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About China is a general interest encyclopedia that offers vivid, concise descriptions of Chinese culture for those who are interested in this fascinating country. It contains over 1,000 articles that explore different facets of the country including history, geography, philosophy, religion, literature, language, economy, education, and science. The informative text, together with a wealth of images, provides a glimpse into China’s brilliant history as well as its vibrant modern landscape, showing a dynamic country that is at the forefront of our times. Each article is written by experts in their respective fields to ensure objectivity and accuracy.

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Geography Shanghai Municipality
Shanghai, or Hu for short, also known as Shen, is a provincial-level administrative region and municipality directly under the central government of China.
Education & Science & Culture Palace Museum
The Palace Museum is China's largest museum of ancient culture and art. Originally an imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is located north of Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
Education & Science & Culture Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge
The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge is the first large-scale sea crossing transportation project under China's "One Country, Two Systems" policy. Jointly constructed by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, the bridge is a mega sea crossing system linking Hong Kong, Zhuhai, and Macao.
Education & Science & Culture Chinese Lunar Exploration Program
The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP) is an unmanned lunar exploration program combining space technology and space research.
Education & Science & Culture Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University is a Chinese comprehensive higher education institution directly under the Ministry of Education.
Arts Yue Opera
Yue opera is a form of Chinese opera. It originated in the rural areas around Shengxian County (today's Shengzhou City), Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, which was the territory of the state of Yue in ancient times, hence the name for the opera.
Geography Shanghai Municipality
Shanghai, or Hu for short, also known as Shen, is a provincial-level administrative region and municipality directly under the central government of China.
Education & Science & Culture Palace Museum
The Palace Museum is China's largest museum of ancient culture and art. Originally an imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is located north of Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
Education & Science & Culture Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge
The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge is the first large-scale sea crossing transportation project under China's "One Country, Two Systems" policy. Jointly constructed by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, the bridge is a mega sea crossing system linking Hong Kong, Zhuhai, and Macao.
Education & Science & Culture Chinese Lunar Exploration Program
The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP) is an unmanned lunar exploration program combining space technology and space research.
Education & Science & Culture Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University is a Chinese comprehensive higher education institution directly under the Ministry of Education.
Arts Yue Opera
Yue opera is a form of Chinese opera. It originated in the rural areas around Shengxian County (today's Shengzhou City), Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, which was the territory of the state of Yue in ancient times, hence the name for the opera.
Geography Shanghai Municipality
Shanghai, or Hu for short, also known as Shen, is a provincial-level administrative region and municipality directly under the central government of China.
Education & Science & Culture Palace Museum
The Palace Museum is China's largest museum of ancient culture and art. Originally an imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is located north of Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
Education & Science & Culture Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge
The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge is the first large-scale sea crossing transportation project under China's "One Country, Two Systems" policy. Jointly constructed by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, the bridge is a mega sea crossing system linking Hong Kong, Zhuhai, and Macao.
Education & Science & Culture Chinese Lunar Exploration Program
The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP) is an unmanned lunar exploration program combining space technology and space research.
Education & Science & Culture Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University is a Chinese comprehensive higher education institution directly under the Ministry of Education.
Arts Yue Opera
Yue opera is a form of Chinese opera. It originated in the rural areas around Shengxian County (today's Shengzhou City), Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, which was the territory of the state of Yue in ancient times, hence the name for the opera.

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National Flag
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National Flag
Overview
The national flag of the People's Republic of China is a red rectangle emblazoned with five stars. The proportion of its length and height is 3 to 2. On its upper left are five yellow stars. Among them, one is bigger than the others and stands to the left of the other four, with its circumcircle's diameter extending to three-tenths of the flag's height. The other four are smaller and have circumcircle's diameters being one-tenth of the height of the flag. Standing in an arching ring by the right of the bigger star, each has an angle pointing right to the center of the bigger star. The red color of the flag symbolizes revolution, while the yellow color of the stars signifies brightness. The five stars and their relationship stand for the great unity enjoyed by the Chinese people of all ethnic groups under the leadership of the Communist Party of China.
Zeng Guofan
History
Zeng Guofan
History
Zeng Guofan (1811–March 1872) was one of influential Chinese officials in the late Qing Dynasty (1616–1911) who founded the famous Xiang Army and one of the representative figures of the Westernization Movement (also known as the Self-Strengthening Movement).
Zhuangzi
Philosophy
Zhuangzi
Philosophy
Zhuangzi ( c . 369–286 BC) was a prominent philosopher in the Warring States Period (475–221 BC) and a leading figure of the Taoist school.
Ming Dynasty
History
Ming Dynasty
History
The Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) was a unified empire that ruled China following the Yuan Dynasty (1206–1368).
Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty
History
Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty
History
Emperor Wudi (156–87 BC), personal name Liu Che, was the fifth monarch of China's Han Dynasty (206 BC–AD 220).
National Emblem
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National Emblem
Overview
The national emblem of the People's Republic of China is an image consisting of the national flag, the Tiananmen Gate, a cogwheel, and ears of grain. The Tiananmen Gate stands in the center shone by five stars with the ears of grain and a cogwheel encircling them. The cogwheel and ears of grain represent the working class and the peasantry respectively; the five stars stand for the great unity of the Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. The image of the emblem symbolizes the unyielding spirit of the Chinese people in their fight against imperialism and feudalism since the May 4th Movement and the birth of a new China with people's democratic dictatorship led by the working class and based on the alliance of workers and peasants.
National Anthem
Overview
National Anthem
Overview
The national anthem of the People's Republic of China is March of the Volunteers . With its lyrics written by Tian Han and music composed by Nie Er, the song has been popular with the Chinese people and played a tremendous role in boosting their patriotism ever since its creation in 1935. The lyrics are as follows:
Capital
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Capital
Overview
The capital of the People's Republic of China is Beijing. It is China's center for politics, culture, international exchanges, as well as scientific and technological innovation. See also Beijing Municipality.
Official Language
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Official Language
Overview
China boasts a wide variety of languages, with more than 80 types of them in 12 branches under five families of languages: Sino-Tibetan, Altaic, Indo-European, Austro-Asiatic, and Austronesian, now in use among its people of different ethnic groups. However, Putonghua , or Mandarin Chinese, has been established as the official language popularized across the whole country. It has also become an international language. See also Mandarin Chinese.
Population
Overview
Population
Overview
China boasts the largest population in the world. According to its seventh national census conducted in 2020, its population stood at 1.41178 billion, compared with the 1.33972 billion registered in the sixth census in 2010. From 2010 to 2020, China saw its population growing by 72.06 million or 5.38%. In other words, its annual average population growth during the decade was 0.53%.

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