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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.

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 seasonal wind in South East Asia that blows from land to sea in October to May (dry monsoon ) and from sea to land on May to September bringing rain (wet monsoon).

The dominant ethnicity in China, comprising more than 91 percent of China's total population.

Refers to the movement from a more centralized form of economy to a freer, market-based economy.

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

A China-led initiative to provide funds for development projects.

A dynamic economic model which classifies countries as either core, periphery, or semi-periphery by the economic interactions between them.

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

A system of government that is ruled by the leaders of a religion, or based on the beliefs of a single religion.

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

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

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