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CIA - The World Factbook: China - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html
Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. |
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Internet Guide for China Studies - http://sun.sino.uni-heidelberg.de/igcs/index.html
Annotated list of academic sites dealing with the Greater China area. |
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US Library of Congress - Country Study: China - http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cntoc.html
July 1987 country profile provides information about its historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security. |
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Eastday - http://english.eastday.com/
Shanghai-based portal with news and entertainment and travel information. |
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Chinese Culture - http://chineseculture.about.com/
About.com guide to travel, arts, history, games, food and traditions. Includes chat, forum, news and weekly articles. |
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US Department of State - China - http://www.state.gov/p/eap/ci/ch/
Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, Country Study, the US embassy and the current ambassador, press releases, fact sheets, annual Human Rights Reports and other major reports including Industry Market Reports. |
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China Development Gateway - http://www.chinagate.com.cn/
Information about the country from the Chinese government and the World Bank, focusing on the economy and administration. |
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US Library of Congress - Portals to the World: China - http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/asian/china/china.html
Annotated directory of selected online resources. |
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Yutopian - http://www.yutopian.com/
Portal site with information on Chinese culture, directory and shopping centre. |
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China-Kontor - http://www.chinakontor.de/
Portal site with news, information, shopping stores, forum, mailing list and links. |
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China-on-site - http://www.china-on-site.com/
Covering culture, food, literature, art, music, gardens and travel. |
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Asianinfo.org: China - http://www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/china/about_china.htm
Information on various aspects of the country and its culture, with links organised by category and to news stories. |
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Muzi Net - http://www.muzi.net/
Bilingual portal with directory, forums and entertainment information. |
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ChinaOutdoors - http://chinaoutdoors.com/
Information on travel in general and outdoor activities in particular. Includes discussion boards and screensavers. |
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Chinasite - http://www.chinasite.com/
Link collection organised by topic, some with annotations. Categories in Chinese and English. |