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Political Mind

Made In China

Points of Contention

Kuazai

Past, Present & Future: Three Cities

Hopefully the following links will be useful. At the least, they may serve as pathways to additional resources. Note: these are not necessarily exemplary resources...so it's a good idea to be mindful of accuracy, point of view, authenticity, etc., when reviewing them. You will also find additional resources in the Pathways to China Resources section.

A Day in the Life... Three minutes in Shanghai Brief podcast commentaries on daily life by an American expatriot living in Shanghai Commentary on contemporary youth issues in China International Bulletin of Youth Research report on The 7th International Conference on Asian Youth Issues, December 5-9, 2005 Daily Life in Ancient China Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home Onine exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA Resources on Gender and Sexuality Center for Research on Eduation in China Angel Island: Immigrant Journeys of Chinese Americans Demographic Databases: China Economic Implications of China's Demographics in the 21st Century Statistics databases and analysis from the University of Connecticut China in the 21st Century A series of reports on NPR China in the 20th Century Describes daily village life Chinese manners in daily life Virtual China

Includes information & annotated pictures of major cities, regions China's Ethnic Minorities An exhaustive guide with geographic, cultural, demographic information, photos of each

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China West Exchange "A place for Westerners to meet and learn about Chinese and for Chinese to meet and learn about Westerners"—includes interactive onlne language & calligraphy lessons, cross-cultural discussion boards Population, health and human wellbeing data Photos of Rural Life in China Another photo site... Fifty Years Inside the People's Republic: A Photo Essay Rural-Urban Migration Issues in China Documenting China: Contemporary Life and Social Change (a photo exhibit) Rural Life in China (Wikipedia) Cultural iIndex of Chinese Traditions Try seaching on "Chinese youth" in Google Scholar . There are a number of articles about relationships between adolescents and adults, gender, education, attitudes, responses to one-child policy, etc. top

Political Mind... Chinese Human Rights Web Devoted to informed discussion of both historical and contemporary human rights issues, particuarly as they pertain to China. Includes texts, topics, news sources, documents, and activist connections and course syllabi. Human Rights in China History of China Timeline Chronological set of articles summarizing history of China from ancient times to present Chinese Posters from 1949-present Chinese propaganda posters Confucianism (From Philosophy, Theology and Religion site maintained by St. Martins College, UK) History of the religion, relationship to historical political and social evolution in China. Confucianism and Democracy Confucianism and Confucius The Useless Tree An interesting blog about “ancient Chinese thought in modern American life.” This page has an article about Confucianism and Chinese politics.

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Free China Movement web site Studying the Science of Dissent in China(Times of Tibet) Asia-America Initiative A nonprofit organization concerned with promoting “democratic ideals” in the Asia-Pacific. Article on this page : Can growing dissent transform China? Dissent Grows Beyond Government Control in China An NPR report by Daniel Schorr (audio and transcript) The Great Firewall of China: Internet companies censor material at Chinese government’s request From Democracy Now (can listen to audio, download mp3 of report or read transcript) You've Got Dissent! Chinese Dissident Use of the Internet and Beijing's CounterStrategies China Support Network (supporting Chinese Democracy since 1989) The Three Gorges Dam in China: Forced Resettlement, Suppression of Dissent and Labor Rights Concerns (A publication of Human Rights Watch) Tiananmen Square 1989: Declassified History (at GW University) National Security Archive Electronic Briefing Book No. 16 Chinese Dissidents and Democracy Movement Links to resources Chinese Dissident Xu Wenli (A show on The Connection, NPR) Distinguished Chinese Political Activists Discuss Constitutionalism & Political Reform (UCLA International Institute) A Concise Political History of China Searching for China: A WebQuest on U.S. China Policy NPR: China in the 21st Century A series of programs and reports. Page includes links to previous China series. Transnational China Project (Rice University) A series of interresting articles on contemporary Chinese society, culture and politics in relation to the West. Examining media bias: A Chinese journalist reflects on Western coverage Attacks on the Press, 2003 Documented cases in Asia from the CPJ (Committee to Protect Journalists) top

Made in China...

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China: Shifting Influences A four-part podcast from PRI's "The World" examines how China's rise is shifting power and allegiances in East Asia and the Asia Pacific. Mary Kay Magistad reports from Beijing. The Silk Road The story of one of the world's oldest and most historically important trade routes and its influences on the culture of China, Central Asia and the West (A history--includes some contemporary photos) Silk Road Chronology Lost Cities of the Silk Road Studying through the discovery of artifacts From Silk to Oil A downloadable book and teachers' guide about the history of Chinese commerce and trade History of China Timeline Chronological set of articles summarizing history of China from ancient times to present China Dimensions Socioeconomic GIS data NPR: China in the 21st Century A series of programs and reports. Page includes links to previous China series. China on the Rise | NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS Discusses business, politics, and commerce issues related to the economic rise of contemporary China Made in China: Labor issues in the economic boom (The Connection, NPR) WBUR Programs related to China—all with audio History of Chinese Foreign Trade History Teachers Global Studies: China resources History of the Opium Trade in China Opium Throughout history U.S. Dept of State Profile of China A comprehensive summary of economics, politics, history, demographics, etc. Historyworld’s History of Trade Pages Asian Export Art Collection (Peabody Essex Museum) top

Points of Contention... Silk road stories (iTunes Podcast) China the Beautiful:

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Primary Resources of Chinese Classical Literature, Poetry, Calligraphy, Painting, History ... One-Stop Chinese culture Many resources ranging from fables, legends, arts, customs, symbols, history, demographics, ethnic groups, calligraphy…to food, trade, etc. Chinese Cultural Studies Resources Folk Tales from China Chinese Calligraphy (USC) An animated alphabet and pronounciation guide. Chinese Poetry (audio files read in Chinese) Stories from Chinese Classical Literature (in English, but you can also see a Chinese text version) Global Ed’s Teaching About China Page Includes teaching materials, lessons, etc. Chinese proverbs Chinese proverbs and interpretations Chinese proverbs organized by century of origin Chinese Texts Sampler: An Annotated Collection of Digitized Chinese Texts for Students of Chinese Language and Culture Includes: Modern Chinese Literature | Classical Chinese Literature | Chinese Film Scripts and Song Lyrics | Chinese Fables, Parables, and Children's Stories | Chinese History, Ethics, and Politics | Chinese Language in Daily Life Chinese legends and fairytales Unit on Chinese Mythology Classical Chinese Literature Teaching Chinese culture through literature and food Pathless Path, Nameless Name LaoTzu in English English Literature in China: A Historical Overview Educational Literature/China from WorldWide School Modern Chinese Culture and Literature Resource Center Chinese Text Initiative (Univ. Virgina) An Annotated Directory of Chinese Literature The Chinese Media--More Autonomous and Diverse, Within Limits Examining media bias: A Chinese journalist reflects on Western coverage

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Attacks on the Press, 2003 Documented cases in Asia from the CPJ (Committee to Protect Journalists) Chinese Opera Audio Clips-- Beijing Opera Includes explanatory audio as well as clips of arias Chinese Opera Masks top

Kuazai... Teaching Chinese culture through literature and food The Origins of Chinese Medicine Health Reports from PRI’s The World China AIDS Report, Rural health interview, China health report Applet for room layout from HGTV (works on PC only) Great Feng-Shui software (free demo, $19.95 to purchase, for PC only) Interactive Feng Shui game (beliefnet) A shockwave applet that allows you to arrange a room using principles of Feng Shui Articles about Feng Shui and design FengShuigate One-Stop Chinese Culture Many resources ranging from fables, legends, arts, customs, symbols, history, demographics, ethnic groups, calligraphy…to food, trade, etc. Chinese Philosophy Yin and Yang China: Dim Sum (a unit about Chinese-American culture from Newton Pub Schools) Chinese Medicine Sampler Operated by Health Balance L.L.C. which is a for-profit firm located in Tucson, Arizona, USA. It's primary activities are the private practice of TCM, this web site, continuing education presentations and educational presentations to the non-professional public. AsiaFood.org ChiMed.com The ChiMed web site is managed by an international group of scholars who study the history of medicine in China. We hope it will serve as an electronic clearinghouse where people with similar interests can meet to exchange information and ideas. Tea History and medicinal qualities from U.S. FDA Chinese Public Health Posters Collection

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History of Traditional Chinese Medicine (page of links) Public Health in China L inks to resources, government sites, data Yee Fung Cheung A Webquest about Chinese herbal medicine and a "barefoot doctor" Overview of Public Health issues in China (short article) Congressional Executive Commission on China—public health page Resources on Gender and Sexuality Center for Research on Education in China (from Univ Hong Kong) China: Managing Environmental Issues (from the World Bank) Inludes video Environmental Issues in China (from US Dept of Energy) Chinese Healing Arts On the site…animated interactive quiz and explanatory answers Future Directions for China’s Food Demand Chinese Food Cultural Profile All About Chinese Food In-depth Analysis of China’s Future Food Demand Eating China: Chinese Food, Culture and History Food in Chinese Culture Chinese Food Overview for a 6th grade curriculum on China, but includes a useful summary of culture of Chinese cuisine. Flavorful History of Tea Commercialization of Food Consumption in Rural China top

Three Cities... China through a lens Extensive picture gallery, plus other information and resources Globalis A fantastic database with graphs and maps that looks at key indicators (agriculture, education, population, gender equity, literacy, economy, environment, etc.) for every country in the world. Search on China… China Resources from National Geographic

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The Shanghai Bund at night (interactive real-time panorama) Maps of China Geography from Space: The Great Wall Maps of China Maps of Asia archive (fantastic) from U. Texas Walk the Great Wall Interactive panoramic photos with interpretive hotspots Virtual China Annotated pictures of each region and major cities The Beijing Page Exhaustive list of Beijing resources All About Shanghai Shanghai Diary Blog Shanghai Jewish Center China Country Studies Page From the Library of Congress China CityQuest ThinkQuest entry covering history, cities and regions of China China Window: Major Cities top

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