(i) State the meaning of Special Economic Zone (SEZ). (ii) Discuss the `One Child Policy' adopted by China.

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(i) Special Economic Zone (SEZ):
Definition: An area in a country where business and trade laws are different from other regions to attract foreign investment.

China's SEZs:
- Established in 1980
- First four near Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan
- Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou, Xiamen
- Tax incentives for investors
- Export processing zones

(ii) One Child Policy:
- Implemented in 1979
- Strict family planning measures
- Controlled population growth
- Created demographic challenges later

Both policies were significant in China's development trajectory.