People's Republic of China, Communist country in East Asia, China.
Description
The People's Republic of China is a state in East Asia stretching from the Himalayan ranges to the Pacific coast, bordered by the Yellow Sea and the South China Sea. The territory encompasses western mountain plateaus, arid inland basins, fertile river valleys, and densely populated eastern lowlands.
History
Mao Zedong proclaimed the republic at Tiananmen Square on October 1, 1949, following the Communist victory in the civil war against the Kuomintang. The defeated government withdrew to Taiwan, creating a political division that continues to this day.
Culture
The Chinese constitution defines the country as a socialist state under Communist Party leadership, where the Marxist-Leninist state apparatus combines central planning mechanisms with market elements while integrating traditional Confucian administrative structures into modern governance forms.
Practical
Travelers need a visa obtained through Chinese embassies or consulates, with processing that can take several weeks. International airports serve Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other large cities, while internet access is subject to state controls that block many foreign websites.
Did you know?
The country operates the world's largest high-speed rail network with over 40,000 kilometers of track, making up more than two-thirds of all existing high-speed lines worldwide. Trains reach speeds up to 350 kilometers per hour, connecting cities across thousands of kilometers.
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Chinese architecture spans modern skyscrapers, historic fortifications, and technical structures. From the glass bridge in Longtan Valley to the Canton Tower, these buildings combine tradition and modern technology. Temples, fortresses, and museums tell the country's history, while newer structures...
Mount Everest
1881 km
Great Wall of China
1146 km
Terracotta Army
397 km
Three Gorges Dam
728.4 km
Forbidden City
1144.4 km
Mount Kailash
2248 km
Shanghai Tower
1592.4 km
Tiananmen Square
1143.9 km
Shaolin Monastery
727.7 km
Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge
1653.2 km
Lake Manasarovar
2244.8 km
Potala Palace
1433.1 km
Spring Temple Buddha
697.8 km
Beijing National Stadium
1148 km
Hong Kong Disneyland
1663.9 km
Karakoram Highway
2663 km
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
395.4 km
Zhongnanhai
1143.4 km
Canton Tower
1550.1 km
Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge
1465.1 km
Grand Canal
1519.6 km
Leshan Giant Buddha
618 km
Tarim Basin
2601.8 km
Shanghai World Financial Center
1592.5 km
Summer Palace
1138.9 km
Temple of Heaven
1144 km
The Bund
1591 km
Ping An Finance Centre
1642.7 km
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