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

Currency from another country.

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.

A metropolitan area with more than one major ciy.

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 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.

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

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.

An area created by sediments carried by a river.

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

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

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