A land of ancient tradition and breathtaking modernity, China unfolds like a vast tapestry woven with threads of history, innovation and boundless ambition. From the towering peaks of the Himalayas to the placid waters of the Yangtze, its landscapes are as diverse as its people, whose resilience has shaped one of the world's oldest continuous civilisations. The Great Wall, a symbol of enduring strength, stands sentinel over a nation that has mastered the art of reinvention.
In the bustling streets of Beijing and the gleaming skyline of Shanghai, past and future collide in a dance of contrasts, where the wisdom of Confucius echoes amid the hum of cutting-edge technology. China is a story of transformation, each chapter a testament to its indomitable spirit, a nation forever forging ahead with a vision as vast as its horizon.
Extremely diverse; tropical in south to subarctic in north
Han Chinese 91.1%, ethnic minorities 8.9% (includes Zhang, Hui, Manchu, Uighur, Miao, Yi, Tujia, Tibetan, Mongol, Dong, Buyei, Yao, Bai, Korean, Hani, Li, Kazakh, Dai, and other nationalities) (2021 est.)
Standard Chinese or Mandarin, Yue (Cantonese)
Clicking finger or whistling is considered very rude.
Peking Roast Duck — maltose syrup (a natural sweetener produced from fermented grains) glazed-duck roasted until brown; the skin is served dipped in a sugar-garlic sauce and the meat is served with sweet bean sauce, spring onions, pancakes, and cucumber sticks
One of the world’s top two economies; sustained growth due to export relations, its manufacturing sector, and low-wage workers; only major economy to avoid COVID-19 economic decline; recovery efforts slowing due to longstanding poverty imbalances and other institutional issues; state-sponsored economic controls
People's Republic of China