LibGuides: China: General Resources

China in the News (news.google.com)

Chinese News Sources

China Daily
Leading English language news organization in Mainland China
Sina (新浪)
Chinese web portal and online media company, English site available
South China Morning Post
Leading English language news organization in Hong Kong

Dictionaries and Translators

CCTV Learn Chinese
Maintained by China Central TV. Short videos introduce basic conversation and "survival Chinese"
Chinese Etymology
Maintained by the American Sinologist Uncle Hanzi (汉字叔叔). Shows the origin and evolution of 6,000+ Chinese Characters
Google Translate
Use for help translating text from English to Chinese OR Chinese to English

Other Websites

Baidu (百度）
China's leading internet search engine
National Geographic - China
Includes travel guide, world heritage sites, pictures, and more
NBA (中国官方网站）
NBA's official website in China

Ms Turgel's Presentation

Read About China!

Search the JCHS Library Catalog to find books about China.

Some Books in Our Library

Eyewitness Travel Guide - Ancient China
ISBN: 0756613825
The Geography of China
Call Number: 915.1 GEO
ISBN: 9781615301348
The Hundred Secret Senses
Call Number: FIC TAN
ISBN: 0399141146
Mao Zedong and the Chinese Revolution
Call Number: BIO ZED
ISBN: 9781599351001
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Call Number: FIC SEE
ISBN: 9780812982718

Databases

Use the JCHS Library Databases to find credible information and articles about all issues relating to China, historical and contemporary.

Culturegrams This link opens in a new window
Concise cultural and statistical snapshots of every country recognized by the United Nations — from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.
Modern World History Online This link opens in a new window
Covers world history from the mid-15th century to the present, featuring thousands of documents, articles, timelines, images, videos, and maps.
Opposing Viewpoints In Context This link opens in a new window
Cross-curricular research tool, presents differing sides of contemporary social issues.

Air Quality Index

Check current pollution rates around the world. Use these sites to compare the Air Qual.ty Index (AQI) in the US and China.

AirNow
Developed and maintained by US government agencies. Use to track the view real-time AQI around the US
World Air Quality Index
Maintained by Google Maps and Google Earth. Use to track AQI world wide

Under the Dome (Chai Jing's documentary on Pollution in China)

Documentary on pollution in China by Chai Jing, famed CCTV news reporter. Viewed 150 million times in three days, after which it was censored by the Chinese Government.