1. For CHINA, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources” below.

2. For CHINA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What is Xi Jinping’s goal for the grandiose military parade China will showcase to the world?
c) What does Beijing claim they will be highlighting to the world through its military 70th anniversary celebration?
d) What effect do you think the Hong Kong protesters calls for freedom will have on the view the world takes of the Communist government of China? Explain your answer.