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About China :



 

China is a cultural region, an ancient civilization, and, depending on perspective, a national or multinational entity extending over a large area in East Asia.

In 1949, when major combat ended in the Chinese Civil War, two political entities emerged having the term "China" in their names:


  • The People's Republic of China (PRC), commonly known as China, has control over mainland China and the largely self-governing territories of Hong Kong (since 1997) and Macau (since 1999).

  • The Republic of China (ROC), commonly known as Taiwan, has control over the islands of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu.


China has one of the world's oldest civilizations and has the oldest continuous civilization. It has archaeological evidence dating back over 5,000 years. China had the largest economy for most of the last two millenia; until the 1850s when it missed the industrial revolution. Subsequently, imperialism, wars and civil wars damaged the country and its economy for most of the twentieth century. In the 1970s, economic reforms transformed the country and made it one of the major economic powers once again. China is viewed as the source of many major inventions. It has one of the world's oldest written language systems.

Historically, China's cultural sphere has extended across East Asia as a whole, with Chinese religion, customs, and writing systems being adopted to varying degrees by neighbors such as Japan, Korea and Vietnam. The first evidence of human presence in the region was found at the Zhoukoudian cave and is one of the first known specimens of Homo erectus, now commonly known as the Peking Man, estimated to have lived from 300,000 to 780,000 years ago.


 



China on the Web :



 
  • Alibaba.com

    Alibaba.com (SEHK: 1688.hk) (Chinese: 阿里巴巴; pinyin: ā lǐ bā bā) is the world's largest online business-to-business trading platform. Founded in 1999 by Ma Yun (Jack Ma), Alibaba.com as of 31 March 2009 had more than 40 million registered users and 5 million virtual storefronts, and reaches buyers and sellers in more than 240 countries and territories.

  • CERNET

    The China Education and Research Network (CERNET) is the first nationwide education and research computer network in China. The CERNET project is funded by the Chinese government and directly managed by the Chinese Ministry of Education. It is constructed and operated by Tsinghua and other leading universities.

  • China Daily

    The China Daily (Chinese: 中国日报; pinyin: Zhōngguó Rìbào) is an English-language daily newspaper published in the People's Republic of China.

  • China Economic Review

    Daily business news, accessible by sector or industrial branch. Also includes a current listing of upcoming trade shows.

  • China Food & Beverage Online

    21food, as No.1 food b2b E-marketplace located in China, offers comprehensive e-commerce solution to both Global Food Buyers and Suppliers and help them establish good business relationship through our marketplace (b2b website).

  • China Highlights

    China travel agency providing China Tours, Yangtze River cruises, China Hotels, domestic China flights. Specializing in customized China Travel for individuals, families and groups.

  • China Holidays

    A China tour operator offering China travel service, including China tour packages, set itineraries, tailor-made private tours, city breaks and expats travel. Based in London and Beijing.

  • China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair)

    Official site of the China's largest trade fair, held twice a year. Includes attendance guide, exhibitors list, webcasts, information about Visas, lodging, hotel booking and sightseeing.

  • China Internet Information Center

    China Internet Information Center (Chinese: 中国互联网新闻中心; pinyin: Zhōngguó Hùliánwǎng Xīnwén Zhōngxīn; or 中国网--网上中国) is a web portal authorized by the People's Republic of China.

  • China Pages

    China Pages are act as enterprise search service for customer,commit ourself to supply base on internet electron platform service , internet image exhibition and channel expansion service.

  • ChinaTravel.com

    Provides travelers with discounted hotels and flights as well as China travel guides and resources for independent and business travelers to and from China.

  • China travel guide from Wikitravel

    China (中国; Zhōngguó), officially known as the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国 Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó) is a vast country in Eastern Asia (about the same size as the United States of America) with the world's largest population.

  • chinaSMACK

    chinaSMACK is a daily-updated collection of translated internet content from the Chinese-language internet. These latest stories, pictures, videos, and topics have become very popular, spreading across China’s major BBS forums, social networking websites, or through email forwards sent between normal Chinese people everyday.

  • Chinese-Tools.com

    Everything about modern and traditional China, travel, study, news, business, Chinese learning material, tools and resources, forum and language exchange club.

  • City Weekend Guide

    Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou magazine, guide & interactive map for local restaurants, bars, travel listings, free classifieds and events.

  • Ctrip.com

    The one-stop China travel service, Ctrip specializes in discount hotel reservations, cheap airline tickets, package tours, and information for those looking to travel China.

  • Made-in-China.com

    China manufacturer directory and China products catalog, providing trade leads among China factory, manufacturers, suppliers, and global buyers.

  • Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China

    The Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (simplified Chinese: 中华人民共和国教育部; traditional Chinese: 中華人民共和國教育部; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó Jiàoyùbù), formerly State Education Commission from 1985 to 1998, is headquartered in Beijing. It is the agency of the State Council which regulates all aspects of the educational system in mainland China. This includes compulsory basic education, vocational education and tertiary education.

  • nciku

    English Chinese dictionary, help learning Chinese language, Chinese character, and Chinese pinyin. Dictionary with Chinese handwriting recognition, pinyin translation, audio Chinese words pronunciation and mandarin MP3 making.

  • People's Daily

    The People's Daily (Chinese: 人民日报; pinyin: Rénmín Rìbào), a daily newspaper, is the organ of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CCP), published worldwide with a circulation of 3 to 4 million. In addition to its main Chinese-language edition, it has editions in English, Japanese, French, Spanish, Russian, and Arabic. As the CCP's mouthpiece, the newspaper generally provides direct information on the policies and viewpoints of the Party.

  • Shanghai Daily

    Shanghai Daily (Chinese: 上海日报; Pinyin: Shànghǎi Rìbào) is one of two main English-language newspapers in China (the other being China Daily), started in October 1999, owned by Wenhui-xinmin United Press Group. Its primary audience is visiting foreigners, mainly overseas investors and tourists, though many Chinese students read it to improve their English.

  • Shanghai Expat

    The largest expat community website in China. The destination for expats, locals, and anyone else with an interest in living and working in Shanghai and China. Includes a highly active forum/bulletin board, a classifieds section with daily new posts, and regularly updated articles on all aspects of life in Shanghai, including food, relocation, nightlife, business, transportation, travel, and education.

  • Shanghaiist

    Shanghaiist is the leading English-language website about Shanghai, China. Updated several times a day, Shanghaiist covers news, events, music, sports, politics, food, restaurants, bars, nightlife, parties, business, books, movies, recreation, travel, dating, shopping, fashion, style, internet, technology, social and environmental issues and much, much more.

  • Shenzhen Party

    Complete online guide to Shenzhen and Shekou living including apartments, events, groups, restaurant and bar listings. Meet new friends organize your social life.

  • SmartShanghai.com

    SmartShanghai.com, urban webzine with extensive daily updated venue and event listings, party pictures, user reviews, interactive maps, dating, property listings and Shanghai’s most popular nightlife forum.

  • Toocle.com

    International Trade Site, trading circle for global buyers and China suppliers, Find quality Products, Trade Leads, Manufacturers, Suppliers, Buyers, exporters, importers, distributors and Wholesalers.

  • Travel China Guide

    Travel China Guide is the largest online tour operator in China. Our travel consultants offer many choices--from luxurious group packages to tailor-made private tours--with 24-hour toll-free services for our valued guests. Plan today to explore Chinese civilization in this beautiful and mysterious land.



 
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