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World Cultures China Report about Spheres of Influence


China Spheres of Influence Map
Textbook Chinese Sphere of Influences Map

China has had a long and varied history. It has one the richest pasts of any nation, but one of the most volatile presents. It's the world's largest country by population and 3rd largest by area. But it also exists very isolate from the world. Thus its history stems from that isolation.

Barriers

As a result, outside influences often were not found in China. In addition, the Chinese view in contempt of anyone who tried to dominate "The Middle Kingdom." (more)

On and off for thousands of years they traded with the people of the Middle East and lower Europe. But when the Europeans arrived in force, China could not resist them anymore. (more about silk road)

After a long series of battles, the Chinese were forced to sign humiliating treaties, signing much of their land over to European traders. These traders extended their influence of China.

After the World Wars, however, the outsiders could not longer keep control from the uprising.

China focused internally, on communism, and shunned the outside world. Banning their books and influences, the Chinese wanted to remain independent, but they still strove to match other nation's levels of technology.

If they liked it or not, westerners have directly, and indirectly forever changed China's future.