A China-led initiative to provide funds for development projects.
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.
The empire founded by Genghis Khan that extended in the 13th and 14th century across Asia into Europe.
A philosophy that stresses loyalty to family, upholding of social relations and commitment to just social activity.
An area where waters drains from and flows into a river or a number of tributaries.
Name given to China's claimed territory in the South China Sea due its presentation on Chinese maps with nine dashes.
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 spiritual and political leader of Tibet, who left the region in 1950 after the country was annexed by China.
The name given to big-name, well-known architects who participate in construction to market or brand a city.
Fine-grained windblown sediment.
Meat from cattle in Kobe, Japan. Considered a delicacy.
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