NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: List of Problem Chinese Imports Grows
A July, 2007 examination of the growing concern over the safety of Chinese exports. Also provides links to related stories.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Chinese Jade: An Introduction
What is jade? The English term "jade" is used to translate the Chinese word yu, refers to a number of minerals including nephrite, jadeite, serpentine and bowenite, while jade refers only to nephrite and jadeite. Chemically nephrite is a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Chinese Porcelain: Production and Export
Chinese ceramics were first exported in large quantities during the Song dynasty. Chinese porcelain influenced the ceramics of importing countries, and was in turn, influenced by them. View pictures and read about the history of Chinese...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Chinese Porcelain: Decoration
"Blue-and-white" porcelain was used in temples and occasionally in burials in China, but most was exported. View pictures of Chinese porcelain and read about the innovative glazing techniques in this essay.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1865 1898: Chinese Immigrants and Mexican Americans
Like Native Americans, Mexican Americans and Chinese immigrants suffered harsh consequences due to relentless westward expansion by whites in the nineteenth century.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Raymond Pun, Making General Tso Halal: Eating at Chinese Muslim Restaurant
This article focuses on Chinese Muslims in the US. It looks at two Chinese restaurants in Queens New York and their menus.
BBC
Bbc: Week of 5 19 14: u.s. Justice Department Charges Chinese With Hacking
The United States government has formally accused Chinese officials of hacking. Learn what kind of information these government officials are being charged with accessing.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Chinese Exclusion Act
The Chinese Exclusion Act was the first significant law to restrict immigration to the United States and banned the immigration of unskilled laborers from China for 10 years from 1882 to 1892, but was then extended by the 1892 Geary Act...
California Digital Library
Loc: Chinese/chinese American Communities Outside San Francisco
The Chinese in California, 1850-1925 illustrates nineteenth and early twentieth century Chinese immigration to California through about 8,000 images and pages of primary source materials. Included are photographs, original art, cartoons...
California Digital Library
Loc: Anti Chinese Movement and Chinese Exclusion
The Chinese in California, 1850-1925 illustrates nineteenth and early twentieth century Chinese immigration to California through about 8,000 images and pages of primary source materials. Included are photographs, original art, cartoons...
California Digital Library
Loc: Chinese in California: Agriculture, Fishing, and Related Industries
The Chinese in California, 1850-1925 illustrates nineteenth and early twentieth century Chinese immigration to California through about 8,000 images and pages of primary source materials. Included are photographs, original art, cartoons...
California Digital Library
Loc: Chinese and Westward Expansion
The Chinese in California, 1850-1925 illustrates nineteenth and early twentieth century Chinese immigration to California through about 8,000 images and pages of primary source materials. Included are photographs, original art, cartoons...
State of Florida
Florida Historical Resources: Musical Brocade: Ann Yao and Zheng Music
An article on the history of the "Zheng," an ancient Chinese stringed musical instrument and how it is still used today in music performances.
Other
Asia Society: Chinese Trade in the Indian Ocean
This essay provides background information regarding China's Ming Dynasty as well as an explanation for the importance of trade during this period in history.
Curated OER
History Matters:"rock Springs Is Killed":white Reaction to the Rock Springs Riot
Read an article from the Rock Springs Independent railng against the return of the Chinese coal miners the day after the Rock Springs Massacre that resulted in the death of several Chinese laborers.
Other
China Travel: Temple of Heaven (Tiantan)
Gives background information about the Temple and its significance in Chinese culture.
BBC
Bbc: Buyers Line Up for China's Arms
A June 2006 examination of the growing market for the Chinese arms industry and the countries they supply including Sudan and Burma, two of the world's most repressive regimes.
New York Times
New York Times: Communism at 50
This New York Times feature from 1999 marks 50 years of Communism in the People's Republic of China. Includes a timeline and articles which reflect upon the impact of Communism on the people of China.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl. Peace: China's Economic Prospects 2006 2020 [Pdf]
In this April 2007 paper, the report provides forecast on how well the Chinese economy will grow and also examines the problems that will occur as a result of this strong growth. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment: China & Intellectual Property Rights [Pdf]
In this paper the author argues that China is still weak on enforcing intellectual property laws and that foreign companies should take steps to protect their rights in the Chinese legal system. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
PBS
Kqed: Immigration From China
A concise overview of the history of Chinese immigration to the U.S. including reference to important social and legal issues.
Youngzine
Youngzine: Asia to Welcome Year of the Rooster
Find out about the Chinese calendar, or the Lunar Calendar, and the celebrations that accompany this tradition.
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: China's Lantern Makers Are Gearing Up for the New Year
Part of the annual celebration of the Chinese New Year is the lantern festival. Tween Tribune tells the story of these traditional symbols of the culture.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: China Prepares to Welcome the Year of the Fire Rooster!
The Chinese New Year begins in late January or early February each year and involves exciting, worldwide festivals and parades to celebrate. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster.
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