East Asia
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One of China's most dominant dynasties. China became China, as we know it today, under the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) when the approximate boundaries of contemporary China were created.

Refers to the movement from a more centralized form of economy to a freer, market-based economy.

The name given to big-name, well-known architects who participate in construction to market or brand a city.

A seasonal wind in South East Asia that blows from land to sea in October to May (dry monsoon ) and from sea to land on May to September bringing rain (wet monsoon).

A China-led initiative to provide funds for development projects.

A system of large family-controlled firms that dominates the South Korean economy.

Meat from cattle in Kobe, Japan. Considered a delicacy.

A toxic chemical often created as a byproduct of zinc production.

An area where waters drains from and flows into a river or a number of tributaries.

A metropolitan area with more than one major ciy.

A polycentric city of 11 compact cities, including Hong Kong, Macau, Huizhou and Guangzhou, that is projected to soon increase its population to 65 million and is one of China's industrial growth regions.

A system of government that is ruled by the leaders of a religion, or based on the beliefs of a single religion.

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