Guides and Directories Websites

Authorized portal site established by the Chinese government.

July 1987 country profile provides information about its historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security.

Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.

Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, Country Study, the US embassy and the current ambassador, press releases, fact sheets, annual Human Rights Reports and other major reports including Industry Market Reports.

Covering culture, food, literature, art, music, gardens and travel.

Link collection organised by topic, some with annotations. Categories in Chinese and English.

Portal site with news, information, shopping stores, forum, mailing list and links.

Annotated list of academic sites dealing with the Greater China area.

Shanghai-based portal with news and entertainment and travel information.

Portal site with information on Chinese culture, directory and shopping centre.

About.com guide to travel, arts, history, games, food and traditions. Includes chat, forum, news and weekly articles.