East Asia
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Currency from another country.

Another name for China's Huang He River due to the damage caused by its constant flooding.

The movement of people from their rural homes to urban employment centers and back on a regular basis

A polycentric city of 11 compact cities, including Hong Kong, Macau, Huizhou and Guangzhou, that is projected to soon increase its population to 65 million and is one of China's industrial growth regions.

The name given to big-name, well-known architects who participate in construction to market or brand a city.

The empire founded by Genghis Khan that extended in the 13th and 14th century across Asia into Europe.

The spiritual and political leader of Tibet, who left the region in 1950 after the country was annexed by China.

An empire that developed from the Roman Empire, centered on Constantinople that lasted from 285 until 1483.

The household registration system in China that has been used to regulate and control rural citizens' movements.

A state which takes leading role in macro-economic planning, strategic investment and n guiding economic growth

Meat from cattle in Kobe, Japan. Considered a delicacy.

Refers to the US commitment to building up military power in Asia in response to Chinese political and military shows of force.

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