East Asia
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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.

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

An area created by sediments carried by a river.

A metropolitan area with more than one major ciy.

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

A philosophy that stresses loyalty to family, upholding of social relations and commitment to just social activity.

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

War between China and the UK in 1839-42 over the opening of China's eastern ports to European traders and especially the import of opium into China by the British.

One of China's most dominant dynasties. China became China, as we know it today, under the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) when the approximate boundaries of contemporary China were created.

A toxic chemical often created as a byproduct of zinc production.

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