1. China and India: Two Giants of Asia

3. 10.10 Students analyze instances of nation building in the contemporary world in at least two of the following regions or countries: the Middle East, Africa, Mexico and other parts of Latin America, and China.

4. I. China reforms its economy but limits freedom A. Deng Xiaoping set China on new economic path 1.Some features of a free market – “responsibility system” 2.Foreign capital and technology

6. 3. Some Chinese demanded greater democracy 4. 1989 Many killed when demonstrating in Tiananmen Square.

8. B. China Faces Continuing Challenges 1.Large population – one child policy aimed to help economic development 2.Rapid urbanization, 3.Pollution 4.AIDS

10. II. India Builds Its Economy A. India has used modern technology to expand agriculture and industry.

12. 1. It moved toward a free- market system in the 1980s, and many industries have expanded quickly.

14. 2. One area in which the Indian Economy has prospered is in computer and customer support services

16. B. Population growth hampers development 1. Spread of AIDS 2. Rise of the urban poor population.

18. C. Reforming Indian Society 1.Discrimination against dalits 2.Limited opportunities in education and employment.

20. 3. Overcrowded cities like Kolkata (Calcutta) and Mumbai (Bombay) still have trouble providing services

22. 4. Mother Theresa founded the Missionaries of Charity to assist thousands

24. 5. Women have made progress, but the lives of girls from poor families remain difficult.

26. III. Conclusions A. Both India and China are economic giants B. India is a democracy C. China still is an authoritarian state that abuse fundamental human rights