A-Z: China

Treatment using needles to stimulate energy flows

A

Rebellion between 1899 and 1901

B

Well known ancient philosopher

C

Mythological creature which is a symbol of luck and power; it is also one of the traditional Chinese year names

D

Puyi was the last what of China?

E

A traditional practice that uses energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment.

F

City near Hong Kong, formerly known as Canton

G

Dominant ethnic group in China

H

Hainan is the largest of these in China. Their government would dispute this statement

I

Actor and director, well known in the field of martial arts

J

Nationalist political party founded by Sun Yat-Sen

K

Capital of Tibet

L

City formerly under Portuguese rule

M

Basic element of Chinese cuisine, similar to pasta

N

A sauce that is most commonly used in stir fries, but is also used in stews, soups and marinades

O

Last Governor of Hong Kong

P

Vital life force, affected by answer A (and a very useful Scrabble word)

Q

Staple food of China, grown in Paddy fields

R

Luxurious fabric originally produced in China over 5000 years ago

S

Collection of over 8000 sculptures depicting the army of the first Emperor, Qin Shi Huang

T

Ethnic group, traditionally Muslim, the subject of much controversy in recent years

U

Country bordering China (formerly divided into North and South)

V

Language particularly associated with Shanghai

W

Where the answer to T is

X

Unit of Chinese currency

Y

Mao's second name (used to be spelt "Tse-tung")

Z