http://kelsocartography.com/blog/?p=2166
This is a Mental Map. A Mental Map is a taken from an individual's perception or perspective of his own world. This Mental Map appeared on the cover of The Economist and was the creator's (illustrator Jon Berkeley) depiction of how China sees the world. In an odd sort of way, this Mental Map is a pun on mental maps because the creator is depicting how "China sees the world" through his own viewpoints and perceptions (and to support the "story" in the magazine.) An actual Mental Map of how "China sees the world" would likely be different (if it were possible to get one person to represent an entire country's perception in such a manner.)
