Modern China Beijing

Communism Social and political movement that aims at the creation of a classless society. The Government controls all aspects of society Everyone has equal access to education, health care, housing, and jobs

China After Mao China began to move away from Mao’s policies when he died in 1976 –Less economic control –Welcomed foreign investment –Sent students abroad to study The people want more though

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Tiananmen Square Massacre Many Chinese also began to demand political freedom and organized into huge rallies Was allowed by the government at first until June 1989 –Protesters ordered to leave and they refused

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Government Structure Power is divided into 3 parts –Communist Party - Political –State Council - Administration –People’s Liberation Army (PLA) - Enforcement

Communist Party The only party allowed to have power according to China’s Constitution

Xi Jinping The current leader of all three branches of Chinese Gov’t –Premier of the State Council –General Secretary of the Communist Party –Chairman of the Military Commission

Social Changes (Family) Cultural Revolution reversed teachings of Confucius (filial piety) –Stressed loyalty to the state over all else Creates national unity but weakens family bonds No parent arranged marriages

Women In 1950, women and men became equal –Can own property –Receive an education –Work outside of the Home –Equal Pay for Equal Work Almost all women work outside the home Man no longer dominates the family

Shift in Perspective on Women “An ignorant woman is virtuous.” – Ancient Chinese Saying. “Women enjoy equal rights with men in all spheres of political, economic, cultural, social, and family life. Men and women enjoy equal pay for equal work.” – Chinese Constitution

Chinese Population Growth Population has almost Tripled since 1949 – million 1949 –1.3 Billion 2010

Population Control China has adopted a One Child per Family Policy Those who follow get rewards –Wage Raises –First chance at apartments Those who don’t are punished –Fined –Limited Food Rations for 2 nd child

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Chinese Economy 2 nd Largest in Purchasing Power –$7.3 Trillion (15) Fastest Growing Economy –About 10% each year (2.5) Largest Exporter – $1.9 Trillion (1.5) 2 nd Largest Importer – $1.7 Trillion (2.3) Economy is based on agriculture and industry

Tale of Two Chinas Even though China has a very large economy, the distribution of that wealth and the increasing population present a large problem. –GDP per Capita is $5,545 (48,442)

Tale of Two Chinas The majority of the wealth in China is located in urban areas – especially on the east coast

Beijing – China’s Capital

Shanghai – China’s most populated city

Tale of Two Chinas Millions of Chinese in rural areas live in extreme poverty though Some make less than $1 a day

China and the U.S. China is not an ally or enemy to the U.S. Competitor in some aspects and partner in others Major trading partners China is America’s largest creditor –$1.6 Trillion (that is - 1,600,000,000,000)