What is another word for bamboo curtain?
Pronunciation: [bambˈuː kˈɜːtən] (IPA) 
Bamboo curtain is a term that refers to the opaque barrier that existed between China and other countries during the cold war era. This term has been in use for several years, but it has synonyms that have been coined over time. One of the synonyms for bamboo curtain is the iron curtain, which symbolized the boundary between the Soviet Union and the rest of the world. The other synonyms include the Great Wall, which is a physical boundary that existed for centuries to keep invaders away from China. Other synonyms include the Silk Road, which was a trade route that connected China to the rest of the world and the Himalayas.
