Fifty years ago, life expectancy, education, and GDP in East Asia and the Pacific were well below the global average. Today, the region is almost unrecognizable. It’s home to some of the world’s largest financial centers, most innovative tech hubs, and fastest high-speed trains. With China rising and other Asian economies continuing to grow, this region commands our attention—because what happens here will affect the rest of the world.

 

Teaching Resources
Higher Education Discussion Guide