East Asia’s (Re) Emerging Dragon: People’s Republic of China
Why can we call China "a re-emerging country"?
In fact, given China’s millennial history and its contributions to the human civilization (like the invention of the paper, gunpowder, compass, movable type printing, seismograph and silk, among others), and its already great economic
importance – as revealed by the historical Silk Road, demonstrate that China is not simply an emerging country, but perhaps a re-emerging one.
What does "Zhōngguó" mean?
Middle Kingdom
When was the outbreak of the republican revolution in China which is considered to be a major turning point in China’s recent history?
1911
Who was China’s last emperor?
Pu-Yi
Who was the first president of the Republic of China?
Sun Yat-Sen
Which dynasty ruled China for 268 years?
The Qing dynasty
As a direct result of what event, the Communist Party of China (CPC)
was formed?
The May Fourth Movement
When did the Communist Party of China (CPC) hold its first congress in Shanghai?
1921
Who was serving the Communist Party of China as advisers?
Russians
When was the People’s Republic of China (PRC) proclaimed?
1949
How long did “The Chinese Civil War” last?
22 years
Who was the Chairman of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the founding father of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)?
Mao Zedong
What was the name of the social and economic program put in place by Mao in
1958?
The Great Leap Forward
What is “The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution”?
“The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution” was a social and political movement in China announced by Mao Zedong between 1966 and 1976.
Who is known as the “Architect of Modern China”?
Deng Xiaoping
Who is the president of the People’s Republic of China since 2013?
Xi Jinping
What is Xi’s political program labeled as?
the “Chinese Dream”
When were the term limits of presidency abolished by a series of constitutional amendments, allowing Xi Jinping to remain in power indefinetly?
2018
How many main branches does China's government has?
3
What does the executive organs of the People’s Republic of China consist of?
The President, the State Council, the CPC’s Central Committee, the Politburo and
the Politburo Standing Committee.