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Asian History
What are some positive and negative things about China's location?
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In modern times, China has been and is surrounded by enemies, or at least countries with which tension exists. India on the southwest, Russia on the north, and Japan off the northeast coast are all countries that China has issues with, so one disadvantage is being in the heart of their enemies. One advantage is that China sits in the middle of all the major Asian trade routes, and the natural economy that follows those routes has helped to make China into the second largest economy in the world. Approved by eNotes Editorial Team
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There can be many ways to answer this question. Historically, one of the major negatives about China's location (for the Han Chinese, at least) was its proximity to Mongolia. Because China was so close to Mongolia, it was subjugated by the Mongols for long periods of its history. In modern times, China's location in East Asia is a positive for it. A major reason for this is that China has a long coast that it can use for trade. China has become strong by trading, particularly with the United States. China's location, with its long coast, makes this convenient.