History A-Level
China's changing global position, 1978–97
What China's changing global position, 1978–97 means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of China's changing global position, 1978–97
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These relationships reshaped China's global position before Hong Kong's return, reflecting a growing global role.
Topics that use China's changing global position, 1978–97
- Paper 3, Option 38.2: The making of modern China, 1860–1997 - 5 Reconciliation with old enemies and the return of Hong Kong, 1978–97 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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