2. The Han of China

3. Location

4. Location
Generally located in China and South-East Asia

5. Location
Generally located in China and South-East Asia
92% of Mainland Chinese and 20% of the world identify as Han

6. Location
Generally located in China and South-East Asia
92% of Mainland Chinese and 20% of the world identify as Han
Han population > 1 million: 10 countries, > 100,000: at least 15 more

7. Location
Generally located in China and South-East Asia
92% of Mainland Chinese and 20% of the world identify as Han
Han population > 1 million: 10 countries, > 100,000: at least 15 more

8. Language

9. Language
Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua)
is the official language of China,
Taiwan, and Singapore

10. Language
Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua)
is the official language of China,
Taiwan, and Singapore
Non-phonetic (pictograph/
ideograph) writing system
consisting of ~60,000 characters,
~5000 used in daily life

11. Language
Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua)
is the official language of China,
Taiwan, and Singapore
Non-phonetic (pictograph/
ideograph) writing system
consisting of ~60,000 characters,
~5000 used in daily life
Tonal language: rising/falling
tones provide different meanings

12. Language
Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua)
is the official language of China,
Taiwan, and Singapore
Non-phonetic (pictograph/
ideograph) writing system
consisting of ~60,000 characters,
~5000 used in daily life
Tonal language: rising/falling
tones provide different meanings
Regional Dialects include Yue
(Cantonese) and Wu
(Shanghainese) which can be
unintelligible to each other

13. Language
Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua)
is the official language of China,
Taiwan, and Singapore
Non-phonetic (pictograph/
ideograph) writing system
consisting of ~60,000 characters,
~5000 used in daily life
Tonal language: rising/falling
tones provide different meanings
Regional Dialects include Yue
(Cantonese) and Wu
(Shanghainese) which can be
unintelligible to each other

14. Subsistence + Adaptation

15. Subsistence + Adaptation
Rice is a dietary staple.

16. Subsistence + Adaptation
Rice is a dietary staple.
Wheat is grown in dry areas where
rice is not an option.

17. Subsistence + Adaptation
Rice is a dietary staple.
Wheat is grown in dry areas where
rice is not an option.
Feeding the large population is one of
the biggest economic challenges
China is facing.

18. Subsistence + Adaptation
Rice is a dietary staple.
Wheat is grown in dry areas where
rice is not an option.
Feeding the large population is one of
the biggest economic challenges
China is facing.

19. Subsistence + Adaptation
Rice is a dietary staple.
Wheat is grown in dry areas where
rice is not an option.
Feeding the large population is one of
the biggest economic challenges
China is facing.
50% of the 700 million strong labor-force works in
agriculture.

20. Subsistence + Adaptation
Rice is a dietary staple.
Wheat is grown in dry areas where
rice is not an option.
Feeding the large population is one of
the biggest economic challenges
China is facing.
50% of the 700 million strong labor-force works in
agriculture.
By improving irrigation technology and limiting
population through one-child policies, they hope to
alleviate the problem of feeding so many people.

21. Religion + Spirituality

22. Religion + Spirituality
Official State Religion: Atheism
Shenism (Chinese Folk Religion):
Encompasses Taoism and “Shen”
worship (regional/ethnic deities, heroes
and ancestors, figures of Chinese
mythology)
Popular Figures recently:
Mazu (Goddess of the Sea)
Huangdi (Divine Patriarch of all
Chinese)
The Black Dragon
Cai-Shen (God of Prosperity)

23. Religion + Spirituality
Official State Religion: Atheism
Shenism (Chinese Folk Religion):
Encompasses Taoism and “Shen”
worship (regional/ethnic deities, heroes
and ancestors, figures of Chinese
mythology) 20%
Popular Figures recently:
47%
Mazu (Goddess of the Sea)
Huangdi (Divine Patriarch of all
Chinese) 30%
The Black Dragon
Cai-Shen (God of Prosperity)

24. Religion + Spirituality
Official State Religion: Atheism Non-Religious Taoism
Buddhism Islam
Shenism (Chinese Folk Religion): Christianity
Encompasses Taoism and “Shen”
worship (regional/ethnic deities, heroes
and ancestors, figures of Chinese
mythology) 20%
Popular Figures recently:
47%
Mazu (Goddess of the Sea)
Huangdi (Divine Patriarch of all
Chinese) 30%
The Black Dragon
Cai-Shen (God of Prosperity)

25. Places of Worship

26. Places of Worship
Taoist temples are adorned with images of gods and dragons. The interior usually consists of a
courtyard, a main hall with an altar where offerings are placed, and sometimes small shrines to
various deities.

27. Places of Worship
Taoist temples are adorned with images of gods and dragons. The interior usually consists of a
courtyard, a main hall with an altar where offerings are placed, and sometimes small shrines to
various deities.
Buddhist temples incorporate pagodas and display statues of the Buddha

28. Places of Worship
Taoist temples are adorned with images of gods and dragons. The interior usually consists of a
courtyard, a main hall with an altar where offerings are placed, and sometimes small shrines to
various deities.
Buddhist temples incorporate pagodas and display statues of the Buddha

29. Places of Worship
Taoist temples are adorned with images of gods and dragons. The interior usually consists of a
courtyard, a main hall with an altar where offerings are placed, and sometimes small shrines to
various deities.
Buddhist temples incorporate pagodas and display statues of the Buddha

30. Places of Worship
Taoist temples are adorned with images of gods and dragons. The interior usually consists of a
courtyard, a main hall with an altar where offerings are placed, and sometimes small shrines to
various deities.
Buddhist temples incorporate pagodas and display statues of the Buddha

31. Places of Worship
Taoist temples are adorned with images of gods and dragons. The interior usually consists of a
courtyard, a main hall with an altar where offerings are placed, and sometimes small shrines to
various deities.
Buddhist temples incorporate pagodas and display statues of the Buddha

32. Places of Worship
Taoist temples are adorned with images of gods and dragons. The interior usually consists of a
courtyard, a main hall with an altar where offerings are placed, and sometimes small shrines to
various deities.
Buddhist temples incorporate pagodas and display statues of the Buddha

33. Places of Worship
Taoist temples are adorned with images of gods and dragons. The interior usually consists of a
courtyard, a main hall with an altar where offerings are placed, and sometimes small shrines to
various deities.
Buddhist temples incorporate pagodas and display statues of the Buddha

34. Cultural Traditions

35. Cultural Traditions
Individual prayer/meditation is
often done through physical
activities:

36. Cultural Traditions
Individual prayer/meditation is
often done through physical
activities:
Wushu (Kung Fu)

37. Cultural Traditions
Individual prayer/meditation is
often done through physical
activities:
Wushu (Kung Fu) Kung Fu

38. Cultural Traditions
Individual prayer/meditation is
often done through physical
activities:
Wushu (Kung Fu) Kung Fu
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

39. Cultural Traditions
Individual prayer/meditation is
often done through physical
activities:
Wushu (Kung Fu) Kung Fu
Taijiquan (Tai Chi) Tai Chi

40. Cultural Traditions
Individual prayer/meditation is
often done through physical
activities:
Wushu (Kung Fu) Kung Fu
Taijiquan (Tai Chi) Tai Chi
Qigong (Breathing technique)

41. Cultural Traditions
Individual prayer/meditation is
often done through physical
activities:
Wushu (Kung Fu) Kung Fu
Taijiquan (Tai Chi) Tai Chi
Qigong (Breathing technique) Qigong

42. Cultural Traditions

43. Cultural Traditions
The Spring Festival celebrates the Chinese New Year for
around 2 weeks.

44. Cultural Traditions
The Spring Festival celebrates the Chinese New Year for
around 2 weeks.
It is a time to visit family and get together with friends.

45. Cultural Traditions
The Spring Festival celebrates the Chinese New Year for
around 2 weeks.
It is a time to visit family and get together with friends.
Elaborate festivities are held including parades, gift-
exchanging, fireworks, and large family meals.

46. Cultural Traditions
The Spring Festival celebrates the Chinese New Year for
around 2 weeks.
It is a time to visit family and get together with friends.
Elaborate festivities are held including parades, gift-
exchanging, fireworks, and large family meals.
Actions performed seek to gain the respect and recognition of
ancestors and deities that would help the family in the
upcoming year.

47. Cultural Traditions
The Spring Festival celebrates the Chinese New Year for
around 2 weeks.
It is a time to visit family and get together with friends.
Elaborate festivities are held including parades, gift-
exchanging, fireworks, and large family meals.
Actions performed seek to gain the respect and recognition of
ancestors and deities that would help the family in the
upcoming year.
Short video on the Spring Festival

48. Kinship System
Patrilineal based society with great respect for elders.
Women typically move into their husband’s family’s home after marriage.
It is the oldest son’s responsibility to take care of his aging relatives.
Males are placed above females at home, and in the business world.
Over the last few decades, changing roles have helped improve the status of women.
Monogamous relationships
Legal age for marriage is 20 for women and 22 for men.
In 1949, women gained the right to choose their own husband and file for divorce.
Still difficult to get a divorce, but it is more common than it was.
The oldest offspring inherits the land/money from their parents.
Extended family is very important.
Even distant family members are valued higher than outsiders.
Continuation of the family name is of the highest importance.
Several generations of extended family members usually live together.

49. Political Framework

50. Political Framework
Organized as People’s Republic of
China (PRC) in 1949, when
Communists forced the Koumintang to
flee to Taiwan.

51. Political Framework
Organized as People’s Republic of
China (PRC) in 1949, when
Communists forced the Koumintang to
flee to Taiwan.
Increasingly reformist economic
policy since 1978 has opened the
economy to a more market-based
system.

52. Political Framework
Organized as People’s Republic of
China (PRC) in 1949, when
Communists forced the Koumintang to
flee to Taiwan.
Increasingly reformist economic
policy since 1978 has opened the
economy to a more market-based
system.
Still strict of graphic art, literature,
and performance art.

53. Political Framework
Organized as People’s Republic of
China (PRC) in 1949, when
Communists forced the Koumintang to
flee to Taiwan.
Increasingly reformist economic
policy since 1978 has opened the
economy to a more market-based
system.
Still strict of graphic art, literature,
and performance art.
No criticism of the government or
the Communist Party is allowed
through regulation and censorship.

54. Political Framework
Organized as People’s Republic of
China (PRC) in 1949, when
Communists forced the Koumintang to
flee to Taiwan.
Increasingly reformist economic
policy since 1978 has opened the
economy to a more market-based
system.
Still strict of graphic art, literature,
and performance art.
No criticism of the government or
the Communist Party is allowed
through regulation and censorship.

55. Political Framework
Organized as People’s Republic of
China (PRC) in 1949, when
Communists forced the Koumintang to
flee to Taiwan.
Increasingly reformist economic
policy since 1978 has opened the
economy to a more market-based
system.
Still strict of graphic art, literature,
and performance art.
No criticism of the government or
the Communist Party is allowed
through regulation and censorship.

56. Social Stratification

57. Social Stratification
Typical Confucian hierarchy: Communist Change:
Scholars Professed ideals of a classless society
Farmers In reality two separate classes:
Artisans Ganbu (Political Leaders)
Merchants Peasant Masses
Soldiers
Along with ancestor worship, respect for According to the Communists, both
elders, and placing women in subordinate groups have the same interests and
roles. should work in unison to achieve their
goals.

58. Social Stratification
Typical Confucian hierarchy: Communist Change:
Scholars Professed ideals of a classless society
Farmers In reality two separate classes:
Artisans Ganbu (Political Leaders)
Merchants Peasant Masses
Soldiers
Along with ancestor worship, respect for According to the Communists, both
elders, and placing women in subordinate groups have the same interests and
roles. should work in unison to achieve their
goals.
A growing divide between the rich and poor has been developing.
The rich live in houses in the city, while the poor are typically relegated
to the countryside and overcrowded slums.
Cars are becoming a defining status symbol for the rich, often coming a
perks from distinguished government jobs.

59. Global Relations

60. Global Relations
Over the last few decades, China has opened to the global
economy, leading to intense development and globalization.

61. Global Relations
Over the last few decades, China has opened to the global
economy, leading to intense development and globalization.
China’s economy is one of the fastest developing in the world.

62. Global Relations
Over the last few decades, China has opened to the global
economy, leading to intense development and globalization.
China’s economy is one of the fastest developing in the world.
There is a potential for future conflict due to independence
movements in Tibet and Taiwan, and other countries in
Southeast Asia.

63. Global Relations
Over the last few decades, China has opened to the global
economy, leading to intense development and globalization.
China’s economy is one of the fastest developing in the world.
There is a potential for future conflict due to independence
movements in Tibet and Taiwan, and other countries in
Southeast Asia.
The environmental issue is a big concern after decades of
unregulated industrial growth.

64. Global Relations
Over the last few decades, China has opened to the global
economy, leading to intense development and globalization.
China’s economy is one of the fastest developing in the world.
There is a potential for future conflict due to independence
movements in Tibet and Taiwan, and other countries in
Southeast Asia.
The environmental issue is a big concern after decades of
unregulated industrial growth.
Economic downturn in the US and the rest of the world has lead
to a decrease in exports for China. (US is China’s highest
consumer market).