CIA World Factbook: China https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html China National Tourist Office About China http://www.cnto.org/aboutchina.asp BBC News China: Country Profile http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1287798.stm U.S. State Department Background Notes: China http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/18902.htm Economist.com Current and historical info http://www.economist.com/countries/China/ CondensedChina.org History from ancient times-present http://condensedchina.com/ Chief Sealth HS Library Resources compiled and maintained by Katie Hubert, Chief Sealth High School Librarian May 2008