated by the communist under Mao Zedong.

  3. II. China’s Government and Society A. After 1949, The government took over all farms and factories. B. In 1976, Deng Xiaoping allowed more economic freedom, but less political freedom (Tiananmen Square). C. China has been criticized for taking Tibet, the government has also ignored basic human rights. D. About 64% of China’s people live in rural areas. III. China’s Culture - is known for its artwork and writing. A. Chinese use an art of beautiful writing known as calligraphy. B. Chinese writing uses characters that represents word or ideas instead of letters that represent sounds.

  4. I was the leader of the Nationalist who tried to keep democracy in China. General Chiang Kai-shek

  5. I was the leader of the communist who would change China into a communist country. Mao Zedong

  6. I led a Chinese uprising that overthrew the last emperor in 1911. Dr. Sun Yat-sen

  7. I took over when Mao Zedong died and tried to create a more open country in China. Deng Xiaoping

  8. China’s Neighbors (Discussion Notes 6-3) I. Taiwan - is a prosperous island that produces high tech industries, manufacturing, and trade. Farming is also part of its booming economy. A. Taiwan is a democracy, but still claims to be a Chinese country with the hope of becoming independent. B About 75% are urban with its capital being Taipei. II. Mongolia - is a landlocked country that is covered by steppes (dry, treeless plains found in the deserts). A. For centuries, most of the people were nomads. In the 1200’s the Mongols joined together under Genghis Khan. He led his armies to conquer most of Asia. B. China ruled Mongolia from the 1700’s to the 1900’s. In 1924 it became an independent communist country, today it’s a democratic nation.

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