People's Republic of China, Communist country in East Asia, China.
China encompasses 9.6 million square kilometers of territory, including mountains, deserts, fertile plains, and 14,000 kilometers of coastline.
The Chinese Communist Party established the People's Republic of China in 1949 following a civil war against the Nationalists who retreated to Taiwan.
Mandarin serves as China's standardized national language, used in administration and education alongside numerous regional dialects.
The Chinese national currency, the Yuan Renminbi, maintains an exchange rate controlled by the central bank to support country exports.
China represents the world's largest market with 1.4 billion inhabitants and holds the record for international foreign exchange reserves.
Inception: October 1, 1949
Founders: Chinese Communist Party
Capital city: Beijing
Part of: China, East Asia, Asia
Shares border with: Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Russia, North Korea, Afghanistan, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan
Address: China
Website: https://gov.cn
GPS coordinates: 35.00007,104.99995
Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42
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 like the Tianjin Binhai Library and the Beijing National Stadium represent contemporary development. The collection includes examples from different regions across China. In Beijing stand the Phoenix Center, the National Stadium, and the Pangu Plaza. Shanghai houses the Oriental Pearl Tower and Nanjing Road. In Jiangsu Province, the Danyang-Kunshan Bridge extends for 102 miles (164 kilometers). The Canton Tower in Guangzhou reaches a height of 1,970 feet (600 meters). Historic sites complement the modern structures. The Xi'an City Wall in Shaanxi dates from the Ming Dynasty. The Ancient Town of Pingyao in Shanxi preserves traditional architecture from several centuries. The Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan was carved into a cliff face during the 8th century. The Wenchuan Earthquake Museum documents the 2008 natural disaster.
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
Shanghai Tower
1592.4 km
Shaolin Monastery
727.7 km
Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge
1653.2 km
Potala Palace
1433.1 km
Spring Temple Buddha
697.7 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
617.9 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
Baekdu Mountain
2147.7 km
Ocean Park Hong Kong
1677.2 km
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
811.6 kmReviews
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