Start with these reference sources to get an introduction to your topic.
Websites
China Daily (Newspaper) Hot topics
CIA World Factbook: Extensive information about almost every country in the world. (website)
Geography and culture
Culturegrams: Maps and cultural information about every country in the world. (user: maret password: frogs)
World Geography and Culture Online: History, maps, and news about every country. (user: maret password: frogs)
Political Handbook of the World: Information about the government in almost every country in the world. (user: maret password: frogs)
Encyclopedia of Modern Asia (Gale e-book)
password: frogs
History
Modern World History Online: American and world history from 1500s to present day. (user: maret password: frogs)
World History: The Modern Era: World history from Renaissance to present day. (user: maret password: frogs)
Newspapers
NewsBank: Contemporary newspaper articles from around the world. (user: maret password: frogs)