Economy, Government/Problems of East and SE Asia SSWG5 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary South Asia, Southeastern Asia, and Eastern Asia. e. Analyze the impact of population growth in the region on both the region and on other regions of the world including China, India, and Japan. g. Describe the Pacific Rim and its cultural, political, and economic significance.

China/Government Communist, socialist state Single party leadership Premier of China—head of the gov’t No freedom of speech, press, religion

China/Economy China has one of the world’s largest economies  Major trader to the U.S. and rest of world Rely on China for clothing, toys, machinery, fabrics, and fruits Many large companies have moved their businesses and factories to China  Ex: Volkswagen, Apple, Microsoft, Nike

Reasons Why So Many Goods Are Made In China China has large amounts of energy and mineral resources (1)  World’s largest producer of coal, lead, tin, and tungsten Major producer of ducks, peanuts, rice, citrus fruits, tea, and sugarcane (2)  Only 10% of land is fertile Mainly east and southeast China

Reasons Why So Many Goods Are Made In China continued Huge, cheap labor force (3)  1.3 billion people 20% of world’s population Billions of people worldwide to buy company’s products (4)  Ex: cell phones, cars, video games, CD’s atch?v=xuO3_yEV95U Apple factory China 4:50 min

Defective Chinese Products Over the last few years: Toothpaste with antifreeze Dog food laced with rat poison & plastic chemicals Thomas & Friends wooden railway toys decorated with toxic lead paint Lead painted kitchen dishes & Christmas ornaments

3 Major Cities in China 1.Shanghai Largest city in China  13 million people Also China’s largest port

3 Major Cities in China continued 2. Hong Kong: Island off the SE coast of China Once controlled by Britain  1/3 size of Rhode Island Holds 7 million people  One of world’s most crowded places Important banking & international trade center

3 Major Cities in China continued 3. Beijing: Chinese for “Northern Capital” 2 nd largest city China’s capital Over 2,700 years old 2008 Summer Olympics

China’s 7 Hazards to Development 1. Child labor 2. Sweatshops 3. Massive pollution caused by factories, cars, sewage, and billions of people 4. Algae in water 5. Birth defects due to air pollution

Taiwan One of Asia’s richest, most industrialized countries Exports computers, scientific instruments, & sports equipment  Major trading partners are U.S., Japan, and China Government— democratic republic  Unicameral legislature

Japan/Government Constitutional monarchy Emperor  Power is limited, ceremonial Prime Minister—head of government Diet—Japanese bicameral legislature

Japan/Economy Country lacks many mineral & energy resources Only 11% of Japan is fertile  Able to supply 70% of country’s food Economic success based on strong work ethic  Long hour work days & 6 day work week World leader in quality manufactured goods like cars, cameras, & electronics  Honda, Toyota, Nintendo, Wii, Motorola, Sony, Panasonic Leader in robotics & biotechnology

Tokyo Largest city in Japan Location of Japanese government and Imperial Palace Center of international banking and finance

North and South Korea North Korea: Communist country with command economy Led by Kim Jong Un Most people are poor and lack food Has nuclear weapons

South Korea Constitutional republic w/ market economy Profit from shipbuilding, steel, automobiles, textiles, and electronics Makes Hyundai, Samsung, and LG products Capital is Seoul  Largest city in S. Korea Hosted 1988 Summer Olympics and 2002 FIFA World Cup

Chinese Toy Recalls Toy Recalls showing Sweatshops Defective Colgate Toothpaste Child Exploitation Pet Food Rat Poison