1. Features of
Modern China
*Modern Chinese Business People

2. The Ancient Past
Formerly one of the four ancient capitals of China, Xian is located on the ancient Silk Road. The city was at one time the world's largest and the nexus of Eurasia.
*Pagoda in Xian, China

3. Continuing Conflicts
Xinjiang is the Chinese province with the largest Islamic population. The Islamic population, comprised primarily of ethnic Uygurs, has conflicted with the majority Han Chinese population into the late 2000s.
*Example of Islamic Architecture in Xinjiang Province

4. The Ancient Past The Eastern Chinese city of Qufu is renowned as
the birthplace of Confucius, founder of Confucianism.
A major draw for both pilgrims and tourists, Qufu’s
Confucian temple complex was designated a UNESCO
World Heritage site in 1994.
*Statue of Confucius

5. Economic Growth and Development
Due to the incorporation of the eastern area of
Sichuan Province Into the city, Chongqing’s land and
population increased to make it the most populous city
in the world. Current estimates place the population of the
future regional financial hub
at 32.8 million.
*Renmin Square Chongqing Sichuan China Evening

6. Economic Growth and Development
The coastal city of Shenzhen experienced
incredible growth after being designated
the first of China's Special Economic Zones . From a population of 30,000 in 1979, the current estimates place it near 7.5 million.
*View of Shenzhen

7. The Ancient Past
Located in Beijing, the imperial palace complex referred to as the Forbidden City was the seat of the emperor beginning in the 15th century and a place from which most Chinese were bared until the Chinese Revolution in the early 20th century.
*Tourists at the Forbidden City

8. Historical Events
Beijing was the site of the early twentieth century uprising against Western influence named the Boxer Rebellion. Initially aiming to both destroy Chinese imperialism as well as foreign aggression, the Boxers came to side with the Chinese Dynasty. Chinese Christians and missionaries were besieged until an international force captured Beijing on August 14, 1900.
*Bicyclists in Tiananmen Square, Beijing

9. Historical Events
Hong Kong operated as a center for trade between China and Britain until a trade war between the two nations resulted in China ceding the territory in It wasn’t until 1997 that the British handed Hong Kong back to China, when it was made one of only two special administrative regions.
*Hong Kong Harbor

10. Economic Growth and Development
Formerly a part of both Russia and briefly of Japan, Dalian is now in Liaoning province in China. In an important strategic position for the region, Dalian is the most northern ice-free port in China.
*Skyscrapers above Dalian

11. Economic Growth and Development
Macau is like Hong Kong in that it too is a special administrative region. Having been the last European colony, the Portuguese handed Macau back to China in Currently Macau's tourism depends primarily on its appeal as a center for gambling.
*Entertainment center of Macau, China

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