China, [h] officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), [i] is a country in East Asia. With a population exceeding 1.4 billion, it is the second-most populous country after India, representing 17% of the …

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China (Traditional Chinese: 中國; Simplified Chinese: 中国; Hanyu Pinyin: Zhōngguó; Tongyong Pinyin: Jhongguó) is a cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia. It is one of the world's …

Aug 14, 2025 · China, an ancient, mysterious and beautiful land, is always appealing to adventurous foreign visitors. As the third largest country in the world occupying an area of 9,600,000 sq km, it …

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