1. China’s Neighbors Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Mongolia

2. Taiwan o Located on a volcanic island o The island is 100 miles off of China’s southeast coast o Taiwan is a very mountainous region Physical Characteristics

3. Taiwan  Land was placed under tenant farmers in 1949  Nationalists implemented industrial modernization program  Now they are focusing on high-technology industries  The bans on trading were lifted and people can now visit the mainland  Lee Tung-hui was elected and promoted promotes independence for Taiwan  Relations between China and Taiwan are still tense EconomyFuture

4. Taiwan  Taiwan’s capital Taipei claimed it represented China  Communist government in China claimed to be the official government of China as well  Because of the feud for the official government of China, Beijing became the legal seat  Taiwan is not recognized as a real country but it is on of the leading economic powers in Asia Government

5. Hong Kong  Located on China’s southern coast.  Consists of the Kowloon Peninsula, several large islands, and many smaller islands.  It covers 400 square miles  Its population is 6 million people  Hong Kong ranks as one of the most crowded places in the world.

6. Growth  Before the 1800s, it was largely uninhabited.  British used the site both as a naval base and as a way station for ships sailing to its far-flung Pacific empire  In 1898, Britain forced China to agree to lease Hong Kong and other land to them for 90 years.

7. Growth  Hong Kong became an important manufacturing center, specializing in textiles, clothing, and electrical appliances.  After World War II many people fled to Hong Kong for a safe haven.

8. Mongolia Physical Characteristics Vast dry land twice the sixe of Texas Gobi Desert occupies the southern areas of the country In the 13 th century it was one of the world’s greatest powers Thrived under the famous ruler, Genghis Khan

9. History Became a Chinese province a few centuries after the Mongolian Empire Remained under Chinese rule until 1921 when, with the support of the Soviets, they declared their independence 10 years later they adopted Communism After Russia democratized in the 1990’s, Mongolia did too

10. Modern Life Traditionally, Mongols have made a living nomadic herding, many still do today They have developed some industries such as coal, copper, food processing, mining, chemicals, and cement 63% of the population is urban Mongolia is becoming more connected with the world They hope to make the Internet accessible to all citizens by 2010