GY 105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Dependency Ratio, Special Administrative Regions Of China, Chongqing
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China"s population: pearl river: southern china, these river systems are all heavily engineered; water is moved around the country through diversion canals and dams, natural resources. Imports lots of oil and gas: has 95% of the worlds rare earth material. 2: well connected in infrastructure, especially in the east. Imports primary goods, then exports around the world: nuclear energy clustered around the eastern coast. 1: revolutionary ideas extended to all levels of society, became a spiritual leader after his death, confucian classics: chinese civilization, education system, civil service, and respect for elders b) War ii: disagreement was over four islands: hahomai, shikotan, kumashiri, and. Geographical issues: south china sea, seven different countries claiming this territory. Cambodia: autonomous regions are being created specifically with minorities in mind, yunnan plateau and high relief topography a) Immense, landlocked, isolated country wedged between china and russia.
