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Economy, Government/Problems of East and SE Asia

Economy, Government/Problems of East and SE Asia. SSWG5 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary South Asia, Southeastern Asia, and Eastern Asia.

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Economy, Government/Problems of East and SE Asia

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  1. Economy, Government/Problems of East and SE Asia SSWG5 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary South Asia, Southeastern Asia, and Eastern Asia. e. Analyze the impact of population growth in the region on both the region and on other regions of the world including China, India, and Japan. g. Describe the Pacific Rim and its cultural, political, and economic significance.

  2. China/Government • Communist, socialist state • Single party leadership • Premier of China—head of the gov’t • No freedom of speech, press, religion

  3. China/Economy • China has one of the world’s largest economies • Major trader to the U.S. and rest of world • Rely on China for clothing, toys, machinery, fabrics, and fruits • Many large companies have moved their businesses and factories to China • Ex: Volkswagen, Apple, Microsoft, Nike

  4. Reasons Why So Many Goods Are Made In China • China has large amounts of energy and mineral resources (1) • World’s largest producer of coal, lead, tin, and tungsten • Major producer of ducks, peanuts, rice, citrus fruits, tea, and sugarcane (2) • Only 10% of land is fertile • Mainly east and southeast China

  5. Reasons Why So Many Goods Are Made In China continued • Huge, cheap labor force (3) • 1.3 billion people • 20% of world’s population • Billions of people worldwide to buy company’s products (4) • Ex: cell phones, cars, video games, CD’s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuO3_yEV95U Apple factory China 4:50 min

  6. Defective Chinese Products Over the last few years: • Toothpaste with antifreeze • Dog food laced with rat poison & plastic chemicals • Thomas & Friends wooden railway toys decorated with toxic lead paint • Lead painted kitchen dishes & Christmas ornaments

  7. 3 Major Cities in China • Shanghai • Largest city in China • 13 million people • Also China’s largest port

  8. 3 Major Cities in China continued 2. Hong Kong: • Island off the SE coast of China • Once controlled by Britain • 1/3 size of Rhode Island • Holds 7 million people • One of world’s most crowded places • Important banking & international trade center

  9. 3 Major Cities in China continued 3. Beijing: • Chinese for “Northern Capital” • 2nd largest city • China’s capital • Over 2,700 years old • 2008 Summer Olympics

  10. China’s 7 Hazards to Development 1. Child labor 2. Sweatshops 3. Massive pollution caused by factories, cars, sewage, and billions of people 4. Algae in water 5. Birth defects due to air pollution

  11. Taiwan • One of Asia’s richest, most industrialized countries • Exports computers, scientific instruments, & sports equipment • Major trading partners are U.S., Japan, and China • Government—democratic republic • Unicameral legislature

  12. Japan/Government • Constitutional monarchy • Emperor • Power is limited, ceremonial • Prime Minister—head of government • Diet—Japanese bicameral legislature

  13. Japan/Economy • Country lacks many mineral & energy resources • Only 11% of Japan is fertile • Able to supply 70% of country’s food • Economic success based on strong work ethic • Long hour work days & 6 day work week • World leader in quality manufactured goods like cars, cameras, & electronics • Honda, Toyota, Nintendo, Wii, Motorola, Sony, Panasonic • Leader in robotics & biotechnology

  14. Tokyo • Largest city in Japan • Location of Japanese government and Imperial Palace • Center of international banking and finance

  15. North and South Korea North Korea: • Communist country with command economy • Led by Kim Jong Un • Most people are poor and lack food • Has nuclear weapons

  16. South Korea • Constitutional republic w/ market economy • Profit from shipbuilding, steel, automobiles, textiles, and electronics • Makes Hyundai, Samsung, and LG products • Capital is Seoul • Largest city in S. Korea • Hosted 1988 Summer Olympics and 2002 FIFA World Cup

  17. Chinese Toy Recalls • http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3971111 Toy Recalls showing Sweatshops • http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3792205 Defective Colgate Toothpaste • http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3277513 Child Exploitation • http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3266862 Pet Food Rat Poison • http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2976255

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