CHINA
GOVERNMENT & ECONOMIC
When traveling to China, you might want to bring a mask with you. This is because the Chinese Government made it mandatory to wear a mask when using public transportation. China is a Communist type government. This means that the government controls everything and everyone in the country. Xi Jinping, the president of China, is 67 years old and has been serving as the president for 7 years now. Also, the leader of China is called the Premier. The Premier is the chief executive of China which means he makes all of the important decisions. China is a communist country but surprisingly, China has a mixed economy. It leans closer to free market than command and has one of the fastest growing economies in the world. |
INDIA
GOVERNMENT & ECONOMIC
On your trip to India, it is advised that you do wear a mask and be cautious about the virus. Also, to enter India, you need to get a COVID-19 test before you travel. And there is no warning against going to India. India has a parliamentary democracy and their prime minister is their chief executive. The head of state, the president, Ram Nath Kovind is 75 years old and has been serving India since 2017 and is still serving. The economic status of India is actually pretty good. India's economy is ranked 7th in the world as a mixed economy. India has loosened its control compared to along time ago too. |
JAPAN
GOVERNMENT & ECONOMIC
While admiring the beautiful scenery of Japan, the government strongly encourages people to take extra precautions towards COVID-19. The best way to do this is to wear a mask in public, stay away from large crowds, and try and social distance when around other people. And before you travel to Japan, the US Government recommends that you reconsider your travel due to COVID-19 because the cases are very high there. The government of Japan is a parliamentary democracy where the prime minister is elected by citizens of Japan. The head of state, the emperor, is inherited through the generations of leaders / emperors. Currently, the emperor is Naruhito and the prime minister is Yoshihide Suga. The legislature is called the Diet and splits into two houses, the House of Councillors and the House of Representatives, both elected by citizens. The economic situation of Japan is very stable as the mixed economy has let private businesses make decisions about their businesses for a while now. The only thing the Japanese government regulates is banking and trading. And as for growth, Japan has grown very significantly since the collapse of their economy since World War Two. |