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}}'''[[China]]''', formally known as the '''[[People's Republic of China]] (PRC)''', is a large, diverse nation in [[East Asia]]. It is the world's most populous nation, home to more than 1.4 billion people, and it is crucial to world politics, the economy, and culture. Its largest financial and commercial hub is [[Shanghai]], and its capital is [[Beijing]].

'''[[China]]''', formally known as the '''[[People's Republic of China]] (PRC)''', is a large, diverse nation in [[East Asia]]. It is the world's most populous nation, home to more than 1.4 billion people, and it is crucial to world politics, the economy, and culture. Its largest financial and commercial hub is [[Shanghai]], and its capital is [[Beijing]].

== Demographics and Geography ==

[[China]] is one of the largest nations in the world by area, with a total area of about 9.6 million square kilometres. From the [[Tibetan Plateau]] in the west and the [[Himalayas]] in the south to the fertile plains of the east and the [[Gobi Desert]] in the north, the country boasts a diverse topography. [[India]], [[Russia]], [[Pakistan]], and [[Vietnam]] are among the 14 nations that share its land borders.

Although there are 55 officially recognised minority groups in China, including [[Tibetans]], [[Uyghurs]], and [[Zhuang]], the majority of people are [[Han Chinese|Han]]. Megacities like [[Guangzhou]], [[Chengdu]], [[Shenzhen]], and [[Xi'an]] have shaped modern China as a result of the country's rapid urbanisation in recent decades. ~~<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/China</ref>~~

Although there are 55 officially recognised minority groups in China, including [[Tibetans]], [[Uyghurs]], and [[Zhuang]], the majority of people are [[Han Chinese|Han]]. Megacities like [[Guangzhou]], [[Chengdu]], [[Shenzhen]], and [[Xi'an]] have shaped modern China as a result of the country's rapid urbanisation in recent decades.

== History ==

One of the oldest continuously existing civilisations in the world is found in China. The [[Shang dynasty|Shang]] and [[Zhou dynasty|Zhou]] dynasties are part of its early history, and the [[Qin dynasty]] (221 BCE) brought about its unification. The [[Han dynasty|Han]], [[Tang dynasty|Tang]], [[Song dynasty|Song]], [[Yuan dynasty|Yuan]], [[Ming dynasty|Ming]], and [[Qing dynasty|Qing]] dynasties all rose to prominence during the imperial era.

The [[Communist Party of China]] (CPC), under the leadership of [[Mao Zedong]], founded the People's Republic of China in 1949, bringing an end to decades of unrest and imperial control in the 20th century following years of civil war and foreign invasion.~~<ref>https://www.history.com/topics/china/mao-zedong</ref>~~

The [[Communist Party of China]] (CPC), under the leadership of [[Mao Zedong]], founded the People's Republic of China in 1949, bringing an end to decades of unrest and imperial control in the 20th century following years of civil war and foreign invasion.

== Politics and Government ==

Under a one-party system, the [[Communist Party of China]] (CPC) is in charge of running China. Despite having many aspects of a capitalist economy, the nation is officially a socialist republic. The [[President of China|President]], currently [[Xi Jinping]], is the head of state and also occupies the influential posts of Chairman of the [[Central Military Commission]] and General Secretary of the CPC.

Although the Communist Party leadership has most of the decision-making authority, China's legislature, the [[National People's Congress]], is the biggest parliament in the world.~~<ref>https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/chinas-political-system</ref>~~

Although the Communist Party leadership has most of the decision-making authority, China's legislature, the [[National People's Congress]], is the biggest parliament in the world.

== Economy ==

China's economy has evolved from a centrally planned one to a global centre for innovation and manufacturing. Its economy is the largest in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) and the second largest in terms of nominal GDP. [[Steel]], [[electronics]], [[textiles]], [[machinery]], and [[chemicals]] are some of its main industries.

The nation leads the world in exports and is the site of massive projects like the [[Belt and Road Initiative]] and the largest [[high-speed rail]] network in the world. Despite ongoing issues like growing debt, environmental damage, and changing demographics, its growth is still substantial.~~<ref>https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/china/overview</ref>~~

The nation leads the world in exports and is the site of massive projects like the [[Belt and Road Initiative]] and the largest [[high-speed rail]] network in the world. Despite ongoing issues like growing debt, environmental damage, and changing demographics, its growth is still substantial.

== Diplomacy and Military ==

China is a [[nuclear weapons|nuclear-armed]] nation with the largest [[People's Liberation Army|standing army]] in the world. It is a [[United Nations Security Council|permanent member]] of the UN Security Council and continues to wield significant geopolitical influence. International discussion centres on its assertive policies towards [[Taiwan]] and in the [[South China Sea]].~~<ref>https://www.cfr.org/china</ref>~~

China is a [[nuclear weapons|nuclear-armed]] nation with the largest [[People's Liberation Army|standing army]] in the world. It is a [[United Nations Security Council|permanent member]] of the UN Security Council and continues to wield significant geopolitical influence. International discussion centres on its assertive policies towards [[Taiwan]] and in the [[South China Sea]].

== Language and Culture ==

[[Confucianism]], [[Taoism]], [[Buddhism]], [[Chinese calligraphy|calligraphy]], traditional medicine, and martial arts are all part of China's cultural heritage. Many people celebrate holidays like the [[Mid-Autumn Festival]] and the [[Lunar New Year]]. Chinese food is valued for its regional variations and diversity throughout the world.

Although regional dialects such as [[Cantonese]], [[Shanghainese]], and [[Hokkien]] are widely spoken, [[Standard Mandarin]] (Putonghua) is the official language. Music, films, and literature are all experiencing a modern renaissance that combines traditional and modern forms.~~<ref>https://asiasociety.org/china-learning-initiatives</ref>~~

Although regional dialects such as [[Cantonese]], [[Shanghainese]], and [[Hokkien]] are widely spoken, [[Standard Mandarin]] (Putonghua) is the official language. Music, films, and literature are all experiencing a modern renaissance that combines traditional and modern forms.

== Technology and Science ==

In areas like [[artificial intelligence]], [[quantum computing]], [[biotechnology]], and [[space exploration]], China is making quick strides. It has made landings on the [[Moon]] and [[Mars]] and runs the [[Tiangong space station]]. Tech behemoths like [[Tencent]], [[Alibaba Group|Alibaba]], and [[Huawei]] represent its digital ascent.~~<ref>https://www.csis.org/chinas-science-and-technology-rise</ref>~~

In areas like [[artificial intelligence]], [[quantum computing]], [[biotechnology]], and [[space exploration]], China is making quick strides. It has made landings on the [[Moon]] and [[Mars]] and runs the [[Tiangong space station]]. Tech behemoths like [[Tencent]], [[Alibaba Group|Alibaba]], and [[Huawei]] represent its digital ascent.

== Opportunities and Difficulties ==

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[[China]] is one of the largest nations in the world by area, with a total area of about 9.6 million square kilometres. From the [[Tibetan Plateau]] in the west and the [[Himalayas]] in the south to the fertile plains of the east and the [[Gobi Desert]] in the north, the country boasts a diverse topography. [[India]], [[Russia]], [[Pakistan]], and [[Vietnam]] are among the 14 nations that share its land borders.

Although there are 55 officially recognised minority groups in China, including [[Tibetans]], [[Uyghurs]], and [[Zhuang]], the majority of people are [[Han Chinese|Han]]. Megacities like [[Guangzhou]], [[Chengdu]], [[Shenzhen]], and [[Xi'an]] have shaped modern China as a result of the country's rapid urbanisation in recent decades.~~<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/China</ref>~~