China

By: Elizabeth H.

Blue

Last Updated: June 11, 2008

1. How would the teachings of Kongfuzi (Kong Fu Tzu ) ( Master K'ong ) prevent rebellions in China?

Because he taught people to be kind, polite, honest, brave, and wise. And that good behavior was the key to learning.

2. Why did many people flee to Taiwan from China in 1949?

Because the Nationalists under chiang Kai-shek arrived in Taiwan from the mainland. Along with them, they brought more than 1 million refugees, and they feared a communist attack.

3. What 2 benefits do foreign-owned businesses expect from operating in China?

1. They pay China a lot less money, so it's cheap labor.
2. Secondly, China's companies have hundreds of millions of possible customers for their goods.

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