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China

This country is one of the world's oldest civilizations and has been a Communist country since the mid-20th century.

Shanghai

This city is located on the east coast of the country the book is set in, and it is one of the largest cities in the world.

National Model Worker

One of China's highest honors, this is awarded to individuals who have made remarkable contributions to China in areas such as culture, national security, and economics.

Yuan

This is the base unit of Chinese currency.

Chairman Mao Zedong

This Communist leader lived from 1949-1976 and was one of the most influential people in modern history.

Deng Xiaoping

This individual was the leader of the Communist Party in China from the late 1970s to the early 1990s, and instituted the economic reforms that led socialist China towards a more capitalist and market-based economy.

Cadre

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