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1999 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
Other Asia: Dragons, Tigers and an Elephant
Author : Robert Solomon
Published in: The Transformation of the World Economy
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Included in: Professional Book Archive
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The economic dynamism so evident in China was a feature of Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan for many years. These four countries have been called ‘the four little dragons’ in Asia — China being the large dragon — and ‘the four tigers’ in the west. The dragon is a symbol of serene and prestigious power in Asia. The tiger, while also powerful, is regarded as less majestic and self-confident.