Taiwan
Chiang Kai-Shek memorial in Taipei
Taiwan volcanic island 23 million people –Same demography as China History: Former Republic of China
successfu –A. One of the world’s most successful economies recognized separate province –B. Not recognized as a separate country by China but merely a province of China
Taipei: Capital of Taiwan
economic tiger cheap technology exports –C. Referred to as an economic tiger because of cheap labor, high technology, and aggressive exports
Taiwan Economy: Well- developed manufacturing & banking industries –Strong economic growth
Koreas SouthIV. The Koreas: North and South Divided ideology –A. Divided by Government ideology
NORTH KOREA
North1. North Korea Communist command –a. Communist government with command economy standard –b. Very poor and unsuccessful economy; low standard of living heavilyforeign –c. Relies heavily on foreign aide
Economy: –North Korea: Agriculture / manufacturing Under Communist system
SOUTH KOREA
South2. South Korea Democratic market –a. Democratic government with market economy Wealthy high –b. Wealthy and successful; high standard of living
South Korea Economy: South Korea: Highly industrialized Export tech. goods Also considered an economic tiger
South Korea’s got Seoul
tense countriesB. Very tense relationship between two countries huge armies –1. Both countries have huge armies and a bad relationship War possibility –2. War is a constant real possibility along the border