China History and Modern Policies

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What does the term "doubling time" mean?

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The time it takes for a population to double.

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What policy did China institute to slow down population growth?

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One-child policy

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When was the Chinese one-child policy started?

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1979

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What is one of the consequences of the one-child policy mentioned in the image?

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China now has an aging population

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What change is expected in China's population for the next two decades according to the image?

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An older population with fewer young people to care for the elderly

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What is the population of Shenzhen in 1980 before it became a Special Economic Zone (SEZ)?

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20,000 people

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What was the population of Shenzhen in 2011 after becoming an SEZ?

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7,000,000 people

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What is "special" about Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in China?

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They have some elements of capitalism not communist like the rest of China.

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Why were Special Economic Zones (SEZ) created in China?

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To welcome investment and industry from outside countries

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What has been the impact of creating Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in China?

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increased economic growth and major urbanization