• Taiwan and U.S.-China Relations [Reading]
This unit offers a historical overview of Taiwan and U.S.-China relations. An introductory reading is followed by two important primary-source documents [The Shanghai Communique (1972) and The Taiwan Relations Act (1979)] and discussion questions.

• The Chinese Political System and the Communist Party [Reading]
This unit provides an overview of the Chinese political system and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) with excerpts from the constitutions of the Communist Party of China and of the People's Republic of China. These primary documents can highlight for students how the Communist Party is the real political power in China. A chart of the political structure of China is also included, to help students better understand the relationship between the party and the state in a communist system. Discussion questions also included.

• What Makes a Good Communist Party Member? [Reading]
This unit provides a discussion of the personal and political qualifications for CCP (Chinese Communist Party) membership and of how to best be a good communist. Discussion questions are included. A brief introduction is followed by the following primary-source readings: Quotations from Chairman Mao on Being a Good Communist in China; "How to be a Good Communist," by Liu Shaoqi; and Letter to the Editor on the Criteria for Communist Youth League Membership.

• Chinese Leaders [Reading]
This unit introduces students to three significant leaders of modern China: Mao Zedong (1893-1976), Zhou Enlai (1898-1976), and Deng Xiaoping (1904-1997). Includes several of Mao's most well-known and commonly read speeches.

• Democratic Theory in China and Tiananmen Square [Reading]
This unit provides a brief introduction to the history of democratic theory in China and a discussion of the events prior to and on June 4, 1989 at Tiananmen Square. Discussion questions are included. Several readings and a brief chronology of events at Tiananmen are included. Primary-source readings include: The May 13th Hunger Strike Declaration and Interview at Tiananmen Square with Chai Ling.