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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 China-led initiative to provide funds for development projects.

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

Name given to China's claimed territory in the South China Sea due its presentation on Chinese maps with nine dashes.

An area created by sediments carried by a river.

Any form of economic policy that seeks to support local companies at the expense of foreign corporations, usually through quotas, tariffs, or some combination thereof.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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