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"Hong Kong China"

Hong Kong Facts - Get all the facts until your brain is content from the CIA’s World Factbook. It has information and statistics on Hong Kong’s geography, demography, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.

Hong Kong Hotels - At hk-hotel.com, hotels are listed by price and location. It also offers special packages and makes recommendations. Rooms and suites can be booked right there, online.

Hong Kong Government - Hong Kong’s governmental Web site has information on many government departments and official news of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Map - At times these maps are a little slow to load up. But if you want detailed maps of many areas of Hong Kong, this one is worth the waiting. Marked in both English and Chinese, these maps are from discoverhongkong.com.

Hong Kong News - The online edition of Hong Kong’s premier English newspaper: South China Morning Post. Viewing beyond the home page is subscription-based. For about $32/yr., you’ll gain full access and have business, China, technology and "totallyHK" news delivered to your inbox.

"China Cities"

Shanghai China - As one of the most comprehensive Web sites about Shanghai, SH.com has wide-ranging information about the modern metropolis. For business or for pleasure, a visit to this site will give you a good sense about China's No.1 industrial and commercial city. Language: English and Chinese.

Beijing China - Travel-to-China.net offers useful information to visitors of the capital of China. But if you would like to get off the tourist path for a moment and have a taste of Beijing as the locals do, visit the section under "Local Folk Sites".

Nanjing China - "Nanjing Vista" at ChinaVista.com has general information about Nanjing, a city with ancient history. It also has travel resources, as well as information on investment, business and technology in Nanjing. Language: English and Chinese.

Guangzhou China - The City Guide of Guangzhou from TravelChinaGuide.com has information on climate, hotels, tourist attractions and travel plans for visitors of Guangzhou.

Provinces and Cities in China - China-Kontor--"Your Gateway to China"-- has a clickable map of China. Click on a city/province name and you will get links to information about the city/province. There are several dozen cities/provinces you can get information on from this site.

"China Culture"

China Culture - Dr. Jun San, Guide of "China Online" at About.com has written dozens of articles on Chinese culture. The topics are specific. The articles are informative.

China Facts - "China Facts and Figures" covers national condition, politics, economy, education, science and technology, culture, public health, sports, people, environmental protection, tourism, and the Chinese government's plans for the current and the next five years. Powered by china.org.cn.

China Flag - Enchantedlearning.com has a quality gif image of China's flag and an explanation the history and the symbolic meanings of the motif on the flag. It is a good place to learn about China and its flag. You can print out China's flag, color it, and take a short quiz.

China Picutres - Dr. Jun Shen from "China Online" at About.com presents hundreds of photos, mostly taken in China; a few in the San Francisco area. These are tourist photos, not artistic close-ups. They capture the images of many popular tourist spots throughout China.

China Population - One can't help but being in awe looking at the "birth clock" on the home page of China Population Information and Research Center and seeing the total population of China rapidly grows right before your eyes. Also expect to find data, publications, policies and news.

"China History"

Ancient China - Want interesting and digestible introductions to a variety of topics on China’s ancient culture, from astrology, Buddhism and Confucianism to dynasties, mythology and a lot more? Find them here on crystalinks.com.

China: Ancient Arts and Sciences - This exhibit at the Franklin Institute Science Museum was "the most important exhibit of science and technology ever to come from the People's Republic of China." Make sure to check out the "Chinese Inventions" and "Chinese Crafts" sections.

China History - The history section of “China Online” at About.com has a heap of well-organized information on Chinese history, from ancient to modern, from scientific inventions to the students’ movement in Tiananmen Square.

Daily Life in Ancient China - Teachers Mr. & Mrs. Donn provide excellent resources for teachers and middle school students. For example, learn about Taoism with Winnie-the-Pooh, explore daily life in four different Chinese dynasties, meet strange emperors, and read things written in B.C. times.

The Great Wall of China - Discovery.com goes beyond introducing the Great Wall of China as a mere tourist attraction. Its multimedia presentation is beautiful and has in-depth and educational information worth seeing by natives and visitors alike.

"China News"

China Internet Information Center - As the authorized government portal to China, this site offers broad access to up-to-date news about China, with searchable texts of government position papers and a wealth of basic information about Chinese history, politics, economics and culture.

China News Agency - The "China News Agency" is a news portal powered by worldnews.com. It has headlines and links to news coverage by various major news agencies.

Hua Xia Wen Zhai (China News Digest) - A Chinese language online journal aimed at overseas Chinese readers. It has daily news coverage, and weekly commentary and analysis of Chinese current affairs. It also provides a wide variety of forums for reader discusses.

South China Morning Post - Hong Kong's No.1 English newspaper covers news through out China and worldwide. Viewing beyond the home page is subscription-based. About $32/year for full access, plus have business, China, technology and "totallyHK" news delivered directly to your inbox.

SARS Outbreak: China - World Health Organization's (WHO) "Disease Outbreak News" is constantly updated. Check here for current SARS situation in China.

"China Travel"

China Airlines - "Chinese Airlines Offices Abroad" is a page on travel-to-china.net, which lists the contact information of Chinese airlines’ offices outside of China, including China Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Northern Airlines and others.

China Hotels - Information on hotels at many destinations in China. Online reservation is available.

China Maps - TravelChinaGuide.com has detailed maps of a dozen major cities in China. A clickable map allows you to click on a city name, which will lead you to an information page and a more detailed area map. The site is Interactive and easy to use.

China Travel Information - One of the best travel guides on- and offline, the "Lonely Planet" has information that stands out as being up-to-date, thorough yet concise. It remarks: "China isn't a country - it's a different world." Visit the site if you don't want to get lost in that world.

China Travel Service - U.S.-based China Travel Service has offices in San Francisco and Log Angeles. It offers dozens of tour packages, including river cruises and adventure trips.

"China Ware: Porcelain or Ceramic"

Antique China - Collecting Networks’s AntiqueWeb.com has articles and links to resources for antique china and porcelain, including collecting news and a pricing guide.

China Patterns - Thousands of china patterns at Replacements, Ltd. are well organized for your browsing convenience. You can browse by pattern category, pattern popularity, and pattern name in alphabetic order.

Fine China - "Designer China," an article by About.com’s Guide to Interior Decorating discusses how to choose a pattern for your fine china tableware and introduces designer china ware from famous designers, such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan. Pictures and resources are provided.

Replacement China - When do I need china replacement services? Where can I find them? How do I best use them? The article by About.com’s Guide to Antiques has detailed answers to all these questions, and more.

Wedgewood China - This is an article titled "Wedgwood Pottery" on britainexpress.com. It reviews the history of one of the world’s most famous pottery and fine china makers. Links to further information and shopping sites are also provided.

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