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APEC, founded in 1989, promotes free trade and economic integration among 21 Pacific Rim economies, driving innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Arctic Council, established in 1996, promotes cooperation among Arctic nations and Indigenous peoples to protect the Arctic environment and support sustainable development. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), established in 1994, fosters dialogue and cooperation on political and security issues among 27 members, promoting peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Arid China, west of the 20-degree isohyet, covers over half of China but hosts less than 10% of its population. It is a region of vast deserts, rich resources, and cultural diversity. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Boxer Rebellion of 1900 was a nationalist uprising against foreign domination in China, marked by violent anti-foreign attacks and resulting in significant political and social repercussions. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
BRICS—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—form a coalition to promote development, peace, and a balanced global order. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Centrally planned economies, once widespread among Communist states, are now limited to North Korea, Cuba, and partially China, with most nations transitioning to market-oriented systems. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: East Asia Official name: People’s Republic of China Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 960 / 1999 Capital city: Beijing Population: 1.35 billion / 376 people per sq mile (145 people per sq km) Total land area: 3,705,386 square miles (9,596,960 square km) Language(s) spoken: Mandarin (official language), Wu, Cantonese, …
The FATF, launched in 1989, unites 39 members across 50M sq km to fight $2T in laundering and terror financing yearly. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Four Modernizations, post-1976, drove China’s 9.6M sq km to $18T via agriculture, industry, tech, and defense. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 20 (G-20), founded in 1999, unites major economies to discuss and address global economic stability, growth, and development challenges. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 24 (G-24), established in 1989, represents developing nations in global financial discussions to promote equitable policies and fair international representation. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 77 (G-77), formed in 1964, unites developing countries to promote economic cooperation, equitable trade, and collective negotiation in global forums. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Han are China’s original settlers along the Yellow River, forming the core of Chinese culture and making up over 90% of the population today. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Humid China encompasses the monsoon-influenced eastern regions of the country, defined by hot, rainy summers and mild winters, shaping its agriculture, ecosystems, and culture. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The 1935-1936 flight of approximately 100,000 Communist troops under Mao Zedong from south-central China to the mountains of North China.
Population estimates from the US Bureau of the Census are based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys about the recent past and assumptions about future trends.
The Central American Integration System (SICA) was established on 13 December 1991 (operational from 1 February 1993) to strengthen democracy and set up a new regional security model to promote freedom.
In China, the urban areas designated after the 1970s to attract investment and boost production through tax breaks and other incentives.