East Asia
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The household registration system in China that has been used to regulate and control rural citizens' movements.

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

The ruling system in Korea with one of the longest continuous political systems from 1392 to 1910.

The dominant ethnicity in China, comprising more than 91 percent of China's total population.

War between China and the UK in 1839-42 over the opening of China's eastern ports to European traders and especially the import of opium into China by the British.

A state which takes leading role in macro-economic planning, strategic investment and n guiding economic growth

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

Any form of economic policy that seeks to support local companies at the expense of foreign corporations, usually through quotas, tariffs, or some combination thereof.

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

Refers to the US commitment to building up military power in Asia in response to Chinese political and military shows of force.

An arc tectonic activity, including volcanoes and earthquakes, caused by the movement of tectonic plates that surround the Pacific Ocean.

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

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